Bishop And Pontifical Throne Collection

Pope Pius XII in procession towards the Lateran Basilica to become Bishop of Rome Rome. Date of Photograph:02/03/1939

Sala del Concistoro, The Vatican Apostolic Palace State of the Vatican City The Vatican Apostolic Palace. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Pope Pius XII during of the "Processione della Staffa" Rome. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Portrait of Pope Pius IX. The Holy Father, seated on his pontefical chair, brings his left hand to his face. Date of Photograph:1877 ca

Full-length portrait of Pope Pius IX, seated on the pontifical throne State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:1873 - 1880 ca

Disputation over the Sacrament or Theology; drawing by Raphael. British Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bishop's throne, located at the Cathedral Treasury Museum in Anagni. Anagni The Cathedral Treasury Museum Chair Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Dispute of the Blessed Sacrament. Drawing by Raphael, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Pope Pius XII. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Portrait of Pope Pius X (born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto 1835-1914) State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Detail of the Episcopal Chair of Bishop Elia, work preserved in the Basilica of S. Nicola, Bari. Bari Chair Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Abbot Elias episcopal chair, Basilica of S. Nicola, Bari Bari Church of Saint Nicholas Chair Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1931

Statue of Bonifacio IX in the cloister of the Basilica of S. Paolo fuori le Mura, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Paolo fuori le Mura, cloister Statue Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Episcopal chair (or See), in the Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, Rome. Rome Church of S. Cesareo de Appia, presbytery Bishop's Throne Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

Embossed silver binding of St. Mark's Gospel (recto): St. Mark receiving the order from St. Peter to write the Gospel. Venetian work, in the Treasury of St

The presbytery of the basilica of St. Lawrence fuori le Mura in Rome. The ciborium in the foreground, dating back to 1148 is the most ancient work signed by Roman marble artists Rome Basilica of St

Embossed silver binding of St. Mark's Gospel (verso): Crucifixion, and St. Peter giving the crosier to the bishop Hermagoras introduced by St. Mark. Venetian work, in the Treasury of St

Interior of the Scuola Grande di San Teodoro in Venice Venice Scuola Grande di San Teodoro Church Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Canopy of silver and carved in wood. Work standing in the Church of St. Bartolomeo of Porta Ravegnana, in Bologna Bologna Church of St

St. Peter's Chair; marble seat, in the church of San Pietro di Castello in Venice Venice Church of San Pietro di Castello Bishop's Throne Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

The Chair of Bishop Elia inside the Basilica of S. Nicola in Bari Bari Basilica of S. Nicola Chair Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Byzantine chair, located in the Cathedral of the Island of Torcello, Venice Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral Chair Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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"The Bishop and the Pontifical Throne: Exploring the Symbolism and History" Delve into the world of ecclesiastical power as we unravel the significance behind the bishop and pontifical throne. In Raphael's captivating drawing, "Disputation over the Sacrament or Theology, " housed in London's British Museum, theological debates come alive on this sacred seat. Step into St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City to witness Bertel Thorvaldsen's Funeral Monument of Pope Pio VII. This awe-inspiring artwork pays homage to a revered pontiff while showcasing the grandeur of his throne. Journey to Anagni Cathedral Treasury Museum, where an exquisite Bishop's Throne awaits your admiration. Its intricate craftsmanship speaks volumes about its historical importance within religious ceremonies. Raphael once again mesmerizes with his masterpiece, "Dispute of the Blessed Sacrament. " Preserved at London's British Museum, this drawing captures a pivotal moment in religious history while highlighting the presence of these majestic thrones. Pope Pius XII stands tall as a testament to papal authority. His reign witnessed numerous significant events that shaped Catholic theology and practice for decades to come. Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, known as Pope Pius X, is immortalized in a portrait that reflects both his humility and strength as he sat upon his esteemed chair guiding millions through turbulent times. The Episcopal Chair of Bishop Elia found within Bari's Basilica di San Nicola showcases opulence intertwined with spirituality—a true embodiment of divine leadership. Intriguingly, even abbots had their own episcopal chairs; one such example can be found within Bari's Basilica di San Nicola—an artistic marvel that symbolizes spiritual guidance beyond traditional boundaries. Bonifacio IX finds eternal rest alongside his statue in Rome’s Basilica di San Paolo fuori le Mura cloister—an enduring reminder of papal legacy and the authority vested in these thrones.