Category:Relics of Peter (subject)

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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 [Israel].

Overview

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 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 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 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 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].

Some Relics of the Body of Peter

A reliquary of the Head of Peter is housed at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, together with the Head of Paul.

In Depth

• Relics of Peter (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

• Relics of Peter (arts) -- survey of fictional works

• Relics of Peter (research) -- survey of scholarly works

External links

• [ Wikipedia]