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Saint Peter [note 1] (born Shimon Bar Yonah; died AD 64–68), [1] also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, [6] was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church.
9 paź 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.
12 mar 2021 · Learn about the life and ministry of Saint Peter, the first disciple of Jesus and the first pope of Rome. Explore the sources, stories, and legends of Peter in the Bible and Christian tradition.
9 paź 2024 · St. Peter the Apostle - Apostle, Fisherman, Leader: Given the information supplied by the Gospels, it is not unexpected that Peter should emerge immediately after Jesus’ death as the leader of the earliest church.
Peter, Saint, Prince of the Apostles.—The life of St. Peter may be conveniently considered under the following heads: I. Until the Ascension of Christ; II. St. Peter in Jerusalem and Palestine after the Ascension; III. Missionary Journeys in the East; The Council of the Apostles; IV.
St. 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.
Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Peter, the first Pope and a principal apostle of Jesus Christ. Discover his early calling, his ministry, his martyrdom, and his feast day in this comprehensive article.
