May 2014 – ✠SELEISI

Prídie Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 31 May 201431 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Prídie Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Thirty-First Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sanctæ Petroníllæ Vírginis, fíliæ beáti Petri Apóstoli, quæ, conjúgium nóbilis viri Flacci spernens, et, accéptis triduánis ad deliberándum indúciis, ínterim jejúniis et oratiónibus vacans, tértia die, mox ut Christi Sacraméntum accépit, emísit spíritum.	At Rome, St. Petronilla, virgin, disciple of the blessed apostle Peter. She refused to marry Flaccus, a nobleman, and was granted three days for deliberation. She spent these days in fasting and in prayer, and on the third day, after having received the Sacrament of the Body of Christ, she yielded up her soul.
Aquiléjæ sanctórum Mártyrum fratrum Cántii, Cantiáni et Cantianíllæ, qui, cum essent ex illústri Aniciórum progénie, sub Diocletiáno et Maximiáno Imperatóribus, ob Christiánæ fídei constántiam, una cum pædagógo suo Proto, cápite plexi sunt.	At Aquileia, the holy martyrs Cantius, Cantian, and Cantianilla, members of one family, which belonged to the illustrious line of the Anicii. For their attachment to the Christian faith, they were condemned to capital punishment with their tutor, Protus, in the time of Emperors Diocletian and Maximian.
Túrribus, in Sardínia, sancti Crescentiáni Mártyris.	At Torres in Sardinia, St. Crescentian, martyr.
Apud Comános, in Ponto, sancti Hérmiæ mílitis, qui, sub Antoníno Imperatóre, de innúmeris et sævíssimis torméntis divína ope liberátus, carníficem convértit ad Christum, et ejúsdem martyrii corónæ partícipem fecit; quam tamen ipse primus, gládio obtruncátus, accépit.	At Comana in Pontus during the reign of Emperor Antoninus, St. Hermias, a soldier. Being miraculously delivered from many horrible torments, he converted his executioner to Christ, and made him partaker of the crown which he was first to receive by being beheaded.
The Cathedral of Verona
Verónæ sancti Lupicíni Epíscopi.	At Verona, St. Lupicinus, bishop.
Romæ sancti Paschásii, Diáconi et Confessóris, cujus méminit beátus Gregórius Papa.	At Rome, St. Paschasius, deacon and confessor, who is mentioned by blessed Pope Gregory.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXXI.
		St. Petronilla, Virgin
		SS. Cantius and Cantianus, Brothers, and Cantianilla, Their Sister, Martyrs

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First picture and video of the baby born to imprisoned Sudanese Christian sentenced to death for being a Christian

Urgent Prayer Request For Nigerian Christian Family #PrayForNigeria

Being Shown the Way – Inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

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SUDAN: Imprisoned Christian woman sentenced to death gives birth

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Faith in Action – Testimony inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

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Bomb Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 118

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SHOULD PROVIDE ASYLUM TO SUDANESE WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FAILING TO RENOUNCE HER CHRISTIAN FAITH

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Testimonies: Inspired by faith of Pastor Saeed and his family

Write To Encourage The Peresecuted

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What Matthew 10:32-33 Looks Like in Person -Nigeria

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NIGERIA: Abducted School Girls Forced To Marry Radical Islamic Captors

Amazing Video Of Chinese Believers Getting 1st Bibles

CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN PRESS CONFERENCE

Three Egyptian Cousins Go to Libya; None Comes Back Alive

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The Stench of Death, Abomination & Devastation Coming From The Middle East & Africa

Snapshots From Daily Life In Nigeria: Rape, Kidnapping, Torture & Precision Executions

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Should We Pray for the Persecuted?

Today—take some time to Pray for Christians who are Persecuted. They are desperate for your prayers.

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Governor Otter to Iran ‘Release Pastor Saeed’

Fulani herdsmen confess to membership of Boko Haram

Syrian Rebels: ‘Our Youngest Hostage’

European Effort to Control Unofficial Religious Groups, Homeschooling Disarmed

New Jersey school district sued over ‘under God’ in pledge

Good Friday killing of priest in Central African Republic

American Pastor Saeed Writes Easter Message as a Prisoner in the Darkness of Iran

