Month: April 2015

Sextodécimo Kaléndas Maji. Luna. The Sixteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Corínthi natális sanctórum Mártyrum Callísti et Charísii, cum áliis septem, qui omnes, post ália toleráta supplícia, in mare demérsi sunt. At Corinth, the birthday of the holy martyrs Callistus and Charistius, with seven others, who were all cast into the sea.

Cæsaraugústæ, in Hispánia, item natális sanctórum decem et octo Mártyrum, scílicet Optáti, Lupérci, Succéssi, Martiális, Urbáni, Júliæ, Quinctiliáni, Públii, Frontónis, Felícis, Cæciliáni, Evéntii, Primitívi, Apodémii, et aliórum quátuor qui Saturníni vocáti esse referúntur. Hi omnes sub Daciáno, Hispaniárum Præside, simul pœnis affécti atque interémpti sunt; quorum illústre martyrium Prudéntius vérsibus exornávit. At Saragossa, in Spain, the birthday of eighteen holy martyrs, Optatus, Lupercus, Successus, Martial, Urban, Julia, Quinctilian, Publius, Fronto, Felix, Cecilian, Eventius, Primitivus, Apodemius, and four others who are said to have been Saturninus. They were all tortured and slain together under Dacian, governor of Spain. The glory of their martyrdom has been celebrated in verse by Prudentius.

In eádem civitáte sanctórum Caji et Creméntii, qui secúndo conféssi et in Christi fide perseverántes, martyrii cálicem gustavérunt. In the same city, the Saints Caius and Crementius, who twice confessed the faith of Christ, and persevering in it, drank of the chalice of martyrdom.

Ibídem sancti Lambérti Mártyris. In the same place, the martyr St. Lambert.

Item Cæsaraugústæ sanctæ Encrátidis, Vírginis et Mártyris, quæ, laniáto córpore, mamílla abscíssa et jécore avúlso, adhuc supérstes in cárcere inclúsa et reténta est, donec ulcerátum ipsíus corpus putrésceret. Also at Saragossa, St. Encratis, virgin and martyr, whose body was lacerated, her breasts cut away, and her bowels torn out. Still alive after these torments, she was confined in prison until her body, covered with wounds, began to decompose.

Paléntiæ sancti Turíbii, Epíscopi Asturicénsis, qui, ope sancti Leónis Papæ, Priscilliáni hæresim ex Hispánia pénitus profligávit, clarúsque miráculis quiévit in pace. At Palentia, St. Turibius, bishop of Astorga. With the aid of Pope St. Leo, he drove out of Spain completely the Priscillian heresy. He went to rest in the Lord with a great renown for miracles.

Brácari, in Lusitánia, sancti Fructuósi Epíscopi. At Braga in Portugal, the bishop St. Fructuosus.

Sescíaci, in Constantiénsi Gálliæ território, tránsitus sancti Patérni, Epíscopi Abrincénsis et Confessóris. At Scicy, in the district of Coutances in France, the death of St. Paternus, bishop of Avranches and confessor.

Romæ natális sancti Benedícti-Joséphi Labre Confessóris, qui contémptu sui et extrémæ voluntáriæ paupertátis laude exstitit insígnis. At Rome, the birthday of St. Benedict Joseph Labre, confessor, who was famed for his contempt of self and his great voluntary poverty.

Apud Valencénas, in Gállia, sancti Drogónis Confessóris. In Belgium, near Valenciennes, St. Drogo, confessor.

Nivérnis, in Gállia, sanctæ Maríæ-Bernárdæ Soubirous, Vírginis, e Congregatióne Sorórum a Caritáte et Institutióne Christiána, Lapúrdi, adhuc juvénculæ, iterátis apparitiónibus Immaculátæ Dei Genitrícis Maríæ recreátæ; quam Pius Papa Undécimus, inter sanctas Vírgines adscrípsit. In the city of Nevers in France, St. Mary Bernard Soubirous of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity, also called the Christian Institute. She was favoured with frequent apparitions and conversations at Lourdes with Mary Immaculate, the Mother of God. In 1933 her name was added to the roll of holy virgins by Pope Pius XI.

Senis, in Túscia, beáti Jóachim, ex Ordine Servórum beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. At Siena in Tuscany, blessed Joachim of the Order of Servites of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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.

