Foreword

In one of the prayers in the Book of Common Prayer we pray: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer. This fellowship of love and prayer is the communion of saints affirmed in the Apostles Creed.

Over the years, has helped the Church grow in appreciation of this communion. With each successive General Convention more names have been added to the calendar. At the same time, questions have been raised regarding some of the biographies, choices of scripture, and composition of the Collects. During my term as Presiding Bishop, I therefore asked the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to undertake a review and revision of , and to consider anew each entry in the existing Calendar of Saints, alongside any proposed new commemorations. To that end, a committee of the Commission was established. is the fruit of the committees careful and painstaking work.