Saint Peter - Erie, PA - Statues of Historic Figures on Waymarking.com

This stone, life-sized statue of St. Peter the Apostle is located at Calvary Cemetery on West Lake Road in Erie, PA. The statue depicts Saint Peter with his right arm outstretched, holding a book under his left arm and keys in his left hand, a symbol of his authority as the head of the Church.

Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was a fisherman in Galilee. Along with his brother, St. Andrew, St. Peter became a disciple of Christ, and was chosen as one of the twelve Apostles. Christ renamed him Peter, which means "rock," and said he would build His Church upon this rock. After Christ's death and resurrection, he spent time in Antioch and Rome, where he became the first Bishop of Rome, also known as the Pope. All Popes since are considered successors of St. Peter. He died by crucifixion, and the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome was built over his burial place.

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