Lesson 11: Activities of St. Peter Flashcards
What significant events took place in Lydda and Joppa involving St. Peter?
In Lydda, St. Peter cured a paralyzed person named Aeneas, and in Joppa, he raised a woman named Tabitha from the dead. These events led to the spread of the gospel among Gentiles, as explained by St. Luke.
Briefly explain the importance of St. Peter baptizing Cornelius in Caesarea.
St. Peter baptizing Cornelius, a Roman army captain, marked a crucial event in the inclusion of Gentiles in the Christian faith. It demonstrated that God’s grace extended to both Jews and Gentiles.
What significant development occurred when St. Peter went to Antioch?
In Antioch, St. Peter established divine regalia, making it a significant center for the church. This was where believers were first called ‘Christians.’
Describe the miraculous escape of St. Peter from prison during Herod Agrippa’s time.
Before a public trial, while Peter was in jail during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, an angel of the Lord woke him up, and the chains fell off. The angel led him through guards and opened the city gate. Peter went to the Mansion of Mark, where people were praying for him.
What happened to St. Peter later in his life, and how did he meet his end?
St. Peter traveled to many places, looked after the church in Antioch, and participated in the Synod of Jerusalem. He later visited Corinth and Rome. Emperor Nero persecuted Christians, and Peter, arrested and imprisoned, wrote two epistles from prison. On June 29, 67 A.D., Peter was crucified at Rome, requesting to be crucified upside down to die kissing the feet of Jesus.
