What Happened to the Apostles and where their remains are today

Orbis ^ | April 26, 2013

[NYer]

Catholic / Orthodox ping!

[freedumb2003]

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.

[skeeter]

I didn’t know all the apostles’ remains but Judas are accounted for.

[svcw]

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.

[Norm Lenhart]

He runs the GOP these days.

[FourtySeven]

Neither did I. This is really cool, thanks NYer.

[Rumplemeyer]

bump

[detective]

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.

[onyx]

Saving.
Thanks very much for this posting.

[Trod Upon]

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?

[NYer]

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

[NYer]

my favorite was Paul’s church.

St. Paul Outside the Walls?

You can revisit it here. Enjoy!

[svcw]

Hey, thanks. What a great link.

[MNDude]

I was able to visit the place where St. Thomas martyred in India. The entire place felt so Holy.

[kidd]

Very interesting.
Only one died a natural death.

[Lent]

Good question.

[svcw]

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.

[Steelfish]

Thanks. Informative and interesting post!

[SaxxonWoods]

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.