What's the difference between a solemnity and a feast day?

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Hello,

Wednesday was the Feast of St. Patrick, but today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph. What’s the difference?

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Angie
 
Hi,

A solemnity is the highest ranking celebration–much higher than a mere feast day. That today is the SOLEMNITY of St. Joseph demonstrates the great place that he holds in the Church.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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