Tértio Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 30 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Tértio Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Thirtieth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Felícis Primi, Papæ et Mártyris, cujus dies natális tértio Kaléndas Januárii recensétur.	Pope St. Felix I, martyr, whose birthday is commemorated on the 30th of December.
The Church of San Gavino, Sardinia
Túrribus, in Sardínia, sanctórum Mártyrum Gabíni et Críspuli.	At Torres in Sardinia, the holy martyrs Gabinus and Crispulus.
Antiochíæ sanctórum Syci et Palatíni, qui, pro Christi nómine, multa torménta passi sunt.	At Antioch, Saints Sycus and Palatinus, who endured many torments for the name of Christ.
The Cathedral of Ravenna
Ravénnæ sancti Exsuperántii, Epíscopi et Confessóris.	At Ravenna, St. Exuperantius, bishop and confessor.
Papíæ sancti Anastásii Epíscopi.	At Pavia, St. Anastasius, bishop.
Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sanctórum Basilíi et Emméliæ uxóris, qui fuérunt paréntes beatórum Basilíi Magni et Gregórii Nysséni ac Petri Sebasténsis Episcopórum, atque Macrínæ Vírginis. Hi vero sancti cónjuges, témpore Galérii Maximiáni, extórres facti, Pónticas solitúdines incolúere; et post persecutiónem, fíliis suárum relíctis virtútum herédibus, in pace quievérunt.	At Caesarea in Cappadocia, the Saints Basil and his wife Emmelia, parents of St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nyssa, St. Peter of Sebastopol, bishops, and St. Macrina, virgin. They lived in exile in the deserts of Pontus during the reign of Galerius Maximian, and after the persecution they died in peace, leaving their children as heirs of their virtues.
Híspali, in Hispánia, sancti Ferdinándi Tértii, Castéllæ et Legiónis Regis, ob virtútum præstántiam cognoménto Sancti; qui, fídei propagándæ zelo clarus, tandem, devíctis Mauris, ad cæléste regnum, terréno relícto, felíciter evolávit.	At Seville in Spain, St. Ferdinand III, king of Castile and Leon. He was surnamed the Saint on account of his eminent virtues; he was celebrated for his zeal in spreading the faith. After conquering the Moors he left his kingdom on earth to pass happily to that of heaven.
Rotómagi sanctæ Joánnæ Arcénsis Vírginis, Puéllæ Aurelianénsis appellátæ, quæ cum fórtiter pro pátria dimicásset, tandem, in hóstium potestátem trádita, iníquo judício condemnáta est et igne combústa; atque a Benedícto Décimo quinto, Pontífice Máximo, Sanctórum fastis adscrípta.	At Rouen, St. Joan of Arc, virgin, called the Maid of Orleans. After fighting heroically for her fatherland, she was at the end delivered into the hands of the enemies, condemned by an unjust judge, and burned at the stake. The supreme Pontiff Benedict XV placed her name on the canon of the saints.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXX.
		St. Felix I., Pope and Martyr
		St. Walstan, Confessor
		St. Ferdinand III., King of Castile and Leon, Confessor
		St. Maguil, in Latin Madelgisilus, Recluse in Picardy

Faith in Action – Testimony inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

“When I prayed” – Testimony inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

Bomb Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 118

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SHOULD PROVIDE ASYLUM TO SUDANESE WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FAILING TO RENOUNCE HER CHRISTIAN FAITH

Pastor Saeed Abedini: Beaten and Forcibly Removed From Hospital & Returned to Iranian Prison

Testimonies: Inspired by faith of Pastor Saeed and his family

Write To Encourage The Peresecuted

Suicide Bombing Hits Christian Pocket of Kano, Nigeria

What Matthew 10:32-33 Looks Like in Person -Nigeria

Christians, Ahmadis and a TV station: new victims of the blasphemy law

AMERICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS “PLEDGE” TO STAND WITH IMPERILED CHRISTIAN & OTHER RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, SYRIA AND IRAQ

Militants Kidnap More Girls In North Nigeria-Nearly 300 Girls Still Missing #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS

Boko Haram brags about abducting Nigerian girls #BringBackOurGirls

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NIGERIA: Abducted School Girls Forced To Marry Radical Islamic Captors

Amazing Video Of Chinese Believers Getting 1st Bibles

CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN PRESS CONFERENCE

Three Egyptian Cousins Go to Libya; None Comes Back Alive

A Minor Gang Raped in Pakistan

The Stench of Death, Abomination & Devastation Coming From The Middle East & Africa

Snapshots From Daily Life In Nigeria: Rape, Kidnapping, Torture & Precision Executions

The World In Labor But Aborted In Syria

Should We Pray for the Persecuted?

Today—take some time to Pray for Christians who are Persecuted. They are desperate for your prayers.

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Governor Otter to Iran ‘Release Pastor Saeed’

Fulani herdsmen confess to membership of Boko Haram

Syrian Rebels: ‘Our Youngest Hostage’

European Effort to Control Unofficial Religious Groups, Homeschooling Disarmed

New Jersey school district sued over ‘under God’ in pledge

Good Friday killing of priest in Central African Republic

American Pastor Saeed Writes Easter Message as a Prisoner in the Darkness of Iran

