WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The rock upon which Jesus would build his church could refer to Peter, since Jesus changed Peter’s name to “petros” meaning “rock.” This would make Peter the foundation of the church.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jesus Christ himself is the chief and principal foundation of our faith, viz.

Detailed explanation-3: -The leadership of Peter forms the basis of the Apostolic succession and the institutional power of orthodoxy, as the heirs of Peter, and is described as “the rock” on which the church will be built. Catholics refer to him as chief of the Apostles, as do the Eastern Orthodox and the Oriental Orthodox.