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What Happened to the Apostles and where their remains are today
Orbis ^ | April 26, 2013

Posted on 04/26/2013 1:28:31 PM PDT by NYer

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1 posted on 04/26/2013 1:28:31 PM PDT by NYer
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To: netmilsmom; thefrankbaum; Tax-chick; GregB; saradippity; Berlin_Freeper; Litany; SumProVita; ...

Catholic / Orthodox ping!


2 posted on 04/26/2013 1:29:05 PM PDT by NYer (Beware the man of a single book - St. Thomas Aquinas)
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I saw a History (International?) Channel on St. Peter’s Basilica as part of coverage of Pope Francis and “hidden Vatican.”

It was extremely fascinating to say the least. I would go as far as to say riveting.


3 posted on 04/26/2013 1:31:57 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (LBJ declared war on poverty and lost. Barack Obama declared war on prosperity and won. /csmusaret)
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I didn’t know all the apostles’ remains but Judas are accounted for.


4 posted on 04/26/2013 1:32:27 PM PDT by skeeter
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I had an opportunity to go to several of the Roma churches....my favorite was Paul’s church.
It is simply beautiful, I was sad so few people were visiting but that allowed us to see the incredible artwork up close.
Very interesting chart, that is a keeper.


5 posted on 04/26/2013 1:33:43 PM PDT by svcw (If you are dead when your heart stops, why aren't you alive when it starts.)
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To: skeeter

He runs the GOP these days.


6 posted on 04/26/2013 1:34:44 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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Neither did I. This is really cool, thanks NYer.


7 posted on 04/26/2013 1:37:38 PM PDT by FourtySeven (47)
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bump


8 posted on 04/26/2013 1:37:46 PM PDT by Rumplemeyer (The GOP should stand its ground - and fix Bayonets)
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To: NYer

It is interesting how they were tortured and murdered. And what they built survives to this day.

It is a reminder that Christians must be prepared to stand up for their faith even when threatened.


9 posted on 04/26/2013 1:39:16 PM PDT by detective
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Saving.
Thanks very much for this posting.


10 posted on 04/26/2013 1:39:42 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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How do they verify their claims? Sure, the church has a tradition and there's somebody buried in the various locations, but how can they say with certainty "this is the Mathias," etc.? Are there known descendants to test against or some obvious indicia of authenticity?
11 posted on 04/26/2013 1:46:07 PM PDT by Trod Upon (Every penny given to film and TV media companies goes right into enemy coffers. Starve them out!)
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I saw a History (International?) Channel on St. Peter’s Basilica as part of coverage of Pope Francis and “hidden Vatican.” It was extremely fascinating to say the least. I would go as far as to say riveting.

Take a tour of the Necropolis below the Vatican! You can do it from the comfort of your own home.

Virtual Tour

12 posted on 04/26/2013 1:48:01 PM PDT by NYer (Beware the man of a single book - St. Thomas Aquinas)
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my favorite was Paul’s church.

St. Paul Outside the Walls?

You can revisit it here. Enjoy!

13 posted on 04/26/2013 1:52:18 PM PDT by NYer (Beware the man of a single book - St. Thomas Aquinas)
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Hey, thanks. What a great link.


14 posted on 04/26/2013 1:57:30 PM PDT by svcw (If you are dead when your heart stops, why aren't you alive when it starts.)
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I was able to visit the place where St. Thomas martyred in India. The entire place felt so Holy.


15 posted on 04/26/2013 2:07:10 PM PDT by MNDude (Sorry for typos. Probably written on a smartphone, and I have big clumsy fingers.)
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To: NYer

Very interesting.
Only one died a natural death.


16 posted on 04/26/2013 2:09:21 PM PDT by kidd
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To: Trod Upon

Good question.


17 posted on 04/26/2013 2:14:20 PM PDT by Lent
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To: MNDude
I completely understand.
We went to Emphasis to view the ruins.

Saw the amphitheater Paul(or Peter) preached, walked the streets that Mary and James walked.......it gave me the shivers.
My granddaughter just kept saying Mary was here......
We saw a little chapel that had been dedicated to her, folk lore had it that was the place she liked to go and pray.

There were these great columns along the walkway to the amphitheater and one was about three feet higher than the others and it was called the column of James.

I just love that these areas are still there, and we can walk on the same streets these mighty people of God walked.

18 posted on 04/26/2013 2:15:35 PM PDT by svcw (If you are dead when your heart stops, why aren't you alive when it starts.)
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To: NYer

Thanks. Informative and interesting post!


19 posted on 04/26/2013 2:16:48 PM PDT by Steelfish (ui)
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The virtual tour is awesome. The actual tour is beyond belief. You go in a group of 12, only allowed in with a guide who is highly educated on what you will see, and lectures throughout the tour.

Standing about 12 feet from St. Peter’s grave is quite an experience.

The entry about St. Andrew’s death reminded me of the church (can’t remember the name) in Rome that has a large painting depicting his cruxifiction. The painting will stop you in your tracks. I wandered into the church not knowing it was there and was not prepared.


20 posted on 04/26/2013 2:17:53 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (....Let It Burn....)
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