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November 16 · Optional · White

St Margaret of Scotland

(c. 1045–1093) English princess wrecked on the Scottish coast, who married King Malcolm III and civilized his court. She fed nine orphans from her own spoon each morning, washed the feet of the poor, and reformed the Scottish church; she died days after her husband.

When is the feast of St Margaret of Scotland?

The feast is celebrated on November 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Margaret of Scotland?

The feast of St Margaret of Scotland is celebrated on November 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Margaret of Scotland?

(c. 1045–1093) English princess wrecked on the Scottish coast, who married King Malcolm III and civilized his court. She fed nine orphans from her own spoon each morning, washed the feet of the poor, and reformed the Scottish church; she died days after her…

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