Today is the minor feast day of Saint Jerome (Doctor, Presbyter in Rome and Bethlehem, Translator of the Scriptures, 420) πππ He is the patron saint of archeologists, archivists, librarians, and translators. He is best remembered for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate). Collect: God of truth, who gave thy servant Jeromethe … Continue reading Minor Feast of Saint Jerome (30 Sep)
Month: September 2021
Merry Michaelmas! πΈπΌπΌπ―
29 September is the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels (commonly called Michaelmas), a red letter Holy-day in the Anglican Communion, Roman Catholic Church, and Lutheran Church. Collect: O Everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels alway … Continue reading Merry Michaelmas! πΈπΌπΌπ―
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 September
Today is the minor feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Theotokos, Mother of God. π€±π½ Collect: O God Most High, who didst endue with wonderful virtue and grace the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of our Lord: Grant that we, who now call her blessed, may be made very members of … Continue reading The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 September