Jimmy Akin Jimmy was born in Texas and grew up nominally Protestant, but at age 20 experienced a profound conversion to Christ. The Ordinariate was created by the Vatican on Jan. 1, 2012. Click here for more on the chair of St. Peter! “Peace be with you,” he said (John 20:21b), and they rejoiced. 5 out of 5 stars. Sign-up for E-NewsletterGet Register Updates sent daily or weeklyto your inbox. But there is a profound symbolic meaning in the chair. Tend the flock of God that is your charge, not by constraint but willingly, not for shameful gain but eagerly, not as domineering over those in your charge but being examples to the flock. Private School . You can read more about it here at Catholic Culture (a site that I love!). Catholic Church. The Pentecost event completed Peter’s experience of the risen Christ. //-->, 28 West Liberty Street Reading I . The chair is a symbol of Saint Peter’s authority, and that authority is not meant for conquest like military power. There the slowly exploding, impossible idea became reality. Today in the liturgical calendar we celebrate the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle. . Privacy Policy [CDATA[// >