The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
Optional Memorial · Red · 30 June
In June
About this day
After the great fire of Rome in 64, the Emperor Nero blamed the Christians, and a fierce persecution followed. This day, which follows the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, honors the many unnamed Christians of Rome who died for Christ under Nero.
Coming up in the next year
Next: Wed 30 Jun 2027 — Year B · I
- Wed 30 Jun 2027 (optional)
Music
Divine Office: Lauds (Morning Prayer)
- Ordinary Time to Aug 20 – St Bernard – Lauds [DIVINE PRAISE. Nov 22 2015 corrected] DetailsOffice Hymn · Psalm Antiphon · Reading · Responsory · Benedictus
- Jun 30 – First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church – Lauds [LAUDS. 30 June 2023] DetailsOffice Hymn · Psalm Antiphon · Reading · Responsory · Benedictus
From the Common of Martyrs: Several Martyrs
- Blessed Sulpician Martyrs (2 September) [2 Sept. The Blessed Sulpician Martyrs.] Details
- Common of Martyrs: Several Martyrs – Lauds & Vespers – Benedictus (Voice & Organ) [Common Martyrs BEN MAG ANTS 2024] Details
- Common of Martyrs: Several Martyrs – Vespers [Common of Martys. Easter. 2 Vespers. MAG. 2016] Details
- Common of Commons to Votive Mass – Holy Angels – Propers (English & Latin) [Gradual Saints. Outside PT. 2016] Details
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] Details
- Common of Martyrs – Entrance, Communion (Organ) [15. Common of Martyrs. organ. 10.11.19,,] Details
- Organ Propers, Book 20: Common of Commons to Psalms and Tones (Organ) [20. Offertory. 1936-2164. 01.08.20] Details
- Common of Martyrs – Second Vespers (Organ) [Common of Martyrs. Easter. II Vespers. organ. MAG. 2016] Details
From the Missal
The Missal takes this day’s antiphons from the Common of Martyrs: Several Martyrs.