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August 8 · Memorial · White
St Dominic
(1170–1221) Spanish founder of the Order of Preachers. Sent against the Albigensian heresy in southern France, he believed only sound preaching from holy preachers could win hearts. Tradition credits him with spreading the rosary.
A prayerSaint Dominic, preacher of grace, let our words carry the gospel without breaking.
When is the feast of St Dominic?
The feast is celebrated on August 8 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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