Petronius
Centurion mentioned in the non-canonical Gospel of Peter
About Petronius
Petronius was a Roman.
In the non-canonical Gospel of Peter, Petronius is the centurion who is ordered by Pontius Pilate to guard the tomb of Jesus (Gos. Peter 8).
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Petronius?
centurion mentioned in the non-canonical Gospel of Peter
What nationality was Petronius?
Petronius was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Petronius (centurion)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Petronius. https://biography.guide/petronius/
MLA: "Petronius." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/petronius/.
Chicago: "Petronius." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/petronius/.
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