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 and one of the …

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 of Jesus at …

Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was a humble fisherman from Galilee. Called by Jesus to leave his nets and follow Him, Peter became one of the closest disciples.

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 was given …

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 apostle, and a …

Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived directly from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (an invented, masculine form of Greek petra, the word for "rock" or "stone"), which itself was a translation of …

Dec 17, 2025 · For approximately 15 years after the Resurrection, the figure of Peter dominated the community. He presided over the appointment of St. Matthias as an apostle (Acts 1:23–26) to take …

Peter Thiel’s private investment firm opened an office in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, expanding the billionaire’s presence in Florida, Thiel Capital announced Wednesday.

Jan 29, 2025 · Peter, also known as Simon, Simon Peter, Simeon, or Cephas, was a fisherman by trade and one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He's known for walking on water briefly before starting to …

Peter, originally named Simon, is one of the most prominent figures in the New Testament and a leading apostle of Jesus Christ. Known for his fervent faith and occasional impulsiveness, Peter played a …