April XVI.
		SS. Eighteen Martyrs of Saragossa, and St. Encratis, or Engratia, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Turibius, Bishop of Astorga
		St. Fructuosus, Archbishop of Braga, Confessor
		St. Druon, or Drugo, Recluse, Patron of Shepherds
		St. Joachim of Sienna of the Order of Servites, Confessor
		St. Mans, or Magnus, Bishop and Martyr

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Décimo séptimo Kaléndas Maji. Luna. The Fifteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Romæ sanctárum Basilíssæ et Anastásiæ, nobílium feminárum, quæ, cum essent Apostolórum discípulæ et constántes in fidei confessióne persísterent, sub Neróne Imperatóre, lingua pedibúsque præcísis, percússæ gládio, martyrii corónam adéptæ sunt. At Rome, the Saints Basilissa and Anastasia, noble women who were disciples of the apostles. Because they persevered courageously in the profession of their faith during the time of the Emperor Nero, they had their tongues and feet cut off, were put to the sword, and thus obtained the crown of martyrdom.

Eódem die sanctórum Mártyrum Marónis, Eutychétis et Victoríni; qui, primo cum beáta Flávia Domitílla apud ínsulam Póntiam in Christi confessióne éxsules, póstmodum, sub Príncipe Nerva, liberáti, tandem, cum plúrimos ad fidem convertíssent, in persecutióne Trajáni, a Valeriáno Júdice váriis pœnis jussi sunt intérfici. The same day, the holy martyrs Maro, Eutyches, and Victorinus, who, along with blessed Flavia Domitilla, had been banished to the island of Pontia for the confession of Christ. Being recalled in the reign of Nerva, and having converted many to the faith, they were put to death in different ways by the judge Valerian, during the persecution of Trajan.

In Pérside sanctórum Mártyrum Máximi et Olympíadis, qui, sub Décio Imperatóre, fústibus et plumbátis cæsi sunt; et ad últimum cápita eórum sunt fústibus tunsa, donec ambo emítterent spíritum. In Persia, in the reign of Emperor Decius, the holy martyrs Maximus and Olympias, who were beaten with rods and whips, and struck on their heads with clubs until they breathed no more.

Ferentíni, in Hérnicis, sancti Eutychii Mártyris. At Ferentino in Campania, the martyr St. Eutychius.

Myræ, in Lycia, sancti Crescéntis, qui per ignem martyrium consummávit. At Myra in Lycia, St. Crescens, who was martyred by fire.

In Thrácia sanctórum Mártyrum Theodóri et Pausilíppi, qui sub Hadriáno Imperatóre passi sunt. In Thrace, the holy martyrs Theodorus and Pausilippus, who suffered under Emperor Hadrian.

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.

April XV.
		St. Peter Gonzales, Confessor
		SS. Basilissa and Anastasia, Martyrs
		St. Paternus, Bishop of Avranches, Confessor
		St. Munde, Abbot
		St. Ruadhan, Abbot in Ireland

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Maji. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Justíni, Philósophi et Mártyris, cujus memória prídie hujus diéi recensétur. The feast of St. Justin, philosopher and martyr, who was yesterday mentioned.

Romæ, via Appia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Tibúrtii, Valeriáni et Máximi, sub Alexándro Imperatóre et Almáchio Præfécto. Horum duo primi, beátæ Cæcíliæ exhortatióne ad Christum convérsi et a sancto Urbáno Papa baptizáti, póstmodum, ob fidei confessiónem, fústibus cæsi, gládio percússi sunt; Máximus vero, Præfécti cubiculárius, cum et ipse, eórum permótus constántia et angélica visióne firmátus, in Christum credidísset, támdiu plumbátis verberátus est, donec spíritum exhaláret. At Rome, on the Appian Way, the birthday of the holy martyrs Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, who suffered in the time of Emperor Alexander and the prefect Almachius. The first two were converted to Christ by the exhortations of blessed Cecilia, and baptized by Pope St. Urban. They were beaten with clubs, then beheaded for the sake of the true faith. Maximus, who had been the prefect’s chamberlain, was touched by their constancy, and confirmed by the vision of an angel, believed in Christ, and was scourged with leaded whips until he died.

Interámnæ sancti Próculi, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Teramo, St. Proculus, bishop and martyr.

