Memorial
Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
A memorial in the General Roman Calendar, kept on 23 February, in white. Next: Tuesday, 23 February 2027.
Its date and rank in each calendar
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Roman Calendar | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| United States | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| England | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Wales | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Scotland | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Ireland | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Canada | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Australia | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
| Philippines | Mon 23 FebMemorial | Tue 23 FebMemorial | Wed 23 FebMemorial |
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, Wednesday, 23 February 2028
- First Reading: James 4:13-17
- Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11
- Gospel: Mark 9:38-40
In full, from the World English Bible, on the day’s page.
In the 1962 Missal
Kept as St. Polycarp, Class III, in red, on Tuesday, 26 January 2027: the older calendar keeps it on another day.