St. Peter, Apostle
Birthdate:
Born Simon Peter or Cephas c.4 BC in Bethsaida near the Sea of Galilee.
Death:
64 A.D., martyred, Peter is believed to have been crucified upside down in an act of humility.
Occupation:
Fisherman.
Marriage:
According to Clement of Alexandria (Stromata, III, vi, ed. Dindorf, II, 276), Simon was married and had children. Traditionally, it is believed that Peter's wife suffered martyrdom. A reference in the Bible to Peter's marriage is Mark 1:29-31.
Children:
Legendary daughter is Petronilla.
Selected 1st Pope:
32 A.D.
Feast Day:
June 29---------------------------------------------------
St. Siricius
Birthdate:
Siricius was born c.334 in Rome, Italy.
Death:
He died on November 26, 399.
Background:
Italian from Rome.
Occupation:
Lector, Deacon.
Marriage:
The tradition is that Pope Siricius left his wife and children in order to become pope.
Children:
Number of Siricius' children is unknown.
Selected 38th Pope:
December 17, 384.
Feast Day:
November 26.
