Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

  • Vigil of St. Andrew

    The vigil anticipates St. Andrew, apostle and missionary, who brought others to Christ and witnessed faithfully despite persecution. His life exemplifies evangelistic zeal, humility, and willingness to suffer for the Gospel. The vigil invites reflection… Read more

  • St. Catherine of Alexandria (d. c. 305)

    St. Catherine, a learned princess and martyr, boldly defended the Christian faith before the emperor and converted many through reasoned argument. She endured torture and death rather than renounce Christ, demonstrating courage, wisdom, and fidelity.… Read more

  • St. Chrysogonus (d. c. 304)

    St. Chrysogonus, a Roman martyr, suffered for confessing Christ under Diocletian. Tradition portrays him as courageous, faithful, and unwavering in the face of death. His example strengthened the early Church and inspired fellow believers to… Read more

  • St. Clement (d. c. 101)

    St. Clement, third bishop of Rome, was a disciple of the apostles and a martyr for the faith. He emphasized pastoral care, discipline, and the unity of the Church. Tradition attributes to him letters urging… Read more

  • St. Cecilia (d. c. 230)

    St. Cecilia, a Roman virgin and martyr, is celebrated for her dedication to Christ and her witness in the midst of persecution. Tradition emphasizes her love for music as a form of praise to God,… Read more

  • St. Elisabeth of Hungary (1207–1231)

    St. Elisabeth, a princess of Hungary, devoted her life to the poor and sick, practicing humility, charity, and self-denial. She founded hospitals and gave generously, reflecting Christ’s compassion. Despite courtly responsibilities and opposition, she remained… Read more

  • Saints Nereus and Achilleus of Terracina

    Nereus and Achilleus were first-century soldiers who became Christians. They decided that, as Christians, it was wrong for them to fight for the pagan Roman Empire. So they ran away to the island of Terracina… Read more

  • Saint Ambrose of Milan

    Today is the Feast of Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Confessor. The appointed readings are Sirach 50:1b–8 and Matthew 5:13-16. Listen to Father Jerome Leckband’s homily from this morning’s Matins service at All Saints. Read more

  • Annunciation of Our Lord

    Yesterday was the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord, in which we remember the announcement of the Christ-Child by the archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus’ conception by the Holy Spirit… Read more

  • Saint Benedict

    Benedict was born into a well-to-do, Christian family in Nursia, Italy, around the year 480 and was sent to Rome to be educated when he was a teenager. He was revolted by the immoral behavior… Read more

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