Peter (died c. 64 A.D. in Rome under Nero); Galilean fisherman; spokesman for the Twelve who became "Prince of the Apostles"; two epistles are ascribed to him; patron of those in fishing industry.
Paul: according to tradition, was martyred in Rome c. 67 A.D.; Pharisee who became the "Apostle of the Gentiles"; his letters may be dated from c. 50-65 A.D.; patron of the lay apostolate, of Malta and Greece.
also on June 29:
- Cassius, bishop;
- Salome and Judith;
- Emma, widow
Cassius (d. 558 A.D.), was an exemplary bishop of Narni noted for his charity and devotion to the people of Narni. He died while on a pilgrimage to Rome.
Salome and Judith (9th century A.D.). Salome became an anchoress in a cell attached to the monastery-church built by Walter the abbot, a reputed relative. Judith, an aunt or cousin sent by the English king to find Salome, arrived at Altaich, decided to become an anchoress and occupied a cell built for her adjoining that of Salome. She remained on after Salome's death, and was buried next to the grave of her niece.
Emma (d. ca. 1045 A.D.), was married and had two children. The two were murdered during an uprising at the mines owned by her husband, Landgrave William of Friesach. Emma decided to devote her life to God.
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