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First Martyrs of the Church of Rome—Optional Memorial Died c. 64  | Pre-Congregation canonizations Quote: At Rome, in the time of Nero, the commemoration of many holy martyrs, who were…

Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Saint Peter: c. 1–c. 64
Patron Saint of Rome, bakers, brickmakers, masons, bridge-builders, butchers, clockmakers, cobblers, fishermen, harvesters, watchmakers, locksmiths, netmakers, the papacy, and the Universal Church
Invoked against feet problems, fevers, and frenzy

Saint Paul: c. 3–c. 64
Patron Saint of Rome, evangelists, theologians, musicians, public relations personnel, writers, publishers, and reporters; rope-, saddle-, and tentmakers; Gentiles; Cursillo movement; and Catholic Action
Invoked against snakes and hailstorms
Pre-Congregation canonizations

Immaculate Heart of Mary—Memorial
Saturday following the second Sunday after Pentecost

Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr

c. 135–c. 202 | Patron Saint of those who work for the unity of the Eastern and Western Churches
Invoked against Christological heresies, and by apologists and catechists | Pre-Congregation canonization
Declared a Doctor of the Church (Doctor of Unity) by Pope Francis in 2022Liturgical Color: Red

Sacred Heart of Jesus—Solemnity Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost Quote: Once, being before the Blessed Sacrament and having a little more leisure than usual, I felt wholly filled…

Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial c. 376–444 | Patron Saint of Alexandria, Egypt | Invoked against Christological heresies Pre-Congregation canonization | Declared a Doctor of the Church…

Saint Josemaría Escrivá, Priest
1902–1975

June 26—Optional Memorial (in various ecclesiastical provinces)
Though not on the General Roman Calendar, Saint Josemaría is inscribed in the Roman Martyrology for today and he may be celebrated liturgically when this day falls on a weekday in Ordinary Time. | Liturgical Color: White | Patron Saint of diabetics