Quarto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 29 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Quarto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Ninth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Sanctæ Maríæ-Magdalénæ de Pazzis, ex Ordine Carmelitárum, Vírginis, cujus dies natális octávo Kaléndas Júnii recensétur.	St. Mary Magdalene of Pazzi of the Order of Carmelites, and virgin. Her birthday was mentioned on the 25th of May.
Romæ, via Aurélia, natális sancti Restitúti Mártyris.	At Rome, on the Via Aurelia, the birthday of St. Restitutus, martyr.
Apud Icónium, in Lycaónia, pássio sanctórum Conónis, et fílii annórum duódecim, qui, sub Aureliáno Imperatóre, cratículæ, prunis suppósitis et óleo superinfúso candéntis, suspensiónis in equúleo atque ignis pœnam constánter passi, ad extrémum, málleo lígneo mánibus eórum contrítis, spíritum emisérunt.	At Iconium in Lycaonia, in the time of Emperor Aurelian, the martyrdom of the Saints Conon and his son, a child twelve years of age, who were laid on a grate over burning coals sprinkled with oil, placed on the rack, and exposed to the fire. Finally their hands were crushed with a mallet, and they breathed their last.
In agro Tridentíno natális sanctórum Mártyrum Sisínii, Martyrii et Alexándri; qui, témpore Honórii Imperatóris, in Anáuniæ pártibus (ut scribit in vita sancti Ambrósii Paulínus), persequéntibus Gentílibus, martyrii corónam adépti sunt.	In the district of Trent, in the time of Emperor Honorius, the birthday of the holy martyrs Sisinius, Martyrius, and Alexander, who were persecuted by the heathens of Anaunia, and obtained the crown of martyrdom, all of which is told by Paulinus in the Life of Ambrose.
Cameríni pássio sanctórum mille quingentórum et vigínti quinque Mártyrum.	At Camerino, the passion of fifteen hundred and twenty-five holy martyrs.
Cæsaréæ Philíppi sanctárum Mártyrum Theodósiæ, quæ sancti Procópii Mártyris éxstitit mater, et aliárum duódecim nobílium matronárum; quæ, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, cápitis obtruncatióne consummátæ sunt.	At Caesarea Philippi, the holy martyrs Theodosia, mother of the martyr St. Procopius, and twelve other noble women, whose lives were ended by their being beheaded in the persecution of Diocletian.
The Cathedral of Trier (Treves)
Tréviris beáti Maximíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris; a quo sanctus Athanásius Epíscopus, ob persecutiónem Arianórum éxsulans honorífice suscéptus fuit.	At Treves, blessed Maximinus, bishop and confessor, who received with honour the patriarch St. Athanasius when he was banished by the Arian persecutors.
The Cathedral of Verona
Verónæ sancti Máximi Epíscopi.	At Verona, St. Maximus, bishop.
Arcáni, in Látio, sancti Eleuthérii Confessóris.	At Arcano in Lazio, St. Eleutherius, confessor.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXIX.
		St. Maximinus, Bishop of Triers, Confessor
		St. Cyril, Martyr
		St. Conon and His Son, Martyrs of Iconia
		SS. Sisinnius, Martyrius, and Alexander, Martyrs in Trent

Faith in Action – Testimony inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SHOULD PROVIDE ASYLUM TO SUDANESE WOMAN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR FAILING TO RENOUNCE HER CHRISTIAN FAITH

Pastor Saeed Abedini: Beaten and Forcibly Removed From Hospital & Returned to Iranian Prison

Testimonies: Inspired by faith of Pastor Saeed and his family

Write To Encourage The Peresecuted

Suicide Bombing Hits Christian Pocket of Kano, Nigeria

What Matthew 10:32-33 Looks Like in Person -Nigeria

Christians, Ahmadis and a TV station: new victims of the blasphemy law

AMERICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS “PLEDGE” TO STAND WITH IMPERILED CHRISTIAN & OTHER RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, SYRIA AND IRAQ

Militants Kidnap More Girls In North Nigeria-Nearly 300 Girls Still Missing #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS

Boko Haram brags about abducting Nigerian girls #BringBackOurGirls

All Civilians Subject To Persecution-What Is Driving The Uncontrolled Violence In The CAR?

NIGERIA: Abducted School Girls Forced To Marry Radical Islamic Captors

Amazing Video Of Chinese Believers Getting 1st Bibles

CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN PRESS CONFERENCE

Three Egyptian Cousins Go to Libya; None Comes Back Alive

A Minor Gang Raped in Pakistan

The Stench of Death, Abomination & Devastation Coming From The Middle East & Africa

Snapshots From Daily Life In Nigeria: Rape, Kidnapping, Torture & Precision Executions

The World In Labor But Aborted In Syria

Should We Pray for the Persecuted?

Today—take some time to Pray for Christians who are Persecuted. They are desperate for your prayers.

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Governor Otter to Iran ‘Release Pastor Saeed’

Fulani herdsmen confess to membership of Boko Haram

Syrian Rebels: ‘Our Youngest Hostage’

European Effort to Control Unofficial Religious Groups, Homeschooling Disarmed

New Jersey school district sued over ‘under God’ in pledge

Good Friday killing of priest in Central African Republic

American Pastor Saeed Writes Easter Message as a Prisoner in the Darkness of Iran

