Chair of Saint Peter - Wikipedia
The Chair of Saint Peter (Latin: Cathedra Petri), also known as the Throne of Saint Peter, is a relic conserved in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the sovereign enclave of the Pope inside Rome, Italy.
9 Things You Need to Know About the ‘Chair of St. Peter’
2013年2月21日 · The Chair of St. Peter, represented in the apse of the Vatican Basilica is a monumental sculpture by Bernini.
9 Things You Need to Know About the ‘Chair of St. Peter’
2024年2月22日 · The Chair of St. Peter, represented in the apse of the Vatican Basilica is a monumental sculpture by Bernini. It is a symbol of the special mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ’s flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity [Angelus, Feb. 19, 2012].
The Throne of Truth: What is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter?
2024年2月4日 · In 1962, Pope John XXIII combined the two feasts into one, which is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, held Feb. 22 each year. On this feast day, the universal Church acknowledges that St. Peter was the first pope and that his …
Rare Vatican Relic on Display: The Story Behind St. Peter’s Chair
For the first time in 150 years, the Chair of St. Peter, one of the Vatican’s most sacred treasures, has been removed from Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s monumental reliquary for public veneration.
Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle - Vatican News
2020年2月22日 · Today’s feast places the Chair or “Cathedra” of Saint Peter at the center of our attention – or rather the specific mission Jesus entrusted to Peter. The feast dates back to the 3rd century and is to be distinguished from the day of Peter’s martyrdom celebrated on 29 June.
Chair of St. Peter | EWTN
2012年7月24日 · “The Chair of St. Peter, represented in the apse of the Vatican Basilica, is a monumental sculpture by Bernini. It is a symbol of the unique mission of Peter and his Successors to tend Christ’s flock, keeping it united in faith and in charity.”
The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle - Catholic Exchange
2024年2月22日 · The Chair of St. Peter is actually a throne that Charles the Bald, the grandson of the Emperor Charlemagne, gave to Pope John VIII at the former’s coronation as emperor on Christmas Day 875. For many years the chair was used at liturgical events by Pope John and his successors: it was ensconced in Bernini’s Altar of the Chair in 1666.
Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Cathedra Petri (Chair of Saint Peter)
According to tradition, Saint Peter himself, the founder of the institution of the Church and considered the first pope, sat on the ancient wooden chair that is encased within this larger bronze and gold chair. Did Peter sit here? Dizzying but …
St. Peter's - Cathedra Petri - Città Del Vaticano
The Chair of Saint Peter is also known as the Cathedra Petri in Latin. Cathedra Petri is a relic that can be found in St. Peter's Basilica. The actual wooden chair is placed inside a beautifully sculpted bronze casing.