The divinely-blessed Peter was from Bethsaida of Galilee. He was the son of Jonas and the brother of Andrew the First-called. He was a fisherman by trade, unlearned and poor, and was called Simon; ...

They may be celebrated during Sunday Mass, or may be during the week. The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated on 29 June, supposedly the day that both saints died, although years apart.

The feast of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, whose official name is the joint Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, is the commemoration of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Simon Peter and Paul of ...