Saints Peter & Paul: Pillars of the Church | Orthodox Feast Day
Fr. Andre Paez reflects on the feast day of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, the twin pillars of the Church, whose witness transformed the ancient world and whose example continues to challenge every Christian today. On the feast of the Holy Apostles, Fr. Andre explores how these two radically different men -- a fisherman and a Pharisee -- both fell, were transformed by grace, and became the foundations upon which Christ built His Church. "You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church." (Matthew 16:18) Recorded June 28, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church, Mesa, AZ. Homily by Fr. Andre Paez. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Opening Blessing & Welcome 0:20 Two Apostles, One Feast: Why Peter and Paul Are Celebrated Together 3:00 Peter the Fisherman: Called from the Nets to the Kingdom 7:00 The Rock Who Sank: Peter's Denial and Restoration 11:00 Saul the Persecutor: The Man Who Tried to Destroy the Church 15:00 The Road to Damascus: When God Interrupts a Life 19:00 United in Rome: Two Martyrs, One Witness 22:00 What These Apostles Demand of Us Today ✦ VISIT US — "Come and See" (John 1:46) St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church 1763 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203 📍 Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/m8S7NdneEUV8u... 🕊️ Services: Sun 9:30 AM Divine Liturgy · Wed 6 PM Vespers & Class · Sat 5 PM Vespers Plan your visit + get 5 FREE books of the Holy Fathers: https://stjohnaz.org/#visit ✦ SUPPORT OUR PARISH 💝 Give via Zelle: give2stjohnaz → https://stjohnaz.org/#give ✦ SHOP & READ 📚 Our Amazon storefront (icons, books & more): https://www.amazon.com/shop/stjohnaz 🛍️ Beloved Marketplace — our parish bookstore: https://www.belovedmarketplace.org/ ✦ CONNECT WITH US 🌐 Website: https://www.stjohnaz.org 📘 Facebook: / stjohnaz 📸 Instagram: / stjohnaz 📞 480-525-3287 · ✉️ [email protected] St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church (Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the West) is a vibrant Orthodox Christian parish in Mesa, Arizona, serving the Phoenix East Valley. Whether you are exploring Orthodoxy for the first time or returning home to the ancient faith, you are welcome here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. #OrthodoxChristianity #DivineLiturgy #OrthodoxChurch