Quinto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 28 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Quinto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Eighth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Augustíni, Epíscopi Cantuariénsis et Confessóris, cujus dies natális ágitur séptimo Kaléndas Júnii.	St. Augustine, bishop of Canterbury and confessor, whose birthday is mentioned on the 26th of May.
In Sardínia sanctórum Mártyrum Æmílii, Felícis, Priámi et Luciáni, qui, pro Christo certántes, ab eo glorióse coronáti sunt.	In Sardinia, the holy martyrs Aemilius, Priamus, and Lucian, who gained their crowns after being in the combat for Christ.
Carnóti, in Gállia, sancti Caráuni Mártyris, qui sub Domitiáno Imperatóre, cápite amputátus, martyrium sumpsit.	At Chartres in France, under Emperor Domitian, St. Caraunus, martyr, who was beheaded, and thus acquired the glory of martyrdom.
Item pássio sanctórum Crescéntis, Dioscóridis, Pauli et Helládii.	Also the martyrdom of the Saints Crescens, Dioscorides, Paul, and Helladius.
Thécuæ, in Palæstína, sanctórum Monachórum Mártyrum, qui, témpore Theodósii junióris, a Saracénis occísi sunt, quorum sacras relíquias collegérunt áccolæ, et summa veneratióne illas habuérunt.	At Thecua in Palestine, the saintly monks who became martyrs by being killed by the Saracens, in the time of Theodosius the Younger. Their venerable remains were gathered by the inhabitants and preserved with greatest reverence.
Corínthi sanctæ Helicónidis Mártyris, témpore Gordiáni Imperatóris. Hæc primum, sub Perénnio Prǽside, multis torméntis afflícta, deínde, sub ejus successóre Justíno, íterum cruciáta, sed ab Angelis liberáta est; demum, disséctis mammis, ferísque objécta atque igne probáta, cápitis obtruncatióne martyrium complévit.	At Corinth, St. Helconides, martyr, who was first subjected to torments in the reign of Emperor Gordian, under the governor Perennius, and then again tortured under his successor Justin, but was delivered by an angel. Her breasts were cut away, she was exposed to wild beasts and to fire, and finally her martyrdom was fulfilled by beheading.
Lutétiæ Parisiórum sancti Germáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui quantæ sanctitátis quantíque fúerit mériti, quibus étiam miráculis clarúerit, litterárum moniméntis Fortunátus Epíscopus consignávit.	At Paris, St. Germanus, bishop and confessor, whose fame for holiness, merit, and miracles has been handed down to us by the writings of Bishop Fortunatus.
Medioláni sancti Senatóris Epíscopi, virtútibus et eruditióne claríssimi.	At Milan, St. Senator, bishop, who was very well known for his virtues and his learning.
Urgéllæ, in Hispánia Tarraconénsi, sancti Justi Epíscopi.	At Urgel in Spain, Bishop St. Justus.
Floréntiæ sancti Pódii, Epíscopi et Confessóris.	At Florence, St. Podius, bishop and confessor.
Apud Nováriam sancti Bernárdi a Menthóne, Confessóris, qui in monte Jovis, super Alpes, in Valésia, celebérrimum cœnóbium et hospítium exstrúxit, atque a Pio Papa Undécimo, non modo Alpium íncolis vel viatóribus, sed iis étiam qui eárum juga ascendéndo se exércent, cæléstis Patrónus est attribútus.	At Novara, St. Bernard of Menton, confessor. On Mount Jou in the Alps of Valais in Switzerland, he founded the famous monastery and hospice. Pope Pius XI appointed him the heavenly patron not only of those who live in or travel across the Alps, but of all mountain climbers.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXVIII.
		St. Germanus, Bishop of Paris, Confessor
		St. Caraunus, or Caranus and Caro, in French Cheron, Martyr

Faith in Action – Testimony inspired by faith of the Abedini’s

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Bomb Blasts in Nigeria Kill at Least 118

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Pastor Saeed Abedini: Beaten and Forcibly Removed From Hospital & Returned to Iranian Prison

Testimonies: Inspired by faith of Pastor Saeed and his family

Write To Encourage The Peresecuted

Suicide Bombing Hits Christian Pocket of Kano, Nigeria

What Matthew 10:32-33 Looks Like in Person -Nigeria

Christians, Ahmadis and a TV station: new victims of the blasphemy law

AMERICAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS “PLEDGE” TO STAND WITH IMPERILED CHRISTIAN & OTHER RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES IN EGYPT, SYRIA AND IRAQ

Militants Kidnap More Girls In North Nigeria-Nearly 300 Girls Still Missing #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS

Boko Haram brags about abducting Nigerian girls #BringBackOurGirls

All Civilians Subject To Persecution-What Is Driving The Uncontrolled Violence In The CAR?

NIGERIA: Abducted School Girls Forced To Marry Radical Islamic Captors

Amazing Video Of Chinese Believers Getting 1st Bibles

CRISIS IN SOUTH SUDAN PRESS CONFERENCE

Three Egyptian Cousins Go to Libya; None Comes Back Alive

A Minor Gang Raped in Pakistan

The Stench of Death, Abomination & Devastation Coming From The Middle East & Africa

Snapshots From Daily Life In Nigeria: Rape, Kidnapping, Torture & Precision Executions

The World In Labor But Aborted In Syria

Should We Pray for the Persecuted?

Today—take some time to Pray for Christians who are Persecuted. They are desperate for your prayers.

