Memorial
Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr
A memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 17 October, in red. Next: Saturday, 17 October 2026.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| United States | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| England | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Wales | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Scotland | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Ireland | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Canada | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Australia | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
| Philippines | Sat 17 OctMemorial | — | Tue 17 OctMemorial |
A dash: not kept that year in that calendar, or outranked by a Sunday or a greater feast. See the ranks of celebrations.
The readings at Mass, Saturday, 17 October 2026
- First Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7
- Gospel: Luke 12:8-12
In full, from the World English Bible, on the day’s page.
In the 1962 Missal
Not found in the 1962 calendar in 2026: it may be a later addition, or kept under another title. See how the two calendars differ.