Christmas
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
On Wednesday, January 6, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Christmas and the liturgical color is white. The Church celebrates St André Bessette.
Liturgical color: White
Day 13 of Christmas this year, with 4 days to go.
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Saint of the day
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St André Bessette
(1845–1937) Illiterate orphan admitted to the Holy Cross brothers as a doorkeeper in Montreal. 'When I joined this community, the superiors showed me the door — and I remained forty years.' His devotion to St Joseph built the Oratory on Mount Royal.
Saint André, humble doorkeeper, teach us to open doors for others.
About Christmas
The Christmas season runs from Evening Prayer on 24 December to the Baptism of the Lord in January — well past 25 December. It holds the Nativity, the Holy Family, Mary the Mother of God, and the Epiphany.
Why white?
White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
Verse of the day
Isa 60:1
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on January 6, 2027?
White, the color of Christmas. White is worn at Christmas and Easter, and on feasts of the Lord, Mary, and saints who were not martyred. It is the color of joy and of light.
What liturgical season is January 6, 2027 in?
Christmas. The Christmas season runs from Evening Prayer on 24 December to the Baptism of the Lord in January — well past 25 December. It holds the Nativity, the Holy Family, Mary the Mother of God, and the Epiphany.
Is January 6, 2027 a holy day of obligation in the United States?
No. In the United States the holy days of obligation are Mary, Mother of God (1 January), the Assumption (15 August), All Saints (1 November), the Immaculate Conception (8 December), and Christmas (25 December); the Ascension is observed on a Thursday or the following Sunday depending on the diocese.
Which saint is celebrated on January 6, 2027?
St André Bessette. (1845–1937) Illiterate orphan admitted to the Holy Cross brothers as a doorkeeper in Montreal. 'When I joined this community, the superiors showed me the door — and I remained forty years.' His…
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