Peter in John's Gospel

Reflections on the Petrine Priesthood (1 of 2)

Since the days of the pre-Nicene Fathers, the priesthood of the New Testament has been associated with the person of the Apostle Peter. The bishops, in their presidency at the eucharistic assembly, manifest the apostolic ministry of Peter, who is the “coryphaeus” of the Apostles. The notion of a “coryphaeus” means the leader of a choir. In other words, …