
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Learn about the vast history of our parish church and the community of believers who’ve come before us over the past 149 years. The saving words and deeds of Jesus Christ are the …
Saint Peter - Wikipedia
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 …
Saint Peter the Apostle | History, Facts, & Feast Day | Britannica
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 …
1 Peter 1 NIV - Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To - Bible Gateway
1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the …
Who was Peter in the Bible? - GotQuestions.org
Jun 23, 2025 · 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 …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Peter
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 …
St. Peter - Fort Wayne, IN | local Catholic church near me
St. Peter welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Fort Wayne area. We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing …
1 Peter 1 | NIV Bible | YouVersion
1 Peter 1 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen …
St. Peter - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus.
Saint Peter - World History Encyclopedia
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 …