Saint Peter Coloring Page

Peter was a fisherman on the Sea of Galilee, and his name at birth was Simon. Jesus gave him the name Peter, which in Greek means “rock.” In pictures he often holds a key, because the Gospel of Matthew says Jesus gave him the keys of the kingdom of heaven.

Peter went on to lead the early Christians and eventually settled in Rome. The huge church called St. Peter’s Basilica is built over the spot where tradition says he was buried.