St. Peter the Apostle
Peter the fisherman was chosen by Christ to lead the Church. He denied Jesus three times — and was forgiven three times. He was crucified upside down in Rome, refusing to be crucified as his Lord.
- Feast day
- Jun 29
- Known as
- Martyr · Apostle · Pope
- Era
- apostolic
Who they were
Peter the fisherman was chosen by Christ to lead the Church. He denied Jesus three times — and was forgiven three times. He was crucified upside down in Rome, refusing to be crucified as his Lord.
Remembered for
St. Peter the Apostle is honored in the Church as a martyr, apostle, pope.
Jun 29
Pray with this saint
St. Peter the Apostle, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
Peter's story of failure and forgiveness gives every child hope — even the leader of the Church stumbled and was restored.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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