Optional Memorial
Saint John Damascene, Priest and Doctor of the Church
An optional memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 4 December, in white. Next: Friday, 4 December 2026.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| United States | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| England | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Wales | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Scotland | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Ireland | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Canada | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Australia | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
| Philippines | Fri 4 DecOptional Memorial | Sat 4 DecOptional Memorial | Mon 4 DecOptional Memorial |
A dash: not kept that year in that calendar, or outranked by a Sunday or a greater feast. See the ranks of celebrations.
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.