BGOn June 29, the Orthodox Church commemorates the apostles Peter and Paul, who were disciples of Christ. Saint Peter, originally named Simon, was the brother of Andrew, who first became a disciple of Jesus and brought Simon to Him. Jesus renamed him 'Cephas' (meaning 'rock') in Aramaic or 'Peter' in Greek. Peter was one of Jesus' beloved disciples but denied Him three times during His trial. After Christ's resurrection, He appeared to Peter first to restore his apostolic role. Traditionally, Peter is believed to have preached to Jews while Paul preached to Gentiles. Peter traveled extensively, including to Britain, Greece, and Rome, where he was imprisoned and executed by crucifixion on June 29. The feast day of Saints Peter and Paul is also associated with protection against fire, thunderstorms, and hail. In some regions, Paul's Day is celebrated separately on June 30. The day marks the end of a period of fasting and is often followed by feasting with young roosters. It coincides with the harvest season and is commonly observed with work in the morning.
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