Highlights from the cultural world of Rome
Thus eternal commemoration is assured: The 11-year report of the Roman Institute of the Görres Society is on display and has thus joined the Olympus of the Vatican Secret Archives, which no longer call themselves Secret Archives. The report mentions not only the prefect of the archive Sergio Pagano, but also his staff Alejandro Dieguez and Federica Giordani, the latter a member of the RIGG. Photo of the diligent archive visitor I. García.
On 12 November, the 21st Intational Festival of Sacred Music begins in Rome with performances in St Paul's, Lateran and S. Maria Maggiore, with works by Brahms, Bruckner and Acs
The Associazione Ricordiamo Insieme, for which the Wallenbrecher couple is particularly committed, is commemorating the Shoah for the 10th time in Rome with two events on 26 and 30 October.
The Austrian Historical Institute in Rome is organising a conference on "The Church as State? The Relationship between Church and State in Changing Times". Speakers include Andreas Gottsmann, Bernhard Kronegger, Ignacio García and Rupert Klieber. Online participation is possible.
Deadline: 7 novembre
The Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology offers courses in Christian Epigraphy and Exercises in Epigraphy, which enable students to read and interpret ancient and medieval Christian epigraphs. The courses, taught by Prof. Giuseppe Falzone on Wednesdays at 11.30 a.m. or Fridays at 8.30 and 9.30 a.m., are aimed at all those who work as tourist guides or work in museums or simply want to follow the lessons as "auditors".
Deadline: 7. November
The Pontifical Institute for Christian Archaeology is again offering 3 different courses or formats in Christian Archaeology for guest students:
The Open Catacombs Day, organised by the Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra, is taking place in Rome for the 5th time.
On munday, 3 October,, the Pontifical Institute for Christian Archaeology is holding an Open Day, starting at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
A festive academy in honour of HIldeganrd von Bingen will take place in the rooms of the Anima (Piazza Navona) on 7 October, organised by the DHI or its Circle of Sponsors and the St. Hildegard Academy.
From 20 to 23 September, the 12th National Congress of Christian Archaeology will take place at the three universities of Rome. It is a marathon with over 100 speakers over three days. May the fastest one win!
Römisches Institut der Görres-Gesellschaft
