Born about 1350 in southern Perigord, France, he entered the Carmelite order at the age of twenty. He was elected Procurator General of the Order to the Papal Court at Avignon in 1345. In 1354 he was made Bishop of Patti and Lipari, and thereafter often acted as Papal Legate in the cause of peace and of union with the Eastern Churches. He was translated to the see of Corone in the apeleponnesus, and made Papl Legate for the east, in 1359, in 1363 he was made Archbishop of Crete. In these offices he distinguished himself as an apostle of Christian unity. He died at Famagosta in Cyprus in 1366. St Peter Thomas lived as a devout Carmelite and was a diplomatic healer and reconciler, reminding us that finding common ground and bringing reconciliation are always possible with God's help. After Discacled Proper Offices and Universalis.
Lord, You inspired in your bishop, Saint Peter Thomas, an intense desire to promote peace and Christian unity. Following his example may we live steadfast in the faith and work perseveringly for peace, We ask this through our Lord. After Concluding Prayer for Morning Prayer.
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