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Who was St Peter named after?
Saint Peter was named for a rock. The Greek for Peter is Petrus and that means "rock" in Greek.
What saint was called the rock?
The Apostle Simon Peter.
Was Saint Peter's nickname rock?
His name in Greek is Petrus which means rock.
Where was Saint Peter from?
Peter was from the town of Bethsaida in Galilee near the Sea of Tiberias.St. Peter (a.k.a. the Apostle Simon Peter, Petrus, the Rock) was from Bethsaida.
What saint is this who was also called Simon but got a new name Cephas or rock who liked to fish but gave it up for another profession?
Peter.
Why would a person select Saint Peter?
Because St. Peter is the Rock upon which Christ Built His Church.
What is the name of the Peter that the Catholic Church is built on?
Peter the Apostle, also known as Simon Peter of Simon Barjona was the rock upon which Christ built his Church.
How did Saint Peter get his name?
Jesus named him Petrosz, meaning rock in Greek: 'thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church , [Matthew 16:18].
What was St. Peter named saint for?
Peter's original name was Simon. Our Lord changed it to Petrus (Peter) which means rock. Peter was to be the foundation stone of the new church.
Why was Saint Peter's name changed?
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.
Why should you choose Saint Peter's name?
Because he is the Rock upon which Christ Built His Church.
Was saint peter good man?
Yes he was. He was a humble fisherman Chosen By Christ to be His Apostle & His Rock.
