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Saints of December 4

The Blind Men of Jericho
Fides Viva illustration after Nicolas Poussin, “The Blind Men of Jericho” · original work

Friday, December 4, 2026

Friday of the first week of Advent

  • Violet
  • Year I
  • Psalter week 1

Optional memorial: Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church

Gospel · Mt 9:27-31

Two blind men believe in Jesus, and their eyes are opened

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According to your faith, be it done unto you

Mt 9:29 · Gospel of the day
  • Saint Barbara of Nicomedia
  • Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church
  • Saint Heraclas of Alexandria
  • Saint Sigiramnus of Berry
  • Saint Osmund of Salisbury
  • Saint Bernard degli Uberti
  • Saint Ada of Le Mans

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