Here you will find a profile of the apostle Simon Peter. It contains all the important data and facts about the most important disciple of Jesus. Since the most important source – the Bible – does not provide information about everything we want to know, this overview also includes information that comes from (Catholic) tradition and other traditions.
Characteristics And Facts Of Simon Peter
| Name | Simon Peter |
| Epithet | Petrus (or Petros) “The Rock” |
| Nicknames | Apostle Peter Saint Peter Petrus |
| Occupation | Fisher |
| Appointment | “Fishers of men” and church leaders |
| Origin | Galilee |
| Place of birth | Unknown |
| Birthday | Unknown |
| Year of death | probably ca. 65-67 AD |
| Died in | Rom |
| Reason for death | Crucifixion (also in Rome) |
| Gender | Male |
| Significance for Christianity | Peter plays an important role among the early disciples of Jesus in the New Testament and is considered one of the defining figures of Christianity. |
| Bible verse of the first appearance | Matthew 4:18 |
| Bible passage on Peter’s death | Peter’s death is not mentioned in the Bible. |
| Character traits | Impulsive Energetic Godly |
| Religion | Jew |
| Ancestry | Unknown |
| Number of children | Unknown |
| Married | Yes (name of wife unknown) |
| Significant events | Calling through Jesus Christ personally Participation in the Last Supper Denial of Jesus Witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ Founding of the Christian community in Rome |
| Most important personal writings | 1 & 2 Peter’s letter |
| Today’s tomb | Vatican hill |
| “Function” in the Catholic Church | Jesus’ First Vicar on Earth |
| Patron saint for | Fishermen Skippers Disasters Theft (against) diseases and fever |
| Name day | June 29 |
| Called to be a follower of Jesus in the year… | 30 AD |
| Important office in the Catholic Church | First pope |
| Symbol | Key (for the gate to the Kingdom of Heaven) |
| Most famous quote | “You have to obey God more than you obey people.” |
