Saint Peter, Apostle

Item Number: P43

Size: 9" (22.9cm)
(Petros, Petrus, Pietro, Pedro, Petro, Petr, Pierre, Piers, Pieter, Pierce, Pere) [died c. 64], Apostle and martyr. By patronym Simon, he was named Peter (rock) and made leader of the apostles by Jesus, who called him and his brother St. Andrew from their trade as fishermen to discipleship. He is patron of popes. His feast days are June 29, February 22 and November 18.