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Who is Saint Peters father?
Saint Andrew was the brother of Saint Simon Peter.
What are Saint Peter's mother's and father's names?
Saint Peter's father was Jonah (or Jona) but the name of his mother is unknown.
Who was the father of Saint Peter?
Simon Peter's father was named Jona or Jonah.
Who was Saint Andrew's father?
The father of Saints Andrew and Simon Peter was named Jona or Jonah.
What was Saint Peter's childhood like?
We have no records of Peter's childhood. However, his father was a professional fisherman so, once he was old enough, he probably helped in his father's fishing business.
Where did Saint Peter the first pope mother and father live?
Bethsaida, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
What is the building on the right of Saint Peter's Basilica?
As you face the Basilica from Saint Peter's Square, to your right is the Apostolic Palace which includes the usual residence and office of the Holy Father as well as the Sistine Chapel.
What is the correct name for Saint Simon Peter?
Peter's original name was Simon Barjona - Simon son of Jona. Last names were not in use at the time so people were distinguished by connecting them to their father or to their place of origin, such as Mary of Magdala who we now call Mary Magdalene.
Is Saint Peter really a saint?
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
What did Saint Peter work as?
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
Who was old Saint Peter's dedicated to?
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
