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St. Peter lived to die another day, the news, and pray for Sr. Mercy

The Tuesday Pillar Post

JD Flynn
Aug 01, 2023
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Hey everybody,

Today is the feast of St. Peter in Chains, which commemorates St. Peter’s rescue from jail, as recounted in the Book of Acts.

“The liberation of St. Peter,” 1640s. Antonio de Bellis.

If you don’t know the Biblical story, it’s quite cool. 

Peter was arrested in Jerusalem, after being harassed by Herod II. 

There were a few Herods operating in t…

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