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Christian Pastor Among 30 Prisoners Badly Beaten in Evin Prison Raid

British Pakistani Christian Association chairman attends Number 10 Easter reception

Nigerian Christians: ‘Our Blood Will Speak about Christ’

Governor Otter to Iran ‘Release Pastor Saeed’

Fulani herdsmen confess to membership of Boko Haram

Syrian Rebels: ‘Our Youngest Hostage’

European Effort to Control Unofficial Religious Groups, Homeschooling Disarmed

New Jersey school district sued over ‘under God’ in pledge

Good Friday killing of priest in Central African Republic

American Pastor Saeed Writes Easter Message as a Prisoner in the Darkness of Iran

Sexto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna

Published on 27 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Sexto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Seventh Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Bedæ Venerábilis, Presbyteri, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris; qui migrávit in cælum octávo Kaléndas Júnii.	St. Venerable Bede, priest, confessor, and doctor of the Church, who went to heaven on the 25th of May.
Sancti Joánnis Primi, Papæ et Mártyris; cujus dies natális quintodécimo Kaléndas Júnii refértur, sed festívitas hac die, ob Translatiónem córporis ejus, potíssimum celebrátur.	St. John I, pope and martyr. His birthday is observed on the 18th of May, but his feast is celebrated today because of the translation of his revered body.
Doróstori, in Mysia inferióre, pássio beáti Júlii, qui, témpore Alexándri Imperatóris, cum esset veteránus et eméritæ milítiæ, comprehénsus est ab officiálibus, et Máximo Prǽsidi oblátus; quo præsénte, cum exsecrarétur idóla, et Christi nomen constantíssime confiterétur, capitáli senténtia punítus est.	At Silistria in Bulgaria, during the reign of Emperor Alexander, the martyrdom of blessed Julius, a veteran soldier in retirement, who was arrested by the officials and presented to the governor Maximus. Having denounced the idols in his presence, and confessed the name of Christ with utmost constancy, he was condemned to capital punishment.
The Church of Saint-Ranulphe, Arras
In pago Atrebaténsi sancti Ranúlfi Mártyris.	In the district of Arras, St. Ralph, martyr.
Apud Soram sanctæ Restitútæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Aureliáno Imperatóre et Agáthio Procónsule, fídei certámine suscépto, dǽmonum ímpetus, paréntum blandítias et tortórum sævítiam superávit, ac demum, cum áliis Christiánis, cápite truncáta, martyrio decoráta est.	At Sora, in the time of Emperor Aurelian and the proconsul Agathius, St. Restituta, virgin and martyr, who overcame in a trial for the faith the violence of the demons, the affections of her family, and the cruelty of the executioners. Being finally beheaded with other Christians, she obtained the honour of martyrdom.
Aráusicæ, in Gálliis, sancti Eutrópii Epíscopi, virtútibus atque miráculis illústris.	At Orange in France, St. Eutropius, a bishop illustrious for virtues and miracles.
Herbípoli, in Germánia, sancti Brunónis, Epíscopi et Confessóris.	At Wurzburg in Germany, St. Bruno, bishop and confessor.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXVII.
		St. John, Pope and Martyr
		St. Bede, Confessor and Father of the Church
		St. Julius, Martyr

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Séptimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 26 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Séptimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Sixth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sancti Philíppi Nérii, Presbyteri et Confessóris, qui Congregatiónis Oratórii Fundátor fuit, ac virginitáte, prophetíæ dono, et miráculis éxstitit insígnis.	At Rome, St. Philip Neri, priest and confessor, founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, celebrated for his virginal purity, the gift of prophecy, and miracles.
Item Romæ sancti Eleuthérii, Papæ et Mártyris, qui multos nóbiles Romanórum ad fidem Christi perdúxit, et sanctos Damiánum et Fugátium in Británniam misit, qui Lúcium Regem, cum uxóre ipsíus ac toto fere pópulo, baptizárunt.	Also at Rome, St. Eleutherius, pope and martyr, who converted to the Christian faith many noble Romans. He sent Saints Damian and Fugatius to England, and they baptized King Lucius, his wife, and almost all his people.
Cantuáriæ, in Anglia, natális sancti Augustíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui, una cum áliis, a beáto Gregório Papa missus, genti Anglórum sacrum Christi Evangélium prædicávit., ibíque, virtútibus et miráculis gloriósus, obdormívit in Dómino. Ejus tamen festívitas quinto Kaléndas Júnii recólitur.	At Canterbury in England, St. Augustine, bishop, who was sent there with others by blessed Pope Gregory, and who preached the Gospel of Christ to the English nation. Celebrated for virtues and miracles, he went peacefully to his rest in the Lord. The 28th of May is observed as his feast.
Athénis item natális beáti Quadráti, Apostolórum discípuli, qui, in persecutióne Hadriáni, fide et indústria sua cóngregans Ecclésiam grándi terróre dispérsam, librum pro Christiánæ religiónis defensióne, valde útilem et Apostólica doctrína dignum, eídem Imperatóri porréxit.	At Athens, during the persecution of Hadrian, the birthday of blessed Quadratus, a disciple of the apostles, who collected by his zealous work the faithful who had dispersed through terror, and presented to the emperor a book which was an excellent apology of the Christian religion, worthy of an apostle.
Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Simítrii Presbyteri, et aliórum vigínti duórum; qui sub Antoníno Pio passi sunt.	At Rome, the holy martyrs Simitrius, priest, and twenty-two others who suffered under Antoninus Pius.

