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Saints of December 17

The Tree of Jesse
Fides Viva illustration after Circle of Geertgen tot Sint Jans, “The Tree of Jesse” · original work

Thursday, December 17, 2026

December 17

  • Violet
  • Year I
  • Psalter week 3

Gospel · Mt 1:1-17

The genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham

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Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ

Mt 1:16 · Gospel of the day
  • Saint Josep Manyanet y Vives
  • Saint John of Matha
  • Saint Judicael of Brittany
  • Saint Tydecho of Wales
  • Saint Briac of Brittany
  • Saint Sturm of Fulda
  • Saint Wivina of Bijgaarden

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