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February 20 · Optional · White
Sts Francisco and Jacinta Marto
(1908–1919; 1910–1920) The two youngest visionaries of Fátima, shepherd children who saw Our Lady in 1917. Both died in the influenza epidemic soon after, offering their sufferings for sinners; they are the youngest non-martyrs ever canonized.
When is the feast of Sts Francisco and Jacinta Marto?
The feast is celebrated on February 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of Sts Francisco and Jacinta Marto?
The feast of Sts Francisco and Jacinta Marto is celebrated on February 20 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was Sts Francisco and Jacinta Marto?
(1908–1919; 1910–1920) The two youngest visionaries of Fátima, shepherd children who saw Our Lady in 1917. Both died in the influenza epidemic soon after, offering their sufferings for sinners; they are the youngest non-martyrs ever…
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