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Dec 19, 2019 · Who was Saint Wenceslas? Born in present-day Prague, Wenceslas (also called Wenceslaus) was the duke of Bohemia in the 10 th century CE. Although his mother deeply held pagan views, the Bohemian ruler remained resolute in defending Christian values and belief.
1 day ago · Wenceslaus I is known by many titles: king, warrior, saint. Yet, he is by far most popularly known as “Good King Wenceslas” in one of the most beloved Christmas carols of the 20th century. During his time, he was a beloved Bohemian prince and now he is the patron saint of the Czech Republic.
Liturgical Color: Red. Version: Full – Short. Quote: Good King Wenceslas looked out, on the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel. … In his master’s steps he trod, where the snow lay dinted;
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Sep 27, 2022 · September 27, 2022. This year, the USCCB has designated September 28 as the Memorial of both St. Lorenzo Ruiz and St. Wenceslaus. These two heroes of the faith may have lived centuries apart on opposite sides of the globe, but they both shared a profound devotion to Christ.
Dec 20, 2022 · Wenceslas was regarded as a martyr and saint almost immediately after his death but he wasn’t promoted from Duke of Bohemia to King of Bohemia until Holy Roman Emperor Otto I gave him the title posthumously a few years after his death.
Dec 19, 2016 · Unusual among Christmas carols for not toeing the nativity line, “Good King Wenceslas” tells the fanciful tale of a Bohemian aristocrat bestowing a random act of largesse on a poor peasant he ...
Sep 27, 2016 · September 28 is the Optional Memorial of St. Wenceslaus (or Wenceslas) and St. Luis Ruiz and Companions. The priest has the option of choosing either saint for celebrating Mass, and lately it...
