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Is Saint Peter the patron saint of fishermen?
Yes, Saint Peter is one of the patron saints of fishermen. He was a fisherman himself.
Why is Saint Peter's Basilica called Saint Peter's Basilica?
Saint Peter of course, one of Jesus's disciples, who was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of the Catholic church, although it would have just been called the Christian one then. The Basilica sits atop the tomb of Saint Peter and is a memorial to him.
Are Saint Simon and Saint Peter one and the same?
No, Saint Simon and Saint Peter are two different individuals in Christianity. Saint Peter is also known as Saint Simon Peter, as Peter was his given name and Simon was his original name before he was renamed by Jesus.
The first pope was Peter but was it Saint Peter?
Yes, one and the same
Was Saint Peter Polish?
Saint Peter was not Polish. He was a Jewish fisherman and one of the twelve apostles of Jesus in Christianity. He is considered the first pope and is one of the most significant figures in the early Christian church.
Was Saint Peter buried in Jerusalem?
No, Saint Peter was buried in Rome after his execution there. Perhaps no other saint in the history of Christianity has had his tomb more thoroughly investigated by scientists and theologians than that of Saint Peter.
Is Saint Peter really a saint?
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Did Saint Andrew have any siblings?
He had at least one brother - Simon Peter the Apostle.
Did Saint Andrew have any brothers or sisters?
He had at least one brother - Saint Simon Peter.
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
What did Saint Peter work as?
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
Who was old Saint Peter's dedicated to?
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
