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April 5 · Optional · White

St Vincent Ferrer

(1350–1419) Valencian Dominican who preached penance across Europe for twenty years to crowds of thousands, working to end the Great Western Schism he had once served. He called himself the Angel of the Judgment, and Brittany and Castile believed him.

When is the feast of St Vincent Ferrer?

The feast is celebrated on April 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Vincent Ferrer?

The feast of St Vincent Ferrer is celebrated on April 5 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Vincent Ferrer?

(1350–1419) Valencian Dominican who preached penance across Europe for twenty years to crowds of thousands, working to end the Great Western Schism he had once served. He called himself the Angel of the Judgment, and Brittany and Castile believed…

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