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November 23 · Optional · Red

St Clement I

(d. c. 100) Third successor of Peter, whose letter to the quarreling Corinthians is the earliest Christian writing outside the New Testament with a known author — Rome already speaking to settle another church's strife. Tradition holds he was drowned with an anchor.

When is the feast of St Clement I?

The feast is celebrated on November 23 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Clement I?

The feast of St Clement I is celebrated on November 23 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Clement I?

(d. c. 100) Third successor of Peter, whose letter to the quarreling Corinthians is the earliest Christian writing outside the New Testament with a known author — Rome already speaking to settle another church's strife. Tradition holds he was drowned with an…

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