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July 5 · Optional · White

St Anthony Mary Zaccaria

(1502–1539) Physician of Cremona who became a priest and founded the Barnabites, the Clerks Regular of St Paul, to reform a decadent age. He spread the Forty Hours devotion and the ringing of bells at Friday three o'clock; he died at thirty-six.

When is the feast of St Anthony Mary Zaccaria?

The feast is celebrated on July 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Anthony Mary Zaccaria?

The feast of St Anthony Mary Zaccaria is celebrated on July 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Anthony Mary Zaccaria?

(1502–1539) Physician of Cremona who became a priest and founded the Barnabites, the Clerks Regular of St Paul, to reform a decadent age. He spread the Forty Hours devotion and the ringing of bells at Friday three o'clock; he died at…

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