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June 30 · Optional · Red

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome

(d. 64) The Christians Nero blamed for the burning of Rome and killed in his gardens — sewn in skins for the dogs, or burned as torches for the night, as Tacitus records. Peter and Paul followed them; the Church honors this nameless first harvest.

When is the feast of First Martyrs of the Church of Rome?

The feast is celebrated on June 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of First Martyrs of the Church of Rome?

The feast of First Martyrs of the Church of Rome is celebrated on June 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was First Martyrs of the Church of Rome?

(d. 64) The Christians Nero blamed for the burning of Rome and killed in his gardens — sewn in skins for the dogs, or burned as torches for the night, as Tacitus records. Peter and Paul followed them; the Church honors this nameless first…

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