Saint Peter[note 1] (born Shimon bar Yonah; 1 BC – AD 64/68), [1] also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus and one of the …

Dec 17, 2025 · Saint Peter the Apostle, one of the 12 disciples of Jesus Christ and, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the first pope. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at …

4 days ago · Simon Peter, also known as Cephas (John 1:42), was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ. He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of Jesus’ closest friends, an apostle, and a …

Oct 19, 2020 · Who is Peter in the Bible? Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the first leader of the early Church. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke list Peter as the …

Cornelius Calls for Peter - At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave …

Dec 1, 2024 · Derived from Greek Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "stone". This is a translation used in most versions of the New Testament of the name Cephas, meaning "stone" in Aramaic, which was given …

Jul 23, 2025 · St. Peter (d. c. 64–68 A.D.) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and is regarded as the first pope by the Catholic Church. Born as Simon in Bethsaida, a village in Galilee, …

Mar 12, 2021 · Peter was one of the first disciples of Jesus. "As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 'Come, …

Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was a humble fisherman from Galilee. Called by Jesus to leave his nets and follow Him, Peter became one of the closest disciples.

Dec 17, 2025 · For approximately 15 years after the Resurrection, the figure of Peter dominated the community. He presided over the appointment of St. Matthias as an apostle (Acts 1:23–26) to take …