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October 10 · Optional · White

St Francis Borgia

(1510–1572) Duke of Gandía and viceroy of Catalonia who, after escorting the corpse of the empress Isabella, vowed to serve no master who could die. Widowed with eight children, he became a Jesuit and its third general, refusing the cardinal's hat twice.

When is the feast of St Francis Borgia?

The feast is celebrated on October 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Francis Borgia?

The feast of St Francis Borgia is celebrated on October 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Francis Borgia?

(1510–1572) Duke of Gandía and viceroy of Catalonia who, after escorting the corpse of the empress Isabella, vowed to serve no master who could die. Widowed with eight children, he became a Jesuit and its third general, refusing the cardinal's hat…

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