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May 17, 2024 · St. Peter the Apostle (died 64 ce, Rome [Italy]) was a disciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Apr 24, 2024 · Peter and Paul Feast day: Jun 29. On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of...
Feb 4, 2024 · In 1962, Pope John XXIII combined the two feasts into one, which is the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, held Feb. 22 each year. On this feast day, the universal Church acknowledges that St. Peter was the first pope and that his mission continues through the Holy Father today.
St. Augustine of Hippo said of Sts. Peter and Paul: (They) share the same feast day, for these two were one; and even though they suffered on different days, they were as one. Peter went first, and Paul followed. And so we celebrate this day made holy for us by the apostles' blood.
Feb 22, 2020 · Today’s feast places the Chair or “Cathedra” of Saint Peter at the center of our attention – or rather the specific mission Jesus entrusted to Peter. The feast dates back to the 3rd century and is to be distinguished from the day of Peter’s martyrdom celebrated on 29 June.
While Peter's chief feast day is June 29, he is also honored on February 22 and November 18. In liturgical art, he is depicted as an elderly man holding a key and a book. His symbols include an inverted cross, a boat, and the cock.
February 22: Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle—Feast. Liturgical Color: White. Version: Full – Short. Quote: Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.
