Saint Ephrem the Syrian
Saint Ephrem the Syrian (c. 306–373 AD), Confessor and Doctor of the Church, was born at Nisibis in Mesopotamia. He
The Harp Set in the Midst of the Church
A Reflection for the Feast of S. Ephræm Syri, Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris (III. classis) Commemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS.
Tridentine Mass Propers June 18, 2026:
S. Ephræm Syri Confessoris et Ecclesiæ Doctoris ~ III. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: SS. Marci et Marcelliani Martyrum Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 15:5In
Saint Botulph of Ikanhoe, Abbot
Sanctus Botulphus, Abbas — 17 June (England), 25 June (Scotland) I. Identity and Origins Botulph of Ikanhoe — his name
The Steward Found Faithful: A Reflection for the Feast of St. Gregory Barbarigo, Bishop and Confessor
Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes S. Gregorii Barbadici, Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classis 17 June Liturgical
Tridentine Mass Propers June 17, 2026:
S. Gregorii Barbadici Episcopi et Confessoris ~ III. classisScriptura: Feria quarta infra Hebdomadam III post Octavam Pentecostes Ante Missam Top NextIntroitusEccli 45:30Státuit ei
Saints Xystus II, Pope and Martyr, and His Companions, Felicissimus and Agapitus
Feast Day: August 6 In the days of fierce persecution under the Emperor Valerian, the Church was purified and strengthened
“In Splendore Majestatis: A Reflection on the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
Liturgical Note:Feast: In Transfiguratione Domini Nostri Jesu Christi – II ClassisCommemoration at Lauds only: Ss. Xysti II, Pope, and Felicissimus
Tridentine Mass Propers August 6, 2025:
In Transfiguratione Domini Nostri Jesu Christi ~ II. classisCommemoratio ad Laudes tantum: Ss. Xysti II Papæ, Felicissimi et Agapiti Martyrum Ante Missam