July 2025 Liturgical Calendar

Summer is in full swing, and with it comes a new month and a new liturgical calendar. July is packed with religious holidays and observances that are celebrated by people around the world.

Whether you’re Christian, Jewish, or another faith, July has something for everyone. From the feast day of St. Thomas to Tisha B’Av, this month is filled with opportunities for reflection, prayer, and community.

July 2025 Liturgical Calendar

For Christians, July brings the feast of St. Thomas on the 3rd, a day to remember the apostle known for doubting the resurrection of Jesus. This is followed by the feast of St. Benedict on the 11th, honoring the founder of Western monasticism.

For our Jewish friends, Tisha B’Av falls on the 18th, a day of mourning and fasting to commemorate the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. This solemn occasion is a time for reflection and repentance.

As July comes to a close, Christians will celebrate the feast of St. James on the 25th, honoring the apostle known as the patron saint of Spain. This day is a time to remember his role in spreading Christianity to the Iberian Peninsula.

No matter what your faith tradition may be, July offers a time to come together in prayer, reflection, and community. As we navigate the summer months, let us remember the significance of these holy days and the opportunity they provide for spiritual growth.