During the reign of Roman emperor Nero, the city of Rome was nearly destroyed by a disastrous fire that some say Nero, himself, started. Nero had no use for the early Christian Church and decided to blame the fire on them. Christians were arrested, tortured and killed, including St. Peter.
Yes. Saint Peter was held prisoner there because he wanted to baptize his fellow prisoners.
Peter did not break out of prison. He was released from prison by an angel. In the Acts of the Apostles we are told how Peter was put into prison by King Herod, but the night before his trial an angel appeared to him and told him to leave. Peter was chained to a guard on either side. Peter's chains fell off and he followed the angel out of the prison, thinking it was a vision or dream. The prison doors opened of their own accord, and the angel led Peter into the city. When the angel suddenly left him, Peter came to himself and returned to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark. Herod was quite displeased when the escape was discovered so the two guards were executed.
No, Saint Peter was executed by the Roman Emperor Nero.
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
Peter Chanel is the patron saint of Oceania only.
There is no listing anywhere for a saint named Peter Clongson.
Peter's tomb was found under Saint Peter's Basilica.
St. Peter the Apostle.
Saint Peter is fine and enjoying his life in heaven.