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How did Saint Peter's Square get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
How did Saint peters get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
What is the date of death of St. Peter?
St. Peter was martyred about the year 64 by crucifixion on an up-side-down cross. We do not know the exact date.
Where did st peter live when he died?
At the time of his death, St. Peter was living in Rome. Rome was also the place where he was martyred. Hope this answers your question!
Where was St Peter martyred?
AnswerWe do not even know whether Peter was martyred or even how he died. However, a second-century tradition was that he was beheaded in Rome on the emperor's orders. A later version of the same tradition is that he was crucified upside down, in Rome.
Where were Saint Peter and Saint Paul martyred?
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome.
Where and how did St. Peter and St. Paul become martyrs?
St. Peter was martyred in Rome around 64-67 AD, where he was crucified upside-down at his own request. St. Paul was also martyred in Rome around 64-67 AD, where he was beheaded due to his beliefs as a Christian. Both saints were persecuted during the reign of Emperor Nero.
How long did Pope Peter serve as the pope?
St. Peter served as pope from 33AD to 64 or 67AD - 31 to 34 years. The date Peter was martyred is still in question.
How was St. Catherine of Siena martyred?
She was not martyred, she died of natural causes.
Why is Rome holy to Catholics?
Because Rome is where the successor of St. Peter is the bishop. This person is the pope. St. Peter was given special authority by Jesus and was martyred in Rome. When he died, the his authority went to the next pope. The pope now is Pope Benedict XVI. Paul was also martyred in Rome and he is also very important to Christianity.
What is the origin of the Latin Church of Rome?
.Catholic AnswerThe origin of the Latin Rite Church in Rome is Our Blessed Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, who sent his Apostles, Peter and Paul to convert Rome. Peter was head of His Church, and both of them were martyred in Rome. St. Peter is buried under the high altar in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, and St. Paul in buried in St. Paul-outside-the-walls.
Who lived in Rome and was martyred for his faith?
There are many, many saints who were martyred in Rome. Here is a partial list of some of those who are better known:Saint Lawrence of Rome Saint Sebastian Pope Saint Sixtus II Saint Agnes of Rome Saint Cecilia Saint Peter the Apostle Sail Paul the Apostle Saint Valentine of Rome
