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st. peter as one of the first 12 disciples called by jesus.
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∙ 9y agoSimon Peter was one of the original 12 apostles.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Are Saint Simon and Saint Peter one and the same?
St Peter's first name was Simon, but there was also another disciple called Simon.
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.
Did Saint Andrew have any brothers or sisters?
He had at least one brother - Saint Simon Peter.
What is Saint Peter Clongson the patron saint of?
There is no listing anywhere for a saint named Peter Clongson.
