Saint Peter

(†) The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul

Orthodox Calendar, June 29 Sermon of Blessed Augustine, Bishop of Hippo, on the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Today the Holy Church piously remembers the sufferings of the Holy Glorious and All-Praised Apostles Peter and Paul. St. Peter, the fervent follower of Jesus Christ, for the profound confession of His Divinity: “Thou art the Christ,…

Jun 29, 2026basilica.ro

Martyrs Peter, Dionysius and Paul

Orthodox Calendar, May 18 Holy Martyrs Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, Christina They suffered under emperor Decius (249-251). Saint Peter suffered in the city of Lampsaka. Brought to trial before the prefect Optimines, he bravely confessed his faith in Christ. They tried to force the youth to deny the Lord and worship the goddess Venus. The…

May 18, 2026basilica.ro

Bessarabia Metropolitan about his Patron Saint Apostle Peter: Even his shadow caused healing

His Eminence Metropolitan Petru of Bessarabia celebrated his patron saint the Apostle Peter at St John the Theologian metropolitan chapel in Chisinau on Sunday. The Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia observes the unrevised Julian calendar, thus celebrating the feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on July 12. During his sermon, the Metropolitan praised Saint…

Jul 16, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

Eminent missionaries and steadfast intercessors for the life and unity of the Church: Patriarch Daniel about Sts Peter and Paul

Patriarch Daniel Friday spoke about Saints Peter and Paul calling them ‘great teachers of the faith, eminent missionaries and steadfast intercessors for the life and unity of Christ’s Church.’ During his homily delivered at the Patriarchal Cathedral on the feast of the Holy and Glorious Apostles Peter and Paul, June 29, 2018, His Beatitude Patriarch…

Jun 30, 2018Aurelian Iftimiu