The Tomb of Saint Peter Explained

[@ManuelBravo]

What's your favorite part of Saint Peter's Basilica?

[@gosiamat]

You're my favorite part.!!! I'I'am joking ! BRA V I SSIMO 💚🤍❤️

[@andrewdale6856]

The size and grandeur. I remember walking in and seeing what I thought was a small cherub on the side. When I approached, it was larger than me. The size and detail is extraordinary ❤

[@c.f.sedgwick1885]

I've been there 8 or 9 times, including for midnight mass on Christmas Eve, and on my 1st visit in 1971 I saw the Pieta before it was damaged and placed behind protective glass. I love every part of it.

[@KevinClark-nl3rq]

Peter?, yah, it would be Peter, as my choice. What was yours, the exterior, or inside? Bravo, nonetheless.

[@jamestregler1584]

The German grave yard 😇

[@JonSparkman]

That was the wildest sponsorship deal and PR tour I’ve ever witnessed

[@StacyL.]

Yeah really What does Microsoft care about the Vatican? Oh I know what it is 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@aelfrice]

19 centuries of experience helps.

[@karelkac985]

God, yes, I thought I would learn something, but facts are so mixed with sponsorship content it is hard to follow.

[@sforza209]

@@karelkac985he was praising it not complaining like you.

[@nancytestani1470]

Wonderful.Thank-you. I ‘ve been there..awesome but there is so much to see still.

[@catherinedurbin9298]

Dude this is amazing. I live south of Rome and have been to Vatican City many times, but due to my small children, I’ve never been into the actual basilica. This further convinces me I just HAVE to get in there! Our son is even named after St Peter. Thanks for all your amazing videos!!

[@henrik8812]

How can you not have been into the basilica?

They just finished doing the bodies and digging out the holes. It's all ready to sell you.

[@Lesatur]

I'm absolutely bewildered by the sheer level of details not just in the digital twin but the original. Every time I see a stonemasons hundreds of years before our time work with marble to the point where solid stones looks as if it could be moving in a light breeze is amazing. Religious or not what we humans are able to create on beauty for our religion is absolutely astonishing.

[@RagnarokGenesis00]

he who holds the key to the treasury

[@davesradiorepairs6344]

Manuel, you speak at least 4 languages fluently... That in itself is quiet amazing... You were the perfect host to the introduction of the Basilca.

[@frankstrawnation]

Spanish, English, Italian and... French?

[@kaue7224]

@@frankstrawnation latin

[@ffc1a28c7]

It's insane that you got a private tour of one of the most visited and most famous buildings on earth. Well done mate.

[@nancytestani1470]

Marvellous.

[@gharpe50]

Manuel, you are absolutely the right tour guide for this incredible project. Congratulations on the Microsoft sponsorship. Your videos are my favourite on KZbin, and I've never taken the time to say thanks until now. To answer your question, my favourite part of the Vatican is a part I've never seen, the actual tomb of Peter, which you have shown so well. Many thanks from Canada and keep up the good work, our architectural brother!

[@ManuelBravo]

Much appreciated!

[@Sanks5]

Manuel I’ve been watching your videos for a long time wondering why they don’t receive wider recognition… At last I’m so happy to see this sponsorship, you’ve earned it and I’m looking forward to new videos!

[@gmurray96]

They will catch on eventually. Content is so clean and well done.

[@FrithonaHrududu02127]

@@Sanks5 Agreed 100%. Just discovered this channel and it is excellent.

[@ana133l96]

I was waiting for this! Congrats for the sponsorship, Manuel! 🎉

[@LoneWhiteMage]

I got the chance to go to Rome and Vatican City, and St. Peter’s Basilica was magnificent. I was in awe standing inside. Much bigger than I thought it would be.

[@Lord_Merterus]

I hope more places give you this kind of special treatment so you can bring even more amazing architectural details to us. Love your work!

[@moniepanda13]

Thank you for this video Manuel. I visited the Vatican last 2 years ago, and it is still much more to visit or discover this wonderful place

[@TheFiown]

As a Protestant I was brought up to believe that 'decor' distracts from prayer and faith. That said as a building it is incredible. My mother had strangely always wanted to visit Rome and the Vatican but she passed away this summer without having done so. When my sister married, instead of an exotic honeymoon, she chose to follow the path of Christ from his birthplace to his place of execution and then resurrection. I visted Rome many years ago but not long enough to visit the Basicila sadly.

