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Where did saint peter become a saint?
The canonization process did not come into play until about the 12th century, long after people already considered Peter a saint. He would have been declared a saint by the local Christian community...
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Why did Saint Peter become a saint?
Peter was one of the original 12 apostles and was hand picked by Christ to be the first leader of the Church. He also died a martyr's death which, to the early Christians, indicated he was a...
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How did Saint Peter become a disciple?
In Mark's Gospel (1:16) Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee and saw Simon (Peter) and Andrew fishing. He called them to follow him and he would make them fishers of men. In John's Gospel, Andrew...
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When did Saint Peter become a fisherman?
Peter's father was most likely a fisherman and Peter probably joined the family business while still a young boy.
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What year did St. Peter become a saint?
Peter was not canonized. He was proclaimed a saint by early Christians because of his martyrdom about the year 64 AD. The canonization process did not come into existence until the 12th century. In...