In 2 Corinthians Chapter 11: Paul describes some of the dangers of traveling: Paul’s trade as a tentmaker probably held him in good stead, as he could fashion shelter for himself and his companions on the deck. They had to find a place on the deck exposed to sun, winds, and rain. They hurried to get to the next wayside inn for shelter and whatever food might be available. Travelers took to the roads in as large a group as they could find. Paul walked the roads built by the Romans to facilitate their control over their Empire. His journeys on land and sea took him primarily through present day Israel, Syria, Turkey, and Greece. Paul traveled over 10,000 miles proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. To commemorate their feast days here are the maps of the apostles’ travels, during which they converted and guided many of the first and early Christians: The most famous icons of apostles Peter and Paul were painted by Andrew Rublev, a famous Russian icon-painter. ![]() Also, Saint Peter and Paul Monastery existed in the XIII century in Bryansk. Around the same time the Monastery of Saint Peter in Rostov was constructed. The first monastery in honor of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul was built in Novgorod in 1185. In the Cathedral of Saint Sofia in Kiev there are some wall paintings of the apostles as well, but they are dated back to the XI-XII centuries. This cathedral has several IX century frescos of Saint Apostle Peter. According to the story, Saint Prince Vladimir had brought the icon of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul from Korsun, which was later gifted to the Cathedral of Saint Sofia in Novgorod. The Russian Church honors the apostles since the moment of the Christianization of Rus. Saint Peter’s image represents a person who rejected God but repented, and the image of Saint Paul is the image of a person who resisted God’s will but finally accepted Him. On this day the Orthodox Church glorifies the strength of Saint Peter’s spirit and Saint Paul’s wisdom, and praises the image of sinners who managed to reform. ![]() Their common feast was widespread even during the early centuries of Christianity. In the IV century Saint equal-to-the-apostles Constantine the Great erected monasteries in the honor of Saint Apostles Peter and Paul in Rome and Constantinople. The place where they were buried was sacred for the first Christians. Saint Apostles Peter and Paul have been honored since the day of their execution.
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