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December 28 · Feast · Red
Holy Innocents
The boys of Bethlehem killed by Herod when he sought the child Jesus. The Church holds them as martyrs — children whose blood was shed for Christ before they could speak His name.
When is the feast of Holy Innocents?
The feast is celebrated on December 28 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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When is the feast of Holy Innocents?
The feast of Holy Innocents is celebrated on December 28 each year, kept as a feast in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was Holy Innocents?
The boys of Bethlehem killed by Herod when he sought the child Jesus. The Church holds them as martyrs — children whose blood was shed for Christ before they could speak His…
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More saints
- St Stephen, Protomartyr — December 26
- St John, Apostle & Evangelist — December 27
- St Thomas Becket — December 29
- St Egwin of Worcester — December 30
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