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Who was Saint Peter?

Cornerstone of the Church.

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What was Saint Peter's original Hebrew name, which sometimes appears in the form Symeon?

Simon

What job did Simon have when jesus met him?

Simon was a fisherman.

How many times did Saint Peter deny Jesus?

Three

True or False: Saint Paul was the first Apostle to welcome gentiles into the Church.

False. Peter first welcomed gentiles.

Saint Peter died in the city of ____ .

Rome

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Byzantine Catholic Fasting

This course covers the basics of Byzantine Rite fasting. The liturgical books of the Byzantine Rite say very little about fasting; in fact, they are more likely to say when food is to be eaten rather than when it is not. But the self-discipline that comes from fasting, and the watchfulness that comes from keeping vigil, are important Christian virtues, and so both fasting and vigils are an important aspect of Byzantine liturgy.

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