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Saints of December 22

Madonna of the Magnificat
Fides Viva illustration after Sandro Botticelli, “Madonna of the Magnificat” · original work

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

December 22

  • Violet
  • Year I
  • Psalter week 4

Gospel · Lk 1:46-56

Mary sings to the Lord, who has done great things for her

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He that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name

Lk 1:49 · Gospel of the day
  • Saint Flavian of Acquapendente
  • Saint Chaeremon of Nilopolis
  • Saint Athernase of Scotland
  • Saint Felix II of Metz
  • Saint Honoratus of Toulouse

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