[@blairnicollet4861]

Go to the Vatican. It’s so worth it

[@Ether00001]

Décor is not an essential part of prayer and faith. In fact, it can sometimes become a distraction or even lead to idolatry.

[@brucetheloon]

The concept of decor distracting from prayer and faith is an interesting outcome of the Reformation. Ostentatious display of the wealth gained by corrupt Popes, cardinals and bishops is definitely part of the driving force behind Luther and other's leading to the Reformation, but stripping the decor feels like swinging the pendulum to the other extreme. Some of the early structure of the current St Peter's was funded by the sale of indulgences, but that ceased after the Council of Trent in the mid 1500s and the great artistic works like the artwork in the dome and the Bernini art came in the early 1600s driven by the Italian Renaissance. Displaying the beauty of the art done as a celebration of God feels like a good thing to me as it is an inspiration. Something like the Michelangelo ceiling of the Sistine chapel was not done for the money, but to celebrate the story of God and humanity. Our modern materialistic interpretation may call it a priceless artwork and assign monetary value to it, but is that a valid classification of a painting intended to tell the story of God and Adam? I'm not saying churches should have gold statues and million dollar paintings, but surely something like a stained glass window telling the story of Eden or Noah or the Crucifixion can provide inspiration and a means of contemplation of God?

[@TheFiown]

@@brucetheloon Interesting response thank you. I grew up in a Protestant environement, our church was a hall with no indication of purpose except the lectern for the bible and a simple alter, no paintings, no stained glass. Not having seen what other religious buildings were like, I thought that this was the norm. When later in life I saw inside Catholic churches, they were so at odds that they didn't seem like places of prayer but it wasn't a critisicm in any way. I have visited many churches in different countries and they are places where I usually go to find peace in my daily life, to talk to myself, to light a candle for those I love. I have in my house many religious statues including a very large St Antoine, my favorite Saint. I have a collection of 'benitiers' over my bed and many crucifixes for their beauty. I remember going into one particular church in the town of Nimes, a rather squarish church but beautiful proportions. A lady came out of the vestry and asked me to follow her into the back rooms that were lined in paintings and filled with beautiful antique furniture and objects. She asked me to speak of my faith and I firstly apologised and told her that my faith was different to hers before speaking about how I saw faith, god and spiritual life. My faith is based on simple common sense, we do not ask pardon for sinning as to think about sinning already being a sin we should stop there and not go ahead then ask for forgiveness. I pray within myself, not in a particular place and I have total believe in a higher power, one that keeps those who believe, strong and safe. I remember many years ago a conversation with a young catholic child who asked me why the Christians in the Arena didn't just verbally renounce God to save their lives and then still go on believing, for him it made sense. I told him to hold his breath so he did but not for long then let out a gasp and asked me what that had to do with faith. I told him that for those who 'believe', then breathing like faith is not something you can choose to stop, it is the life force of your being. I lost my mum this summer and buried her with my little brothers ashes in her arms on top of my little sisters coffin, in a beautiful little village cemetry against a wall in the sun. My dad is not far from them and for me they are all safe and alive in my heart. I don't generally talk about my beliefs as everyone has their own and the path has to be found through life, through struggle, sometimes through loss and pain but once found it heals. Life is loss married to love, both must go hand in hand to make sense. God bless X

[@alexzais1935]

If you can simply let Decor distract you from the faith. You’re already doomed.

[@johnbrion4565]

I was there in October and got to celebrate mass in front of the tomb of St. Peter. What an incredible experience. By far the most amazing and beautiful building I’ve ever seen.

[@angelrivero3335]

As usual, you made a new great pedagogical video. Congrats Manuel! I am also from Mexico and I had the chance to study the history of the Saint Peter’s grave and to visit physically the memorial many years ago. Nowadays all that knowledge is accessible for every one through this twin digital model I didn’t know it exists now. Simple amazing!

