of the Appian Way we read of "800 martyrs who are stated to rest in the great Callistus group of Catacombs."
(2) And here again the expression is used, "with many martyrs."—De Locis SS. Martyrum.
The Via Latina (leads out of the ancient Porta Capena to the left of the Appian Way). The "Itinerary" here referred to speaks of some three groups of cemeteries, in two of which, it states, after particularising some famous shrines, that "many martyrs rest there."—De Locis SS. Martyrum.
The Via Labicana (leads out of the ancient Esquiline Gate). The "Pilgrim Guide" here referred to mentions that, in the group of cemeteries situate on this road, "many martyrs rest." In another place it alludes to "many other martyrs"; in another, "30 martyrs."—Itinerary of Salzburg.
Another "Pilgrim Guide" tells us of "a countless multitude of martyrs" buried in this group of Catacombs.—De Locis SS. Martyrum.
Another "Itinerary," after specifying some famous names, mentions that here were "other martyrs un-*numbered."—Itinerary of Einsiedeln.
The Via Tiburtina. (The road which through the Tiburtina Gate, now the Porta S. Lorenzo, leads to Tivoli.) The "Guide" speaks of the Church of S. Laurence and the two basilicas in the cemetery adjacent. It says: "Many martyrs rest there"; and again, in the cemetery hard by, mentions "a multitude of saints" buried there.—Itinerary of Salzburg.
Another "Itinerary," describing these cemeteries, records that "with S. Cyriaca and S. Symphorosa are buried "many martyrs."—De Locis SS. Martyrum.
The Via Nomentana (leads out of the old Porta Collina to
the town of Nomentum (Mentana). The modern Porta
Pia is close to the old gate).
After describing the group of cemeteries lying round
the Basilica of S. Agnes, and mentioning some of the