Coptic Orthodox
The Coptic remembrance of the apostles Peter and Paul, celebrated on the same day as the Eastern Orthodox feast (June 29 Julian = July 12 Gregorian). ).
It concludes the Apostles' Fast. It usually falls on or around July 12 (fixed).
It is especially important in Coptic Orthodox traditions. Explore mission trips — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- major feast
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Egypt
- Themes
- Apostles
- Liturgical colour
- Red
Common questions
Coptic Feast of the Apostles (Peter and Paul) is observed on July 12 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The Coptic remembrance of the apostles Peter and Paul, celebrated on the same day as the Eastern Orthodox feast (June 29 Julian = July 12 Gregorian). It concludes the Apostles' Fast.
It is associated with Coptic Orthodox. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.
Related holidays
- Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist (Coptic)May 8 (fixed)Read guide
- Flight into EgyptJune 1 (fixed)Read guide
- Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Syriac)June 29 (fixed)Read guide
- Nativity of St. John the BaptistJune 24 (exactly six months before Christmas; Luke 1:26 sets Gabriel's visit to Mary six months after Elizabeth's conception)Read guide