Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

The feast of The Chair of Saint Peter commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church. 



Saint Peter Damian, Doctor of the Church

Saint Peter Damian (988-1072), Doctor of the Church, revered as a scholar, preacher, monk, priest, and cardinal, embodied wisdom, zeal, austerity, piety, and loyalty.

Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto

In 1917, three young shepherds in Fatima, Portugal, witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary, drawing up to 90,000 people to the final vision.

Saint Conrad of Piacenza

Saint Conrad of Piacenza (1290-1350), a noble turned hermit in Sicily, devoted 36 years to prayer and penance, died kneeling before a crucifix, canonized in 1625.

Saint Simeon

Saint Simeon, Jerusalem's second bishop, was crucified in 107 A.D., revered as the cousin of Jesus and a steadfast early Christian leader.

Seven Founders of the Order of Servites

In the 13th century, seven Florentine saints founded the Servite Order, inspired by a vision of Mary, adopting a life of devotion under her guidance.

Saint Onesimus

Saint Onesimus, a first-century slave, converted by St. Paul, later became a bishop and martyr, epitomizing redemption and faith.

Saint Claude de la Colombière

Jesuit missionary, ascetical writer, spiritual director to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. He died in 1682.

Saint Valentine

Saint Valentine, a Roman priest martyred for marrying Christians and aiding persecuted believers under Claudius II, was executed on February 14, circa 270.

Saint Agabus the Prophet

Saint Agabus the Prophet, one of the seventy disciples, and martyr. The seventy disciples were chosen by the Lord to go before Him to preach the gospel. St. Agabus was with the twelve disciples in the upper room on the day of Pentecost, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.