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Oldest known portrait of St. Paul discovered in catacombs
June 29, 2009
Vatican archeologists have discovered what they believe is the oldest portrait of St. Paul: a 4th-century fresco in the catacomb of St. Tecla. The discovery, made last week, was announced by L'Osservatore Romano as the Pauline Year came to a close.
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Further information:
- Rome catacomb reveals "oldest" image of St Paul (Reuters)
- Oldest known portrait of St Paul revealed by Vatican archaeologists (London Times-- includes photo)
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