Saint Peter Picture yourself at the head of Saint Peter’s cross. Everyone is jeering and screaming at him, not just his enemies. Saint Peter chose death on the cross over giving up his faith in Jesus. He was chosen by Jesus for his courage and strength. St. Peter is important in history because he was the first Apostle chosen by Jesus. He not only followed Jesus but was chosen by his Savior to be the first leader of the Church and to continue spreading the teachings of Jesus St. Peter was one of the most influential and faithful followers of Jesus. His date of birth is unknown, but the location of his birth is Bethsaida near Lake Tiberias. His father is Jonah and his brother is Andrew the Apostle. His wife was St. Perpetua and his daughter
