Saint Peter - Wikipedia
WEBSaint Peter (Imperial Aramaic: 𐡔𐡌𐡏𐡅𐡍 𐡁𐡓 𐡉𐡅𐡍𐡄, romanized: Shimoun Bar Younah; died AD 64–68), also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas (Imperial Aramaic: 𐡊𐡉𐡐𐡀, romanized: Kipa, lit.
Saint Peter the Apostle | History, Facts, & Feast Day
WEBApr 2, 2024 · Saint Peter the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the first pope. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Learn more about Peter’s life.
St. Peter - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBPeter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.
Saint Peter - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 12, 2021 · Saint Peter the Apostle was a well-known figure in early Christianity. Although there is no information on the life of Peter outside the Bible, in the Christian tradition, he is often depicted as the first on many occasions: the first to be called by Jesus, the first who recognized Jesus as 'the Christ', the first disciple to receive a post ...
Who Was the Apostle Peter? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible
WEBApr 2, 2019 · The Apostle Peter (also known as Saint Peter, Simon Peter, and Cephas) was one of the 12 main disciples of Jesus Christ, and along with James and John, he was one of Jesus’ closest companions.
St. Peter the Apostle - Disciple, Rome, Martyr | Britannica
WEBWho was St. Peter? How did St. Peter die? What is St. Peter the patron saint of?
Saint Peter the Apostle summary - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBSaint Peter the Apostle, orig. Simon, (died c. ad 64, Rome), Disciple of Jesus, recognized as the leader of the Twelve Apostles. Jesus called him Cephas (Aramaic for “Rock”; rendered in Greek as “Petros”) and said “Upon this rock I …
What is St. Peter the patron saint of? | Britannica
WEBHe is the patron saint of popes and of Rome and of many cities that bear his name, such as St. Petersburg and Saint-Pierre. As a former fisherman, he is the patron saint of netmakers, shipbuilders, and fishermen, and, because he holds the “keys of heaven,” he is also the patron saint of locksmiths.
Apostle Peter Biography: Timeline, Life, and Death
WEBPeter was the first to call Jesus the Son of the Living God – the Messiah (Mark 8:29, Luke 9:20, Matt. 16:16-17). When Jesus called him, Peter knew that He was of God and felt unworthy to be in Jesus presence (Luke 5:6-8).
Brief Biography of St. Peter | EWTN
WEBSt. Peter is mentioned so often in the New Testament-in the Gospels, in the Acts of the Apostles, and in the Epistles of St. Paul-that we feel we know him better than any other person who figured prominently in the life of the Saviour. In all, his name appears 182 times.
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