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“The nave of the Basilica of St. Peter”…

St. Peter's Basilica was until recently the largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. The Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucified and buried. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar, and many popes were also buried in different areas of the Basilica. Originally founded by Constantine in 324, St. Peter's Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by Renaissance masters including Bramante, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Built out of travertine stone, Saint Peter's is 452 feet high, 730 feet in length, and 500 feet in width, with an interior length of just over 693 feet, and covering an area of 5.7 acres…large enough for 60,000 people. One cannot imagine the great immensity, size, and beauty of this amazing Basilica until you walk in for the first time. Without a doubt, it will absolutely take your breath away! However, don’t be too overcome, as the massive size and large crowds will cause one to get lost inside for an entire day. Perhaps, the greatest purpose in the size and beauty of Saint Peter’s is to portray the beauty of heaven to all Christians. As one meanders around with a sense of awe, it becomes impossible not to have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and humility while contemplating the meaning of life as well as heaven and earth. This image was created looking upward toward the ceiling of the massive Nave, with the cross illuminating the top of the St. Peter's Baldacchino. The Baldachin was created by Bernini, 100 feet tall, and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world. Grazie a Dio per le benedizioni della sua grande Chiesa! (Thank God for the blessings of His great Church!)

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“The nave of the Basilica of St. Peter”…<br />
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St. Peter's Basilica was until recently the largest church ever built and it remains one of the holiest sites in Christendom. The Basilica stands on the traditional site where Peter - the apostle who is considered the first pope - was crucified and buried. St. Peter's tomb is under the main altar, and many popes were also buried in different areas of the Basilica. Originally founded by Constantine in 324, St. Peter's Basilica was rebuilt in the 16th century by Renaissance masters including Bramante, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Built out of travertine stone, Saint Peter's is 452 feet high, 730 feet in length, and 500 feet in width, with an interior length of just over 693 feet, and covering an area of 5.7 acres…large enough for 60,000 people. One cannot imagine the great immensity, size, and beauty of this amazing Basilica until you walk in for the first time. Without a doubt, it will absolutely take your breath away! However, don’t be too overcome, as the massive size and large crowds will cause one to get lost inside for an entire day. Perhaps, the greatest purpose in the size and beauty of Saint Peter’s is to portray the beauty of heaven to all Christians. As one meanders around with a sense of awe, it becomes impossible not to have an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and humility while contemplating the meaning of life as well as heaven and earth. This image was created looking upward toward the ceiling of the massive Nave, with the cross illuminating the top of the St. Peter's Baldacchino. The Baldachin was created by Bernini, 100 feet tall, and claimed to be the largest piece of bronze in the world. Grazie a Dio per le benedizioni della sua grande Chiesa! (Thank God for the blessings of His great Church!)

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