page_title: Barque of St. Peter
hierarchical_section_title: Barque of St. Peter
context_page_description: The term Barque of St. Peter or Ship/Boat of St. Peter or Barque of the Church, symbolises the Roman Catholic Church as a barque. The symbolism refers to St. Peter, the first Pope, a fisherman who became one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. The Roman Catholic Church believes the role of St. Peter and his Successors is steering the Barque of the Church.
context_section_description: The term Barque of St. Peter or Ship/Boat of St. Peter or Barque of the Church, symbolises the Roman Catholic Church as a barque. The symbolism refers to St. Peter, the first Pope, a fisherman who became one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. The Roman Catholic Church believes the role of St. Peter and his Successors is steering the Barque of the Church.
caption: 1628 Navicella copy in oil in the Vatican
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