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Which events did St. Peter witness as part of Jesusā inner circle?
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St. Peter the Apostle
St. Peter the Apostle, painting by Gerardus Laurentius Keultjes, 1816; in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
As a member of Jesusā inner circle, St. Peter was present for several significant events during Jesusā ministry. Alongside James and John, Peter witnessed the following:
- The Transfiguration: Peter, James, and John accompanied Jesus up a high mountain where they saw him transfigured, his appearance becoming dazzlingly bright. During this event, they also witnessed the appearance of the prophets Moses and Elijah.12
- The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane: On the night of his arrest, Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him to the Garden of Gethsemane. While Jesus prayed in deep anguish, the three disciples were asked to keep watch but repeatedly fell asleep.134
These moments highlight Peterās unique proximity to Jesus as one of his closest disciples.5