Lives of the Saints Flashcards
(44 cards)
Who are the three saints discussed in this topic?
(1) Saint Peter, (2) Saint Dominic de Guzman, and (3) Saint Thérèse
What is Saint Peter also known as?
Petrus in Latin, Petros/Πέτρος in Greek, and is also known as Simon Peter
[True/False] Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ.
True (According to the New Testament)
[True/False] Saint Peter is also the first Bishop.
True (ordained by Jesus in the “Rock of My Church” dialogue in Matthew 16:18)
[True/False] Saint Peter is also considered to be the first Pope by the Roman Catholic Church.
True
Who was Saint Peter’s father?
John (or Jonah/Jona; According to the New Testament)
Where is Saint Peter from?
From the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee or Gaulanitis
Who is Saint Peter’s brother?
Saint Andrew, who was also an apostle
What was Saint Peter’s occupation?
Originally a fisherman
What was one of the events witnessed by only a few apostles, including Saint Peter?
the Transfiguration of Jesus
Who proclaimed Jesus to be the Messiah?
Saint Peter
Who ordered Saint Peter’s crucifixion?
Emperor Nero Augustus Caesar
Saint Peter saw himself unworthy to be crucified in the same way as Jesus Christ. Thus he requested to be crucified ___________.
upside down
Where was Saint Peter crucified?
at the site of the Clementine Chapel
Where are Saint Peter’s mortal remains contained?
In the underground Confessio of St. Peter’s Basilica
When is Saint Peter’s Feast Day?
June 29, since 1736
How is Saint Peter’s Feast Day celebrated?
A life-size statue of Saint Peter is crowned in St. Peter’s Basilica with a papal tiara, a ring of the fisherman, and papal vestments.
Who is the direct papal successor to Saint Peter?
Pope Francis
What is Saint Dominic de Guzman also known as?
(1) Santo Domingo in Spanish, and is also known as (2) Dominic of Osma and (3) Dominic of Caleruega. He is also often called (4) Dominic de Guzmán and (5) Domingo Félix de Guzmán
When was Saint Dominic born?
August 8, 1170
Where was Saint Dominic born?
Caleruega
Where is Caleruega located?
halfway between Osma and Aranda de Duero in Old Castile, Spain
Who is Saint Dominic named after?
Saint Dominic of Silos
What is Saint Dominic of Silos the patron saint of?
the patron saint of hopeful mothers