In Africa sancti Quadráti Mártyris, in cujus solemnitáte sanctus Augustínus sermónem hábuit.	In Africa, St. Quadratus, martyr, on whose feast day St. Augustine preached a sermon.
Tudérti, in Umbria, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Felicíssimi, Heráclii et Paulíni.	At Todi in Umbria, the birthday of the holy martyrs Felicissimus, Heraclius, and Paulinus.
In território Antisiodorénsi pássio sancti Prisci Mártyris, qui, cum ingénti multitúdine fidélium Christi, cápite cæsus est.	In the territory of Auxerre, the passion of St. Priscus, martyr, along with a great multitude of other Christians.
In civitáte Quiténsi, Æquatoriánæ Ditiónis, sanctæ Maríæ Annæ a Jesu de Parédes Vírginis, e tértio Ordine sancti Francísci, austeritáte et in próximum caritáte præcláræ, quam Pius Papa Duodécimus sanctárum Vírginum catálogo adnumerávit.	In the city of Quito in Ecuador, St. María Ana de Jesù de Paredes, a third order Franciscan, well known for her austerity and charity towards her neighbour. Pope Pius XII numbered her in the book of Virgins.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXVI.
		St. Philip Neri, Confessor
		St. Augustine, Apostle of the English, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Eleutherius, Pope and Martyr
		St. Quadratus, Bishop of Athens, Confessor
		St. Oduvald, Abbot and Confessor

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Octávo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 25 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Octávo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Fifth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Salérni deposítio beáti Gregórii Séptimi, Papæ et Confessóris, ecclesiásticæ libertátis propugnatóris ac defensóris acérrimi.	At Salerno, the death of blessed Pope Gregory VII, a most zealous protector and champion of Church liberty.
Romæ, via Nomentána, natális beáti Urbáni Primi, Papæ et Mártyris, cujus exhortatióne et doctrína complúres (in quibus fuére Tibúrtius et Valeriánus) Christi suscepérunt fidem, et pro ea martyrium subiérunt. Ipse quoque, in persecutióne Alexándri Sevéri, multa passus pro Ecclésia Dei, tandem, cervícibus abscíssis, martyrio coronátus est.	At Rome, on the Via Nomentana, the birthday of blessed Urban, pope and martyr, by whose exhortation and teaching many persons, among whom were Tiburtius and Valerian, received the faith of Christ and suffered martyrdom for it. He himself endured many afflictions for the Church of God, and was crowned with martyrdom by being beheaded in the persecution of Alexander Severus.
Girvi, in Anglia, tránsitus sancti Bedæ Venerábilis, Presbyteri, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, sanctitáte et eruditióne celebérrimi. Ipsíus autem festum recólitur sexto Kaléndas Júnii.	At Jarrow in England, the death of St. Venerable Bede, priest, confessor and doctor of the Church, well known for his sanctity and scholarship. His feast, however, is celebrated on the 27th day of May.
Floréntiæ natális sanctæ Maríæ-Magdalénæ de Pazzis, Vírginis, ex Ordine Carmelitárum, vita et sanctitáte illústris. Ejus vero festívitas quarto Kaléndas Júnii celebrátur.	At Florence, the birthday of St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, a virgin of the Order of the Carmelites, who is famed for her holy life. Her feast is observed on the 29th of May.
Doróstori, in Mysia inferióre, item natális sanctórum Mártyrum Pasícratis, Valentiónis et aliórum duórum, simul coronatórum.	At Silistria in Bulgaria, the birthday of the holy martyrs Pasicrates, Valentio, and two others crowned with them.
Medioláni sancti Dionysii Epíscopi, qui, ab Ariáno Imperatóre Constántio in Cappadóciam pro fide cathólica relegátus, ibídem, propióre Martyribus título, spíritum Deo réddidit. Ejus sacrum corpus ab Aurélio Epíscopo transmíssum est Mediolánum ad beátum Ambrósium Epíscopum; cui piæ actióni offícium quoque sancti Basilíi Magni accessísse tráditur.	At Milan, Bishop St. Denis, who for the Catholic faith was exiled into Cappadocia by the Arian emperor Constantius, where he yielded his soul to God in a manner almost like that of the martyrs. His revered body was sent to blessed Bishop Ambrose at Milan, by Bishop Aurelius, with the help, it is said, of St. Basil the Great.
Floréntiæ natális sancti Zenóbii, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, vitæ sanctitáte ac miraculórum glória conspícui.	At Florence, the birthday of St. Zenobius, bishop of that city, renowned for the sanctity of his life and his glorious miracles.
In Británnia sancti Aldélmi, Epíscopi Schireburgénsis.	In England, St. Aldhelm, bishop of Sherborne.
In território Tricassíno sancti Leónis Confessóris.	In the territory of Troyes, St. Leo, confessor.
Lutétiæ Parisiórum sanctæ Magdalénæ-Sophíæ Barat, Fundatrícis Institúti Sorórum a Sacro Corde Jesu; quæ pro Christiána puellárum informatióne valde adlaborávit, et a Pio Papa Undécimo in sanctárum Vírginum catálogum fuit reláta.	At Paris, St. Madeleine-Sophie Barat, foundress of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who devoted her labours for the Christian education of girls. She was added to the list of holy virgins by Pope Pius XI.
Vérulis, in Hérnicis, Translátio sanctæ Maríæ Jacóbi; cujus sacrum corpus plúrimis miráculis illustrátur.	At Veroli in Campania, the translation of St. Mary, the mother of James, whose revered body is noted for many miracles.
Assísii, in Umbria, item Translátio sancti Francísci Confessóris, témpore Gregórii Papæ Noni.	At Assisi in Umbria, the translation of St. Francis, confessor, in the time of Pope Gregory IX.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXV.
		St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, Virgin
		St. Urban, Pope and Martyr
		St. Adhelm, or Aldhelm, Bishop
		St. Gregory VII., Pope and Confessor
		SS. Maximus, or Mauxe, and Venerand, Martyrs in Normandy
		St. Dumhade of Ireland, Abbot

