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Peter is buried in a tomb beneath the main altar of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican,
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Which church was built on the site believed to be the place of Jesus burial?
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem.
Was Saint Peter buried in Jerusalem?
No, Saint Peter was buried in Rome after his execution there. Perhaps no other saint in the history of Christianity has had his tomb more thoroughly investigated by scientists and theologians than that of Saint Peter.
What does the Roman Catholic Church and Saint Peters Basilica have in common?
Roman Catholic AnswerOther than they are both Catholic, not much, outside of St. Peter. The Roman Catholic Church is the entire Church of Christ throughout the world, and St. Peter was the first Pope appointed by Our Blessed Lord, Himself. St. Peter's Basilica is so named as it is the burial place of Saint Peter.
Why do people visit Saint Peter's Basilica?
Saint Peter's is the "headquarters" church of Catholicism. It contains the earthly remains of Saint Peter and many other popes. It also has many fine works or art. Saint Peter's marks the place were Saint Peter is said to have been martyred.
Is Saint Peter's Basilica a place of pilgrimage?
Yes, it is an important Catholic place of pilgrimage.
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
What has the author B S Arakcheev written?
B. S. Arakcheev has written: 'Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral and the Grand Ducal Burial Chapel'
Is Saint Peter really a saint?
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
What did Saint Peter work as?
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
What is the correct name for Saint Simon Peter?
Peter's original name was Simon Barjona - Simon son of Jona. Last names were not in use at the time so people were distinguished by connecting them to their father or to their place of origin, such as Mary of Magdala who we now call Mary Magdalene.
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.
