AKA Name | Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Feast of Saints Peter and Paul |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #StPeters, #SaintPetersBasilica |
Related Hashtags | #StPeter, #Catholic, #SaintPeter, #SaintPaul, #StPaul, #OTD |
2023 Date | 29 June 2023 |
2024 Date | 29 June 2024 |
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St Peters HistoryThe religious figure Saint Peter holds significant importance in South Africa as he is regarded as the patron saint of fishermen and also the first pope of the Catholic Church. He is revered by the Catholic and Orthodox churches of South Africa. Saint Peter's story begins with his birth in Bethsaida, Palestine, in the first century AD as Simon the son of Jonah. He worked as a fisherman in the Sea of Galilee until he met Jesus, who changed his name to Peter and appointed him as one of his apostles. Saint Peter became a leader among the apostles and is known for his unwavering faith and commitment to Jesus, even in the face of persecution. In South Africa, Saint Peter is honored for his role as the patron saint of fishermen, who rely on the sea for their livelihood. Many fishing communities along the South African coast have chapels and churches dedicated to Saint Peter. The town of Simon's Town, named after Saint Peter, also has a prominent Catholic church named after him. The celebration of Saint Peter is observed annually on June 29th. Top Tweets for Saint Peter & Saint Paul -Updated
Saint Peter & Saint Paul facts
In the News and Trending in South Africa for Saint Peter & Saint PaulUpdated On Saint Peter's Day, people in Haro not only drink wine, but get soaked in itnpr.org Students at St. Peter Secondary School take a mental health daythepeterboroughexaminer.com Why June 29 is a good day to consider the legend of St. Peter and St. Agathalancasterdiocese.org.uk Broomvale Bridal Barns, formerly Ipswich shops Brides of St Peters in St Peter's Street and Just a Day Bridalwear in Norwich Road, opens in Little Blakenhamsuffolknews.co.uk
Top things to do in South Africa for Saint Peter's Day
Saint Peter's Day references and related sitesMartin Hengel: Saint Peter: The Underestimated Apostle (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing: 2010) |
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