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February 26 · Optional · White

St Porphyry of Gaza

(c. 347–420) Monk of Egypt and Palestine made bishop of Gaza, a stronghold of paganism, against his protests. He obtained the closing of the temples from the empress Eudoxia and spent his fortune on the poor until, as he wished, nothing remained.

A prayerSaint Porphyry, poor bishop of a hard city, pray that we spend ourselves entirely.

When is the feast of St Porphyry of Gaza?

The feast is celebrated on February 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 Porphyry of Gaza?

The feast of St Porphyry of Gaza is celebrated on February 26 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Porphyry of Gaza?

(c. 347–420) Monk of Egypt and Palestine made bishop of Gaza, a stronghold of paganism, against his protests. He obtained the closing of the temples from the empress Eudoxia and spent his fortune on the poor until, as he wished, nothing…

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