What Bible verse is on the dome of St Peter's?
What Bible verse is on the dome of St Peter's? 15: The dome of St Peter's Basilica from the nave. Along the base of the inside of the dome is written (translation from Latin), in letters about six feet high each, from Matthew 16:18-19; ...you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church. ...
What does it say on the front of St Peters?
The inscription (1m high) states: Paul V Borghese, Roman, Pontiff, in the year 1612, the seventh of his pontificate, [erected] in honour of the Prince of Apostles. From the central balcony, called the Loggia of the Blessings, the new pope is announced with Habemus Papum, and gives the Urbi et Orbi blessing.