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January 22 · Optional · Red

St Vincent of Saragossa

(d. 304) Deacon of Saragossa and protomartyr of Spain, tortured to death at Valencia under Diocletian. His serenity on the gridiron so moved his jailer that the man converted. Augustine preached on his feast: he conquered in words and in suffering.

When is the feast of St Vincent of Saragossa?

The feast is celebrated on January 22 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Vincent of Saragossa?

The feast of St Vincent of Saragossa is celebrated on January 22 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Vincent of Saragossa?

(d. 304) Deacon of Saragossa and protomartyr of Spain, tortured to death at Valencia under Diocletian. His serenity on the gridiron so moved his jailer that the man converted. Augustine preached on his feast: he conquered in words and in…

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