St. Peter the Apostle
Simon, a fisherman from Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee and brother of St. Andrew the First-Called, was named Peter (the Rock) by Christ after confessing Him as the Son of the living God.
Chief among the Twelve Apostles, he witnessed the Transfiguration, preached the first sermon at Pentecost, opened the Church to the Gentiles by baptizing Cornelius, and wrote two epistles of the New Testament. Though he denied Christ three times during the Passion, his bitter repentance and restoration by the risen Lord made him a model of contrition and renewed zeal. He was martyred in Rome under Nero around the year 67, crucified upside down at his own request, deeming himself unworthy to die in the same manner as his Lord.
You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Silver and gold have I none, but what I have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.
We must obey God rather than men.
Above all things have fervent love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Troparion of Sts. Peter and Paul (Tone 4)
O foremost in the ranks of Apostles, and teachers of the world, Peter and Paul, intercede with the Master of all to grant peace unto the world, and to our souls the Great Mercy.
Kontakion of Sts. Peter and Paul (Tone 2)
Today Christ the Rock glorifies with highest honor the rock of Faith and leader of the Apostles, together with Paul and the company of the twelve, whose memory we celebrate with eagerness of faith, giving glory to the One who gave glory to them!
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