Saint Polycarp of Smyrna
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father Born: c. 69 A.D.Died: c. 155–156 A.D.Patronage: against earaches; dysentery; Smyrna ✧ Life and Apostolic
Bishop, Martyr, and Apostolic Father Born: c. 69 A.D.Died: c. 155–156 A.D.Patronage: against earaches; dysentery; Smyrna ✧ Life and Apostolic
In the Spirit of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and MartyrFeast: January 26 (III Classis) On this blessed day, Holy Church commemorates
Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusDan 3:84; 3:87Sacerdótes Dei, benedícite Dóminum: sancti et húmiles corde, laudáte Deum.Dan 3:57Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte et
Feast Day: January 25Title: Apostle to the GentilesVirtues Highlighted: Zeal (both before and after conversion), humility, obedience to divine grace,
Readings: Romans 12:16–21; Matthew 8:1–13Liturgical Rank: II Classis The liturgical texts for the Third Sunday after Epiphany invite us to
Ante Missam Top NextIncipitIn nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen. 1BeginningIn the Name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of
St. Damasus I was Pope from 366 to 384, playing a crucial role in shaping early Christianity. Born around 305
In the season of Advent, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, the readings forWednesday in the Second Week
Ante Missam IntroitusIoann 21:15-17Si díligis me, Simon Petre, pasce agnos meos, pasce oves meas.Ps 29:2Exaltábo te, Dómine, quóniam suscepísti me,