Pope Francis declared the new Church year the Year of Saint Joseph
9 December 2020
New Church Year according to the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, which began on Tuesday, on the day of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis declared the Year of St. Joseph the Betrothed. This decision was made in connection with the 150th anniversary of the signing by Pius IX of the decree recognizing Saint Joseph as the patron saint of the Catholic Church. Святой Иосиф почитается одним из небесных покровителей Римско-католической церкви The special role of Saint Joseph was repeatedly noted by other popes who at different times occupied the Roman throne. This is how Pope John Paul II, canonized by the Catholic Church, called this saint 'the Savior's keeper.' Among Catholic believers, Joseph the Betrothed has the status of 'keeper of good death.' Pope Francis himself, in his Apostolic Epistle Patris Corde, emphasizes that one hundred Saint Joseph, being the guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Her Son, sincerely loved Jesus Christ 'with the heart of a father.' “Everyone can find in St. Joseph the intercessor, support and mentor in times of difficulties, ”the text of the message says. In connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the Year of Saint Joseph, the faithful children of the Roman Catholic Church will be provided with a special indulgence - absolution. Pope Francis emphasized the necessary conditions for receiving it - prayer and repentance.
Pope Francis declared the new Church year the Year of Saint JosephPope Francis declared the new Church year the Year of Saint JosephNew Church Year according to the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, which began on Tuesday, on the day of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis declared the Year of St. Joseph the Betrothed. This decision was made in connection with the 150th anniversary of the signing by Pius IX of the decree recognizing Saint Joseph as the patron saint of the Catholic Church. Святой Иосиф почитается одним из небесных покровителей Римско-католической церкви The special role of Saint Joseph was repeatedly noted by other popes who at different times occupied the Roman throne. This is how Pope John Paul II, canonized by the Catholic Church, called this saint 'the Savior's keeper.' Among Catholic believers, Joseph the Betrothed has the status of 'keeper of good death.' Pope Francis himself, in his Apostolic Epistle Patris Corde, emphasizes that one hundred Saint Joseph, being the guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Her Son, sincerely loved Jesus Christ 'with the heart of a father.' “Everyone can find in St. Joseph the intercessor, support and mentor in times of difficulties, ”the text of the message says. In connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the Year of Saint Joseph, the faithful children of the Roman Catholic Church will be provided with a special indulgence - absolution. Pope Francis emphasized the necessary conditions for receiving it - prayer and repentance.Свеча Иерусалима -en
New Church Year according to the calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, which began on Tuesday, on the day of the celebration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Pope Francis declared the Year of St. Joseph the Betrothed. This decision was made in connection with the 150th anniversary of the signing by Pius IX of the decree recognizing Saint Joseph as the patron saint of the Catholic Church. Святой Иосиф почитается одним из небесных покровителей Римско-католической церкви The special role of Saint Joseph was repeatedly noted by other popes who at different times occupied the Roman throne. This is how Pope John Paul II, canonized by the Catholic Church, called this saint 'the Savior's keeper.' Among Catholic believers, Joseph the Betrothed has the status of 'keeper of good death.' Pope Francis himself, in his Apostolic Epistle Patris Corde, emphasizes that one hundred Saint Joseph, being the guardian of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Her Son, sincerely loved Jesus Christ 'with the heart of a father.' “Everyone can find in St. Joseph the intercessor, support and mentor in times of difficulties, ”the text of the message says. In connection with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in the Year of Saint Joseph, the faithful children of the Roman Catholic Church will be provided with a special indulgence - absolution. Pope Francis emphasized the necessary conditions for receiving it - prayer and repentance.
