In Honorem Principis Apost Paulus?
English: on the Entablature Is a Latin Inscription in Enormous Letters: "In Honorem Principis Apostoli Paolus v Burghesius Romanus Pont. Max Anno Mdcxii...
English: On the entablature is a Latin inscription in enormous letters: "In honorem Principis Apostoli Paolus V Burghesius Romanus Pont. Max anno MDCXII - Pont. VII" (in honor of the Prince of the Apostles Paul V Borghese, Supreme Roman Pontiff, in the year 1612, the 7th year of his pontificate).
What is the inscription on St Peter's basilica?
Along the base of the inside of the dome is written (translation from Latin), in letters about six feet high each, from Matthew 16:18-19; "...you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church. ...
Who's buried in St Peter's basilica?
Burial near Peter, on Vatican Hill, is attributed to: Pope Linus, Pope Anacletus, Pope Evaristus, Pope Telesphorus, Pope Hyginus, Pope Pius I, Pope Anicetus (later transferred to the Catacomb of Callixtus), Pope Victor I.
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