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There were altogether 34 coats of arms that belonged to different noble houses in the church, but only three remain to this day. The coats of arms were used to commemorate the deceased member of the family who was buried under the church floor to family grave. After the burial the coat of arms was
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December. 52 % of the total cost is covered by the Finnish Church Council.
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from the end of the 15th century. There are altogether six consecration crosses remaining in the church. The later paintings are paintings of the biblical legends and saints and these paintings were painted during the beginning of the 16th century.
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The older one is so called Pulpit of Tott from the year 1625. There are only a few parts remaining of this pulpit and these parts are on display in the church. The Pulpit of Tott was donated to the church by lord of the
Sjundby Manor,
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down to the fire of Turku during the 17th century. The pulpit was made by Henrik
Mattsson Leino and Matts Reiman. The pulpit is considered to be the greatest pulpit that Reiman ever made.
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the medieval paintings on the walls and vaults were not overpainted. Not many objects were either confiscated to the
Swedish Crown and no sculptures picturing saints were destroyed.
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St. Peter's Church was built next to Suitia Manor's stone chapel between 1460s and 1480s. The old chapel from the 14th century was transformed into
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but the artist is unknown. The altar painting is decorated with coats of arms of the
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The newest church textiles have been made by textile artist Helena Vaari in 2009 after the renovation of the church.
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which was owned by a nearby Suitia Manor. St. Peter's Church is divided into three
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Brenner, Alf (1953). "VI. Kyrkobyggnader och kyrkokonst".
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