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Friday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome; in 64 A.D., nearly half of Rome was destroyed by fire, likely caused by Nero; Nero blamed the Christians; many Christians were put to death, likely including Peter and Paul
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/30/23
Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4