Barque of St. Peter
The term Barque of St. Peter or Ship/Boat of St. Peter or Barque of the Church, symbolises the Roman Catholic Church as a barque. The symbolism refers to St. Peter, the first Pope, a fisherman who became one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. The Roman Catholic Church believes the role of St. Peter and the Pope as his successor is steering the Barque of the Church towards the port of salvation/heaven. The symbolism may explain the etymology of the naming of the central part of churches as nave, which stems from the Latin word for ship "navis." 
Q9592
Roman Catholic Church
Concept
Q216057
barque
Concept
Q33923
Peter
MISC
Q19546
Pope
Concept
Q43412
Apostles
PER
Q49482
successor
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Q4489450
heaven
LOC
Q188714
nave
Concept
Q397
Latin
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Q96373173
Barque of St. Peter
UNK
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12
NUMBER
position held
position held