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What body part is missing from the skeletal relics of St. Peter?

   arm
   scull
   feet
   hands

Your answer was: feet.
You are correct!!


Answer: The skeletal relics of St. Peter does involve some controversy. However, according to Fr Jeffrey Kirby's book (cited below) when the Christians secured St. Peter's body they were not able to recover his feet.

References
• 9 Facts About the Patron Saint of Fishermen (St. Peter), Connect Us (website) https://connectusfund.org/9-facts-about-the-patron-saint-of-fishermen-st-peter
• Fr Jeffrey Kirby, S.T.L, Chapter 19 In securing St. Peter's body, the Christians were not able to recover his feet: 101 Surprising Facts About St. Peter's And The Vatican, Saint Benedict's Press, Copyright 2015
• Ryan Scheel, The Bones Of St. Peter Displayed By Vatican For The First Time UCATHOLIC (website) https://ucatholic.com/news/relics-of-st-peter/


  St. Peter
Scott # 448(1967)