The high altar and the 14th-century Gothic ciborium of the basilica of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran in Rome, Italy. By legend, the relic of the original wooden altar used by Saint Peter comprises the high altar. Above the ciborium are the appearances of Sts. Peter and Paul. Saints John is the oldest and highest ranking of the four papal major basilicas, holding the unique title of `arch basilica`. It is the oldest public church in the city of Rome. As the Cathedral of the Pope as Bishop of Rome, it ranks superior to all other churches of the Roman Catholic Church, including Saint Peter`s Basilica. after the radical transformation by Francesco Borromini.
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