October 17
October 17 is the memorial of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for October 17
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
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Saint profile for October 17
October 17 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, October 17, 2026
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
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Readings for October 17, 2026Sunday, October 17, 2027
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for October 17, 2027Tuesday, October 17, 2028
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
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Readings for October 17, 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.
