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February 22 · Feast · White

Chair of St Peter

An ancient Roman feast honoring not a piece of furniture but the teaching authority of St Peter and his successors. Ignatius of Antioch already in 107 called the Church of Rome 'the one presiding in love.'

When is the feast of Chair of St Peter?

The feast is celebrated on February 22 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of Chair of St Peter?

The feast of Chair of St Peter is celebrated on February 22 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was Chair of St Peter?

An ancient Roman feast honoring not a piece of furniture but the teaching authority of St Peter and his successors. Ignatius of Antioch already in 107 called the Church of Rome 'the one presiding in…

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