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Saint Peter in Chains

church, Rome, Italy
Also known as: Basilica Eudoxiana, San Pietro in Vincoli
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San Pietro in Vincoli, meaning "St. Peter in Chains," is a minor basilica in Rome, Italy. It was originally built in the 5th century to house the chains believed to have bound Saint Peter during his imprisonment in Jerusalem. Later, his Roman chains were also added, becoming a significant relic.1

The church is renowned for housing Michelangelo's powerful sculpture of Moses, part of the tomb of Pope Julius II. Behind the main altar, a 4th-century sarcophagus, brought from Antioch, is believed to contain relics of the seven Maccabees. San Pietro in Vincoli is one of Rome's many historic churches, contributing to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage.12

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  1. Rome - San Pietro in Vincoli
  2. St. Peter’s Basilica
  3. St. Peter the Apostle - The feasts of St. Peter
  4. Rome - San Paolo Fuori le Mura
  5. list of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus - St. Peter

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