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According to Church tradition, writings of early Church Fathers and archeological evidence Peter is buried under the main altar of Saint Peter's Basilica. For more information click on this link.
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What is the burial place of Saint Peter?
Peter is buried in a tomb beneath the main altar of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican,
Where is Saint Peter buried?
Saint Peter is buried under the main altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Extensive studies by archeologists over many years have found what appear to be the remains of the saint there. A few months back the bones were presented to Pope Francis.
What is the relevance of Saint Peter's Basilica?
It is the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It is named after St. Peter, the apostle and first pope. He and many other popes are buried under it.
Who is buried at the altar of Saint Peters Basilica?
Nobody is buried in the altar at Saint Peter's, however, the altar is built directly over the tomb of St. Peter, the first apostle.
Why was Saint Peter's Basilica made?
Peter did not build it. Emperor Constantine did. He built it after Peter died and Constantine ddedicated it to him. Peter did not build it. Emperor Constantine did. he built it after St. Peter died. he dedicated it in St. Pter's honor
Who was old Saint Peter's dedicated to?
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
What are the effects of the Saint Peter's Basilica being in Vatican City?
The Basilica of Saint Peter is a monument to the first pope - Saint Peter - who is buried under the basilica. It is used for special occasions - the canonization of saints, the funerals of popes, Christmas Midnight Mass, etc. It is not the church of the Pope. The Church of the Pope as the bishop of Rome is the Basilica of Sant John Lateran in Rome.
Is Saint Peter buried in a Necropolis?
Yes, the tomb of Saint Peter is located in the Necropolis under Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Learn more about it at this link.
Who is the current mother superior of Saint Peter's Basilica?
There is no mother superior of Saint Peter's Basilica.
What determined the location for Saint Peter's Basilica?
The tomb of Saint Peter determined the location of St. Peter's Basilica.
What does Saint Peter's Basilica look like?
For a virtual tour of Saint Peter's Basilica, click on this link.
Why is Saint Peter's Basilica called Saint Peter's Basilica?
Saint Peter of course, one of Jesus's disciples, who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic church, although it would have just been called the Christian one then. The Basilica sits atop the tomb of Saint Peter and is a memorial to him.
