Saint Peter (also known as Simon Peter) was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned frequently in the New Testament and is considered to be the first pope of the Catholic Church. Peter was recognized as the leader of the apostles and given the key to the Kingdom of Heaven, according to biblical accounts.
Saint Paul (also known as Paul of Tarsus) was also an important apostle of Jesus Christ. Before his conversion to Christianity, Paul was one of the persecutors of the Church, but an encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus transformed him and made him become one of the most fervent preachers of the Christian faith. He was responsible for establishing and strengthening many Christian communities in different regions and is also known for his writings, which are part of the New Testament.
Saints Peter and Paul played a crucial role in establishing the foundations of Christianity and in transmitting the teachings of Jesus Christ. They were eyewitnesses to the life and teachings of Jesus, and their contributions to the evangelization and organization of the Church were fundamental. Christian tradition honors Saints Peter and Paul as pillars of the Church due to their major impact on the development and strengthening of the Christian faith.