The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) in Italy
Quick Facts
Rome, in Italy, celebrates its own local holiday, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29 each year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| La festa di San Pietro e Paolo | Italian |
| The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | English |
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014List of dates for other years
The Feast of St Peter and St Paul (La Festa di San Pietro e Paolo) is an annual public holiday in Rome, Italy on June 29. It honors the Catholic saints Peter and Paul.
Statue of St Paul in front of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Italy.
What do people do?
Every year, Rome celebrates its patron saints Peter and Paul with various religious rituals led by the Catholic church’s pope. Other events include music entertainment, fireworks, and fairs.
Public life
The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is a public holiday in Rome so many businesses and public offices are closed.
Background
St Peter was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 apostles and spent most of his life preaching the Christian gospel after Jesus’ death. He died by crucifixion around 67 CE and is regarded as the Catholic church’s first pope.
St Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, was converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus shortly after Jesus Christ’s death. He became an influential leader in the Christian church. He was beheaded around the year 67 CE during the Roman emperor Nero’s persecution of the Christians.
Symbols
On the Feast of St Peter and St Paul, the Catholic pope places the pallium (a type of woolen cloak) on archbishops that were appointed over the past year. It serves as a reminder of religious significance of the bishops’ work and symbolizes the unity of the church.
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jun 29 | 1980 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 1981 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Tue | Jun 29 | 1982 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 1983 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Fri | Jun 29 | 1984 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sat | Jun 29 | 1985 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sun | Jun 29 | 1986 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 1987 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 1988 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Thu | Jun 29 | 1989 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Fri | Jun 29 | 1990 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sat | Jun 29 | 1991 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 1992 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Tue | Jun 29 | 1993 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 1994 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Thu | Jun 29 | 1995 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sat | Jun 29 | 1996 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sun | Jun 29 | 1997 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 1998 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Tue | Jun 29 | 1999 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Thu | Jun 29 | 2000 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Fri | Jun 29 | 2001 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sat | Jun 29 | 2002 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sun | Jun 29 | 2003 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Tue | Jun 29 | 2004 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 2005 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Thu | Jun 29 | 2006 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Fri | Jun 29 | 2007 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sun | Jun 29 | 2008 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 2009 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Tue | Jun 29 | 2010 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Wed | Jun 29 | 2011 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Fri | Jun 29 | 2012 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sat | Jun 29 | 2013 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Sun | Jun 29 | 2014 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
| Mon | Jun 29 | 2015 | The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Local holiday |
Related holiday
- All Saints' Day ―Friday, November 1, 2013
Other holidays in June 2013 in Italy
- Republic Day ―Sunday, June 2, 2013
- The Feast of St. John (Florence, Genoa, Turin) ―Monday, June 24, 2013
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