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Nono Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 24 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Nono Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Fourth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Antiochíæ natális sancti Mánahen, qui fuit Heródis Tetrárchæ collactáneus, atque, Doctor et Prophéta exsístens sub grátia novi Testaménti, in eádem urbe quiévit.	At Antioch, the birthday of St. Manahen, foster-brother of Herod the Tetrach. He was a doctor and prophet under the grace of the New Testament, and his remains now lie in the city of Antioch.
Item beátæ Joánnæ, uxóris Chuzæ, procuratóris Heródis, quam Lucas Evangelísta commémorat.	Also, blessed Joanna, wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, mentioned by the evangelist St. Luke.
In Portu Románo natális sancti Vincéntii Mártyris.	At Porto, the birthday of St. Vincent, martyr.
Nannéte, in Británnia minóre, beatórum Mártyrum Donatiáni et Rogatiáni fratrum, qui, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre, pro constántia fídei, in cárcerem missi, et in equúleo suspénsi ac laniáti, deínde láncea militári confóssi, novíssime cápite præcísi sunt.	At Nantes in Brittany, in the time of Emperor Diocletian, the blessed martyrs Donatian and Rogatian, brothers, who, because of their constancy in the faith, were sent to prison, stretched on the rack, and lacerated. Finally, they were pierced through with a soldier’s lance, and then beheaded.
In Istria sanctórum Mártyrum Zoélli, Servílii, Felícis, Silváni, et Dióclis.	In Istria, the holy martyrs Zoellus, Servilius, Felix, Silvanus, and Diocles.
Eódem die sanctórum Mártyrum Melétii, ducis exércitus, ac Sociórum ejus ducentórum et quinquagínta duórum mílitum; qui divérso mortis génere martyrium complevérunt.	Also, the holy martyrs Meletius, who was a military officer, and two hundred and fifty-two of his companions, who achieved their martyrdom by various kinds of deaths.
Item sanctárum Mártyrum Susánnæ, Marciánæ et Palládiæ, eorúndem mílitum uxórum, quæ, una cum párvulis suis, confráctæ sunt.	Also, the holy martyrs Susanna, Marciana, and Palladia, wives of the soldiers just mentioned, who were put to death with their young children.
Medioláni sancti Robustiáni Mártyris.	At Milan, St. Robustian, martyr.
The Church of St. Afra, Brescia
Bríxiæ sanctæ Afræ Mártyris, quæ sub Hadriáno Imperatóre passa est.	At Brescia, St. Afra, martyr, who suffered under Emperor Hadrian.
In monastério Lirinénsi, in Gállia, sancti Vincéntii Presbyteri, doctrína et sanctitáte conspícui.	In the monastery of Lerins, St. Vincent, a priest eminent for learning and sanctity.
Marróchii, in Africa, beáti Joánnis de Prado, Sacerdótis ex Ordine Minórum et Mártyris; qui, in prædicatióne Evangélii, post víncula, cárceres, flagélla plurimáque ália torménta, pro Christo fórtiter toleráta, per ignem martyrium consummávit.	At Morocco in Africa, the passion of blessed John of Prado, priest and martyr of the Order of Friars Minor. While preaching the Gospel, he was bound, imprisoned, and scourged; and after enduring with fortitude many other torments for Christ, fulfilled his martyrdom by fire.
The tomb of St. Dominic, Bologna
Bonóniæ Translátio sancti Domínici Confessóris, témpore Gregórii Papæ Noni.	At Bologna, the translation of St. Dominic, confessor, in the time of Pope Gregory IX.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXIV.
		St. Vincent of Lerins, Confessor
		SS. Donatian and Rogatian, Martyrs
		St. John de Prado, Priest and Martyr

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Décimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 23 May 201422 May 2014 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Décimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Third Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Apud Língonas, in Gállia, pássio sancti Desidérii Epíscopi, qui, cum plebem suam ab exércitu Wandalórum vexári cérneret, ad Regem eórum pro ea supplicatúrus accéssit; a quo statim jugulári jussus, pro óvibus sibi créditis cervícem libénter exténdit, et, percússus gládio, migrávit ad Christum. Passi sunt autem cum ipso et álii plures de número gregis sui, qui apud eándem urbem cónditi sunt.	At Langres in France, the martyrdom of the holy bishop Desiderius, who visited the king to offer entreaties in behalf of his people who were mistreated by the Vandal army. He was immediately condemned to beheading, and willingly presenting his head to receive the blow of the sword, he died for the sheep committed to his charge and departed for heaven. With him suffered many of his flock, who are buried in the same city.
In Hispánia sanctórum Mártyrum Epitácii Epíscopi, et Basiléi.	In Spain, the holy martyrs Epitacius, a bishop, and Basileus.
In território Lugdunénsi sancti Desidérii, Epíscopi Viennénsis; qui, Theodoríci Regis jussu lapídibus óbrutus, martyrio coronátur.	In the territory of Lyons, St. Desiderius, bishop of Vienne, who was crowned with martyrdom by being stoned at the order of King Theodoric.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Quinctiáni, Lúcii et Juliáni, qui, in persecutióne Wandálica passi, ætérnas corónas meruérunt.	In Africa, the holy martyrs Quintian, Lucius, and Julian, who merited eternal crowns by their sufferings, during the persecution of the Vandals.
In Cappadócia commemorátio sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, in persecutióne Maximiáni Galérii, confráctis crúribus, necáti sunt; item eórum, qui eódem témpore, in Mesopotámia, appénsi pédibus in sublíme, cápite verso deórsum, suffocáti fumo et lento igne consúmpti, martyrium complevérunt.	In Cappadocia, the commemoration of the holy martyrs who died by having their legs crushed, in the persecution of Maximian Galerius. Also in Mesopotamia, those martyrs who, at the same time, were suspended in the air with their heads downward, suffocated with smoke, and consumed by a slow fire, thus fulfilling their martyrdom.
Synnadæ, in Phrygia, sancti Michaélis Epíscopi.	At Synnada in Phrygia, St. Michael, bishop.
Ipso die sancti Mercuriális Epíscopi.	The same day, St. Mercurialis, bishop.
The Cathedral of Naples
Neápoli, in Campánia, sancti Euphébii Epíscopi.	At Naples in Campania, St. Euphebius, bishop.
Romæ sancti Joánnis Baptístæ de Rossi, Presbyteri et Confessóris, patiéntia et caritáte in evangelizándis paupéribus insígnis.	At Rome, St. John Baptist de Rossi, priest and confessor, a man illustrious for his patience and his zeal in preaching the Gospel to the poor.
Apud Núrsiam sanctórum Eutychii et Floréntii Monachórum, quorum méminit beátus Gregórius Papa.	At Norcia, Saints Eutychius and Florentius, monks, mentioned by the blessed Pope Gregory.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

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Undécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

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Undécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna . The Twenty-Second Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Faustíni, Timóthei et Venústi.	At Rome, the holy martyrs Faustinus, Timothy, and Venustus.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Casti et Æmílii, qui per passiónis ignem martyrium consummárunt. Hos (ut beátus Cypriánus scribit), in prima congressióne devíctos, Dóminus victóres in secúndo prælio réddidit, ut fortióres ígnibus fíerent qui ígnibus ante cessíssent.	In Africa, the holy martyrs Castus and Aemilius, who met their martyrdom by fire, St. Cyprian says that there were overcome by the first trial, but that in the second God made them victorious, so that those who had first weakened in the face of the fire were made mightier than the flames.
Cománæ, in Ponto, sancti Basilísci Mártyris, qui, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre et Agríppa Prǽside, férreas calceátus crépidas, ignítis clavis confíxas, múltaque ália passus, demum, cápite obtruncátus et in flumen projéctus, martyrii glóriam consecútus est.	At Comana in Pontus, under Emperor Maximian and the governor Agrippa, the holy martyr Basiliscus, who was forced to wear iron shoes pierced with heated nails, and who endured many other trials. He was finally beheaded and thrown into the river, which gained for him the crown of martyrdom.
In Córsica sanctæ Júliæ Vírginis, quæ crucis supplício coronáta est.	In Corsica, St. Julia, virgin, who won her crown by being crucified.
In Hispánia sanctæ Quitériæ, Vírginis et Mártyris.	In Spain, St. Quiteria, virgin and martyr.
Ravenna Cathedral
Ravénnæ sancti Marciáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris.	At Ravenna, St. Marcian, bishop and confessor.
Pistórii, in Túscia, beáti Atthónis Epíscopi, ex Ordine Vallis Umbrósæ.	At Pistoia in Tuscany, the bishop, blessed Attho, of the Order of Vallombrosa.
In pago Antisiodorénsi beáti Románi Abbátis, qui sancto Benedícto ministrávit in specu; inde, in Gállias proféctus, ibi, ædificáto monastério relictísque multis sanctitátis alúmnis, quiévit in Dómino.	In the diocese of Auxerre, Abbot St. Romanus, who ministered to St. Benedict in his cave. Going later to France, he built a monastery there, and leaving many disciples and imitators of his sanctity, went to rest in the Lord.
Apud Aquínum sancti Fulci Confessóris.	At Aquino, St. Fulk, confessor.
Antisiodóri sanctæ Hélenæ Vírginis.	At Auxerre, St. Helen, virgin.
Cássiæ, in Umbria, sanctæ Ritæ Víduæ, Moniális ex Ordine Eremitárum sancti Augustíni; quæ, post sæculi núptias, ætérnum sponsum Christum únice diléxit.	At Cascia in Umbria, St. Rita, a widow and nun of the Order of the Hermits of St. Augustine, who, after being disengaged from her earthly marriage, loved only her eternal spouse Christ.
Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. R. Deo grátias.	And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Thanks be to God.

May XXII.
		St. Yvo, Confessor
		St. Basiliscus, Bishop of Comana in Pontius, Martyr
		SS. Castus and Æmilius, Martyrs
		St. Bobo, Confessor
		St. Conall, Abbot in Ireland