![The glory of Saint Ignatius - Vault of the Church of Saint Ignatius in Rome Fresco of the vault of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome by Andrea Pozzo, representing Saint Ignatius surrounded by angels](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xgloria-sant-ignazio-volta-pozzo-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.2_gvt4O1HL.jpg)
The glory of Saint Ignatius
The large fresco of the Vault shows Saint Ignatius of Loyola surrounded by angels, bringing grace to the ends of the world.
![The fake dome created by Andrea Pozzo The optical illusion effect of the famous fake dome by artist Andrea Pozzo at the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xfinta-cupola-sant-ignazio-pozzo-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.M930zVrH5A.jpg)
The Fake Dome
Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo creates a fake architectural work which gives an amazing optical Illusion effect.
![The tomb of Saint John Berchmans The tomb of Saint John Berchmans at the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xtomba-giovanni-berchmans-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.cDCfaJ8ob6.jpg)
The side altars
The side altars house the tombs of three major saints of the Society of Jesus. Every day, the burials are visited by hundreds of pilgrims.
![The presbitery of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome The presbitery of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome, decorated by artist Andrea Pozzo](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xpresbiterio-sant-ignazio-roma-2-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.qfMjLHQ9Os.jpg)
The Presbytery
The paintings illustrate the fundamental moments of Saint Ignatius’ vocation. In particular, the apse depicts the vision of La Storta (Rome).
![Inauguration of the Aloysian Jubilee (2018) Opening celebration of the Aloyisian Jubilee presided over by Fr. General of the Society of Jesus, Arturo Sosa sj (2018)](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xinaugurazione-giubileo-aloisiano-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.K10JMTPUd5.jpg)
Celebrations
Timetables of Celebrations of the Eucharist and spiritual meetings at the church of Saint Ignatius, and how to reach us.
![Spiritual meeting at the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome Meeting of one of the several spiritual groups of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xgruppi-chiesa-sant-ignazio-roma-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.91zc0A9eNS.jpg)
Spiritual groups
Several groups meet at the Oratory of San Francesco Saverio “del Caravita”, adjacent to the church.
![Guided tour of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome Group of tourists and pilgrims visiting the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (free guided tour)](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xvisita-chiesa-sant-ignazio-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.KGl7LPBuAh.jpg)
Guided tours
It is possible to visit our church accompanied by our volunteers or the volunteers of the Living Stones initiative.
![Depiction of Saint Ignatius of Loyola Detail of the decorations of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome representing Saint Ignatius of Loyola](https://santignazio.gesuiti.it/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2018/06/xsant-ignazio-di-loyola-380x190.jpg.pagespeed.ic.raJ2dSynU7.jpg)
Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus
The story of Saint Ignatius and the Society of Jesus: historical milestones, events, personalities and curious facts.