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St. Peter was chosen by Our Lord to be an apostle and the first leader (pope) of his new Church. Peter preached the Gospel and was later arrested under orders of Emperor Nero and crucified on an upside down cross for being a Christian.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoyes he was, because even though he denied knowing Jesus, (when under pressure),.... he regretted it deeply, and proved himself a loyal follower of Christ, for the rest of his life, even being imprisoned for his faith.
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∙ 9y agoPeter was appointed by Christ as the first leader, or pope, of the new Christian Church. He, along with St. Paul, were largely responsible for spreading the new faith in the early days. Both died as martyrs.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Peter was chosen as an apostle and the first leader of the Church by Our Lord. Peter preached the Gospel and was martyred for his faith. Dying as a martyr, in itself, was sufficient for Peter to be declared a saint.
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∙ 10y agoBecause he is the Rock upon which Christ Built His Church, & the Papacy is traced all the way back to him.
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∙ 13y agoBecause he was one of the people the made the church
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∙ 10y agoBecause St. Peter was the Apostle, whom Christ Chose as His Rock.
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∙ 8y agoPeter was an apostle and the first pope.
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Who is Saint Peter Damian's patron saint?
St. Peter the Apostle.
How did Saint Andrew the Apostle become the patron saint of fishermen?
St. Andrew and his brother Simon Peter were fishermen themselves.
What is the saint for St. Peter's Bascilica?
St. Peter the Apostle and first pope of the Catholic Church.
How did Saint Peter's Square get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
How did st john apostle become a saint?
he was
Who is considered first pope of the Catholic Church?
Saint Peter the Apostle
What saint is the pope successor to?
The pope is the successor to St. Peter the Apostle.
How did Saint peters get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
Who is the patron saint of the Worms Cathedral?
The Cathedral is also known as the Cathedral of St Peter. Saint Peter the Apostle is the patron.
Who is the patron saint of Davao City?
St. Peter the Apostle is the patron saint of the Davao Archdiocese.
What is the relevance of Saint Peter's Basilica?
It is the headquarters of the Catholic Church. It is named after St. Peter, the apostle and first pope. He and many other popes are buried under it.
Who is a good male saint for confirmation?
St. Peter the Apostle is a very good Saint for Confirmation. Another good one is St. Francis of Assisi.
