Pope Slyvester I (Silvester) was a Pope for 21 years from AD 314 to 335. All Catholic “Saints” are awarded a day on which Christians celebrate and pay tribute to that Saint’s memory. His day of burial December 31, a liturgical feast of Saint Sylvester is observed. Hence celebrations on the night of December 31 are dedicated to Sylvester’s memory. FACT FOOD #52
Pope Slyvester I (Silvester) was a Pope for 21 years from AD 314 to 335. All Catholic “Saints” are awarded a day on which Christians celebrate and pay tribute to that Saint’s memory. His day of burial December 31, a liturgical feast of Saint Sylvester is observed. Hence celebrations on the night of December 31 are dedicated to Sylvester’s memory. 