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Enshrinement of the Cathedra Petri
- When
- 16 January 1666
- Where
- St. Peter's Basilica
The Chair of Saint Peter was enshrined in its new home in St. Peter's Basilica with great celebration on 16 January 1666.
The wooden relic, enclosed in Bernini's gilt bronze casing, was installed in the apse of the basilica. The ensemble symbolizes the authority of the Bishop of Rome as the successor of Saint Peter.
Sources
- St. Peter's Basilica Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Chair of Saint Peter Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-11
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