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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 · 29 September 2026
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
- ReadingA reading from the Book of Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14
- GospelFrom the Gospel according to John 1:47-51
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.
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Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels
Tuesday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Patron saints of the day
- Saint Michael the Archangel — patron of soldiers, police officers
- Saint Gabriel the Archangel — patron of broadcasters and telecommunications
- Saint Raphael the Archangel — patron of travellers, finding a husband or wife
The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.