



One of four woodcarvings mounted on the rear doors of the church, this depicts the fish - the early Christian symbol - with the Greek letters meaning, “Jesus Christ, Son of Godâ€.

One of four woodcarvings mounted on the rear doors of the church which depict events in the life of St. Peter. This carving features the rooster - the symbol of Peter’s threefold denial of Christ.

One of four woodcarvings mounted on the rear doors of the church, this depicts the upside down cross and the keys: Peter chose to be crucified in a manner different from Jesus, so tradition has it that he requested to be crucified upside down.

This carving of the miraculous catch of fish, symbolizes the Church, often depicted as a ship with the fish reminding us of Jesus’ words to Peter: “Follow Me, and I will make you a fisher of men.†(See also St. Matthew 13:47-48)


I. Jesus Is Condemned To Death Before Pilate (St. Matthew 27:24-26)

II. Jesus Receives His Cross (St. Matthew 27:27-31)