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"This mosaic, in the niche on the right side of the mausoleum, dates from the 5th or the 7th century. It depicts the Traditio Legis, in which St. Peter receives the right to govern on earth, symbolized by God handing Peter a Scroll of the Law, which reads DOMINVS PACEM DAT, "The Lord gives peace through his rule." The buildings in this mosaic represent Bethlehem. The date and interpretation of these two mosaics have been the subject of much scholarly debate." -- From [url:31uwmi0f]http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-costanza-pictures/slides/eosa_093.htm[/url].

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St. Costanza Mausoleum/Church ([url:31uwmi0f]http://www.santagnese.org/mausoleo.htm[/url]; [url:31uwmi0f]http://www.sacred-destinations.com/italy/rome-santa-costanza.htm[/url]; and [url:31uwmi0f]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Costanza[/url]) is in Rome, Italy. It was built in the early 4th century during Constantine the Great's reign. The mosaic is thought to date to either the 5th century Roman Empire , or 7th century Byzantine Empire-financed Rome church construction & renovations.