Christ Pantocrator with apostles and prophets.
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Institute of Byzantine Studies, Venice
Monday, February 17
Liturgical Color: Green
Today is the optional memorial of the
Seven Founders of the Order of
Servites, religious. In 1240, seven holy
men received a vision of the Blessed
Virgin. She instructed them to found the
Servites, which has since spread around
the world.