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June 26 · Optional · White

St Josemaría Escrivá

(1902–1975) Aragonese priest who founded Opus Dei in 1928 to preach sanctification through ordinary work, saying there is something holy hidden in the most common situations. He crossed the Pyrenees on foot in the Civil War; canonized in 2002.

When is the feast of St Josemaría Escrivá?

The feast is celebrated on June 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Josemaría Escrivá?

The feast of St Josemaría Escrivá is celebrated on June 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Josemaría Escrivá?

(1902–1975) Aragonese priest who founded Opus Dei in 1928 to preach sanctification through ordinary work, saying there is something holy hidden in the most common situations. He crossed the Pyrenees on foot in the Civil War; canonized in…

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