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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina
Raking view of interior of S colonnade, view E. Bernini's design was accpeted 3 March 1657. His collaborators include: Ercole Ferrata, Antonio Raggi, Lazzaro Mrelli, and the artist's brother Luigi Bernini. On 16 January 1666, the relic of the Throne of St. Peter was transported to its new place, and on 17 January the monument was unveiled. The four main figures represent the fathers of the Latin church in front, with St. Ambrose at the left and St. Augustine at the right. Behind (without mitres) are the fathers of the Greek church, St. Athanasius at the left and St. John Chrisostomus at the right. Bernini himself was responsible for the three reliefs of the throne: Washing of the Feet and Handing over of the Keys to St. Peter on the sides, and Pasce Oves Meas (Feed My Sheep) visible over the seat.
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