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How did Saint Peter know that he was chosen as a successor of Judas?
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∙ 8y ago
St. Peter was not the successor of Judas Iscariot. St. Matthias was the man who temporarily chosen t o replace Judas, until St. Paul came along.
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Saint Peter and the other apostles prayed for guidance and cast lots to choose Judas' replacement, following the Old Testament tradition. Matthias was then chosen by lot to replace Judas as one of the Twelve Apostles.
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∙ 8y agoSaint Matthias was chosen to take the place of Judas, not Peter.. Peter was appointed by Christ to be the leader of his new Church.
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How did Saint Peter know that he was to choose successor for Judas?
He knew Our Lord had intentionally chosen 12 apostles, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel, and thought it only proper to continue the practice.
How did Saint Peter know that he was to choose a successor for Judas?
He knew Our Lord had intentionally chosen 12 apostles, one for each of the 12 tribes of Israel, and thought it only proper to continue the practice.
What saint is the pope successor to?
The pope is the successor to St. Peter the Apostle.
How was Saint Matthias appointed to be an apostle?
The appointment of Saint Matthias as apostle was unique because it was not made personally by Jesus. Instead, he was chosen by the remaining eleven apostles to replace Judas.
Who was the pope of Rome after Peter?
Linus is believed to have been the successor of Saint Peter.
Who was St. Matthias before he was a saint?
Before Matthias died and entered heaven as a saint he was the apostle chosen to replace Judas.
When do they celebrate Saint Judas?
Judas in not a saint.
Who was Saint Matthias?
Saint Matthias was chosen by the remaining disciples to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after Judas' betrayal of Jesus. He is known for spreading the Gospel after witnessing the resurrection of Jesus and is considered a saint in the Christian tradition. Saint Matthias is often celebrated on May 14th in the liturgical calendar.
Was Peter chosen by the bishops to become the pope?
Peter was chosen by Christ as the leader of His apostles and His church (see Gospel according to Matthew, Ch 16, V 18). Tradition has each Pope as the successor of Saint Peter, as the other Bishops, Archbishops and Cardinals are successors of the Apostles. So, each Pope assumes the role of Saint Peter as leader of the Church. St. Peter's is built over the necropolis (city of the dead, or cemetery), where the bones of Saint Peter were buried after he was crucified on Vatican Hill. So, the Church really is built upon Saint Peter, just as Christ had said.
Was Judas a saint?
No, Judas who betrayed Our Lord is not a saint.
What was the profession of Saint Judas?
Judas was an evil man and not a saint. He betrayed Our Lord.
Who is given the titles Successor of Saint Peter and Prince of the Apostles?
The Pope However, the term did not come into common use until many years after Peter died.
