Saint Peter the Apostle
(Orthodox Tradition)
A Story of Rock-Firm Faith and Boundless Mission
From the shores of Galilee to the farthest reaches of the ancient world, Simon—whom Christ renamed Peter, the “Rock”—stands as the first witness to divine mercy and the tireless herald of the Gospel. Clasped in hand are the keys of heaven: not as a claim of temporal throne, but as the promise that every repentant heart finds its door flung open. This pendant, carved in his likeness, invites you into Peter’s journey of courage, failure, forgiveness, and unshakable hope. A humble fisherman by trade, Peter first heard the call on the water’s edge—“Follow Me,” and in a single breath left his nets to become the Lord’s closest companion. Alongside James and John, he witnessed miracles in Judea’s dusty roads, the Transfiguration on Tabor’s summit, and knelt at Gethsemane’s olive press. Though three times he denied his Master, a single glance of love at the Resurrection restored him, forging in his soul a faith stronger than any rock. From the catacombs of Rome to the monasteries of Sinai, Peter’s legacy shaped every branch of Christianity. In the East—Greek, Coptic, Syriac—he is celebrated as the “Prince of the Apostles,” the pillar who held the infant Church together. In the West—Latin, Armenian—he is honored as the one entrusted with the keys, the steward of Christ’s compassion. His epistles resonate in every liturgy: “Cast all your anxieties on Him, for He cares for you,” uniting Orthodox and Catholic, Oriental and Anglican under one mantle of pastoral care. Fashioned with contours that recall a fisherman’s strong hand and the simple tunic of an itinerant apostle, this pendant becomes your daily reminder of steadfast courage. As you fasten it about your neck, feel Peter’s impetuous zeal ignite your heart: the nerve to speak truth in love, the humility to rise after every fall, and the compassion to open wide the doors of mercy for others.
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Sizing Chart (Without Bail)
Small: 21mm X 16mm X 2mm*
Large: 27mm X 21mm X 2mm*
(*Depth varies with Icon detail but is always at least 2 mm.)
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