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St. Peter because he was directly commissioned by Jesus to assume the mantel of leader of the early Christian community. In this regard, Simon Peter was referred to as the Big Fisherman, harking back to Jesus' words in calling Peter, "Follow me and I will make you a fisher of men."
St. Paul because he was the Apostle to the Gentiles and did much to evangelize and establish the early Christian churches throughout Asia Minor in the 1st Century CE.
Both suffered martyrdom under the Emperor Nero at Rome.
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Is Saint Paul Saint Peter Saint Joseph or Saint Thomas Aquinas the patron saint of the church?
Both Saint Joseph and Saint Peter are the patron saints of the Universal Church.
What feast day of two saints is a holy day for the universal Church but not for the Church in the United States?
The Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
What is the name for a picture of a saint?
Saints pictures are named after the saint that appears in them. Examples of Catholic saints include St.Nicholas, St. Paul, St. Peter, and St.Christopher.
When is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul?
June 29 is the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
When do we celebrate Saints Peter and Paul?
The feast of Saints Peter and Paul is on June 29.
What saint's feast day is celebrated universally but not in US?
The feast of Saints Peter and Paul - June 29.
Are relics of saints in basilicas?
Some basilicas have major relics of saints, some do not. The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome has the heads of both saints. The Basilica of Saint Mark in Venice has the relics of saint Mark and the Basilicas of Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi hold the relics of their namesake saints.
What feast day of two saints is a holy day for the the universal church but not for the church in the United states?
The Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
When is the feast day of Saint Paul?
St. Paul's feasts are onJanuary 25 (The Conversion of Paul)February 10 (Feast of Saint Paul's Shipwreck in Malta)June 29 (feasts of St Paul and St Peter)November 18 (Feast of the dedication of the basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul)
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
Why are Saint Peter and Saint Paul co saints?
They are, like Saints Cosmas and Damien, often grouped together, but they are not "co-saints" just grouped together because of their importance as early disciples.
Is there a Saint Roma?
There is no widely recognized saint named Roma in the Catholic Church. However, there are saints associated with the city of Rome, such as Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
