Rome celebrates its patron saints with public holiday on 29 June

A reflection for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Readings (Year C): Acts 12:1 – 11Psalm 34:2 – 3, 4 – 5, 6 – 7, 8 – 92 Timothy 4:6 – 8, 17 – 18Matthew 16:13 – 19 Reflection: The Lord stood by me and gave me strength Challenges come to us in myriads of ways and often leave us incapacitated, with little possibility […] The post A reflection for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles appeared first on U.S. Catholic.

Rome celebrates its patron saints with public holiday on 29 June

Rome marks Festa di SS. Pietro e Paolo on 29 June. Rome celebrates its patron saints Peter and Paul with a public holiday in the Italian capital on Sunday 29 June, in an annual tradition dating back to ancient Christian times. The holiday, which leads to the closure of many shops and offices in the city, marks the liturgical feast in honour of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul. The date commemorates the death of th…