Eódem die sancti Ardaliónis mimi, qui dum Sacris Christianórum in theatro illúderet, derepénte mutátus est, et ea non solum verbis, sed étiam testimónio sui sánguinis comprobávit. Also St. Ardalion, an actor. One day in the theatre, while scoffing at the holy rites of the Christian religion, he was suddenly converted and bore testimony to it, not only by his words, but also with his blood.

Interámnæ sanctæ Domnínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris, cum Sóciis Virgínibus coronátæ. At Teramo, St. Domnina, virgin and martyr, who received the crown with her virgin companions.

Alexandríæ sanctæ Thomáidis Mártyris, quæ a sócero, cujus impudícis nolúerat consentíre votis, gládio percússa est atque in duas partes per médium discíssa. At Alexandria, St. Thomais, martyr. Because she would not consent to the impure wishes of her father-in-law, she was struck with a sword dividing her body from head to foot.

Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Lambérti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Lyons, in France, St. Lambert, bishop and confessor.

Alexandríæ sancti Frontónis Abbátis, cujus vita sanctitáte et miráculis cláruit. At Alexandria, St. Fronto, an abbot whose life was graced by sanctity and his miracles.

Romæ sancti Abúndii, Mansionárii Ecclésiæ sancti Petri. At Rome, St. Abundius, sacristan of the church of St. Peter.

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.

April XIV.
		SS. Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, Martyrs
		SS. Carpus, Bishop of Thyatira, in Asia Minor, Papylus, His Deacon, and Agathodorus Their Servant, Martyrs
		SS. Antony, John, and Eustachius, Martyrs
		St. Benezet, or Little Bennet, Patron of Avignon
		B. Lidwina, Called Lydwid, Virgin

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Idibus Aprílis. Luna. The Thirteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Híspali, in Hispánia, sancti Hermenegíldi Mártyris, qui fuit fílius Leovigíldi, Regis Visigothórum Ariáni; atque ob cathólicæ fidei confessiónem conjéctus in cárcerem, et, cum in solemnitáte Pascháli Communiónem ab Epíscopo Ariáno accípere noluísset, pérfidi patris jussu secúri percússus est, ac regnum cæléste pro terréno Rex et Martyr intrávit. At Seville in Spain, St. Hermenegild, son of Leovigild, Arian king of the Visigoths, who was imprisoned for the confession of the Catholic faith. By order of his wicked father he was beheaded because he had refused to receive communion from an Arian bishop on the feast of Easter. Thus exchanging an earthly for a heavenly kingdom, he entered the abode of the saints, both as a king and as a martyr.

Romæ, in persecutióne Marci Antoníni Veri et Lúcii Aurélii Cómmodi, pássio sancti Justíni, Philósophi et Mártyris; qui, cum secúndum librum pro religiónis nostræ defensióne præfátis Imperatóribus porrexísset, eámque ibídem disputándo strénue propugnásset, Crescéntis Cynici, cujus vitam et mores nefários redargúerat, insídiis accusátus quod Christiánus esset, remuneratiónem linguæ fidélis, martyrii munus accépit. Ipsíus tamen festum sequénti die recólitur. At Rome, in the persecution of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus, St. Justin, philosopher and martyr. He had addressed to the emperors his second Apology in defence of our religion, and upheld it by strong arguments. By the intrigue of Crescens the Cynic, whose conduct and immorality he had reproved, he was accused of professing Christianity, and thus he obtained the reward of martyrdom in payment for his faithful confession. His feast is kept on the following day.

Pérgami, in Asia, in eádem persecutióne, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Carpi, Thyatirénsis Epíscopi, Pápyli Diáconi et Agathonícæ, ejúsdem Pápyli soróris et óptimæ féminæ, atque Agathadóri, eórum fámuli, aliorúmque multórum. Hi omnes, post vários cruciátus, pro beátis confessiónibus martyrio coronáti sunt. At Pergamum in Asia, during the same persecution, the birthday of the holy martyrs Carpus, bishop of Thyatira, the deacon Papylus, and his sister Agathonica, an excellent woman, Agathadorus, their servant, and many others. After many torments they received their crowns of martyrdom for their worthy confessions.

Doróstori, in Mysia inferióre, pássio sanctórum Máximi, Quinctiliáni et Dadæ, in persecutióne Diocletiáni. At Silistria in Bulgaria, the passion of Saints Maximus, Quinctilian, and Dadas, during the persecution of Diocletian.

Ravénnæ sancti Ursi, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Ravenna, St. Ursus, 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.

