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Saint of the Day
The feast the whole Church keeps today, the saints you can visit at their tomb, and what they are patrons of.
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The readings at Mass · 9 June 2026
Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
- ReadingA reading from the First Book of Kings 17:7-16
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 5:13-16
From Vatican News — Word of the Day, following the General Roman Calendar, with a commentary from the Popes. Where a feast is kept on another day in your country, your parish’s readings may differ.
Optional memorial · White
Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
St Ephrem the Syrian, Doctor of the Church since 1920
Patron saints of the day
- Saint Columba — patron of Ireland
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.