Sacerdotii nostri primordia

Sacerdotii nostri primordia
Latin for 'From the beginning of our priesthood'
Encyclical of Pope John XXIII
Coat of arms of Pope John XXIII
Signature date 1 August 1959
SubjectAbout St. John Vianney
Number2 of 8 of the pontificate
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Sacerdotii nostri primordia ("From the beginning of our priesthood") was the second encyclical of Pope John XXIII, issued 1 August 1959. It commemorated the 100th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, the patron saint of priests.