Saint of Life

Saint of Life

  • Who is the Saint of Life?
  • Why is Saint Peter the Saint of Life?
  • Short, concise biography of Saint Peter the Saint of Life
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information about Saint Peter
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Peter the Saint of Life
  • How Saint of Life is represented in Christian Art
  • Saint of Life

Saint of Life.

Who is the Saint of Life?
Who is the Saint of Life? The name of the Saint of Life is Saint Peter. What is the meaning of a Patron Saint and why were these people chosen to become patrons of causes, professions and countries? The term 'Patron' is used in Christian religions, including the Roman Catholic religion, to describe holy and virtuous men and women who are considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a country.

 
 

Fast facts and information about Saint Peter the Saint of Life
A patron is considered to be a defender of a specific group of people or of a nation. There is a patron for virtually every cause, profession or special interest. The following facts provides fast information about Saint Peter:

  • Saint Peter is particularly associated with long life
  • The Saint of Life
  • Memorial Day / Feast Day: May 2
  • Date of Death of Saint Peter: A.D. 64
  • Cause of Death: Crucified upside down

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Prayers to Saint Peter the Saint of Life
There is a patron for virtually every cause, country, profession or special interest. Prayers are considered more likely to be answered by asking a patron, such as Saint Peter the Saint of Life for intercession on their behalf.

Why is Saint Peter the Saint of Life?
Why is Saint Peter the Saint of Life? He is most often associated with longevity or long life. He was charged by Jesus with the superintendency of all his sheep, without exception; and consequently of his whole flock, that is, of his own church”.

How Saint of Life is represented in Christian Art
It is helpful to be able to recognise Saint Peter the Saint of Life in paintings, stained glass windows, illuminated manuscripts, architecture and other forms of Christian art. The artistic representations reflect the life or death of saints, or an aspect of life with which the person is most closely associated. Saint Peter the Saint of Life is represented in Christian Art with  keys, in allusion to his custody of the portals of Heaven, and a book or scroll.

Feast Day of Saint of Life
The Feast Day of Saint Peter the Saint of Life is May 2. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.

 

Saint of Life

  • Who is the Saint of Life?
  • Why is Saint Peter the Saint of Life?
  • Short, concise biography of Saint Peter the Saint of Life
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information about Saint Peter
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Peter the Saint of Life
  • How Saint of Life is represented in Christian Art
  • Feast Day
 
 

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Saint of Life