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According to 2000 years of Catholic tradition, Saint Peter was imprisoned in Rome under orders of Emperor Nero. The Christians were accused by Nero of setting the great fire that nearly destroyed Rome. It is believed that Nero, himself, had the fire set. Peter was condemned to be crucified. He requested that he be crucified upside down as he did not feel worthy to die in the same manner as Christ.

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