Saint Peter the Apostle
- proper noun
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San Pedro el Apóstol
- Saint Peter the Apostle is often depicted holding keys, symbolizing his authority in the early Church.
Examples
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According to tradition, Saint Peter the Apostle was crucified upside down in Rome.
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Many churches around the world are dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle.
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Many churches are named after Saint Peter the Apostle.
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Did Saint Peter the Apostle really walk on water?
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Saint Peter the Apostle is considered the first Pope by Catholics, leading the early Christian community.
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Many believers visit the Basilica dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle in Vatican City each year.
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According to the Gospels, Saint Peter the Apostle was one of Jesus' closest disciples and a key figure in Christianity.
Synonyms
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One of the twelve followers of Jesus who leads the others and is the first pope in Catholic belief
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A leading follower of Jesus who led the first apostles and became the first Pope
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Many Christians call Saint Peter the leading follower of Jesus and the first pope
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One of the twelve followers of Jesus who is seen as the leader and, by Catholic tradition, the first Pope
A follower of Jesus who led the Apostles and Catholics regard as the first Pope
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward, compositional title: 'Saint' (holy person) + 'Peter' (the named individual) + 'Apostle' (disciple chosen by Jesus), so a learner who knows the constituent words can infer it refers to the apostle Peter venerated as a saint. This name/title construction is cross-linguistically common and not idiomatic, so it is transparent though some background religious knowledge may add fuller understanding.
Etymology
Saint Peter the Apostle gets his name from a story in the Bible: Jesus gave Simon the new name Peter, which means 'rock', to show he would be a strong leader and gave him keys as a sign of authority. That's why Saint Peter the Apostle is shown holding keys and is seen as the 'first Pope'.