Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is a significant liturgical celebration that honors the martyrdom of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Rome. It is observed on June 29, with special celebrations in Israel on July 12 and July 13.

Key Highlights of the Christian Event
The feast is commemorated in Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee, celebrated on July 12. On July 13, the Feast of the Twelve Apostles is observed in the Church of the Apostles in Tiberias.

Noteworthy Holy Land Sites to Visit
Capernaum (Matthew 4:13, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 17:24, Luke 7, Mark 1:2, John 4:46, John 4:54) – a key location in the Lord’s ministry, where many miracles were performed. It is also the place where Peter’s mother-in-law was healed (Luke 4:38-40).
Bethsaida – the birthplace of Saints Peter, Andrew, and Philip. This ancient fishing village lies near the point where the Jordan River enters the Sea of Galilee.
Visit Kibbutz Nof Ginosar to see the Ancient Jesus Boat, a 2,000-year-old boat used during the time of Jesus and his disciples.
Old Jaffa – where Peter traveled from Lydda to raise Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:36-42), and where he stayed at the house of Simon the Tanner.
Caesarea – where Saint Peter baptized the first Gentile, Cornelius, and where the gospel message was first shared with non-Jews. This is also where Paul was imprisoned by the Romans for two years before being sent to Tarsus.