Saint
Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles
The Holy Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul
New Calendar June 29 Old Calendar July 12
Why they are a saint
For the lives of these two great Apostles, we can only recommend a reading of the entire New Testament, which contains accounts of their lives and many of their inspired writings. The Orthodox Church commemorates Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles on June 29.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles as a patron when they bear the name Glorious at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on June 29. As an apostle, he is also asked to pray for missionaries and those who spread the Gospel.
Prayer
O holy Glorious and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.