Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

  • St. Prisca (postponed)

    St. Prisca, also known as Priscilla, is remembered as a young Roman virgin martyred for her confession of Christ, likely during the persecution under Emperor Claudius or later rulers. Though historical details are sparse, early… Read more

  • St. Anthony the Great

    St. Anthony the Great (c. AD 251–356) is remembered as the father of Christian monasticism. After hearing Christ’s words to the rich young man, Anthony distributed his possessions and withdrew to the desert, devoting himself… Read more

  • St. Marcellus

    St. Marcellus I served as bishop of Rome from AD 308–309, during a period of persecution and internal turmoil. He worked to restore discipline among Christians who had lapsed under persecution, emphasizing repentance and reconciliation.… Read more

  • St. Felix of Nola

    St. Felix was a third-century presbyter in Nola, Italy, remembered for his steadfast faith during the Decian persecution (c. AD 250). Rather than seeking martyrdom, Felix devoted himself to pastoral care, encouraging imprisoned Christians and… Read more

  • Octave of the Epiphany

    The Octave of the Epiphany traditionally draws the Church’s attention to the Baptism of Our Lord, in which Christ is revealed as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. In… Read more

  • The Epiphany of Our Lord

    The Epiphany celebrates Christ’s revelation to the Gentiles, most vividly shown in the visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12). Guided by a star, they traveled from the East to worship the newborn King, offering gifts… Read more

  • Vigil of the Epiphany

    The Vigil of the Epiphany prepares the Church to celebrate Christ’s manifestation to the nations. Drawing on Old Testament prophecy, especially Isaiah’s vision of light dawning upon the Gentiles, this vigil anticipates the revelation of… Read more

  • Octave of St. John

    The Octave of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist prolongs reflection on the beloved disciple who bore witness to the Word made flesh. John, traditionally believed to have died around AD 100 in Ephesus, testified… Read more

  • Octave of St. Stephen

    The Octave of St. Stephen continues the Church’s meditation on the first Christian martyr, who was stoned to death around AD 34–35 after boldly confessing Christ before the Sanhedrin (Acts 7). Stephen’s vision of the… Read more

  • The Circumcision of Our Lord

    The Feast of the Circumcision and Name of Jesus celebrates the eighth day after our Lord’s birth, when—according to the Law given to Israel—He was circumcised and formally given the name “Jesus,” meaning “The LORD… Read more

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