St. Joseph Day

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Saint Joseph Facts & Quotes

• Joseph is noted in the Bible for being a direct descendant of King David in the Old Testament, which gives him a royal lineage (Matthew 1:1-16, Luke 3:23-38).
• St. Joseph actually has two feast days in the Roman Catholic Church. The March 19 date celebrates him as husband of Mary. He is revered again on May 1 as a worker. In the Orthodox tradition, Joseph is revered during the Great Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord in September.
• St Joseph is the patron saint of workers. He is also the patron saint of the dying because it is believed he died with Jesus and Mary close to him.
• It is a wise father that knows his own child - William Shakespeare

St Joseph Top Events and Things to Do

• Practice carpentry skills to build something. Jesus is known as the son of a carpenter, or builder. Saint Joseph is the patron saint of carpenters.
• Investigate your lineage. Genealogy can sometimes yield interesting information about where we came from. Maybe you come from royal lineage, too!
• Joseph raised a child that was not his own. Thank a man who has served as a father for someone else's children.
• Enjoy Italian food in St. Joseph's honor. He is one of the most beloved saints in Italian-American communities.
• Visit an Italian bakery and pick up St Joseph's bread (Pane di San Giuseppe). St. Joseph's Bread is typically made with egg and has a thicker crust. It is often marked or shaped in a cross.

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