Jesus Christ chooses Peter to lead his church. Written. : 'Tu es Petrus'. Detail of the monumental central door in green bronze made by Antonio Maraini; which was placed here in 1931. The door (7.48 meters x 3.35 meters) shows episodes relating to the lives and preachings of Sts Peter and Paul. - Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (basilica di San Paolo fuori le mura; basilique Saint-Paul-Hors-Les-Murs; Sankt Paul vor den Mauern).- It is one of Rome's four major basilicas. Built in 324 above the tomb the Saint Paul the Apostle located along the Ostiense Way; about two kilometers outside the Aurelian Walls surrounding Rome.The basilica was destroyed by the fire in 1823. Reconstruction : 1840 (altar; transept); 1928 (portico).Rome; Italy . 2020.