PicturesOnGold.com Saint Peter Religious Medal - 2/3 in Size of Dime, Solid 14K Yellow Gold

Available in Solid 14K Yellow or White Gold, or in Sterling Silver Size Reference:

• 17mm is the size of a US dime 21mm is the size of a US nickel 24mm is the size of a US quarter

The Apostle Peter, also known as Saint Peter, Shimon "Keipha" Ben-Yonah/Bar-Yonah, Simon Peter, Cephas and Keiphaoriginal name Shimon or Simeon (Hebrew: ) ( (Acts 15:14)was one of the Twelve Apostles whom Jesus chose as his original disciples. His life is prominently featured in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. Peter was a Galilean fisherman assigned a leadership role by Jesus (Matthew 16:18; John 21:1516). Many within the early Church, such as St. Irenaeus[1], allege, assert, or argue for his primacy among the apostles.