SACRED CULTURAL ARTIFACTS OF THE VATICAN
New evidence appears to be emerging from the depths of this ancient Roman institution that may change views held by the world for millennia. See the latest news about these breakthroughs.
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Byzantine Emerald Chalice from Jewish Syrian Heritage
Harry studying the inside of St. Peter’s Basilica
Rafaeli’s 16th Century depiction of a room inside the Vatican
Rafaeli’s 16th Century depiction of a room inside the Vatican – close-up
The infamous Arch of Titus in ancient Rome
Harry in Rome
Opening to the Vatican Museum
The famous Tiber River
Remains of the massive Temple of Peace, built by Vespasian to display the holy Temple vessels
The ancient Roman Forum
Harry Moskoff meeting with the Papal Nuncio, His Excellency, Archbishop Yllana
Meeting place on the Mount of Olives, the Apostolic Delegation of the Holy See in Jerusalem
The first delegation of Rabbi’s and Israeli emissaries blesses the Pope John Paul II at the Vatican
Vatican Swiss Guards
The excavations “scavi” below the Museum
St. Peter’s Museum, The Vatican
Where does the Knesset stand on these issues? The following is the official Israeli government response (in 2004) to a formal request made by a Yeshiva University professor directly to the Foreign Ministry:
“The requests of Shetreet, the President, and the Chief Rabbis reflect our long-standing belief that the Catholic Church, as heir to Rome, came into possession of the spoils of empire, such as those documented on the Arch of Titus. And so, it is assumed that, among other treasures sacred to the Jewish people, the Temple menorah is being kept hidden somewhere in the Vatican’s storerooms.”
