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July 30 · Optional · White

St Peter Chrysologus

(c. 380–450) Bishop of Ravenna and Doctor of the Church, named Golden-worded for sermons so brief and dense the people wept. He preached that anyone who wants God to see mercy in heaven must first show it in his own house.

A prayerSaint Peter Chrysologus, golden word, pray that our speech be brief and burning.

When is the feast of St Peter Chrysologus?

The feast is celebrated on July 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Peter Chrysologus?

The feast of St Peter Chrysologus is celebrated on July 30 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Peter Chrysologus?

(c. 380–450) Bishop of Ravenna and Doctor of the Church, named Golden-worded for sermons so brief and dense the people wept. He preached that anyone who wants God to see mercy in heaven must first show it in his own…

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