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The | The sanctuary supposedly marks the site of Paul's martyrdom. The church displays the Marble column in which Paul was bound as well as the slab of marble on which he was executed. Three small buildings mark the three fountains that the legend says miraculously appeared where the head of Paul fell, bouncing on the ground. | ||
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According to Christian traditions, Relics of Paul are preserved in several locations, notably, the Lateran and the Church of the Decapitation in Rome [Italy].
Overview
The Head of Paul
A reliquary of the Head of Paul is housed at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, together with the Head of Peter.
Abbazia delle Tre Fontane
The sanctuary supposedly marks the site of Paul's martyrdom. The church displays the Marble column in which Paul was bound as well as the slab of marble on which he was executed. Three small buildings mark the three fountains that the legend says miraculously appeared where the head of Paul fell, bouncing on the ground.
- See Wikipedia
In Depth
- Relics of Paul (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
- Relics of Paul (arts) -- survey of fictional works
- Relics of Paul (research) -- survey of scholarly works
External links
- [ Wikipedia]
Pages in category "Relics of Paul (subject)"
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
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- Le tombe apostoliche nell'età paleocristiana (The Tombs of the Apostles in the Early Christian Age / 1948 Belvederi), book
- Die Gräber der Apostelfürsten (The Tombs of St Peter & St Paul / 1957 Kirschbaum), book
- The Tombs of St Peter & St Paul = Die Gräber der Apostelfürsten (1959 Kirschbaum / Murray), book (English ed.)