Description
Saint Peter the Apostle: the rock and keeper of the keys
Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was a Galilean fisherman called by Jesus to become one of the Twelve Apostles. His confession that Jesus is the Messiah stands at the heart of the Gospel account, and Christ’s words, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,” shaped his enduring place in Catholic tradition. After the Resurrection, Peter emerged as a leading witness of the early Church and is honored as the first Bishop of Rome.
Iconography and theological meaning
Peter is shown with keys and a scroll. The keys refer to Christ’s promise of the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven and signify the apostolic ministry of binding and loosing. The scroll recalls his proclamation of the Gospel and the two New Testament letters associated with his name. Together, these attributes express authority understood as faithful service.
For prayer and Christian devotion
The Saint Peter icon is appropriate for churches, parish offices, rectories, and home prayer spaces. It is a meaningful devotional gift for priests, deacons, seminarians, fishermen, and Christians praying for courage, repentance, or fidelity to their vocation.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Art Christiana makes each icon to order in Poland on a double-primed linden-wood board. The image is printed directly onto the prepared surface and accented with decorative gold-tone schlagmetal. A hanging fixture and certificate with the year of production are attached on the reverse.