[@Cdr_Mansfield_Cumming]

What a great tour. Your usual high-quality production was a pleasant way to spend 16 minutes. I am not a Catholic. However, I found this the most fascinating of videos. To think, if those remains are really that of St Peter, you were in touching distance from the man who walked with Jesus, talked with Jesus and denied Jesus. I felt an unusual feeling in my heart when you said it could be him. It was indescribable, I felt moved.

[@joskecollin]

At minute 14:10 you see a truly surprising asymmetry, right at the very core of the basilica: stone | niche | stone | stone in another colour, without a similar one on the left! Behind that structure is what remains of Peter's original tomb, which had deteriorated much until Constantine decided to build the first basilica. It has deteriorated so much that it needed to be reinforced with an extra wall on the right. And later, during persecutions, Peter's bones were relocated in this new wall, so it had to be respected when Constantine built his basilica. And it was again respected when the second basilica was built...

[@ElCarboon]

Good for you having the amazing chance to witness and see all this first hand! Great vid!

[@kevinschreiner4179]

The level of detail in these animations is incredible!!!

[@grunkster]

This might actually be the most important project anyone has ever undertook in the history of mankind, this act of preservation will serve historians such as myself, till the end of time. My great grandchildren and their great grandchildren will be able to see the basilica almost exactly the same way I saw it today, this is what AI was made for, this is what LiDAR was made for, this is what every person involved with this project is made for. What an absolute beautiful treasure for humanity to observe and I cannot seriously thank the team involved enough.

[@NostalgiaforInfinity]

Your loony cult is nothing special. It is one of the least important things in the history of mankind, and the reason behind its backwardness for the past 2000 years.

[@DS-lk3tx]

Thats an incredible overstatement. This may be the biggest overstatement in the history of mankind. 😂😂

[@fallyn2920]

Peter was the Rock, literally laid down and His church build upon him.

[@StoriesBytheBrick]

Amen

[@timothy4557]

Really ? The church was build upon a cussing salt water fisherman ?

[@yingsnnn808]

​@@timothy4557 *insert chad face* Yes.

[@SarahlabyrinthLHC]

The church is built on the Rock, the Chief Cornerstone who is Jesus Christ, God in flesh. Not a mere human being.

[@beausu5823]

​@@SarahlabyrinthLHC we know Jesus is the cornerstone. But Jesus Himself built His Church upon Peter - the Rock. In Matt 16:18 Jesus was particularly pertaining directly to Peter. From Simon to Peter.

[@joangalt6270]

9:05 - Those are TILES??!! I thought they were PAINTINGS!! That level of artistry is PHENOMENAL!! I'm not Catholic but I appreciate the beautiful art and history of the Basilica; now I can go there w/ AI!! Thanks for the video!!

[@kaue7224]

What an amazing content. Congratulations for the sponsorship, a lifetime experience! My next time in Vatican will be way more interesting after seeing your videos.

[@C0N72]

I have been into the necropolis and stood in front of the tomb of St Peter. It is the most incredible place I have ever been.

[@Tonnidas]

Now this is so good to see! Glad you got to work with both The Vatican City and Microsoft. What a feeling to know your hard work is being recognized and rewarded!

[@rodrigorodriguez-ih5uv]

I can hardly think of anyone better to guide us through this incredible adventure, I learned so much about a place I always thought I knew very well. Thank you, very good job.

[@felcofb4750]

Very well done video. Simple and clear explanation of historic developing, amazing images. Professional and useful. Ok and thx also to the sponsor at least for having made accessable this meraviglia to a huge audience. Ps finally a video with a perfect pronunciation of Italian, Latin a Greek words

[@gryhze]

5:20. A small group of us including 5 American priests were standing here waiting to enter the necropolis. We had to wait for several minutes because Pope John Paul II was returning from his South American tour and it was customary for him to visit the tomb of St. Peter when he returns to the Vatican. 3 of the “properly attired” priests were asked to stand next to the entrance and were able to greet JPII. We stood a few feet back but nevertheless felt the aura. Thank you for an excellent presentation.

[@stefan-florinvoicu4907]

Thank you for the valuable information! Cheers to other documentaries! Vă mulțumim pentru informaţiile preţioase! Spor bun la alte documentare!

