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October 14 · Optional · Red

St Callistus I

(d. c. 222) Roman slave, convict of the Sardinian mines, then keeper of the Christian cemetery that bears his name, deacon, and pope. He admitted repentant sinners of every kind against rigorist protest, and died a martyr in a Trastevere riot.

When is the feast of St Callistus I?

The feast is celebrated on October 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Callistus I?

The feast of St Callistus I is celebrated on October 14 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Callistus I?

(d. c. 222) Roman slave, convict of the Sardinian mines, then keeper of the Christian cemetery that bears his name, deacon, and pope. He admitted repentant sinners of every kind against rigorist protest, and died a martyr in a Trastevere…

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