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Did Simon Peter commit suicide?
No. Simon Peter was a great leader of the Church in the 1st Century. According to tradition, Peter was martyred in Rom by being crucified upside down.
Why is Simon Peter important?
Peter was chosen by Christ to be the first leader of his new Church - the first pope.
What was St. Peter's original name?
Peter was originally named Simon but the named was changed by Our Lord when he declared him the leader of the new Church.
What did Simon Peter do for a living?
He was a fisherman in Galilee, but later became the leader of the followers of Jesus.
Why was Saint Simon's name changed to Peter?
Simon was given the name Peter by Jesus, which means "rock" in Greek. This name change symbolized Peter's role as the foundation of the Christian church, as Jesus told him, "on this rock I will build my church." Peter's leadership and faith played a pivotal role in the early Christian community.
Is Simon the same person as Peter?
No, Simon Peter is a distinct person from Simon. Both were apostles, however.
Was the disciple Simon Peter a zealot?
No he wasn't Simon Peter was a fisher and the he was known to be Peter. Simon was a zealot
Who did Christ choose to be the head of His church?
Christ chose the Apostle Simon, who he renamed Peter, as the first leader of His church.
Who was Andrew's brother?
Andrew Jackson had two brothers: Hugh Jackson and Robert Jackson.
Why did Jesus handpick Simon Peter to be the leader of the 12?
Who can know the mind of God? Peter was somewhat wishy-washy and indecisive but Our Lord saw in him true leadership potential.
Is Simon Peter and Saint Simon the same person?
No, Simon Peter is a distinct person from Simon. Both were apostles, however.
Was Simon Peter's wife's name Recebba?
No, Simon Peter's wife's name was not Rebecca. In the Bible, Simon Peter's wife is not specifically named.
