St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru

Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday, however mainly the faithful in coastal communities and cities honor these two saints in special masses and processions.

As St. Peter is considered the patron saint of the fishermen, in Peru mainly communities along the coast have larger celebrations.

Find more information about Saint Peter & Saint Paul and where and how Peruvians celebrate in our article "Fiesta de San Pedro y San Pablo"

St. Peter and St. Paul celebrations in Peru

Peruvian Public Holidays & Festivities

Christians around the globe celebrate St. Peter and St. Paul’s day on June 29. In Peru this day is a public holiday, however mainly the faithful in...