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| − | A confessio is the tomb of a Christian martyr. The term was later expanded to include an altar or space surrounding the tomb. | + | A '''confessio''' is the tomb of a [[Christian]] [[martyr]]. The term was later expanded to include an altar or space surrounding the tomb. |
The most famous confessio is the tomb of [[St. Peter]] under the high altar of [[St. Peter's Basilica]] in the [[Vatican]]. | The most famous confessio is the tomb of [[St. Peter]] under the high altar of [[St. Peter's Basilica]] in the [[Vatican]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:42, July 13, 2016
A confessio is the tomb of a Christian martyr. The term was later expanded to include an altar or space surrounding the tomb.
The most famous confessio is the tomb of St. Peter under the high altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.