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Why was Saint Peter's name changed?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

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.

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10y ago

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