Veneration of the Chains of Saint Peter January 16 Learn about this feast day (in English): Related links: Veneration of the Precious Chains of the Holy and All-Glorious Apostle Peter (OCA) The Apostle Peter's Miraculous Chains (Mystagogy) The Veneration of the Precious Chains of St. Peter the Apostle (Full of Grace and Truth)

On 30 June each year, the Church honours the Synaxis (a celebratory gathering) of the Twelve Holy Apostles. The commemoration of a Synaxis is commonly observed on the day following a major feast day. It recognises the participation of a Saint or a group of Saints in the major feast preceding the Synaxis. For example, the Church holds a Synaxis in honour of St John the Baptist on the day after the Theophany. The feast of the Synaxis of the Twelve Holy Apostles follows the feast of the pre-eminent apostles Peter and Paul (29 June). Each of the Twelve is [...]