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In Christian tradition, St. Peter is often depicted holding keys as a symbol of his role as the keeper of the keys to heaven. This imagery is based on a passage in The Bible where Jesus gives Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven, granting him the authority to govern the church on earth.
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What do the keys represent on the wolverhampton's coat of arms?
The keys are indiciative of St Peter.
What was St. Peter the keeper of?
The keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
How to identify Saint Peter in painting or carving?
St Peter is usually depicted holding keys (the keys of heaven). Or, sometimes he is depicted being crucified upside down (as it seems to have been St Peter's wishes when he too was crucified).
What is the symbol of St. Simon Peter?
Peter, the first pope, is usually represented by two keys - the keys to the kingdom of heaven symbolically given to him by Christ.
What does St. Peter's Basilica look like?
There are many pictures of St. Peter's at the first link below, the second link has an entire tour, pictures, and explanations.
What is the meaning of the keys of St. Patrick?
Patrick is not the one shown with the keys. It is St. Peter, the Apostle. When Our Lord appointed him as leader of His Church He told Peter, "I will give to you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven."
What is meant by the pope being the successor of St Peter?
The Pope holds the "Keys to the Kingdom of Heaven" according to scripture. These "keys" were first given to St. Peter by Jesus Christ (Matthew 16:15-19). It is the understanding of the Church that these keys are then passed on to his Successors in his post as head of the Church. For a more learned discussion on this topic you may want to consult these two pages: http://www.catholic.com/library/Peter_the_Rock.asp http://www.catholic.com/library/Origins_of_Peter_as_Pope.asp
What do St. Peter's badge symbols mean?
Examples of St. Peter's badge includes keys, boat, rooster, inverted cross, or fish. The symbols each represent a part of Peter's life, from his fishing days to his death.
What does power of the keys mean in the Church?
This power was given to St. Peter to symbolize the authority he would have to access the kingdom of heaven.
What's the purpose of the adaptation of the barrel cactus?
The name is attributed to the belief that just as St Peter holds the keys to heaven
Who do Christians claim is the first pope?
St. Peter was the first pope. There is a symbolic proof in the Bible when Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven and when He said "Peter you are the rock and up on this rock I will build my church."
What is the name for a picture of a saint?
Saints pictures are named after the saint that appears in them. Examples of Catholic saints include St.Nicholas, St. Paul, St. Peter, and St.Christopher.
