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November 12 · Memorial · Red

St Josaphat

(c. 1580–1623) Basilian monk and archbishop of Polotsk who labored for the union of the Ruthenian church with Rome. Cut down by an axe at Vitebsk crying 'I am here, my children,' he was the first Eastern saint formally canonized by a pope.

When is the feast of St Josaphat?

The feast is celebrated on November 12 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Josaphat?

The feast of St Josaphat is celebrated on November 12 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Josaphat?

(c. 1580–1623) Basilian monk and archbishop of Polotsk who labored for the union of the Ruthenian church with Rome. Cut down by an axe at Vitebsk crying 'I am here, my children,' he was the first Eastern saint formally canonized by a…

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