Feast Day: June 29
Also known as
Simon, Cephas
Profile
Fisherman. Brother of Saint Andrew the
Apostle who led him to Christ. Apostle. Renamed "Peter" (rock) by Jesus to
indicate that Peter would be the rock on which the Church would be built. Bishop. Miracle
worker. First Pope. Martyred. Crucified head downward because he claimed he was not worthy
to die in the same manner as Christ.
Born
as Simon
Died
c.64
Name
Meaning
rock
Patronage
against frenzy, bakers, butchers,
clock makers, cobblers, Exeter College Oxford, feet problems, fever,
fishermen, foot problems, harvesters, locksmiths, longevity, papacy,
people named Peter Popes, Poznan Poland, Rome, shoemakers,
Universal Church, watch makers
Representation
man holding a key or keys; man crucified
head downwards; man robed as a pope and bearing keys and a double-barred cross; keys;
book; bald man, often with a fringe of hair on the sides and a tuft on top
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