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March 27 · Optional · White

St Rupert of Salzburg

(d. c. 710) Frankish bishop who evangelized Bavaria and founded Salzburg on Roman ruins, establishing St Peter's Abbey and the salt works that named the city. He brought monks and his niece Erentrude, first abbess of Nonnberg, to anchor the mission.

When is the feast of St Rupert of Salzburg?

The feast is celebrated on March 27 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Rupert of Salzburg?

The feast of St Rupert of Salzburg is celebrated on March 27 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Rupert of Salzburg?

(d. c. 710) Frankish bishop who evangelized Bavaria and founded Salzburg on Roman ruins, establishing St Peter's Abbey and the salt works that named the city. He brought monks and his niece Erentrude, first abbess of Nonnberg, to anchor the…

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