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What is the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul about?
Both Saint Peter and Saint Paul were martyred under orders of Roman Emperor Nero sometime between 64 and 67 AD. Some sources say they were killed on the same day but there is no firm documentation to affirm this.
How did Saint Peter's Square get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
Who lived in Rome and was martyred for his faith?
There are many, many saints who were martyred in Rome. Here is a partial list of some of those who are better known:Saint Lawrence of Rome Saint Sebastian Pope Saint Sixtus II Saint Agnes of Rome Saint Cecilia Saint Peter the Apostle Sail Paul the Apostle Saint Valentine of Rome
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
How did Saint peters get its name?
Because that is where St. Peter the Apostle was martyred.
How old was Saint Peter when he met his death?
He was about 65 years old when he was martyred.
Is the 29th of June the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Yes, the 29th of June is the feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
Is Saint Paul the patron saint for March 2?
Saint Paul who was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian about 305 at Porto Romano at the mouth of the River Tiber. Not to be confused with St. Paul the Apostle.
Was Paul named a saint when he died?
Yes he was, because he was Martyred for the faith.
Why do people visit Saint Peter's Basilica?
Saint Peter's is the "headquarters" church of Catholicism. It contains the earthly remains of Saint Peter and many other popes. It also has many fine works or art. Saint Peter's marks the place were Saint Peter is said to have been martyred.
What is Saint Peter's death date?
Peter was martyred (crucifixion) about the year 64 in Rome. The precise date is not known.
What did Saint Paul and Saint Peter have in common?
When it comes right down to it, they had little in common. Both were Jews by birth and both worked to spread the Gospel. However, that is where the similarities end. Paul was much better educated than Peter and probably had a bit of a higher social status. Paul was much more aggressive in his travels and preaching and a much more prolific writer while Peter sometimes seemed to be a bit reserved and indecisive.
