Saint Peter (statue)
The Chair of Saint Peter, or Cathedra Petri, sits inside St. Peter’s Basilica and is a revered relic encased in a gilt bronze container designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Believed to be the ancient wooden throne used by the Apostle Peter when he served as Bishop of Rome, the chair is safeguarded at the heart of the basilica as a symbol of the Catholic Church’s teaching authority. Dating the external casing to the mid-17th century, Bernini’s masterpiece was crafted between 1647 and 1653 to cradle the legendary chair, which itself has roots that extend back to the early centuries of Christianity. The relic is described as the second altar within the church, following the Baldachin’s altar in hierarchy and placement, and it has long reminded visitors of the Pope’s historic pastoral mission. …
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