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St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Also called: San José (Spanish), Saint Joseph Patron of Workers (May 1, separate feast)
March 19 (fixed)
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The feast honoring St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of the Virgin Mary.
Joseph is the patron of the universal Church, workers, fathers, and a happy death. It usually falls on or around March 19 (fixed).
It is especially important in Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- solemnity
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Saints & Martyrs, Life of Christ, Mary
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary is observed on March 19 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The feast honoring St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus and husband of the Virgin Mary. Joseph is the patron of the universal Church, workers, fathers, and a happy death. In the Catholic calendar, this is a major feast (the highest rank), meaning it takes precedence over Lenten weekdays. In Italy and in Sicilian-American communities, a special feast with an elaborate spread of food (Tavola di San Gius
It is associated with Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran. It falls in the Lent season of the liturgical year.
