C= P CHAIR OF ST PETER
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Chair of St Peter The Apostle
St Peter (Simon Peter) (Died Approx. 64) was a fisherman probably from Bethsaida, Galilee. He and his brother Andrew were among Jesus’ chosen twelve Apostles, “fishers of men”. He is extensively referred to throughout the New Testament including, two letters written by him.
Image of the Crucifixion of St Peter
St Peter accompanied Jesus on many occasions. He would have listened to Him preach and teach as well as witness numerous miracles. Jesus’ final miracle was to heal the ear of a servant which St Peter cut off in the Garden of Gethsemane.
St Peter was appointed the leader of the Apostles, “The Rock”. With St Paul, he is recognised as being central to the spread of Christianity following Jesus’ crucifixion. St Peter, the first Bishop of Rome, was martyred by crucifixion, upside down. He was buried underneath the high altar where the Basilica of St Peter was originally built. Pope Francis revealed small bone relics of St Peter to the public in November 2013.
Today, Pope Francis occupies the Chair that St Peter first held. He is now the leader of today’s 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide.
The Feast of the Chair of St Peter, The Rock, is 22nd February.