History Series: St. Joseph

History of St. Joseph’s Day

Why not more popular?

Bill Petro
Published in
5 min readMar 20, 2024

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Saint Joseph with the Infant Jesus, by Guido Reni (1635). Image: Wikipedia

Today, March 19, is Saint Joseph’s Day, or the Feast of St. Joseph. It is celebrated by the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran Churches worldwide. The terms feast and festival are often used interchangeably and often refer to a religious holiday.

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Bill Petro
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