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Revision as of 10:50, 3 January 2014
Martyrdom of Paul refers to an episode in the lives of Paul of Tarsus, and the early Church, as narrated in early Christian traditions (Eusebius).
- People : Paul of Tarsus -- Peter
- Setting : Rome
< Major Events in the Life of Paul : Paul Persecuting the Church -- Conversion of Paul -- Paul's First Missionary Journey -- Council of Jerusalem -- Incident at Antioch -- Paul's Second Missionary Journey -- Paul's Third Missionary Journey -- Paul's Last Visit to Jerusalem -- Paul in Caesarea -- Paul's Journey to Rome -- Paul in Rome -- Martyrdom of Paul -- Relics of Paul >
Overview
According to Christian tradition, Paul and Peter were both imprisoned under Nero at the Mamertine Prison in Rome, and then executed. Peter was crucified, while Paul, who was a Roman citizen, was beheaded.
Martyrdom of Paul, in ancient sources
Eusebius, Historia ecclesiastica
Book II, 25:5-8 -- [5] ...It is recorded that Paul was beheaded in Rome itself, and that Peter likewise was crucified under Nero. This account of Peter and Paul is substantiated by the fact that their names are preserved in the cemeteries of that place even to the present day. [6] It is confirmed likewise by Caius, a member of the Church, who arose under Zephyrinus, bishop of Rome. He, in a published disputation with Proclus, the leader of the Phrygian heresy, speaks as follows concerning the places where the sacred corpses of the aforesaid apostles are laid: [7] But I can show the trophies of the apostles. For if you will go to the Vatican or to the Ostian way, you will find the trophies of those who laid the foundations of this church. [8] And that they both suffered martyrdom at the same time is stated by Dionysius, bishop of Corinth, in his epistle to the Romans, in the following words: You have thus by such an admonition bound together the planting of Peter and of Paul at Rome and Corinth. For both of them planted and likewise taught us in our Corinth. And they taught together in like manner in Italy, and suffered martyrdom at the same time. I have quoted these things in order that the truth of the history might be still more confirmed.
Martyrdom of Paul, in the arts
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Martyrdom of Paul, its location according to Christian tradition
The Mamertine Prison
At the Mamertine Prison in Rome, an altar commemorates the tradition that Peter and Paul were imprisoned there. The church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami now stands above the Mamertine.
The Mamertine Prison
The Church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami
The Abbazia delle Tre Fontane
The Abbazia delle Tre Fontane at Rome, Italy, 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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The Church of Saint Paul Apostle
The Interior of the Church, with the column of the beheading
External links
Pages in category "Martyrdom of Paul (event)"
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