For this reason, he is the rightful head of all other bishops. Roman Catholics believe that the Pope is Peter's successor. The Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Lutheran Churches, as well as the Anglican Communion, consider Simon Peter a saint.

Peter was married according to the gospel of Mark. In art, he is often shown holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven (interpreted by Roman Catholics as the sign of his primacy over the Church), a reference to Matthew 16:19. The historical accuracy of the accounts of Peter's role in Rome is a matter of ongoing debate. Most historical sources only say he was crucified this way. According to the apocryphal Acts of Peter, Peter asked to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die as Jesus did. This type of death is called crucifixion. He died by being nailed to a cross in Rome. But the date of his death is said to be about the year 64 AD. In the Gospel it is written that Jesus Christ would make Peter the 'rock' (foundation) of the Church ( Gospel of Matthew 16:18, you are Peter (rock), and upon this rock I will build my church). Most of what we know about Peter comes from the Bible. He is often talked about in the New Testament. Saint Peter ( Greek: Πετρος Lua error in a at line 80: module 'Module:Category handler/data' not found., 'rock') also called Simon ( Kephas) Peter is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Iconographically, he is depicted with a bushy white beard and white hair. Keys of Heaven, Red Martyr, pallium, papal vestments, rooster, man crucified upside down, vested as an Apostle, holding a book or scroll, Cross of Saint Peter. 22 February - Chair of Saint Peter (Catholic Church)Īll Christian denominations that venerate saints, Islam.18 January - Confession of Saint Peter (Anglicanism).Main feast (with Paul the Apostle) 29 June ( Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Lutheranism).

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