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What is the symbol of St. Simon Peter?
Peter, the first pope, is usually represented by two keys - the keys to the kingdom of heaven symbolically given to him by Christ.
What do keys represent?
When Our Lord appointed Peter to lead the church as the first pope he said, "I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. . . . . " Peter is usually pictured holding two keys.
What is the sign of authority that Saint Peter is given as leader of the Christian church?
St. Peter is given the "keys to the kingdom of Heaven" by Jesus, which symbolizes his authority as the leader of the Christian church. This is referenced in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew 16:18-19.
When Pope Leo XIII died in 1903 and a newspaper in England wrote about the great keys being surrendered what does this mean?
The pope holds the proverbial 'keys of the Kingdom of Heaven.' When he died those 'keys' were surrendered to be passed on to the next pope.
Who do Christians claim is the first pope?
St. Peter was the first pope. There is a symbolic proof in the Bible when Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven and when He said "Peter you are the rock and up on this rock I will build my church."
Why is the pope also called Vicar of Christ?
The pope is considered as Christ's representative on earth and speaks for Him in matters of faith and morals.Roman Catholic AnswerIn the Davidic Kingdom in the Old Testament, the prime minister was the "Vicar" of the King. The King gave his Vicar the 'keys to the kingdom' and he ruled in the King's name. This is what Jesus refers to when He gives the "keys of the kingdom" to Peter, the first pope. In all things, the prime minister was the Vicar of the King in the Old Testament, and in the New Testament, this office is continued unto the end of time with Christ's Vicar on earth, the pope.
What is meant by the pope being the successor of St Peter?
The Pope holds the "Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven" according to scripture. These "keys" were first given to St. Peter by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:15-19). It is the understanding of the Church that these keys are then passed on to his Successors in his post as head of the Church. For a more learned discussion on this topic you may want to consult these two pages: http://www.catholic.com/library/Peter_the_Rock.asp http://www.catholic.com/library/Origins_of_Peter_as_Pope.asp
Which saint's keys appears on the Pope's coat of arms?
The Coat of Arms of the Vatican City might be considered the Pope's coat of arms since he is the Vatican's Head of State. The arms include crossed keys of silver and gold which symbolise the keys of the kingdom of heaven promised to Saint Peter.
Why are the crossed keys symbolic of the pope?
When Our Lord appointed Peter as the first leader of His Church, he told him:"I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." ~ Matthew 16:19The keys continue to be symbolic of the papacy today.
Who controls the pope?
Jesus gave Peter and his successors the Keys to the Kingdom. Whatever he binds on Earth is bound in Heaven.
Why is Pope Francis called the 'pope of firsts'?
Pope Francis is the first member of the Jesuit order to be elected as pope, the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first pope from the Americas.
Who is the Catholic saint that holds a Bible in one hand and a cross on the other hand?
That saint is typically depicted as Saint Peter, who was one of Jesus's twelve apostles and is considered the first pope of the Catholic Church. The keys to the kingdom of heaven are also often associated with him in iconography.
