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 …

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 …

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the …

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 …

Dive into the book of 1 Peter in the Bible. Explore key themes such as the new identity of God’s family, Jesus as the new temple, and hope for Jesus’ return with videos, podcasts, and more …

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 …

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 …

Learn about the events in the Apostle Peter's life from his calling until Jesus' last Passover!

Jan 6, 2026 · Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, bringing the ordinary holy year to an end — a time of grace that invited Catholics to conversion.

The Apostle Peter is one of the great stories of a changed life in the Bible. Check out this timeline and biography of the life of Peter.