Monday, September 9, 2024

S. Gorgonii Martyris


Arm reliquary of Gorgonius of Nicomedia at Minden Cathedral.

Today is the feast of St. Gorgonius, M, under the 1954 (simple) rubrics.


Mass: Laetabitur of one martyr outside Paschaltide with proper orations. Red. Gloria. Gradual/Alleluia. Omit Credo. Common Preface. Ite. 2nd prayer A cunctis for the intercession of the saints. 3rd prayer at the choice of the celebrant.


Votive Masses/daily Requiems are permitted today without restriction under the 1954 rubrics.


Office: Ordinary office. Red. Matins of 1 nocturn of 3 lessons (I & II = occurring Scripture, III = short hagiography). Te Deum. Psalms and antiphons of the feria. All else from the common of one martyr outside Paschaltide. Proper collect. Suffrage of the saints. 

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
May Gorgonius, Your Saint, O Lord, gladden us by his intercession, and cause us to rejoice on his festival which we are devoutly keeping.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
R. Amen.

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