Saint Peter of Luxemburg

Saint Peter of Luxemburg

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  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop

Saint Peter of Luxemburg

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  • Memorial Day / Feast Day of Saint Peter of Luxemburg: July 5
  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop
  • Date of Death: Saint Peter of Luxemburg died 1387
 
 

The Story and History of Saint Peter of Luxemburg
The story and history of Saint Peter of Luxemburg. Peter of Luxemburg, descended both by his father and mother from the noblest families in Europe, was born in Lorraine, in the year 1369. When but a schoolboy, twelve years of age, he went to London as a hostage for his brother, the Count of St. Pol, who had been taken prisoner. The English were so won by Peter's holy example that they released him at the end of the year, taking his word for the ransom. Richard II. now invited him to remain at the English court; but Peter returned to Paris, determined to have no master but Christ. At the early age of fifteen he was appointed, on account of his prudence and sanctity, Bishop of Metz, and made his public entry into his see barefoot and riding an ass. He governed his diocese with ail the zeal and prudence of maturity, and divided his revenues in three parts - for the Church, the poor, and his household. His charities often left him personally destitute, and he had but twenty pence left when he died. Created Cardinal of St. George, his austerities in the midst of a court were so severe that he was ordered to moderate them. Peter replied, "I shall always be an unprofitable servant, but I can at least obey." Ten months after his promotion he fell sick of a fever, and lingered for some time in a sinking condition, his holiness increasing as he drew near his end. St. Peter, it was believed, never stained his soul by mortal sin; yet as he grew in grace his holy hatred of self became more and more intense. At length, when he had received the last sacraments, he forced his attendants each in turn to scourge him for his faults, and then lay silent till he died. But God was pleased to glorify His servant. Among other miracles is the following: On July 5, 1432, a child about twelve years old was killed by falling from a high tower, in the palace of Avignon, upon a sharp rock. The father, distracted with grief, picked up the scattered pieces of the skull and brains, and carried them in a sack, with the mutilated body of his son, to St. Peter's shrine, and with many tears be- sought the Saint's intercession. After a while the child returned to life, and was placed upon the altar for all to witness. In honor of this miracle the city of Avignon chose St. Peter as its patron Saint. He died in 1387, aged eighteen years.

Feast Day of Saint Peter of Luxemburg
The Feast Day of Saint Peter of Luxemburg is July 5. The origin of Feast Days: most saints have specially designated feast days and are associated with a specific day of the year and these are referred to as the saint's feast day. The feast days first arose from the very early Christian custom of the annual commemoration of martyrs on the dates of their deaths at the same time celebrating their birth into heaven.

 

Saint Peter of Luxemburg

  • Short, concise biography of Saint Peter of Luxemburg
  • History, Life, Biography, Facts and Information
  • Fast, concise facts and information about Saint Peter of Luxemburg
  • Memorial, or Feast Day, of Saint Peter of Luxemburg - July 5
  • History, Life, Biography, Dates, Facts and Information
  • Date of Death: 1387
  • Important Dates surrounding the life of Saint Peter of Luxemburg
  • Life History, Story, Biography, Myths and Legends
  • Description / Title of the Saint : Bishop
 
 

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Saint Peter of Luxemburg