May 21
May 21 is the optional memorial of Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for May 21
Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Optional MemorialRed
Saint profile for May 21
May 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.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for May 21, 2026Friday, May 21, 2027
Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for May 21, 2027Sunday, May 21, 2028
Sixth Sunday of Easter
SundayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs
Readings for May 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.
