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May 16 · Optional · White
St Simon Stock
(c. 1165–1265) English Carmelite elected general as the order struggled to survive its move from Mount Carmel to Europe. He won papal approval and founded houses at the universities; tradition holds Our Lady gave him the brown scapular at Cambridge.
When is the feast of St Simon Stock?
The feast is celebrated on May 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 Simon Stock?
The feast of St Simon Stock is celebrated on May 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Simon Stock?
(c. 1165–1265) English Carmelite elected general as the order struggled to survive its move from Mount Carmel to Europe. He won papal approval and founded houses at the universities; tradition holds Our Lady gave him the brown scapular at…
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