Caesarea Philippi

Situated 40km North of the Sea of Galilee was the City of Caesarea Philippi. It was here that Christ declared “you are Peter and upon this rock I will build my church.” It was fitting that Jesus would announce the creation of His Church at Caesarea Philippi, as it was known for its worship of foreign gods, especially the Cult of Pan. Ruins of their pagan shrines are visible today.

Matthew 16: 13-20

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Founded by Jesus
On the Rock of St. Peter
His Church Universal
That leads us to Him
She’s guiding us homeward
Through tradition and scripture
Where we’ll praise His Glory
With the seraphim

We are the people of God
We are many in color
One in our faith
One communion with the Lord
Our Holy Church
Came forth from His Grace
His Spirit runs through us
We are one in accord

We are all of one culture
We embrace every household
We are apostles
Charged by the Lord
Led by saints and martyrs
Doctors and virgins
We all live in the Father
His love our reward

Founded by Jesus
On the Rock of St. Peter
His Church Universal
That leads us to Him
She’s guiding us homeward
Through tradition and scripture
Where we’ll praise His Glory
With the seraphim

We believe in the Father
We believe in the Son
The Holy Spirit
Three persons in One
We have His presence
In our Church, in our Sacraments
We are privileged and proud
To sing of His Church out loud

Founded by Jesus
On the Rock of St. Peter
His Church Universal
That leads us to Him
She’s guiding us homeward
Through tradition and scripture
Where we’ll praise His Glory
With the seraphim