# St. Peter — Hypatia character guide

> St. Peter in Hypatia by Charles Kingsley.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-laura

## Who they are

The apostle, referenced as a foundational figure of Christianity.

## In the story

### [VII: Those by Whom Offences Come](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/vii-those-by-whom-offences-come)

Cyril's aide, resentful of Philammon's boldness and warns him of the dangers, but also reveals his own envy and political maneuvering.

### [IX: The Snapping of the Bow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/ix-the-snapping-of-the-bow)

Peter the Reader, a church official, violently confronts Philammon, accusing him of heresy and striking him, leading to a brawl.

### [XVI: Venus and Pallas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hypatia_se/chapters/xvi-venus-and-pallas)

Attempts to reclaim Philammon as a slave, but is thwarted by Orestes and later by Wulf.

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