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According to Christian traditions, '''Relics of Peter''' are preserved in several locations, notably, the village of Capernaum [Israel], the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy], and the Archdiocesan Museum in Poznań [ | According to Christian traditions, '''Relics of Peter''' are preserved in several locations, notably, the village of Capernaum [Israel], the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy], and the Archdiocesan Museum in Poznań [Poland]. | ||
< ''People'': [[Peter]] > | |||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Among the many relics associated with the [[Apostle Peter]], only his House at Capernaum and his Tomb in the Vatican may be of some historical interest, at least as evidence of early veneration by Christians. | |||
==== The House of Peter ==== | ==== The House of Peter ==== | ||
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The relic of the "Sword of Peter," likely a medieval artifact, is preserved in Poland at the Poznań Archdiocesan Museum. An exact copy of the sword, made by Bogdan Puchalski, is displayed on the wall of the Poznań Archcathedral Basilica. | The relic of the "Sword of Peter," likely a medieval artifact, is preserved in Poland at the Poznań Archdiocesan Museum. An exact copy of the sword, made by Bogdan Puchalski, is displayed on the wall of the Poznań Archcathedral Basilica. | ||
==== The Sandal of Peter ==== | |||
The Cathedral of Oviedo [Spain] preserves a sandal that is believed Peter wore when he entered the empty tomb of Jesus. | |||
==== The Crosier of Peter ==== | |||
Legend says that Peter sent his pastoral staff to his disciples [[Eucharius]], [[Valerius]] and [[Maternus]] in Gallia. In the 10th century the relic was contained into a precious reliquary and preserved at Tier [Germany] until 1802 when it became a possession of the Duke of Nassau who in 1827 presented it to the newly established Diocese of Limburg [Germany]. Today the relic is housed in the Treasure of the Cathedral of Limburg. | |||
==== The Chair of Peter ==== | ==== The Chair of Peter ==== | ||
The Chair of Peter, long believed to have been that used by Peter while visiting the house of Pudens on his first coming to Rome, is still a major symbol of the Papacy, although now known to be of later date. It is housed in the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy]. | The Chair of Peter, long believed to have been that used by Peter while visiting the house of Pudens on his first coming to Rome, is still a major symbol of the Papacy, although now known to be of later date. It is housed in the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy]. | ||
==== The Altar of Peter ==== | ==== The Altar of Peter ==== | ||
The Basilica of St. John Lateran preserves a portion of the table used by St. Peter as an altar during the celebration of the Mass in the house of Pudens upon first coming to Rome. The wood of the original table is embedded in a marble altar reserved for the use of the Pope or his representative. | The Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome [Italy] preserves a portion of the table used by St. Peter as an altar during the celebration of the Mass in the house of Pudens upon his first coming to Rome. The wood of the original table is embedded in a marble altar reserved for the use of the Pope or his representative. | ||
Another portion of the same table is housed in the Church of St. Pudentiana in Rome [Italy]. | |||
==== The Chains of Peter ==== | ==== The Chains of Peter ==== | ||
The ''Church of St Peter in Vincoli'' in Rome [Italy] preserves the chains used to bind Peter during his imprisonments in Jerusalem and in Mamertine Prison in Rome, miraculously fused into one chain. | The ''Church of St Peter in Vincoli'' in Rome [Italy] preserves the chains used to bind Peter during his imprisonments in Jerusalem and in Mamertine Prison in Rome, miraculously fused into one chain. | ||
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File:Pietro Vincoli Church Rome.jpg|Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy | |||
File:Pietro Vincoli Interior Rome.jpg|The Interior of the Church | |||
File:Peter Chains Rome.jpg|The reliquary of the Chains of Peter | |||
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====The Mamertine Prison==== | |||
==== The Tomb of Peter ==== | ==== The Tomb of Peter ==== | ||
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The Tomb of Peter is located in a crypt directly below the main altar of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy]. | The Tomb of Peter is located in a crypt directly below the main altar of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy]. | ||
== | == The Head of Peter == | ||
== | |||
A reliquary of the Head of Peter is housed at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, together with the Head of Paul, at the Main Altar. | |||
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File:Basilica John Lateran.jpg|The Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy | |||
File:Paul Peter Head Lateran.jpg|The Main Altar with the reliquaries of the heads of Paul and Peter | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:45, 4 January 2014
According to Christian traditions, Relics of Peter are preserved in several locations, notably, the village of Capernaum [Israel], the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy], and the Archdiocesan Museum in Poznań [Poland].
