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Joseph

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Joseph on 20 July. The Latin notice identifies the record as apostle. The source places the commemoration at In Judaea.

Feast: 20 JulyIn Judaea

Martyrological notice

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Joseph on 20 July. The Latin notice identifies the record as apostle. The source places the commemoration at In Judaea.

Historical martyrology witness · Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition)

In Judaea natalis beati Joseph, qui cognominatus est Justus, quem Apostoli cum beato Matthia statuerunt ut locum apostolatus Judae proditoris impleret; sed, cum sors cecidisset super Matthiam, ipse, nihilominus praedicationis et sanctitatis officio inserviens, multamque pro fide Christi a Judaeis persecutionem sustinens, victorioso fine quievit. De quo etiam refertur quod venenum biberit, et nihil ex hoc triste propter Domini fidem pertulerit.