St. Paul | Pray for Us
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St. Paul | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Paul, the persecutor who met the risen Christ on the road to Damascus and became the Apostle to the Gentiles, is honored on January 25 for his conversion and on June 29 with St. Peter.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | January 25, Conversion of St. Paul (Feast); June 29, Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul |
| Life & Canonization | Born at Tarsus; Apostle to the Gentiles; martyred in Rome, c. 64 to 65 |
| Patronage | Missionaries, theologians, evangelists, Malta, and London |
| Symbols | A sword and a book |
The Life of St. Paul
Saul of Tarsus was a brilliant, fiery young scholar who opposed the first Christians until a blinding light stopped him on the road to Damascus and Jesus asked, "Why are you persecuting me?" Three days later he was baptized, and the fire that had driven him against Christ now carried the Gospel across the Roman world.
His adventures read like a novel: friends lowered him over the walls of Damascus in a basket, he survived a shipwreck on Malta and calmly shook a viper off his hand into the fire, and he supported himself as a tentmaker. His letters gave us lines people still read at weddings: "Love is patient, love is kind."
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened on the road to Damascus?
A light from heaven knocked Saul to the ground and Jesus spoke to him. The Church celebrates this conversion on January 25.
Did he really escape in a basket?
Yes. When enemies watched the city gates in Damascus, his friends lowered him over the wall in a basket at night.
What happened on Malta?
After a shipwreck, a viper fastened onto his hand as he gathered firewood. He shook it into the fire unharmed, and the islanders welcomed him.
How many letters did he write?
Thirteen New Testament letters carry his name, including Romans, Corinthians and Philippians.
What was his day job?
He was a tentmaker, and he worked with his hands so he would not be a burden to the communities he served.
What is he the patron of?
Missionaries, writers, journalists and anyone making a fresh start.
When is his feast?
June 29 with St. Peter, and January 25 for his conversion.