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November 25 · Optional · Red

St Catherine of Alexandria

(d. c. 305) Egyptian noblewoman, scholar, and martyr at eighteen. Tradition says she debated and converted fifty pagan philosophers before being broken on a wheel — the symbol that became her name's emblem.

When is the feast of St Catherine of Alexandria?

The feast is celebrated on November 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Catherine of Alexandria?

The feast of St Catherine of Alexandria is celebrated on November 25 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Catherine of Alexandria?

(d. c. 305) Egyptian noblewoman, scholar, and martyr at eighteen. Tradition says she debated and converted fifty pagan philosophers before being broken on a wheel — the symbol that became her name's…

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