St. Peter
Inside Paintings - North Wall
St. Peter
1. Call to Discipleship
Biblical Reference: Matthew 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-18, Luke 5:1-11
Description: Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman by profession. Jesus called him and his brother Andrew to follow Him, saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Jesus.
2. Peter Walks on Water
Biblical Reference:Matthew 14:22-33
Description: Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman by profession. Jesus called him and his brother Andrew to follow Him, saying, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” They immediately left their nets and followed Jesus.
3. Peter’s Vision and the Conversion of Cornelius
Bibliical Reference:Acts 10:9-48
Description:Peter received a vision in Joppa where he saw a sheet descending from heaven with various animals and was told to kill and eat. Peter objected because the animals were considered unclean by Jewish law, but a voice told him, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” This vision prepared Peter for his encounter with Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, whom he baptized after Cornelius received the Holy Spirit. This event marked the opening of the Church to the Gentiles.
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5. Martyrdom of St. Peter
Historical Reference: Church tradition and early Christian writings
Description: According to Church tradition, St. Peter was martyred in Rome under Emperor Nero around AD 64. He was crucified upside down at his own request, as he felt unworthy to die in the same manner as Jesus. This event is not detailed in the Bible but is supported by early Christian writers such as Origen and Eusebius. Peter’s martyrdom symbolizes his ultimate faith and dedication to Jesus Christ, despite his earlier failings. His death is believed to have taken place in the Vatican Hill, where St. Peter’s Basilica now stands.
6. Denial of Jesus
Historical Reference: Matthew 26:69-75, Mark 14:66-72, Luke 22:54-62, John 18:15-18, 25-27
Description: During Jesus’ trial, Peter denied knowing Jesus three times, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy that Peter would deny Him before the rooster crowed. After his third denial, Peter remembered Jesus’ words and wept bitterly.
7. Transfiguration
Biblical Reference: Matt 17.1-9 Mark 9.2-9 Luke 9.28-36
Description: The Transfiguration of Jesus is a significant event in the New Testament where Jesus reveals His divine glory to three of His closest disciples: Peter, James, and John. This event occurs on a high mountain, traditionally believed to be Mount Tabor.