November 8 in the Roman Martyrology

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In the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church, the Roman Martyrology is a directory of liturgical commemorations for each day of the year. There are two editions of the Martyrology currently authorized for use: the 2004 edition (the most recent) and the 1960 revision of the 1956 edition (as permitted under Summorum Pontificum ). The following commemorations are listed for November 8 in each respective edition:

Contents

Ordinary Form (2004 Edition)

Extraordinary Form (1960 Edition)

Feasts

Commemorations

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Sources

2004 Edition

1960 Edition

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