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E05488: Leo the Great composes a Latin sermon (Sermon 82) in Rome in 441 in honour of the feast day of the Apostles *Peter and *Paul (S00036 and S00009).
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posted on 2018-05-21, 00:00 authored by francesLeo the Great, Sermon 82
Summary:
The sermon is given on the feast day (natalis) of Peter and Paul. As they are local martyrs, they should be specially revered in Rome. Indeed, Leo identifies them as the founders of Christian Rome, superseding Romulus and Remus, the founders of pagan Rome. Peter was sent to convert Rome first and overcame his fears to travel there. Paul travelled to Rome later. Leo describes how both men were persecuted and martyred under Emperor Nero, focusing especially on Peter. Many other martyrs have followed Peter and Paul’s example. Both apostles are equal in their merits. The congregation should follow the examples of these saints. Through their intercession, the faithful will receive divine mercy.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
Summary:
The sermon is given on the feast day (natalis) of Peter and Paul. As they are local martyrs, they should be specially revered in Rome. Indeed, Leo identifies them as the founders of Christian Rome, superseding Romulus and Remus, the founders of pagan Rome. Peter was sent to convert Rome first and overcame his fears to travel there. Paul travelled to Rome later. Leo describes how both men were persecuted and martyred under Emperor Nero, focusing especially on Peter. Many other martyrs have followed Peter and Paul’s example. Both apostles are equal in their merits. The congregation should follow the examples of these saints. Through their intercession, the faithful will receive divine mercy.
Summary: Frances Trzeciak.
History
Evidence ID
E05488Saint Name
Paul, the Apostle : S00008 Peter the Apostle : S00036Saint Name in Source
Paulus PetrusRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Sermons/HomiliesLanguage
- Latin
Evidence not before
441Evidence not after
441Activity not before
441Activity not after
441Place of Evidence - Region
Rome and regionPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
RomePlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Rome Rome Rome Roma Ῥώμη RhōmēMajor author/Major anonymous work
Leo the Great (pope)Cult activities - Liturgical Activity
- Service for the Saint
Cult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast