January 20: Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr—Optional Memorial

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January 20: Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr—Optional Memorial

Died 250
Patron Saint of Rome
Pre-Congregation canonization
Elected pope 236
Liturgical Color: Red

Quote:
On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” ~Mark 1:10–11

Prayer:
Saint Fabian, you were divinely chosen as the Vicar of Christ on earth. In your humility and obedience to the will of God, you not only bore this heavy responsibility but also died for it. Please pray for me, that I may have the same courage as you to face an un-Christian culture bravely and accept the consequences of such a choice, no matter the cost. Saint Fabian, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Image: Unknown Spanish Painter, St.Sebastian and St.Fabian, Late XV century, Aragonese School, From the Shuvalov collection, Hermitage