st. peter

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Noun st. peter has 1 sense

Peter, Simon Peter, Saint Peter, St. Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, St. Peter the Apostle - disciple of Jesus and leader of the apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
--₁ is a kind of Apostle; saint

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Term: St. Peter

Description:

St. Peter refers to the Christian apostle revered as the first Bishop of Rome and the founder of the Church. He is regarded as the patron saint of fishermen and the papacy. St. Peter is an important figure in Christianity, having been mentioned multiple times in the New Testament of the Bible.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: Referring to the apostle Peter himself or the statue, image, or representation of him.
Proper Noun: Informally used to refer to St. Peter's Basilica, a famous Catholic church in Vatican City.
Phrase: Can be used metaphorically to indicate the pearly gates of heaven, symbolizing the entrance to eternal life.

Example Sentences:

The stained glass window depicted St. Peter holding the keys to heaven.
We visited St. Peter's Basilica during our trip to Rome.
"I hope to meet St. Peter at the pearly gates when my time comes," she said with a smile.

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