Collections of SaintsA Galilean fisherman, resurrection witness and early Church leader. His story holds courage, denial and a renewed call.
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Mark 1:16–20 describes Simon and Andrew leaving fishing to follow Jesus. John 1:40–42 tells of Andrew bringing Simon to Jesus, who names him Cephas. These accounts offer different perspectives on their beginnings, rather than a complete day-by-day schedule.
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In Matthew 16:13–23, Peter recognises Jesus as Messiah, yet resists the prospect of a suffering Messiah. Jesus’s correction shows that professing faith does not mean understanding the Teacher’s whole path. Peter still has to learn to follow rather than set the course.
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Matthew 26:69–75 records Peter’s three denials and tears. John 21:15–19 depicts the risen Jesus questioning his love and renewing his responsibility. In these narratives, failure is real, yet it does not have the final word over his calling.
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Acts 2 presents Peter speaking at Pentecost. In chapter 10, his encounter with Cornelius opens the question of welcoming Gentiles. These give concrete traces of his early ministry; the book does not supply a complete account of his later journey to Rome.
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Early Christian tradition locates Peter’s martyrdom in Rome. Eusebius cites Origen about crucifixion head downwards; Saint Peter’s custodian associates his burial with Vatican Hill and Nero’s reign. Traditional details should be distinguished from contemporary testimony or an exact date.
New Advent — primary text translationFabbrica di San PietroRead in context ↓Mark 1:16–20 describes Simon and Andrew leaving fishing to follow Jesus. John 1:40–42 tells of Andrew bringing Simon to Jesus, who names him Cephas. These accounts offer different perspectives on their beginnings, rather than a complete day-by-day schedule.
USCCBUSCCBThe Holy SeeIn Matthew 16:13–23, Peter recognises Jesus as Messiah, yet resists the prospect of a suffering Messiah. Jesus’s correction shows that professing faith does not mean understanding the Teacher’s whole path. Peter still has to learn to follow rather than set the course.
USCCBMatthew 26:69–75 records Peter’s three denials and tears. John 21:15–19 depicts the risen Jesus questioning his love and renewing his responsibility. In these narratives, failure is real, yet it does not have the final word over his calling.
USCCBUSCCBActs 2 presents Peter speaking at Pentecost. In chapter 10, his encounter with Cornelius opens the question of welcoming Gentiles. These give concrete traces of his early ministry; the book does not supply a complete account of his later journey to Rome.
USCCBUSCCBEarly Christian tradition locates Peter’s martyrdom in Rome. Eusebius cites Origen about crucifixion head downwards; Saint Peter’s custodian associates his burial with Vatican Hill and Nero’s reign. Traditional details should be distinguished from contemporary testimony or an exact date.
New Advent — primary text translationFabbrica di San PietroPeter was originally called Simon. The inverted-cross tradition is recorded by Eusebius citing Origen, long after the event. Neither 64 nor 67 should be presented as an exact established year.
These attributions follow site custodians, not biological testing of identity. The locations are a selection, not an inventory of all fragments.
The façade of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. This shows the exterior, not the underground burial spaces.
Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo source · 19 September 2015 · Resized and converted to WebP.The burial site associated with Peter lies beneath the main altar of Saint Peter’s Basilica. The custodian describes an ancient funerary monument and veneration predating Constantine. Identifying a burial site and attributing bones are separate questions; this page does not claim biological proof of Peter’s identity.
Fabbrica di San PietroSources checked: 2 October 2026
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Artistic illustrationPeter’s brother, repeatedly bringing others to Jesus in the Gospels. His legacy connects Eastern and Western Christian traditions.
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Artistic illustrationJohn’s brother, present at the Transfiguration and Gethsemane. His death by the sword is directly recorded in Acts.
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Artistic illustrationJames’s brother, seen beside Peter in the early mission. Tradition connects him with the beloved disciple and the Church’s memory at Ephesus.
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