April XIII.
		St. Hermenegild, Martyr
		St. Guinoch, Bishop and Confessor in Scotland
		St. Caradoc, Priest and Hermit

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Prídie Idus Aprílis. Luna. The Twelfth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Verónæ pássio sancti Zenónis Epíscopi, qui inter persecutiónis procéllas eam Ecclésiam mira constántia gubernávit, et, Galliéni témpore, martyrio coronátus est. At Verona, the passion of Bishop St. Zeno, who governed that Church with great fortitude amid the storms of persecution, and was crowned with martyrdom in the time of Gallienus.

In Cappadócia sancti Sabæ Gothi, qui, sub Valénte Imperatóre, cum Rex Gothórum Athanarícus Christiános insequerétur, in flumen, post dira torménta, projéctus est; quo étiam témpore (ut sanctus Augustínus scribit) quamplúrimi ex Gothis orthodóxis coróna martyrii sunt insigníti. In Cappadocia, in the reign of Emperor Valens, during the persecution raised against the Christians by Atanaric, king of the Goths, St. Sabas, himself a Goth, who was cast into a river after undergoing cruel torments. Many orthodox Goths, as St. Augustine relates, received at that time the crown of martyrdom.

Brácari, in Lusitánia, sancti Victóris Mártyris, qui, adhuc catechúmenus, cum noluísset idólum adoráre, et Christum Jesum magna constántia conféssus fuísset, ídeo, post multa torménta, cápite abscísso, méruit próprio sánguine baptizári. At Braga in Portugal, the martyr St. Victor. Although only a catechumen, he refused to adore an idol, and confessed Jesus Christ with great constancy. After suffering many tortures, he was beheaded, and thus merited to be baptized in his own blood.

Firmi, in Picéno, sanctæ Víssiæ, Vírginis et Mártyris. At Fermo, in Piceno, St. Vissia, virgin and martyr.

Romæ, via Aurélia, natális sancti Júlii Papæ Primi, qui advérsus Ariános pro fide cathólica plúrimum laborávit, ac, multis præcláre gestis, sanctitáte célebris quiévit in pace. At Rome, on the Aurelian Way, the birthday of Pope St. Julius, who vigorously defended the Catholic faith against the Arians. After a life of brilliant accomplishments, he rested in peace, famed for his sanctity.

Apud Vapíngum óppidum, in Gállia, sancti Constantíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At the town of Gap in France, St. Constantine, bishop and confessor.

Papíæ sancti Damiáni Epíscopi. At Pavia, Bishop St. Damian.

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.

April XII.
		St. Sabas the Goth, Abbot and Martyr
		St. Zeno, Bishop of Verona, Confessor
		St. Julius, Pope and Confessor
		St. Victor of Braga, Martyr

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Tértio Idus Aprílis. Luna . The Eleventh Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Leónis Papæ Primi, cognoménto Magni, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, cujus dies natális recólitur quarto Idus Novémbris. St. Leo the First, pope and confessor, who was surnamed the Great. His birthday falls on the 10th of November. 

Pérgami, in Asia, sancti Antípæ, testis fidélis, cujus méminit sanctus Joánnes in Apocalypsi. Ipse autem Antípas, sub Domitiáno Imperatóre, in bovem æneum candéntem conjéctus, martyrium consummávit. At Pergamum in Asia, the faithful witness, St. Antipas, who was mentioned by St. John in the Apocalypse. Under Emperor Domitian, he was enclosed in an ox made of brass that had been heated to redness, and thus completed his martyrdom.

Salónæ, in Dalmátia, sanctórum Mártyrum Domniónis Epíscopi, cum milítibus octo. At Salona in Dalmatia, the holy martyrs Domnio, bishop, and eight soldiers.

Gortynæ, in Creta, sancti Philíppi Epíscopi, vita et doctrína claríssimi, qui, tempóribus Marci Antoníni Veri et Lúcii Aurélii Cómmodi, Ecclésiam sibi créditam regens, a furóre Gentílium et ab hæreticórum insídiis eándem tutátus est. At Gortina in Crete, during the reign of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus, St. Philip, bishop, well known for his life and his teaching. He had defended the Church entrusted to his care against the fury of the heathen and the snares of the heretics.

