Year of St. Paul to be celebrated to mark 2000 anniversary

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Year will begin June 29th 2008

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Vatican City, Jun 21, 2007 / 09:57 am (CNA).- The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff today announced that at 5.30 p.m. on June 28, eve of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, Benedict XVI will preside at the celebration of first Vespers in the basilica of St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls.

During the ceremony, the Pope will proclaim a year especially dedicated to St. Paul, to mark the 2000th anniversary of the birth of the "Apostle of the Gentiles."

According to the Vatican Radio Calendar, the year will run from June 29, 2008, to June 29, 2009. No other details were available about possible events during the year at the time of publication.

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Published by: George azhikunnu
Germany 01/22/2009 04:10 PM EST

St.Paul is a model and representive of all those who are converted to Christ Jesus.

Let us pray that the whole world follows the path of this Great Saint of convertion of all convertions!

Published by: James Springer
Scottsdale, Arizono 10/25/2008 04:11 PM EST

Thanks to St Paul who gave Christian Mysticism a basis for exploration. Thanks to Paul we understand our inner life relationship to Christ to be one of union with him. Thank you St. Paul

Published by: Eddie
Perth, W, Australia 05/02/2008 12:07 PM EST

It will be a great year. As the Apostle of Faith, it is good to pray to him, but better still, to read what he said and do it. I hope we will, because that will change the world in our time as he did in his.

Published by: Fergal O'Neill
Ireland 06/28/2007 08:30 AM EST

I would encourage you to call on St Paul as a Communion Intercessor during the year so that you may receive Christ well at each and every Mass.

Published by: reta shay
dracut, ma, usa 06/22/2007 11:48 AM EST

Wonderful opportunity to make a year long novena to St. Paul for the conversion of sinners and unbelievers.He is a powerful intercessor before the throne of God. What a gift to God. Come on folks, lets do it !

Published by: Ellen J G
Madison, Wi.,USA 06/22/2007 09:23 AM EST

Let the Graces Flow ! Let us get rid of our many gods -- St Paul, pray for us !

Published by: Patti
Houston, Tx USA 06/22/2007 08:31 AM EST

May we all call on St. Paul for strength in converting all opposed to Christ.

What a great year this will be.
Thank You, God.

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