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Peter was one of the 12 Apostles, that is, the disciples who were chosen by Christ to be with him during his ministry. Peter appears to have been a spokesman for the group and became one of the leaders in the early church. The Roman Catholic Church maintains that Peter was the first bishop of Rome.
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Who is the founder of the first christian church and considered the first pope?
The founder of the first Christian Church would be Jesus and Peter in normally considered to be the first Pope.
Who founded the first christian church?
Peter when Jesus told him in Matthew 16. You will build my church over this rock.
Who was the first Roman bishop of the Christian Church?
Christian tradition holds that Peter was the first Roman bishop of the Christian Church. However, there is no evidence that Peter ever even visited Rome. Paul writes of meeting Peter in Jerusalem, presumably in the 50s of the first century, when Peter was still one of the pillars of the Jerusalem church. When Paul wrote of Peter, he would already have been rather old and unlikely to begin overseeing the Roman community. Moreover, scholars say that the role of 'bishop' was only instituted in the second century, by which time Peter would have been long dead. Apart from the tradition about Peter, we do not know who the first Roman bishop of the Christian Church was.
How important was Saint Peter to Rome?
Saint Peter, in addition to being the Pope (the earthly leader of the entire Church), was the bishop (the senior pastor) of the Christian Church in Rome.
What Christian church was formed by Christian leaders?
The Roman Catholic Church is said to have been started by Jesus Christ himself. They also had the disciple Peter as their first Pope.
Why was Saint Simon's name changed to Peter?
Peter's original name was Simon. Our Lord changed his name to Petrus (Peter) which is Greek for "rock." Peter was the "rock" upon which Our Lord was building his church. In other words, he was the first leader (pope) of the church.
Who appointed Peter as the head of the Christian community?
It was Jesus who said to Symon I will call you Peter the Rock, omn you I will build my church.
Which Church has the largest interior of any Christian Church in the world and can hold 60000?
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy.
Is Peter from the Bible a Christian?
Yes he was a christian. He was also known as Simon Peter, Simeon, or Simōn, according to the New Testament, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, leaders of the early Christian Church. He was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ
Who established the first church?
Our Lord Jesus Christ, established the Christian church, when he made St Peter the Rock upon which he would build his Church.
What has the author Peter V Armenio written?
Peter V. Armenio has written: 'The history of the church' -- subject(s): Catholic, Textbooks, Textbooks for teenagers, Christian education, Catholic Church, History
Who was the apostle chosen by Christ to be head of his church?
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.
