Tag Archives: Martyrologium Romanum

8 Sept: Nativity of Mary

Posted on 8 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is the entry in the Roman Martyrology for today’s feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
Festum Nativitatis beatae Mariae Virginis, ex semine Abrahae, de tribu Iuda ortae, ex progenie regis David, e qua Filius Dei natus est, … Continue reading →

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13 July: St. Ezra, Old Testament Prophet

Posted on 13 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some of you may not know that Holy Church considers many Old Testament figures to be saints.  You can find them commemorated in the pages of the Martyrologium Romanum.  Today, for example, we have…

2. Commemoratio santi Esdrae, sacerdotis et scribae, … Continue reading →

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The Not-So-Incredible Hulks

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today in the 2005 Martyrologium Romanum there is the following entry:
11*. Ad ancoram in salo ante portum Rupifortii in Gallia, beati Antonii Constantis Auriel, presbyteri et martyris, qui, vicarius paroecialis Cadurcensis, temporibus gallicae perturbationis propter sacerdotium in squalida navi inclusus, … Continue reading →

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Of Monnica and Martyrs

Posted on 4 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today in the older, venerable, traditional Roman calendar, is the feast of St. Monica, widow and mother of St. Augustine of Hippo.  In the post-Conciliar calendar her feast was transferred to the end of August.  Monnica, is a spelling that … Continue reading →

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