{"id":2876,"date":"2023-03-18T17:06:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/?p=2876"},"modified":"2023-03-18T17:06:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T16:06:33","slug":"did-ancient-rome-have-a-set-day-of-worship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnancientrome.com\/did-ancient-rome-have-a-set-day-of-worship\/","title":{"rendered":"Did ancient rome have a set day of worship?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although there is no set day of worship in ancient Rome, the Roman calendar did set aside certain days of the year for religious festivals and other holy days. The Roman calendar was divided into two parts: the religious calendar and the civil calendar. The religious calendar was made up of festivals and holidays that were related to the gods and goddesses worshiped by the Romans. The most important of these festivals was the Saturnalia, which was held in honor of the god Saturn. The Saturnalia was a week-long festival that took place in December. During this festival, businesses and schools closed and people decorated their homes with greenery and lights. They also exchanged gifts and enjoyed feasts and parties.<\/p>\n

There is no one answer to this question as ancient Rome was not a monolithic society with a single religion. Different groups within Rome worshipped on different days, or had different days that were special to them.<\/p>\n

How did people in ancient Rome worship? <\/h2>\n

Roman religion was focused on the worship of the gods and goddesses. Approval from the gods was based on the accurate observance of religious rituals, rather than on a person’s behavior. Each god needed an image, usually in the form of a statue or relief, and an altar or temple where prayers and sacrifices could be offered.<\/p>\n

The Romans believed that every household had its own personal gods or spirits, called ‘lares’. They worshipped these spirits every day at home, in front of a shrine that contained statues of the ‘lares’. The head of the household would lead family prayers around the shrine each day.<\/p>\n

When did the Romans start worshipping gods <\/h3>\n