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That originated when Jesus Christ himself said that, "Blessed are you, Simon Barionah (Peter son of Jonah). For flesh and blood has not revealed this to your, but my heavenly Father....I will give you the KEYS TO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN...."
You can find the verses above on chapter 16 from the Gospel according to Matthew in the Holy Bible. The verses quoted above is from verse 17 and 19
Answer Peter is also known as "The Rock of Christianity" and he is the leader of the Christian Church.
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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 was St. Peter the keeper of?
The keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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.
Why does st peter hold keys in his pictures?
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.
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 the sign of authority that Saint Peter is given as leader of the Christian church?
St. Peter is given the "keys to the kingdom of Heaven" by Jesus, which symbolizes his authority as the leader of the Christian church. This is referenced in the Bible in the Gospel of Matthew 16:18-19.
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).
Who was given the keys to the kingdom of God?
Jesus says to St. Peter--19 "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind on earth shall have been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall have been loosed in heaven." --Matthew 16:19 New American Standard Bible
Who is the saint who waits at the door of heaven?
There is no specific saint known for waiting at the door of heaven. In Christian tradition, Saint Peter is often depicted as the gatekeeper of heaven, with the keys to the kingdom.
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'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
How and when did St. Peter become associated with the Pearly Gates?
When Our Lord told Peter, "I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound also in Heaven. Whatever you loose on earth shall also be loosed in Heaven."
