The Feasts of Christ’s Apostles and Evangelists




 

A plenary indulgence can be gained under the usual conditions by visiting a church named for the Saint of the day and praying the Our Father and Apostle’s Creed.

The Saints mentioned on this blog are found below, they are listed on this post in order of their feast day ie St. Mark is first. 

Saint Mark (Evangelist) (April 25)
Saint Philip and James (May 3)
Matthias (May 14)
St. Peter* (June 29)
Thomas (July 3)
James the Greater (July 25)
Martha, Mary and Lazarus (July 29)
Bartholomew (August 24)
Matthew (September 21)
Luke (October 18)
Saints Simon and Jude (Thaddeus) (October 28)
St. Andrew (November 30)
John* (December 27)

Saint Mark the Evangelist (April 25)

Who is Saint Mark?

The Feast of St. Mark 

St. Mark Relics 

April 25 Customs and Folklore 

St. Mark’s Day in Italy 

St. Gertrude and the Feast of St. Mark

 St. Mark Iconography

More Iconography 

St. Mark Artifact

Vegan Lamb Recipes




Saint Matthias (May 14th)

Who is St. Matthias?
St. Matthias Iconography
St. Matthias’ Election in a Mystical Vision  (2nd paragraph under #428)
Matthias is Elected (clip)
St. Matthias’ Relics
St. Gertrude on St. Matthias’ Feast (noted as in February from previous calendar) 





Saint Bartholomew 

Armenia  is under Saint Bartholomew’s patronage and is thus a good day to learn about this country. 

Major reliquary/tomb of our Saint: 

Saint Matthew (September 21)
St. Matthew Cartoon (Various movies about Christ’s life include the Call of St. Matthew to discipleship by Jesus. There’s also a movie called “The Gospel of St. Matthew”.)
Because of St. Matthew’s patronage silver dollar pancakes and other treats resembling coins would be festive for the celebration. Please opt for vegan ingredients to make today’s celebration worthy for all of God’s creatures. 
St. Matthew is known as the apostle of Ethiopia and is therefore a good day to learn about this country.

Saint Luke (October 18)
See also the film “The Gospel of Luke” 

Saints Simon and Jude (October 28)


Saint Andrew (November 30th)





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