Nicomedíæ sancti Eustórgii Presbyteri. At Nicomedia, the priest St. Eustorgius.
Spoléti sancti Isaac, Mónachi et Confessóris, cujus virtútes sanctus Gregórius Papa commémorat. At Spoleto, St. Isaac, monk and confessor, whose virtues are recorded by Pope St. Gregory.

Apud Gazam in Palæstína, sancti Barsanúphii Anachorétæ, sub Justiniáno Imperatóre. At Gaza in Palestine, in the time of Emperor Justinian, St. Barsanuphius, an anchoret.

Lucæ, in Etrúria, sanctæ Gemmæ Galgáni, Vírginis, contemplatióne Domínicæ Passiónis et vitæ sanctitátis mirábilis, quam Pius Papa Duodécimus in Sanctárum númerum rétulit. At Luca in Etruria, St. Gemma Galgani, virgin, renowned for her contemplation of the Passion of our Lord, and for a life of holiness, and whom Pope Pius XII joined to the number 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.

April XI.
		St. Leo the Great, Pope
		St. Antipas, Martyr
		St. Guthlake, Hermit, and Patron of the Abbey of Croyland
		St. Maccai, Abbot
		St. Aid, of Eacharaidh

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Quarto Idus Aprílis. Luna. The Tenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Apud Babylónem sancti Ezechiélis Prophétæ, qui, a Júdice pópuli Israël, quod eum de cultu idolórum argúeret, interféctus, in sepúlcro Sem et Arpháxad, Abrahæ progenitórum, sepúltus est; ad quod sepúlcrum, oratiónis causa, multi conflúere consuevérunt. At Babylon, the prophet Ezechiel, who was put to death by a judge of the people of Israel because he reproved him for worshipping idols. He was buried in the sepulchre of Sem and Arphaxad, ancestors of Abraham. Many people were in the habit of going to his tomb to pray.

Romæ natális plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, quos sanctus Alexánder Papa, cum detinerétur in cárcere, baptizávit. Hos autem omnes Aureliánus Præféctus, navi vetústæ impósitos, in altum mare dedúci, et illic, ligátis ad colla lapídibus, mergi præcépit. At Rome, the birthday of many holy martyrs, whom Pope St. Alexander baptized while he was in prison. The prefect Aurelian had them all put in an old ship, taken to the deep sea, and drowned with stones tied to their necks.

Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Apollónii Presbyteri, et aliórum quinque, qui, in persecutióne Maximiáni, in mare demérsi sunt. At Alexandria, during the persecution of Maximian, the holy martyrs Apollonius, a priest, and five others who were drowned in the sea.

In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Teréntii, Africáni, Pompéji et Sociórum; qui, sub Décio Imperatóre et Fortuniáno Præfécto, virgis cæsi, equúleis torti aliísque supplíciis cruciáti, demum cápitis obtruncatióne martyrium complevérunt. In Africa, under Emperor Decius and the prefect Fortunian, the holy martyrs Terence, Africanus, Pompey, and their companions, who were scourged, racked and subjected to other torments. Their martyrdom ended by beheading.

Gandávi, in Flándria, sancti Macárii, Epíscopi Antiochéni, virtútibus et miráculis clari. At Ghent in Flanders, St. Macarius, bishop of Antioch, celebrated for virtues and miracles.

Vallisoléti, in Hispánia, sancti Michaélis de Sanctis, ex Ordine Discalceatórum sanctíssimæ Trinitátis redemptiónis captivórum, Confessóris, innocéntia vitæ, admirábili pæniténtia et caritáte in Deum exímii; quem Pius Nonus, Póntifex Máximus, inter Sanctos rétulit. At Valladolid in Spain, St. Michael of the Saints, confessor, of the Order of Discalced Trinitarians for the Redemption of Captives, a man known for his upright life, his penitential spirit, and his great love of God. He was placed on the roll of the saints by Pope Pius 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.

April X.
		St. Bademus, Abbot, Martyr
		B. Mechtildes, Virgin and Abbess

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Quinto Idus Aprílis. Luna. The Ninth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

In Judǽa sanctæ Maríæ Cléophæ, quam beátus Joánnes Evangelísta sorórem sanctíssimæ Dei Genitrícis Maríæ núncupat, et cum hac simul juxta crucem Jesu stetísse narrat. In Judea, St. Mary Cleophas, whom St. John the Evangelist calls the sister of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and says that she stood at her side beneath the Cross of Jesus.

