Lent
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
On Tuesday, February 23, 2027, the Catholic Church is in Lent and the liturgical color is purple. The Church celebrates St Polycarp.
Liturgical color: Purple
Day 14 of Lent this year, with 25 days to go.
Hans Memling · The Annunciation · 1480-89 · public domain
Saint of the day
Memorial
St Polycarp
(c. 69–155) Bishop of Smyrna, disciple of the Apostle John. Burned at the stake at age 86. When asked to renounce Christ, he answered: 'Eighty-six years I have served Him; how can I blaspheme my King?'
Saint Polycarp, faithful unto the fire, pray for our perseverance.
A memorial is an obligatory commemoration of a saint.
About Lent
Lent is the forty days of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday. The Church asks three things of it: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Alleluia is set aside until the Easter Vigil, and altars are left unadorned.
Why purple?
Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
Verse of the day
Luke 18:13
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Frequently asked
What liturgical color is worn on February 23, 2027?
Purple, the color of Lent. Purple is worn in Advent and Lent, and at funerals: preparation, penance, and mourning.
What liturgical season is February 23, 2027 in?
Lent. Lent is the forty days of preparation for Easter, beginning on Ash Wednesday. The Church asks three things of it: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. The Alleluia is set aside until the Easter Vigil, and altars are left unadorned.
Is February 23, 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 February 23, 2027?
St Polycarp. (c. 69–155) Bishop of Smyrna, disciple of the Apostle John. Burned at the stake at age 86. When asked to renounce Christ, he answered: 'Eighty-six years I have served Him; how can I blaspheme my…
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