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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.

The Church of the Decapitation

The Church of the Decapitation 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.

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

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Pages in category "Relics of Paul (subject)"

The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.

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 ==== The Church of the Decapitation ====
-The Church of the Decapitation 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 he legend says miraculously appeared where the head of Paul fell.
+The Church of the Decapitation 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.
 == In Depth ==