Peter of Rates
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Peter of Rates (Portuguese: Pedro de Rates), also known in English as Peter of Braga, is traditionally considered to be the first bishop of Braga between the years AD 45 and 60.[2] Tradition says he was ordered to preach the Christian faith by James the Great, and that Peter of Rates was martyred while attempting to convert the locals to the Christian faith in northern Portugal. The ancient Breviary of Braga (Breviarium Bracarense) and the Breviary of Evora hold that Peter of Rates was a disciple of James and preached in Braga. However, the Bollandists say that this claim is "purely traditional."[3]
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Saint Peter of Rates | |
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Bishop and Martyr | |
Born | unknown |
Died | c. 60 northern Portugal |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church[1] |
Major shrine | Church of Saint Peter of Rates, Rates, Póvoa de Varzim |
Feast | 26 April |
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