February 21
February 21 is the optional memorial of Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for February 21
Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Saint profile for February 21
February 21 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.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Readings for February 21, 2026Sunday, February 21, 2027
Second Sunday of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Readings for February 21, 2027Monday, February 21, 2028
Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
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Readings for February 21, 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.
