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December 31 · Optional · White
St Sylvester I
(d. 335) Pope for twenty-one years as the Church emerged from persecution into Constantine's peace. In his reign the Lateran and St Peter's were founded and the Council of Nicaea met, his legates signing first. The year ends under his quiet, steady name.
When is the feast of St Sylvester I?
The feast is celebrated on December 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Sylvester I?
The feast of St Sylvester I is celebrated on December 31 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Sylvester I?
(d. 335) Pope for twenty-one years as the Church emerged from persecution into Constantine's peace. In his reign the Lateran and St Peter's were founded and the Council of Nicaea met, his legates signing first. The year ends under his quiet, steady…
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