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February 4 · Optional · Red

St John de Brito

(1647–1693) Portuguese Jesuit who left the royal court for the Madurai mission in India, living as an ascetic in ochre robes. Beheaded for converting a prince, he wrote the night before: 'I await death, and I await it with impatience.'

When is the feast of St John de Brito?

The feast is celebrated on February 4 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St John de Brito?

The feast of St John de Brito is celebrated on February 4 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St John de Brito?

(1647–1693) Portuguese Jesuit who left the royal court for the Madurai mission in India, living as an ascetic in ochre robes. Beheaded for converting a prince, he wrote the night before: 'I await death, and I await it with…

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