Sts. Timothy and Titus

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus. They were companions of St. Paul. St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.

Pray for Military Chaplains

January 26 is the Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus. St. Titus is the patron saint of the US Army Chaplain Corps. (There is even an official award named after him.) So on his feast day, it is appropriate to say a prayer for army chaplains.

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