403. The Mystery of the Pregnant Pope
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Symbolism of the Papal Thrones and their Link to Ancient Rome
The papal thrones have a connection to ancient Rome, as they are made of porphyry and retain an antique Roman aura. The chairs link the Lateran palace back to the time of Constantine and earlier, as they are the same type of chairs that the consuls sat on in ancient Rome. This symbolizes the pope as the heir of the consuls and the cardinals as the heirs of the Senate, deliberately taking up the classical legacy, an unusual act for Christians.
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