Movable Feasts


Movable Feasts of The Roman Martyrology
The movable Feasts are not mentioned in the Martyrology because they are kept on different days of every year. They are placed here in order that after naming the day of the month, each one may be announced before reading the Martyrology of the day on which it shall occur in that year.

On the Saturday before the first Sunday in Advent
Domínica prima Advéntus Dómini nostri Jesu Christi.	The first Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the Saturday before the Sunday which falls between January 2nd and 5th inclusive; of if there be no Sunday between those days, then on January 1st
Festum sanctíssimi Nóminis Jesu.	The Feast of the most holy Name of Jesus.
On the Saturday before the Sunday which may fall on the 7th to the 12th of January inclusive, and if there be no Sunday therein, then on the weekday which is nearest to the Office of the Holy Family
Festum sanctæ Famíliæ Jesu, Maríæ, Joseph; ex qua Christiánis famíliis sanctíssima proponúntur exémpla, et opportúna invocántur auxília.	The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, by which a most holy example is afforded to Christian families who properly invoke their aid.
On the Saturday before Septuagesima Sunday
Domínica Septuagésimæ, in qua depónitur Cánticum Dómini Allelúja.	Septuagesima Sunday, on which the canticle of the Lord, Alleluia, ceaseth to be said.
On the Tuesday after Quinquagesima Sunday
Dies Cínerum, et inítium jejúnii sacratíssimæ Quadragésimæ.	The Day of Ashes, and the beginning of the most holy fast of Lent.
On the Saturday before Passion Sunday
Domínica Passiónis.	The Sunday of the Passion.
On the Thursday after Passion Sunday
Festum Septem Dolórum beatíssimæ Vírginis Maríæ.	The Festival of the Seven Dolors of the most blessed Virgin Mary.
On the Saturday before Palm Sunday
Domínica Palmárum, quando Dóminus noster Jesus Christus, juxta Zacharíæ prophetíam, sedens super pullum ásinæ, Hierosólymam intrávit; cui turba cum ramis palmárum óbviam venit.	Palm Sunday, when our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the prophecy of Zacharias, entered into Jerusalem, seated upon the foal of an ass, and was met by the multitude bearing palms.
On Wednesday of Holy Week
Cena Domínicæ, quando Christus Jesus, prídie quam pro nostra salúte crucifigerétur, mystéria Córporis et Sánguinis sui Discípulis trádidit celebránda.	The Lord's Supper, when Christ Jesus, the day before he was crucified for our salvation, gave to his disciples the mysteries of his Body and Blood, to be celebrated by them.
On Easter Sunday, before naming the day of the month
Hac die, quam fecit Dóminus, Solémnitas solemnitátum, et Pascha nostrum: Resurréctio Salvatóris nostri Jesu Christi secúndum carnem.	On this day, which the Lord hath made, is the Solemnity of Solemnities, and our Pasch; the Resurrection of our Saviour Jesus Christ according to the flesh.
Then the day of the month is announced and the Martyrology for the following day is read according to the usual manner.
On the Monday within the Octave of Easter when Easter Sunday occurs on April 25th
Romæ Litaníæ majóres ad sanctum Petrum.	At Rome, the Greater Litanies in the church of St. Peter.
On the Saturday within the Octave of Easter
Dominíca in Albis in Octáva Paschæ.	The Sunday in White, and the Octave of the Pasch.
On the Tuesday before the Third Sunday after Easter
Solémnitas sancti Joseph, Sponsi beátæ Maríæ Vírginis, Confessóris et universális Ecclésiæ Patróni.	The Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, confessor, and patron of the Universal church.
On the Tuesday before the Fourth Sunday after Easter
Octáva Solemnitátis sancti Joseph, Sponsi beátæ Maríæ Vírginis, Confessóris et universális Ecclésiæ Patroni.	The Octave of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of Blessed Mary the Virgin, confessor and patron of the Universal Church.
On the Fifth Sunday after Easter
Romæ Litaníæ minóres ad sanctam Maríam Majórem.	At Rome, the Lesser Litanies in the church of St. Mary Major.
On the Monday of the Rogation Days
Romæ Litaníæ minóres ad sanctum Joánnem in Lateráno.	At Rome, the Lesser Litanies in the church of St. John Lateran.
On the Tuesday of the Rogation Days
Vigília Ascensiónis Dómini nostri Jesu Christi. Romæ Litaníæ minóres ad sanctum Petrum.	The Vigil of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. At Rome, the Lesser Litanies in the church of St. Peter.
On the Vigil of the Ascension
In monte Olivéti Ascénsio Dómini nostri Jesu Christi.	On Mount Olivet, the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the Wednesday within the Octave of the Ascension
Octava Ascensiónis Dómini nostri Jesu Christi.	The Octave of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the Friday after the Octave of the Ascension
Vigília Pentecóstes.	The Vigil of Pentecost.
On the Vigil of Pentecost
Dies Pentecóstes, quando Spíritus Sanctus Hierosólymis super Discípulos ígneis linguis advénit.	The day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came down upon the disciples at Jerusalem in the form of fiery tongues.
On the Saturday within the Octave of Pentecost
Festum sacratíssimæ et indivíduæ Trinitátis, et Octáva Pentecóstes.	The Feast of the most holy and undivided Trinity, and the Octave of Pentecost.
On the Wednesday after the Octave of Pentecost
Festum sanctíssimi Córporis Christi.	The Feast of the most Sacred Body of Christ.
On the Wednesday within the Octave of Corpus Christi
Octáva sanctíssimi Córporis Christi.	The Octave of the most Sacred Body of Christ.
On the Thursday which is the Octave day of Corpus Christi
Festum sacratíssimi Cordis Jesu.	The Feast of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
On the Thursday within the Octave of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Octáva sacratíssimi Cordis Jesu.	The Octave of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
On the Saturday before the Sunday falling between the 25th and the 31st day of October inclusive
Festum Dómini nostri Jesu Christi Regis.	The Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ the King.