Fisherman’s Ring
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The Fisherman’s Ring is a ceremonial signet ring worn by the pope that symbolizes his authority and role as the successor of Saint Peter, the fisherman apostle.
Statements (37)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
papal ring
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religious symbol → signet ring → |
| associatedWith |
Roman Catholic Church
→
papacy → |
| authorityScope |
universal jurisdiction of the pope over the Catholic Church
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| category |
Christian religious jewelry
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symbols of papal office → |
| ceremonialRole |
part of papal regalia
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| conferredAt |
papal inauguration
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| conferredBy |
Cardinal Camerlengo
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| destroyedBy |
scratching or breaking the ring’s face
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| engravingIncludes |
image of Saint Peter
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name of reigning pope → |
| functionChanged |
from practical seal to mainly ceremonial object
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| hasDepiction |
Saint Peter fishing
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Saint Peter in a boat → |
| historicalUseSince |
Middle Ages
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| languageOfInscription |
Latin
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| material |
gold
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| namedAfter |
Saint Peter’s occupation as fisherman
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| partOf |
insignia of the Bishop of Rome
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| purposeOfDestruction |
prevent misuse of papal seal
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| relatedTo |
Pallium
→
Papal ferula → Papal tiara → |
| religiousTradition |
Catholicism
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| symbolizes |
connection to Saint Peter the Apostle
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papal authority → role of pope as successor of Saint Peter → spiritual authority of the Bishop of Rome → |
| traditionallyDestroyedAt |
death of a pope
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| usedAs |
seal
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| usedFor |
sealing official papal documents
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sealing papal briefs → |
| wornBy |
pope
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| wornOn |
right hand of the pope
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