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September 28 · Optional · Red

St Wenceslaus

(c. 907–935) Duke of Bohemia raised Christian by his grandmother St Ludmila. He fostered the clergy, kept peace with his neighbors, and was cut down at a church door by his brother Boleslav's men. Patron of the Czech nation, the good king of the carol.

When is the feast of St Wenceslaus?

The feast is celebrated on September 28 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of St Wenceslaus?

The feast of St Wenceslaus is celebrated on September 28 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Wenceslaus?

(c. 907–935) Duke of Bohemia raised Christian by his grandmother St Ludmila. He fostered the clergy, kept peace with his neighbors, and was cut down at a church door by his brother Boleslav's men. Patron of the Czech nation, the good king of the…

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