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| It became the headquarters of the Vatican Postal Service |
| It was converted into a museum of sacred art |
| It became the seat of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross |
| It was relocated to Ravenna to honor Saint Apollinaris |
Your answer was: It was converted into a museum of sacred art. |
Answer: It became the seat of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross 
 The Pontifical Institute of Sant’Apollinare, originally housed in the Palazzo di Sant’Apollinare in Rome, has a rich academic and ecclesiastical legacy. Established formally in 1824 by Pope Leo XII, the Institute was built upon the foundations of earlier institutions such as the Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum and the Pontifical Roman Seminary. For nearly two centuries, it served as a center for theological and philosophical education, training generations of clergy and lay scholars. In the late 20th century, the Institute underwent a significant transformation. In 1990, the historic building became the seat of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, a modern pontifical university entrusted to Opus Dei. This transition marked a new chapter in the building’s academic mission, continuing its legacy of intellectual and spiritual formation within the heart of Rome. The 2024 Vatican stamp commemorating the Bicentennial of the Institute honors this enduring legacy. Designed by Patrizio Daniele, the stamp features the Institute’s building and a mosaic of Saint Apollinaris, while the accompanying special postmark echoes these elements. Together, they celebrate the Institute’s evolution from a 19th-century seminary to a 21st-century university, symbolizing continuity in service to the Church’s educational mission. Reference • “Pontifical Roman Athenaeum Saint Apollinare.” Wikipedia, |
