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March 31 · Optional · Red

St Benjamin the Deacon

(d. c. 424) Persian deacon imprisoned for preaching and released on the Roman ambassador's pledge that he would preach no more — a pledge Benjamin refused to keep, saying he could not hide the light. He was tortured to death under King Varanes.

When is the feast of St Benjamin the Deacon?

The feast is celebrated on March 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Benjamin the Deacon?

The feast of St Benjamin the Deacon is celebrated on March 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Benjamin the Deacon?

(d. c. 424) Persian deacon imprisoned for preaching and released on the Roman ambassador's pledge that he would preach no more — a pledge Benjamin refused to keep, saying he could not hide the light. He was tortured to death under King…

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