What is Peter regarded as?
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first pope
The beginning of the papacy.
💡 Did you know? Peter is regarded by the Catholic Church as the first pope: all popes trace their succession back to him.
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What was Peter in the lifetime of the Nazarene?
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apostle of Jesus
Originally a fisherman named Simon.
💡 Did you know? The fisherman Peter was one of the twelve apostles and Jesus's closest confidant.
What does the name Peter mean?
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rock
'On this rock I will build my church.'
💡 Did you know? „You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church“: the name means „rock“ in Greek.
How did Peter die according to tradition?
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martyr in Rome
Between 64 and 68, according to tradition.
💡 Did you know? By tradition Peter was martyred by crucifixion in Rome: reputedly upside down, not deeming himself Jesus's equal.
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