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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 · 26 December 2026

Saint Stephen, the First Martyr

ReadingA reading from the Book of the Acts of the Apostles 6:8-10; 7:54-59
GospelFrom the Gospel according to Matthew 10:17-22

Read them in full The Liturgy of the Hours

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.

Feast · Red

Saint Stephen, the First Martyr

Second Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

Readings of the day The liturgical year

Pray at their tomb

StephenBasilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls, Rome

Patron saints of the day

Saint Stephen — patron of deacons

The General Roman Calendar; tombs and patronages verified against Catholic sources. Local calendars may keep other saints today.