 The first definite knowledge of a feast in honour of the espousals of Mary dates from August 29, 1517, when with nine other Masses in honour of Mary, it was granted by Leo X to the Nuns of the Annunciation, founded by Saint Jeanne de Valois.In certain particular churches the espousals of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph are honoured with an office on January 23.The Oblates of St. Joseph celebrate January 23 as the feast of “The Holy Spouses Mary and Joseph”.