22 February – Chair of St. Peter (Cathedra Petri)

Feast

The celebration of the apostolic authority given to Peter by Christ: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church” (Mt 16:18). The “Chair” symbolizes the teaching office of the Bishop of Rome, successor of Peter, as visible head of the universal Church. Early Christians venerated Peter’s teaching seat in Rome; the feast is attested from the 4th century and was fixed on this date in the Roman calendar.

The feast underscores unity, authority, and fidelity to the See of Peter amid trials. The Chair itself (ancient wooden relic encased in Bernini’s bronze throne in St. Peter’s Basilica) is carried in solemn procession in old Roman tradition.

In times of confusion or division, the Chair reminds us: the rock holds firm, the successor guards the deposit of faith.

Lord Jesus, through the intercession of St. Peter, strengthen Your Church and her visible head in truth and charity.

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