[@jeremy1350]

Hi Manuel. When I was younger, I traveled to Rome, as part of a European Trip. I went to the Vatican, attended mass in the chapel area behind the main altar. After that mass, we took the elevator up to the inner staircase that leads up the Cupola. I climbed the spiral stairs up the inside of the Cupola and to the very top, where one can stand on a very small area, looking out over the Vatican Gardens. I could not believe just how large the statues along the front of the Basilica were. Back then, I guess security was not as tight as it must be today (there). I also remember touring the Grotto beneath the main altar, where St. Peter is interred. Pope John Paul II was still Pope. Years later JP II came to Miami on a pilgrimage, and it rained cats, dogs, and little fishes. We stayed up all night long waiting on the Papal Mass with JP II. It was a total wash out. The Cross that sat on the site where the Papal Mass was to take place, is now sitting on the grounds of the Diocesan Offices of the Church in North Miami. I have a photo of the Pieta on my bookcase that I snapped way back when.

[@ruthverdezein9383]

Excellent as always, congratulations. Your videos are a source of inspiration to architecture professors and professionals too. Keep on! ❤

[@PJDunbar]

The Vatican people were wise to invite Manuel to do a video on the Tomb of St. Peter. When you are standing before the Confessio, there are two flame burning. One represents the location of the tomb, the other the location of Peter's bones. Speculation is that the bones were removed from the tomb and hidden in a niche in the nearby wall to prevent their looting during the barbarian invasions. The pallia worn by Metropolitan archbishops are woven by the nuns at Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. The Pope bestows them during the Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul on June 29. The video shows a peribolos corridor which leads to several chapels and the tomb of Pope Pius XII. Manuel refers to Peter as an apostle. He certainly was, but that understates his importance. He is the Prince of the Apostles, the foremost apostle, as well as the first Pope. Manuel is to be congratulated for another superb video!!

[@sforza209]

This is giving me nasty AI vibes.

[@Vanpotheosis]

It's sponsored by Microsoft, dude....

[@Stereotype3]

Wow congrats Manuel that must've been an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@vsznry]

Im atheist, but still love the impact of christian architecture & art. Simply because Im a casual student of History.

[@awreckingball]

Okay.

[@KevinClark-nl3rq]

That's okay vsznry, Judas betrayed Christ to Ceasar and Peter denied Christ thrice, and they were his disciples.....it's okay, Jesus is hard to follow, but, He already told you that. Start again with Genesis 3.22

[@themarquis336]

Nobody cares.

[@user-lr6hw4dq4t]

I just thinking, if we have Christian’s art & architecture. Do we have Atheist’s Art& Architecture😂

[@SZD.]

You're the reason why need a new experor Nero to take care of kind of such a plague​@@KevinClark-nl3rq

[@KlaunVI]

very cool. What an incredible experience for you! Cheers! Thank u for this.

[@poggon]

Amazing! I was there last year but had no idea the bones of Peter the Apostle were so close. Also I think it's absolutely fantastic that companies like Microsoft are aiming to make these more accessible, it makes sense for them as they have the technology and obviously great publicity for them, good innovation, and some people may never see it another way! I hope these things remain free and open to the public, especially as it is of religious significance and importance. Those things should always be free to the public. Remember Jesus turning over the tables in the temple and all!

[@NicholasDeroche]

wonderful job Manuel--very much enjoyed this video and all of your videos! (:

[@gregorykinsey8135]

Thank you very much for all of your hard work, young man !! You are so charming and professional, and it is always a great pleasure to watch your videos. Please keep up the great work!

[@wiktornowak2580]

Every Manuel Bravo notification feels like christmas

[@victoriagarciacarmona5020]

Incredible!!!!

[@caroldemas8019]

Bravo, Manuel! This was superb! Thank you for sharing!

[@momiller7]

I want to sincerely express my immense gratitude...I will at this life stage most likely never travel to Italy- what a marvelous resource is this digital twin to bring me there...and I learned a new Italian expression- Bravissimo! Mo from CA:)

[@deltasquared7777]

Like all of your videos, this is exceptional and very much appreciated. It is a wonderful tribute to your scholarship and your personality that you have been chosen to make this presentation !!

[@Ariverfish]

Woah this is genuinely amazing!

[@dixonqwerty]

This video is just SUPERB!!

[@harley6659]

Absolutely mind blowing video. Went above and beyond what I wanted to see of the basilica.

[@53zxy]

Very exciting to see this, thank you! Looking forward to your next video.

