If yesterday’s post sparked any pilgrimage plans, you may want to put another pin in the map. This from a reader:
“Even though Julius II is buried in St. Peter’s basilica, the tomb is not there. The tomb was completed many years after his death and can be seen in San Pietro in Vincoli, a church in Rome.” – Stacey B.
Thank you for the correction Stacey!
Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli (St. Peter in Chains) in Rome
How do they fit all that in there?!?
You’re reading a V. Note, written by Ruthie V, the director of the Seattle Artist League. The League is an art school for the busy nurse, tech geek, and mom with a long lost art degree. We offer engaging online classes in drawing and painting. Join us! Find your class: https://www.seattleartistleague.com/product-category/d-online-classes/
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If you’re looking for the pope, he’s not here
If yesterday’s post sparked any pilgrimage plans, you may want to put another pin in the map. This from a reader:
“Even though Julius II is buried in St. Peter’s basilica, the tomb is not there. The tomb was completed many years after his death and can be seen in San Pietro in Vincoli, a church in Rome.” – Stacey B.
Thank you for the correction Stacey!
How do they fit all that in there?!?
You’re reading a V. Note, written by Ruthie V, the director of the Seattle Artist League. The League is an art school for the busy nurse, tech geek, and mom with a long lost art degree. We offer engaging online classes in drawing and painting. Join us! Find your class: https://www.seattleartistleague.com/product-category/d-online-classes/
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