[Diego1618]

Isn't it true that the first time that we hear about this legendary Petrine Bishopric is when Eusebius invents it out of whole papyrus in the 4th century and from Eusebius the legend grew?

There was a early Bishopric in Rome....and I know you are very aware of it's namesake. He was also called Simon....Simon Magus [Acts 8:9-24].....or "Simon Pater" as he became known.

What is simply amazing is that these Romans we deal with on these threads everyday do not think anyone else knows about it!

[markomalley]

There was a early Bishopric in Rome....and I know you are very aware of it's namesake. He was also called Simon....Simon Magus [Acts 8:9-24].....or "Simon Pater" as he became known.

Acts 8 takes place in Samaria. Simon (the sorcerer) is the man who attempted to buy spiritual things. From thence comes the name of the sin, Simony.

Simon Pater??? Where do you get that from??

What is simply amazing is that these Romans we deal with on these threads everyday do not think anyone else knows about it!

Well, you've certainly taught this one something...if you can back up your claims.

[Salvation]

LOL! Once again we (Catholics) use the Scripture and you guys (Protestants) use the church fathers -- falsely interpreted.

[markomalley]

There was a early Bishopric in Rome....and I know you are very aware of it's namesake. He was also called Simon....Simon Magus [Acts 8:9-24].....or "Simon Pater" as he became known.

Since you do use the Church Fathers in your studies, please refer to the citations made in this post for Patristic references to Peter being in Rome and having founded the Church there.