Saint Peter
An apostle remembered for leadership, repentance, steadfast faith, and beginning again after failure.
- Feast day: June 29
- Life and era: 1st century; active in Galilee, Judea, and Rome
- Role in the Church: Apostle, church leader, and martyr
- Common titles: Apostle, First pope in Catholic tradition, Martyr
- Often asked for: steadfast faith, repentance, leadership
When is Saint Peter's feast day?
Saint Peter's feast day is June 29.
For a broader explanation of how feast days work in Catholic life, read the feast day guide.
Biography and witness
Peter was a Galilean fisherman, brother of Andrew, and one of the first disciples called by Jesus. The Gospels and Acts present him as prominent among the apostles: he confesses Jesus as the Christ, denies him during the Passion, encounters the risen Lord, and becomes a leading witness in the early Church. Christian tradition also remembers him as dying a martyr in Rome.
Why Catholics remember Saint Peter
Saint Peter is known as the leading apostle, a fisherman called by Christ, and a witness whose denial was followed by repentance and restoration.
What is Saint Peter the patron saint of?
Saint Peter is often associated with steadfast faith, repentance, leadership.
Why people ask for the intercession of Saint Peter
People often turn to Saint Peter when they need courage after failure, steadiness in leadership, and hope that repentance is real.
Common situations
- starting over after failure
- leading a family or group
- wanting stronger faith
Short prayer
Saint Peter, pray for me when my courage feels uneven. Help me begin again with steadiness and trust.