Holy door brick

Collection

Identifier: O-1985.001

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Square red brick (A) from the Holy Door of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Peter's (Rome), closed by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and reopened by Pope John Paul II in 1983. On front of brick in relief, "A. IUBILAEI/ R.F.S.P./MCMLXXV (1975)" with symbol of the Vatican (?) in center. Stored in original box (B) which is made of white cardboard. It includes a certificate (#1411) of authenticity (C) that confirms brick was taken from Holy Door of St. Peter's, which was reopened by Pope John Paul II to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Redemption of the human family. Certificate states the brick was witnessed by Linus Zanini, Archbishop of Hadrianopolis in Haemimonto, Delegate of the Reverenda Fabbrica of St. Peter's Basilica. Etched on side of brick and filled in with red paint, "N. 1411 Gratis Qvovis Titvlo" and symbol of a crown and banner. 11.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

Dates

Created: 1975-1983
Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1985

Extent

1.00 item

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Red brick from the Holy Door of the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome, closed by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and reopened by Pope John Paul II in 1983.

Source of Acquisition

Received from Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Skinner in 1985.

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Subjects

Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Brick (clay product) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus