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Feast of Saint Clement I Observed on November 23

The commemoration spotlights an early papal voice whose letter to Corinth shaped expectations of unity under episcopal authority.

Overview

  • Catholic outlets mark the date with profiles of Clement as an early bishop of Rome and successor to Saint Peter, with his leadership commonly dated to roughly AD 93–101.
  • Traditional accounts attribute to him an influential letter to the Church in Corinth that called for unity, humility, and respect for church leadership.
  • Reports recount his martyrdom in exile, describing his being thrown into the sea with an anchor tied to his neck, a narrative often linked to Emperor Trajan.
  • Devotional coverage highlights his patronages of mariners, sick children, marble workers, and blacksmiths, with the anchor presented as his enduring symbol.
  • Santoral lists for the day also include figures such as Santa Lucrecia of Mérida, remembered locally through place names, along with other commemorated saints.