[@I221193]

Congratulations, Manuel! Your hard work deserves many more rewards!❤

[@shanti5718]

Thanks a lot for talking us through. Well done! What a great opportunity to be involved in such a huge project.

[@SpaceDust_vr]

This is outstanding! What a great time to experience this beautiful human history

[@SagittarianArrows]

Wow thanks for showing us around & the sponsorship was well worth it. This is now more accessible to many. Just stunning the mind of the artists in reverance to the sublime sacred force. These experiences strengthen our faith in the kind, compassionate, merciful and empathetic divine spirit of life. Watching from Sydney.

[@andrewdale6856]

Absolutely incredible ❤. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to experience 🙏

[@cmecre8629]

thank You for this wonder-filled journey. i've been in the excavated area, it was amazing. looks like you had a great time.

[@frankbonomo1870]

Excellent presentation. My family and I experienced the guided tour of St. Peter's remains in 2015. I will never forget seeing his bones in the niche that is open for viewing. The story of how Vatican archeologists determined those remains to be Peter's is a great story itself.

[@oliverkarehag9883]

Amazing work. This video was a pleasure to watch through and through. I really wanted to visit Rome and the Vatican but now really want to explore it all

[@MonsieurChapeau]

What an impressive sponsor! Happy for you Manuel, you deserve it, I’ve learned so much from channel 😄👍

[@joannejohnson7006]

Very nice video! Congratulations What a magnificent piece of artwork and history.

[@Mifoto300]

Un gran trabajo Manuel... Lo describes con tanto detallo y emoción que nos emociona.❤

[@bartwolff4681]

Seems like you have a marvelous job Manuel! What a unique oppurtunity, great video!

[@thomash6853]

Your videos are so incredibly well done, keep up the great work!

[@ManuelBravo]

Thank you! Will do!

[@InlawsOutlaws]

Manuel your presentations are getting better and better! I was just there last month and you captured so much of what is amazing about this place. I look forward to more from you!

[@orlando1a1]

What is perhaps the most fascinating aspect is how the 'seen', lies on top of the unseen. There is so much that is unseen that it makes the site of St Peter's in Rome a truly extraordinary place. It's when you get to glimpse of what you would normally never see that enhances our understanding and gives insight into the long history and evolution of the magnificent building of St Peter's that we see today.

[@stephenc1226]

This was Awesome video. Thank you for sharing and making this available for everyone!

[@luisbravo7015]

What a great video Manuel. Congratulations!

[@ManuelBravo]

Thanks a lot!

[@1717Wlt]

Manuel, Thank you so very much for this wonderful window into the Vatican ❤

[@TheFMG91]

What an amazing video and also amazing that this digital twin exists

[@sebinprasad]

Beautiful and Informative Video❤

[@josephhaley7576]

Sending appreciation for each of your videos, all of which are highly informative chapters of history revealed through an architectural viewpoint.

[@Xavitu86]

Gracias por el vid. Manuel, muy buen trabajo como siempre.

[@josemauriciosaldanhaalvare1507]

Bravo, Manuel, Splendid, splendid. Congrastulations!

[@marthaveronesi5673]

Excellent!! Love it!!!

[@Tiepolemo]

¡Qué afortunado por haber podido asistir a la presentación del proyecto! Es asombrosa la historia de la Basílica ("desde una humilde tumba hasta una basílica inimaginable") y también las posibilidades actuales de le tecnología digital.

[@kathleendickens5428]

My aunt and uncle visited the square years ago, but never got to go inside the Vatican. I’ve always wanted to go and visit myself, definitely on my bucket list for thr future. I’ve really enjoyed your video.

[@anycyclopedia]

*"And I can show the trophies of the apostles [Sts. Peter and Paul]. For if you choose to go to the Vatican or to the Ostian Road, you will find the trophies of those who founded this church [of Rome]."* -Caius, Disputation Against Proclus (early 3rd century), quoted in Eusebius’ Eccles. Hist., ii. 25 Vatican (St. Peter's Basilica): St. Peter's tomb Ostian Way/Via Ostiensis (Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls): St. Pauls tomb

[@brandonhamilton833]

This is so cool! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to exploring this digitally.

[@mr.canlas4414]

Amazing!!!!!

