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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.
A prayerJesus, name above all names, be the name on our lips today.
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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