Why is June 29 a holiday in Chile?

This Saturday June 29 we will live a new holiday in Chile after the National Day of Indigenous Peoples last Thursday, the 20th of this month.

The good news for some is that they will have a new day to restalthough, be careful, It is not an essential holiday.so only those who do not have to go to work on the weekend will be able to do so.

Why is June 29 a holiday in Chile? Find out what is commemorated this Saturday

Our country will experience a new religious holiday in commemoration of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Daya holiday where we celebrate two characters who were transcendental in the history of humanity and pillars of the Christian Church.

Saint Peterborn under the name of Simón, He was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and is recognized for being the first Pope of the Catholic Church.

For its part, Saint Paulis known under the name of Saul of Tarsus and was an apostle who, although he was not part of the twelve apostles of Jesus, He is recognized for his crucial role in the spread of the Christian religion.

However, Both Saint Peter and Saint Paul were martyred in the city of Rome. Peter was crucified upside down because he did not consider himself worthy of dying in the same way as Jesus.

Instead, Paul was beheadedsince he was considered a Roman citizen and, according to religion, that was the most “worthy” of dying in an execution.

Learn about some traditions of the holiday of Saint Peter and Saint Paul

In some countries, the holiday Saint Peter and Saint Paul It is an ideal opportunity to celebrate with special masses, processions and other religious activities.

For example, in countries like Chile, Peru, Bolivia and othersis usually celebrated with festivals and processions in honor of the saints. These celebrations include traditional dances, music, fairs, among other tributes.