[@nancytestani1470]

Omg…this is incredible,wow, awesome, way to go, makes me want to cry, fantastico, jaw-dropping, so glad you saw this. Ciao.

[@mariettamollolucic4512]

Maravilloso! Muchas gracias Manuel. Saludos desde Chile.

[@Paul9443]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing with us this newly given treasure.

[@tjav001]

Great video. I can’t wait to visit Vatican City in person. But now I am grateful for all these videos and now this website.

[@luisalbertohernandezramire1150]

muchas felicidades por lo lejos que has llegado ❤ te admiro demasiado

[@ManuelBravo]

¡Muchas gracias!

[@ggarza]

Thank you for a wonderful video, Mr. Bravo! If you go to St. Peter’s, the Scavi Tour is not to be missed. They will take you down to the ancient necropolis and you can see the Trophy of Gaius for yourself. There, you can see the box containing the bones of St. Peter! When I was there recently, Mass with the Pope was going on in the Basilica above. We could hear the choir and the organ playing and see the cardinals passing by through the ventilation vents above our heads, as they walked to the main altar directly above St. Peter’s tomb. It was truly spiritual being there!

[@frankdasilva]

What an opportunity you had! Great video and congratulations! 👏

[@itsaashish]

“Upon this Rock, I will Build My Church.” Literally.

[@ad70preterist]

Literally taken out of context. Jesus is the Rock not Peter.

[@madmech153]

@@ad70preteristJesus tells Simon “you shall now be called Petros (Rock in Greek) and on this rock I shall build my church. I give you the keys to my kingdom, Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in Heaven.” Pal, he literally could not be more clear about this message being directed to Peter himself.

[@kaybakr-e4k]

WRONG upon the Rock of Revelation I will build my Church....!

[@97JLN]

This is so freaking cool 🤩

[@jrou58]

Gracias, Manuel. Eres cojonudo. No me extraña que te enchufen en estos actos.

[@joseantoniovelilla7807]

Has hecho un maravilloso trabajo 🤩👏, mostrando tanta belleza y tecnología, muchísimas gracias por tu esfuerzo y tiempo ❤

[@GarfieldRex]

Absolutamente impresionante, he ido al Vaticano, pero es cierto que hay cosas que son muy altas para apreciar bien o que uno no puede acceder. Mil gracias por el video y bendiciones 🙏🏼

[@DavidCVdev]

OMG. This is so cool. I have been watching your to learn about these magnificent peaces of architecture since a long a time. Congrats for this opportunity

[@Rottens100]

In 2007 I took the Scavi tour. It was one of the most transformative things I have ever done.

[@marklomax7452]

Indeed.

[@Scarface4TX]

So thankful for this digital twin! I'm going to Italy next year. Can't wait to see St. Peter's in person, but this twin will be real helpful to plan my visit!

[@pasmyth1963]

A wonderful videos Manuel. Actually brought tears to my eyes at times. So very simple and poignant the resting place of the bones of St Peter - who walked with our Saviour Jesus Christ.❤

[@Nightsd01]

Thanks for this awesome video, I really hope to visit some day 😊 It blows my mind that anyone, even a pope, in the 16th century ever thought it was a good idea to tear down a 1,000+ year old structure (the old basilica). Even if the new one is technically more beautiful and spacious, the sheer history behind the old structure would have been so much more interesting

[@ManuelBravo]

Thank you for the support! I completely get what you mean about the old basilica. It’s incredible to think of the history it held, from Constantine’s time onward.

[@zacharyjames3091]

Insane video, congratulations

[@andyroo9381]

WOW! WOW! WOW! This was an exceptional tour, Manuel! Thank you for this amazing view of The Vatican that I would not be able to experience otherwise.

[@nancytestani1470]

So cool…just awesome, beautiful..kudos

[@mschrappe]

One word: WOW! Congrats!

[@BlueHooloovoo]

That's amazing that all those Ancient Roman tombs have survived in such great condition over 2000 years. Pretty cool seeing the actual burial place of St. Peter deep under the Vatican.

[@Meowdy42]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@NikoPeligro420]

Great video!

[@salibaray]

Impressive, well done to the Vatican and to the excellent collaboration with Microsoft to preserve this gem for millennia to come