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August 16 · Optional · White

St Stephen of Hungary

(c. 975–1038) First king of Hungary, crowned in 1000 with a crown sent by Pope Sylvester II. He organized his realm into dioceses and counties, wrote maxims for his son Emeric, and offered his crown to the Virgin, whom Hungary calls its Great Lady.

When is the feast of St Stephen of Hungary?

The feast is celebrated on August 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 Stephen of Hungary?

The feast of St Stephen of Hungary is celebrated on August 16 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Stephen of Hungary?

(c. 975–1038) First king of Hungary, crowned in 1000 with a crown sent by Pope Sylvester II. He organized his realm into dioceses and counties, wrote maxims for his son Emeric, and offered his crown to the Virgin, whom Hungary calls its Great…

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