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St. Peter the Apostle Church was created in 1842.
Peter was the apostle chosen by Christ to be the head of his church. Jesus referred to him as the "rock" upon which he would build his church, and he gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Peter played a prominent role in the early Christian community and is considered the first Pope by the Catholic Church.
Peter the Apostle, also known as Simon Peter of Simon Barjona was the rock upon which Christ built his Church.
According to the Nag Hammadi, it was Mary Magdalene because she was the first to have been approached by the risen Christ. The Nag Hammadi library are Gnostic texts from around 200 AD. Some historians believe they predate some of the main texts of the Bible.
The apostle Peter is often referred to as "the rock." This nickname comes from Jesus' declaration in the New Testament, specifically in Matthew 16:18, where He says, "You are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church." The name "Peter" itself is derived from the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock."
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Saint Peter the Apostle
St. Peter the Apostle and first pope of the Catholic Church.
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter
According to historical reference, St. Apostle Peter was the first leader or pope of the early church. As the pope of the church, he was the one regarded as its first office-holder up to the recent times.
The patrons of the Universal Church are St. Joseph and St. Peter the Apostle.
Christ chose the Apostle Simon, who he renamed Peter, as the first leader of His church.