*** *** *** We honor Saints Peter and Paul, the two great Apostles and principal Pillars of the Church.

— Peter, Leader of the Twelve and “Prince of the Apostles,” was chosen by Jesus at the Sea of Galilee: “And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” (Mt 16:18)
— Paul, the great missionary and “Apostle to the Gentiles,” was called by Jesus on the road to Damascus: “And he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?’ And he said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting; but rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.’” (Acts 9:4-6)