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Saints of December 29

The Presentation in the Temple
Fides Viva illustration after Ambrogio Lorenzetti, “The Presentation in the Temple” · original work

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

  • White
  • Year I
  • Psalter week 1

Optional memorial: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr

Gospel · Lk 2:22-35

Simeon takes the child in his arms: a light for the revelation of the Gentiles

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A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel

Lk 2:32 · Gospel of the day
  • Saints Barbara Cho Chŭng-i and Elizabeth Chŏng Chŏng-hye
  • Saint Thomas Becket
  • Saint Evroul of Ouche
  • Saint Ailerán of Clonard
  • Saint Trophimus of Arles

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Thursday, October 29 · Gospel

Jesus laments over Jerusalem, which kills the prophets

The same day, there came some of the Pharisees, saying to him: Depart, and get thee hence, for Herod hath a mind to kill thee. And he said to them: Go and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and do cures today and…