Die Sixtinische Kapelle wurde Unserer Lieben Frau von der Himmelfahrt geweiht: 5 Dinge, die man wissen sollte

[ad_1] The Sistine Chapel. / Credit: marcobrivio.photography/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 15, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). On Aug. 15, 1483, Pope Sixtus IV consecrated the Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption. Today, as we celebrate the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, let’s take a closer look at this historic chapel.One of the most popular tourist attractions in Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel is known for its magnificently frescoed ceilings, but it also serves an important function as…