Did Peter sit here? Dizzying but unified, light and gold glorify this sacred place.
According to tradition, Saint Peter himself, the founder of the institution of the Church and considered the first pope, sat on the ancient wooden chair that is encased within this larger bronze and gold chair.
Additional resources
Chair of Peter from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
Smarthistory images for teaching and learning:
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