Antiochíæ sancti Próchori, qui fuit unus de septem primis Diáconis; et, fide ac miráculis clarus, martyrio coronátus est. At Antioch, St. Prochorus who was one of the first seven deacons. Renowned for faith and miracles, he received the crown of martyrdom.

Romæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Demétrii, Concéssi, Hilárii et Sociórum. At Rome, the birthday of the holy martyrs Demetrius, Concessus, Hilary, and their companions.

Cæsarǽæ, in Cappadócia, sancti Eupsychii Mártyris, qui ob evérsum Fortúnæ fanum, sub Juliáno Apóstata, martyrium consummávit. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, St. Eupsychius, martyr, who was persecuted under Julian the Apostate for having overthrown the temple of Fortune.

In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Massylitanórum, in quorum die natáli sanctus Augustínus tractátum hábuit. In Africa the holy Massylitan Martyrs, on whose birthday was written a tract by St. Augustine.

Sírmii pássio sanctárum septem Vírginum et Mártyrum, quæ, dato simul prétio sánguinis, vitam mercátæ sunt ætérnam. At Sirmio, seven holy virgins and martyrs, who purchased eternal life together at the price of their own blood.

Amidæ, in Mesopotámia, sancti Acátii Epíscopi, qui pro rediméndis captívis étiam vasa Ecclésiæ conflávit ac véndidit. At Amida in Mesopotamia, St. Acatius, bishop, who even melted down and sold the sacred vessels in order to ransom captives.

Rotómagi sancti Hugónis, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Rouen, St. Hugh, bishop and confessor.

In civitáte Diénsi, in Gállia, sancti Marcélli Epíscopi, miráculis clari. In the city of Die, in France, St. Marcellus, bishop, celebrated for miracles.

Móntibus, in Hannónia, beátæ Waldetrúdis, vitæ sanctimónia et miráculis claræ. At Mons in Hainaut, blessed Waltrude, renowned for holiness and miracles.

Romæ Translátio córporis sanctæ Mónicæ, matris beáti Augustíni Epíscopi; quod, ex Ostiis Tiberínis, Martíno Quinto Summo Pontífice, in Urbem delátum, in Ecclésia ejúsdem beáti Augustíni honorífice recónditum fuit. At Rome, the transferring of the body of St. Monica, mother of the bishop St. Augustine. It was brought from Ostia to Rome, under the Sovereign Pontiff, Martin V, and buried with due honours in the church of St. Augustine.

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.

April IX.
		St. Mary of Egypt, and St. Zozimus, a Holy Priest
		The Massylitan Martyrs in Africa
		St. Eupsychius, Martyr
		The Roman Captives in Persia, Martyrs
		St. Waltrude, Widow
		St. Gaucher, or Gautier, Abbot in Limousin
		St. Dotto, Abbot

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Sexto Idus Aprílis. Luna . The Eighth Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Commemorátio sanctórum Herodiónis, Asyncriti et Phlegóntis, de quibus scribit beátus Paulus Apóstolus in Epístola ad Romános. The commemoration of Saints Herodian, Asyncritus, and Phlegon who are mentioned by blessed Paul the Apostle in his Letter to the Romans.

Alexandríæ sancti Ædésii Mártyris, qui, sub Maximiáno Galério Imperatóre, cum esset beáti Apphiáni frater, et ímpium Júdicem, quod Deo dicátas Vírgines lenónibus tráderet, palam argúeret, idcírco, a milítibus tentus sævissimísque afféctus supplíciis, in mare demérsus est pro Christo Dómino. At Alexandria, in the time of Emperor Maximian Galerius, the martyr St. Aedesius, brother of the blessed Apphian. Because he publicly reproved the wicked judge who delivered to corruptors virgins consecrated to God, he was arrested by the soldiers, exposed to the most severe torments, and thrown into the sea for the sake of Christ our Lord.

In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Januárii, Máximæ et Macáriæ. In Africa, the holy martyrs Januarius, Maxima, and Macaria. Carthágine sanctæ Concéssæ Mártyris. At Carthage, the martyr St. Concessa.

