On Wednesday, August 13, the Waddoups, the Hansens and myself went to San Giovanni in Laterno. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese in Rome. It ranks above all other churches in the Catholic church including St. Peter's Basilica. Who knew? I'm standing in front of giant doors that lead to the Basilica, though to get in people are directed to a much smaller door for entry. Inside there are no shortages of beautiful frescoes, mosaics, papal tombs and statues of the the ancient apostles, popes and Saints. Some of the statues are depicted holding something that shows how they were martyred. For instance Simone was cut in half so he's holding a saw. Interesting.
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| Peter, the Apostle |
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| Mathew, the Apostle |
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| The other side of that giant door |
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| A tiny piece of the ornate ceiling |
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| Largest obelisk in Rome. Constantine brought (stole) it over from Egypt. There are four of these in Rome |
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| I think this says, "And it came to pass that I Nephi..." |
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