Rome's Two Patron Saints

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Statues of Saints Peter and Paul above entrance to Palazzo del Quirinale

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June 29th is the Feast Day of St Peter and St Paul, the two patron saints of Rome. 

There are images of the two saints throughout the Eternal City, but my favourite pair casually recline above the entrance to the Palazzo del Quirinale. The statues (c. 1615) are the work of Stefano Maderno (St Peter) and Guglielmo Berthelot (St Paul). 

The two saints are distinguished by their traditional attributes: St Paul holds a sword, while St Peter clutches a pair of keys. 

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St Paul by Guglielmo Berthelot

Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Palazzo del Quirinale

St Peter by Stefano Maderno

Entrance to the Palazzo del Quirinale

Palazzo del Quirinale