December 23
December 23 is the optional memorial of Saint John of Kanty, Priest in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 23
Saint John of Kanty, Priest
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Saint profile for December 23
December 23 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.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint John of Kanty, Priest
One of the days of the O Antiphons, the final week of preparation before the Nativity.
Readings for December 23, 2026Thursday, December 23, 2027
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint John of Kanty, Priest
One of the days of the O Antiphons, the final week of preparation before the Nativity.
Readings for December 23, 2027Saturday, December 23, 2028
Saturday of the Third Week of Advent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint John of Kanty, Priest
One of the days of the O Antiphons, the final week of preparation before the Nativity.
Readings for December 23, 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.
