Today, we conclude the Apostles Fast and celebrate the Apostles’ Feast, where we commemorate the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul.

From Saint Clement of Rome:

“Let us set before our eyes the illustrious apostles. [Saint] Peter, through unrighteous envy, endured not one or two, but numerous labors; and when had at length suffered martyrdom, departed to the place of glory due to him.

“?[Saint] Paul also obtained the reward of patient endurance, after being seven times thrown into captivity, compelled to flee, and stoned. After preaching both in the east and west, he gained the illustrious reputation due to his faith, having taught righteousness to the whole world, and come to the extreme limit of the west, and suffered martyrdom under the prefects. Thus he was removed from the world and went into the holy place, having proved himself a striking example of patience.”

More on Saints Peter and Paul:
OrthodoxWiki: Apostle Peter and Apostle Paul
SUSCopts: St Peter: A Portrait
OrthodoxSermons.org: The Restoration of St. Peter, St. Paul’s Inner Life, and The Life of St. Paul

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