Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul
Greater Double · White
Kept on November 18
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
From the Common of the Dedication of a Church. As said on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
At I Vespers · Magnificat Common
The Lord hath hallowed * his tabernacle: for this is the house of the Lord, wherein men may call upon his Name; whereof it is written, My Name shall be therein, saith the Lord.
Versicle at I Vespers and Lauds Common
℣.This is the Lord’s house, firmly builded.
℟.It is well founded on the solid rock.
At Lauds · Benedictus Common
Zacchaeus, * make haste, and come down; for to-day I must abide at thy house: and he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully into his house. This day is salvation come to this house from the Lord, alleluia.
At II Vespers · Magnificat Common
O how dreadful * is this place! truly this is none other but the house of God, and the gate of heaven.
Versicle at II Vespers Common
℣.Holiness becometh thine house, O Lord.
℟.For ever.
Collect Common
O God, who year by year renewest for us the dedication day of this thy holy temple, and continually bringest us in safety to the divine mysteries: hear the prayers of thy people; and grant that whosoever shall enter this temple to ask thy blessings may rejoice in the granting of all his petitions. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth God, world without end.
℟.Amen.
The whole office: the hours of Wednesday, November 18, 2026