Apud Corínthum beáti Dionysii Epíscopi, qui eruditióne et grátia, quam hábuit in verbo Dei, non solum suæ civitátis et provínciæ pópulos, sed et aliárum provinciárum et úrbium Epíscopos epístolis erudívit; Romanósque Pontífices ádeo cóluit, ut eórum epístolas públice légere in Ecclésia diébus Domínicis consuéverit. Cláruit autem tempóribus Marci Antoníni Veri et Lúcii Aurélii Cómmodi. At Corinth, Bishop St. Denis, who instructed not only the people of his own city and province by the learning and charm with which he preached the word of God, but also the bishops of other cities and provinces by the letters he wrote to them. His devotion to the Roman Pontiffs was such that he was accustomed to read their letters publicly in the church on Sundays. He lived in the time of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus.

Turónis, in Gállia, sancti Perpétui Epíscopi, admirándæ sanctitátis viri. At Tours in France, the holy bishop Perpetuus, a man of great sanctity.

Ferentíni, in Hérnicis, sancti Redémpti Epíscopi, cujus méminit beátus Gregórius Papa. At Ferentino in Campania, Bishop St. Redemptus, who was mentioned by Pope St. Gregory.

Apud Comum sancti Amántii, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Como, St. Amantius, 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.

April VIII.
		St. Dionysius of Corinth, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Ædesius, Martyr
		St. Perpetuus, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Walter, Abbot of St. Martin’s, Near Pontoise
		B. Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem

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Séptimo Idus Aprílis. Luna. The Seventh Day of April. The Night of the Moon. 

Rotómagi natális sancti Joánnis Baptístæ de La Salle, Presbyteri et Confessóris, qui, in erudiénda adolescéntia præsértim páupere excéllens, et de religióne civilíque societáte præcláre méritus, Fratrum Scholárum Christianárum Sodalitátem instítuit. Eum Pius Duodécimus, Póntifex Máximus, ómnium Magistrórum púeris adolescentibúsque instituéndis præcípuum apud Deum cæléstem Patrónum constítuit. Ipsíus tamen festum Idibus Maji celebrátur. At Rouen, the birthday of St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest and confessor. He was prominent in the education of youth, especially those who were poor, for which he was acclaimed both by religious and civil society. He was the founder of the Society of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Pius XII, Supreme Pontiff, declared him patron of all those who teach children and young people. His feast is celebrated on the 15th of May.

In Africa item natális sanctórum Mártyrum Epiphánii Epíscopi, Donáti, Rufíni et aliórum trédecim. In Africa, the birthday of the holy martyrs Epiphanius bishop, Donatus, Rufinus and thirteen others.

Alexandríæ sancti Peléusii, Presbyteri, et Mártyris. At Alexandria, St. Peleusius, priest and martyr.

Synópe, in Ponto, sanctórum ducentórum Mártyrum. At Sinope, in Pontus, two hundred holy martyrs.
In Cilícia sancti Calliópii Mártyris, qui, sub Maximiáno Præfécto, post ália torménta, cápite in terram verso cruci affíxus, nóbili coróna martyrii decorátus est. In Cilicia, under the prefect Maximus, St. Calliopius, martyr. After undergoing other torments, he was fastened to a cross with his head downward, and thus gained the noble crown of martyrdom.

Nicomedíæ sancti Cyríaci et aliórum decem Mártyrum. At Nicomedia, St. Cyriacus and ten other martyrs. Verónæ sancti Saturníni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Verona, St. Saturninus, bishop and confessor.

Romæ sancti Hegesíppi, qui vicínus Apostolórum tempóribus, Romam venit ad Anicétum Pontíficem, ibíque mansit usque ad Eleuthérium, et Ecclesiasticórum Actuum a passióne Dómini usque ad suam ætátem sermóne símplici téxuit históriam; ut, quorum vitam sectabátur, dicéndi quoque exprímeret charactére. At Rome, St. Hegesippus, who lived close to the time of the apostles. He came to Rome while Anicetus was pope, and remained until the time of Eleutherius. He wrote a history of the Church, from the Passion of our Lord to his own time, in a simple style, to make clear the character of those whose life he imitated.

In Syria sancti Aphraátis Anachorétæ, qui, Valéntis témpore, cathólicam fidem virtúte miraculórum advérsus Ariános deféndit. In Syria, in the time of Valens, St. Aphraates, an anchoret, who defended the Catholic faith against the Arians by the power of miracles.

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.

April VII.
		St. Aphraates, Anchoret
		St. Hegesippus
		St. Albert, Recluse
		B. Herman Joseph, Confessor
		St. Finan of Keann-Ethich, in Ireland

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