Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Observed byCatholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Anglican Church
Lutheran Church
Oriental Orthodoxy
Liturgical colorRed
CelebrationsMass
Date29 June
Next time29 June 2025 (2025-06-29)
FrequencyAnnual

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. The celebration is of ancient Christian origin, the date selected being the anniversary of either their death or the translation of their relics.[1]

  1. ^  Prat, Ferdinand (1911). "St. Paul". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company.