Saint Margaret of Scotland
Optional Memorial · White · 16 November
In November
About this day
Margaret, an English princess born in Hungary, married King Malcolm III of Scotland in 1070. As queen she encouraged the reform of the Church, founded churches and monasteries, and served the poor and sick with her own hands. She died in 1093.
Coming up in the next year
Next: Mon 16 Nov 2026 — Year A · II
- Mon 16 Nov 2026 (optional)
Music
From the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Those Who Practiced Works of Mercy
- Saints of Thanksgiving Day to Dec 14 – St John of the Cross – Propers (English & Latin) [Propers. III. SANC full. 06.04.20] Details
- Organ Propers, Book 20: Common of Commons to Psalms and Tones (Organ) [20. Offertory. 1936-2164. 01.08.20] Details
- Common of Commons to Votive Mass – Holy Angels – Propers (English & Latin) [Gradual Saints. Outside PT. 2016] Details
From the Missal
The Missal takes this day’s antiphons from the Common of Holy Men and Women: For Those Who Practiced Works of Mercy.