Rome catacomb reveals "oldest" image of St Paul

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Source: Reuters

ROME (Reuters) - Vatican archaeologists using laser technology have discovered what they believe is the oldest image in existence of St Paul the Apostle, dating from the late 4th century, on the walls of catacomb beneath Rome.
Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano, revealing the find on Sunday, published a picture of a frescoed image of the face of a man with a pointed black beard on a red background, inside a bright yellow halo. The high forehead is furrowed.

Experts of the Ponitifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology made the discovery on June 19 in the Catacomb of Santa Tecla in Rome and describe it as the "oldest icon in history dedicated to the cult of the Apostle," according to the Vatican newspaper.

The discovery, which involved removing layers of clay and limestone using lasers, was announced a day before Rome observes a religious holiday for the Feasts of St Peter and St Paul.

http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSTRE55R0ZW20090628

[Buzz Clik]

1. I'm pretty sure that the only pictures of religious icons are found on food.

This one must be a fraud.

[66 dmhlt]

3. Now that's funny. Thanks for starting my day w/ a laugh!

[shadowknows69]

2. How the fuck does anyone know what St. Paul looks like?

Is it made by the same artist that created caucasian Jesus?

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4. You never had Big Names in Christianity trading cards as a kid?

It started out big, but this one was a bit over the top and ruined everything:

[shadowknows69]

5. Bwa ha ha ha ha

Considering I went to three different churches when I was younger I probably did. lol.

I was more into the cooler ones with Samson and David and Goliath and shit. Biblical superheroes rocked!!!

[Buzz Clik]

8. My comment started out as a wink to a theme in the movie, Keeping the Faith

The Ben Stiller character as a kid collected Heroes of the Torah trading cards. Edward Norton bought him a rare card for his birthday.

I did a Google to see what popped up.



Ack! I thought it was a joke.

[madrchsod]

6. "oldest icon in history dedicated to the cult of the Apostle"

that about sums up the catholic church.....

[madrchsod]

7. edit -dupe