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January 3 · Optional · White

The Most Holy Name of Jesus

An optional memorial venerating the name given to Christ at His circumcision: Yeshua, 'God saves.' St Bernardine of Siena (15th century) carried a tablet with the monogram IHS through every town he preached.

When is the feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus?

The feast is celebrated on January 3 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus?

The feast of The Most Holy Name of Jesus is celebrated on January 3 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was The Most Holy Name of Jesus?

An optional memorial venerating the name given to Christ at His circumcision: Yeshua, 'God saves.' St Bernardine of Siena (15th century) carried a tablet with the monogram IHS through every town he…

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• Sts Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen — January 2
• St Elizabeth Ann Seton — January 4
• St John Neumann — January 5