February 23
February 23 is the memorial of Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for February 23
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
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Saint profile for February 23
February 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.
Monday, February 23, 2026
Monday of the First Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for February 23, 2026Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for February 23, 2027Wednesday, February 23, 2028
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
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Readings for February 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.
