Saint Wenceslaus, Martyr
Optional Memorial · Red · 28 September
In September
About this day
Wenceslaus, Duke of Bohemia, was raised in the faith by his grandmother Saint Ludmilla and ruled as a Christian prince. On his way to Mass he was struck down at the church door by his brother Boleslav and his followers. He is patron of the Czech people.
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Music
Divine Office: Vespers (Evening Prayer)
- Sep 28 – St Wenceslaus – Vespers [Vespers. Sept 28. 2016 St. Wenceslaus. Wed II] DetailsOffice Hymn · Psalm Antiphon · Reading · Responsory · Magnificat
From the Common of Martyrs: One Martyr
- 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: One Martyr.