The Holy Door brick of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

Among the rarest and most significant symbols related to Jubilees, the original brick from the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls stands out. This extraordinary sacred object tells a story of faith, tradition, and solemnity.

During the Jubilee Year 2000, the Holy Door was walled up according to ancient rites, and the brick was part of the wall that sealed the sacred entrance. As per tradition, the Holy Door is only opened during a Holy Year, allowing pilgrims to pass through it to obtain a plenary indulgence.

2015, with the beginning of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, marked the solemn opening of the Holy Door. It was on that occasion that the brick was removed, becoming a precious physical testament to two historical moments of the Church: the closing of the Great Jubilee of 2000 and the opening of the Holy Year of 2015.

The object is accompanied by an official certificate attesting to its authenticity and a protective case, elements that underscore its rarity and sacred value. Possessing such an artifact means preserving a fragment of Rome's spiritual history and Christianity.

The brick from the Holy Door is not just a collector's item, but a tangible symbol of faith, pilgrimage, and liturgical memory, imbued with unique spiritual significance and profound meaning for anyone connected to the Church's jubilee tradition.