THE CONSECRATION OF THE LAMBS AT THE CHURCH OF ST.AGNESE FUORI LE MURA (January 21st)
written by Sergio Caggìa with Paul Gwynne for © Nerone the Insider's Guide to Rome

 

"Here on the 21st Jan. every year two lambs decked out with ribbons and flowers are blessed. They are then taken to the Pope for a further blessing before being handed over to the Benedictine nuns of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, who make the pallia (a religious vestment) for the Pope and his Archbishops from their wool" G.Masson, Companion Guide to Rome, p.295. The Church of St.Agnese Fuori le Mura is located on Via Nomentana, corner Via St.Agnese. Bus 36 from Termini Stn.