Who is Saint Peter?
Q: Who is Saint Peter?
A: Saint Peter, also known as Simon (Kephas) Peter, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Q: What do we know about him?
A: Most of what we know about Peter comes from the Bible. In the Gospel it is written that Jesus Christ would make Peter the "rock" (foundation) of the Church.
Q: When was he born?
A: It is not known when Peter was born.
Q: How did he die?
A: He died by being nailed to a cross in Rome around 64 AD. This type of death is called crucifixion. According to some accounts, he asked to be crucified upside down, as he felt unworthy to die as Jesus did.
Q: What does art often depict him doing?
A: In art, he is often shown holding the keys to the kingdom of heaven (interpreted by Roman Catholics as the sign of his primacy over the Church), a reference to Matthew 16:19.
Q: Was he married?
A: Yes, according to the gospel of Mark. The name of his wife is unknown.
