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Sept. 25 Catholic Santoral Highlights St. Cleopas as Madrid Reviews Disputed ‘Santo Niño’ Entry

Spanish outlets pair the day’s commemorations with an explanation of the onomástica tradition.

Overview

  • St. Cleofás is commemorated as the Emmaus disciple who recognized the risen Jesus when he broke the bread, according to the Gospel of Luke.
  • Today’s listings also include figures cited by various outlets such as San Finbar of Cork, San Anatalón of Milan, Santa Aurelia of Strasbourg, and San Sergio, reflecting the calendar’s breadth.
  • El Norte de Castilla describes the Santo Niño de La Guardia narrative as a 15th‑century anti‑Jewish legend based on a false ritual‑murder accusation.
  • The Archdiocese of Madrid’s website hosts that account with a notice stating the text “procede de un santoral cedido al Arzobispado y está siendo sometido a revisión,” signaling institutional reappraisal.
  • El Norte de Castilla outlines how onomástica links a person’s name to a saint’s feast day in Spain, a custom that shapes daily santoral observance.