< People: Peter >
Overview
Among the many relics associated with the Apostle Peter, only his House at Capernaum and his Tomb in the Vatican may be of some historical interest, at least as evidence of early veneration by Christians.
The House of Peter
The Sword of Peter
The relic of the "Sword of Peter," likely a medieval artifact, is preserved in Poland at the Poznań Archdiocesan Museum. An exact copy of the sword, made by Bogdan Puchalski, is displayed on the wall of the Poznań Archcathedral Basilica.
The Sandal of Peter
The Cathedral of Oviedo [Spain] preserves a sandal that is believed Peter wore when he entered the empty tomb of Jesus.
The Crosier of Peter
Legend says that Peter sent his pastoral staff to his disciples Eucharius, Valerius and Maternus in Gallia. In the 10th century the relic was contained into a precious reliquary and preserved at Tier [Germany] until 1802 when it became a possession of the Duke of Nassau who in 1827 presented it to the newly established Diocese of Limburg [Germany]. Today the relic is housed in the Treasure of the Cathedral of Limburg.
The Chair of Peter
The Chair of Peter, long believed to have been that used by Peter while visiting the house of Pudens on his first coming to Rome, is still a major symbol of the Papacy, although now known to be of later date. It is housed in the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy].
The Altar of Peter
The Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome [Italy] preserves a portion of the table used by St. Peter as an altar during the celebration of the Mass in the house of Pudens upon his first coming to Rome. The wood of the original table is embedded in a marble altar reserved for the use of the Pope or his representative.
Another portion of the same table is housed in the Church of St. Pudentiana in Rome [Italy].
The Chains of Peter
The Church of St Peter in Vincoli in Rome [Italy] preserves the chains used to bind Peter during his imprisonments in Jerusalem and in Mamertine Prison in Rome, miraculously fused into one chain.
Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome, Italy
The Interior of the Church
The reliquary of the Chains of Peter
The Mamertine Prison
The Tomb of Peter
The Tomb of Peter is located in a crypt directly below the main altar of the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome [Italy].
The Head of Peter
A reliquary of the Head of Peter is housed at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, together with the Head of Paul, at the Main Altar.
The Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome, Italy
The Main Altar with the reliquaries of the heads of Paul and Peter
External links
- [ Wikipedia]
Pages in category "Relics of Peter (subject)"
The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
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- Le tombe apostoliche nell'età paleocristiana (The Tombs of the Apostles in the Early Christian Age / 1948 Belvederi), book
- The Shrine of St. Peter and the Vatican Excavations (1956 Toynbee / Ward-Perkins), book
- Die Gräber der Apostelfürsten (The Tombs of St Peter & St Paul / 1957 Kirschbaum), book
- La tomba di Pietro (The Tomb of St. Peter / 1959 Guarducci), book
- The Tombs of St Peter & St Paul = Die Gräber der Apostelfürsten (1959 Kirschbaum / Murray), book (English ed.)
- The Tomb of St. Peter = La tomba di Pietro (1960 Guarducci / McLellan), book (English ed.)
- Pietro ritrovato: il martirio, la tomba, le reliquie (Peter Found: The Martyrdom, the Tomb, the Relics / 1969 Guarducci), book
- Peter in Rome (1969 O'Connor), book
- The Bones of St. Peter (1982 Walsh), non-fiction
- Le tombeau de Saint Pierre = The Bones of St. Peter (1984 Walsh / Roux), non-fiction (French ed.)