The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles
Optional Memorial · White · 18 November
In November
About this day
This day honors the dedication of the two great basilicas of Rome raised over the tombs of the Apostles: Saint Peter's on the Vatican Hill and Saint Paul's Outside the Walls on the road to Ostia. The present Saint Peter's was consecrated by Pope Urban VIII on November 18, 1626.
Coming up in the next year
Next: Wed 18 Nov 2026 — Year A · II
- Wed 18 Nov 2026 (optional)
Music
Mass
- Organ Propers, Book 11: Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Nov 18 – Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul (Organ) [11. Saints. NOV. 07.08.19] DetailsIntroit (Entrance) · Communion
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] DetailsIntroit (Entrance) · Offertory · Communion
From the Missal
- Entrance Antiphon — Roman Missal “You will make them princes over…” Cf. Ps 44: 17-18
- Communion — Roman Missal “O Lord, you have the words…” Cf. Jn 6: 69, 70