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  1. How did Saint Peter die? | EWTN

    How did Saint Peter die? Saint Peter was crucified in Nero’s circus on Vatican Hill, sometime between 64 and 68 A.D.. He was crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to die the same way as his …

  2. Saint Peter - Wikipedia

    According to Christian tradition, Peter was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero. The ancient Christian churches venerate Peter as a major saint and the founder of the Church of Antioch and the Church …

  3. How Did the Apostle Peter Die? - Christianity

    Apr 8, 2025 · What Does the Bible Say about Peter’s Death? There is great argument about where Peter went on his missionary journeys and where his last days were spent. Tradition claims that he was …

  4. How did the apostle Peter die? - GotQuestions.org

    Jan 20, 2025 · How did the apostle Peter die? The Bible doesn’t tell us how the apostle Peter died. The most commonly accepted church tradition is that Peter was crucified upside-down in Rome. Tradition …

  5. How Did the Apostle Peter Die? - Bible Study

    How did the apostle Peter die? When was his death? Scripture is silent regarding when Peter died. It also does not directly tell us the precise manner of how it occurred. Only one Biblical verse hints at …

  6. What was the manner of Apostle Peter's death? - Bible Hub

    While some details and exact dating can vary in ancient sources, the consistent note across them is that Peter was put to death by crucifixion and that he accepted his fate in resolute faith, believing it would …

  7. How did St. Peter die? | Britannica

    St. Peter is believed to have died as a martyr for his faith. Although his death is not described in Scripture, numerous writers of the time (or shortly thereafter) described his death as having occurred …

  8. Crucified upside down: The brutal nature of apostle Peter's death

    Under the severe violence of Nero’s crackdown that followed the Great Fire of AD 64, the execution of the apostle Peter unfolded as a calculated act of humiliation meant to destroy the influence of one of …

  9. How Did Peter Die - Was He Crucified Upside-down? - Crosswalk

    Aug 18, 2021 · While we may never know exactly how Peter died, meaning whether he was just crucified, or crucified upside down, there is one thing we do know about Peter’s life and Peter’s …

  10. FAQ: How Did Peter and Paul Die? - Bible & Archaeology

    How did the Apostles Peter and Paul die? It feels like we should know the answer to this question, right? Here we have two of the greatest Apostles mentioned in the Bible, so it stands to reason that we …