Consecration of St. Peter's Basilica
- When
- 1626
- Where
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Episodes
- 1
On 18 November 1626, Pope Urban VIII solemnly dedicated the newly completed St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, marking the end of construction that began in 1506.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. St. Peter's Basilica is an Italian Renaissance church located in Vatican City, an independent microstate within Rome. Construction of the present structure began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
Consecration. The construction phase concluded on 18 November 1626. On this date, Pope Urban VIII performed the solemn dedication of the Basilica, officially consecrating the new church. This event marked the culmination of the building project that had spanned over a century.
People involved
- Pope Urban VIII · Dedicator
Sources
- St. Peter's Basilica Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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