December 13
December 13 is the memorial of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 13
Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
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Saint profiles for December 13
December 13 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Third Sunday of Advent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
Gaudete Sunday. Rose vestments may be worn in place of violet.
Readings for December 13, 2026Monday, December 13, 2027
Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
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Readings for December 13, 2027Wednesday, December 13, 2028
Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
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Readings for December 13, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
