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St. Stephen: Visiting the Spot Where the First Martyr Died
If “Good King Wenceslas” is one of the Christmas hymns you look forward to each year, you probably know which saint is celebrated today — St. Stephen, the first person to die for the risen Christ. Roman Catholics celebrate his feast on Dec. 26, while Eastern Catholics honor him one day later, on Dec. 27.
Why Church has Celebrated the Chair of St. Peter Feast for 1,600 Years
Every year on Feb. 22, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Chair of St. Peter, a tradition that dates back more than 1,600 years.
The Little-known Story of When the Masons Tried to Kill Don Bosco
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco — whose feast the Church celebrates Jan. 31 — but less is known about their attempts to kill him.
What Happens to the Saints Whose Feast Day Falls on Feb. 29 When There is no Leap Year?
The Church commemorates some saints on Feb. 29 — but what happens to them the other three years?
St. Stephen: Visiting the Spot Where the First Martyr Died
A chapel of one form or another memorializing Stephen’s martyrdom has existed at the site since at least the fifth century.
Trinity Sunday 2023: 10 Illuminating Quotes From the Saints about the Holy Trinity
The solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, also known as Trinity Sunday, is observed on the Sunday following Pentecost. This year’s feast falls on June 4 and draws our attention to the mystery of the Trinity — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Meet the Holy Innocents: The "infant martyrs" Who Died for Baby Jesus
The Holy Innocents did not know Jesus, but they died in his place. Dec. 28 marks the feast of these baby boys who are, today, recognized as the first martyrs and pro-life patron saints.
