Why is St Peter's basilica?
Why is St Peter's basilica? Peter's Basilica begins in the 4th century when the Emperor Constantine decides to build a basilica where the apostle had been buried. In 329 the construction of the basilica was completed. The church was used for the celebration of the cult, as a covered cemetery and as a funeral banquet room.
Why was Peter buried in the Vatican?
St Peter was crucified, probably head downwards, in the Circus of Nero, a large area used for public executions and hearings on the Vatican Hill. Following the Christian custom, St Peter's body was buried near the site of his martyrdom.
What is the largest church in the world?
St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the largest church in the world.