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Mysteries

Any place with as many layers of history and meaning as San Clemente will have its fare share of mysteries. Recent excavations have brought to light exciting and puzzling information.

Why are there bodies buried in an old Roman street?

Does the baptistry indicate that more than one Bishop ministered the Sacrament of Baptism in Rome at the same time?

What is the exact interpretation of the fresco of Mary and Jesus found in the new levels of excavation?

Some deeper insights into these matters are available in the following pages.