Octave Day Of Saint Stephen. First Martyr. Today, 2 January.

Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,

unless otherwise stated.

Octave of Saint Stephen.

   First Martyr.

   2 January.

Simple.

Red Vestments.

The Martyrdom of Saint Stephan.

Illustration: UNA VOCE OF ORANGE COUNTY

Artist: René de Cramer.

“Copyright Brunelmar/Ghent/Belgium”.

Used with Permission.

Mass: Sedérunt príncipes (as on The Day of The Feast,

   with the exception of the following):
Collect: Omnípotens sempítérne Deus.
Creed: Is not Said or Sung.
Preface: For Christmas.

The Stoning of Saint Stephen.

Altarpiece of the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, Italy.

This File: 12 April 2013.

User: Smeat75

Author: Jacopo and Domenico Tintoretto.

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