Calendar of saints (Anglican Church of Canada)

Throughout most of the twentieth century, the situation in Canada resembled that which pertained in much of the Anglican Communion: There was uncertainty as to whether post-Reformation figures (with the exception of the martyred Charles I) could or should be commemorated.

The 1962 revision added twenty-six post-Reformation individuals, as well as commemorations of the first General Synod and of "The Founders, Benefactors, and Missionaries of the Church in Canada."

The chief difference between the 1962 and 1985 calendars is the elimination of observations for several European figures, in order to include individuals of interest to the Canadian Church, and to the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The way the calendar breaks these down is as follows:[1] In addition, some parishes observe other days commemorated elsewhere in the Christian tradition, such as Corpus Christi, Lammas-day, etc.

1PF: Principal Feast; HD: Holy Day; Mem: Memorial; Com: Commemoration 2Added to the calendar by resolution of the Council of General Synod, May, 2005.

Shrine of Saint Alban , first British martyr, commemorated on June 22
Charles, King and Martyr , the only saint canonized by the Anglican Church, commemorated January 30
St. Thomas Aquinas , commemorated January 28
John Keble , commemorated March 29
St George , commemorated April 23
The Visit of the Blessed Virgin Mary , commemorated May 31 on the new calendar
Florence Nightingale , commemorated May 12
Mary Magdalene , commemorated July 22
St. Mary the Virgin , August 15, the traditional date of her Dormition and one of six Marian feasts in the calendar
St. Michael the Archangel , commemorated on September 29
James Hannington , commemorated October 29
Richard Hooker , commemorated November 3
Nicholas Ferrar , commemorated December 4
Olav II, July 29 (BCP)
Cedd October 26 (BCP)