Month: February 2017

Sexto Idus Februárii.  Luna. The Eighth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Joánnis de Matha, Presbyteri et Confessóris, qui Ordinis sanctíssimæ Trinitátis redemptiónis captivórum fuit Institútor, et sextodécimo Kaléndas Januárii obdormívit in Dómino. St. John of Matha, priest and confessor, founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity for the redemption of captives, who went to repose in the Lord on the 17th of December. Somáschæ, in território Bergoménsi, natális sancti Hierónymi Æmiliáni Confessóris, qui Congregatiónis Somáschæ Fundátor éxstitit; atque, plúribus in vita et post mortem miráculis illústris, a Cleménte Décimo tértio, Pontífice Máximo, Sanctórum fastis adscríptus est, et a Pio Papa Undécimo universális orphanórum ac derelíctæ juventútis Patrónus apud Deum eléctus et declarátus. Ejus tamen festívitas tertiodécimo Kaléndas Augústi recólitur. At Somascha, in the district of Bergamo, the birthday of St. Jerome Emilian, confessor, who was the founder of the Congregation of Somascha. Illustrious both during his life and after death for many miracles, he was inscribed in the roll of the saints by Pope Clement XIII. Pope Pius XI chose and declared him to be the heavenly patron of orphans and abandoned children. His feast is celebrated on the 20th of July. Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Pauli, Lúcii et Cyríaci. At Rome, the holy martyrs Paul, Lucius, and Cyriacus. In Arménia minóre pássio sanctórum Mártyrum Dionysii, Æmiliáni et Sebastiáni. In Lesser Armenia, the birthday of the holy martyrs Denis, Aemilian, and Sebastian. Constantinópoli natális sanctórum Mártyrum Monachórum monastérii Dii, qui, ob defensiónem fídei cathólicæ, cum tulíssent lítteras sancti Felícis Papæ Tértii advérsus Acácium, diríssime cæsi sunt. At Constantinople, the birthday of the holy martyrs, monks of the monastery of Dius. While bringing the letter of Pope St. Felix against Acacius, they were barbarously killed for their defence of the Catholic faith. In Pérside commemorátio sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, sub Rege Persárum Cábade, ob Christiánam fidem, divérsis suplíciis necáti sunt. In Persia, in the time of King Cabades, the commemoration of the holy martyrs, who were put to death by various kinds of torments on account of their Christian faith. Alexandríæ pássio sanctæ Coínthæ Mártyris, quam Pagáni, sub Décio Imperatóre, corréptam et ad idóla perdúctam, hæc adoráre cogébant; quod cum illa éxsecrans recusáret, ipsíus pedes vínculis innexuérunt, eámque, trahéntes sic vinctam per civitátis platéas, horréndo supplício discerpsérunt. At Alexandria, under Emperor Decius, the martyr St. Cointha, whom the pagans seized, led to the idols, and urged to adore them. As she refused with horror, they put her feet in chains, and dragged her through the streets of the city, mangling her body in a most barbarous manner. Papíæ sancti Juvéntii Epíscopi, qui strénue in Evangélio laborávit. At Pavia, St. Juventius, bishop, who laboured with zeal in preaching the Gospel. Medioláni deposítio sancti Honoráti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Milan, the death of St. Honoratus, bishop and confessor. Virodúni, in Gállia, sancti Pauli Epíscopi, miraculórum dono illústris. At Verdun in France, St. Paul, a bishop renowned for his miracles. Apud Murétum, in agro Lemovicénsi, natális sancti Stéphani Abbátis, qui Grandimonténsis Ordinis Institútor fuit, ac virtútibus et miráculis cláruit. At Muret, near Limoges, the birthday of the abbot St. Stephen, founder of the order of Grandmont, celebrated for his virtues and miracles. In monastério Vallis Umbrósæ Beáti Petri, Cardinális et Epíscopi Albanénsis, ex Ordine Vallis Umbrósæ, cognoménto Ignei, quia per ignem illæsus transívit. In the monastery of Vallombrosa, blessed Peter, cardinal and bishop of Albano, a member of the Congregation of Vallombrosa of the Order of St. Benedict. He was surnamed Igneus because he passed through fire unharmed.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February VIII.
		St. John of Matha, Confessor, Founder of the Order of the Trinitarians
		St. Stephen of Grandmont, Abbot
		Appendix to the Life of St. Stephen of Grandmont
		St. Paul, Bishop of Verdun, Confessor
		St. Cuthman, in England, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: S. Cuthmani, Anachoreti ~ Duplex; Tempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene: 

‘Proselytism’ Conviction of Convert from Islam in Morocco Overturned

Central African Republic: Soldiers Lynch Man Minutes After Presidential Address

Who are the Pakistani Taliban?

Grenade Attack on Phillippine Church

How Syrian Christians Are In Danger

Syria’s Catholic Leader Opposes Plans to Bring Refugees to the West

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Séptimo Idus Februárii.  Luna. The Seventh Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Romuáldi Abbátis, Monachórum Camaldulénsium Patris, cujus dies natális tertiodécimo Kaléndas Júlii recensétur, sed festívitas hac die, ob Translatiónem córporis ejus, potíssimum celebrátur. St. Romuald, founder of the Camaldolese monks, whose birthday is the 19th of June, but celebrated today because of the transference of his body. Augústæ, cui nunc Londíni nomen, in Británnia, natális beáti Auguli Epíscopi, qui, ætátis cursu per martyrium expléto, ætérna præmia suscípere méruit. At London, England, the birthday of blessed Augulus, bishop, who ended the course of his life by martyrdom, and deserved to receive an eternal recompense. In Phrygia sancti Adáuci Mártyris, qui, ex Itálico génere clarus, et omni fere dignitátum gradu ab Imperatóribus insignítus, tandem, cum adhuc Quæstóris offício fungerétur, martyrii coróna pro fídei defensióne dignátus est. In Phrygia, St. Adaucus, martyr, an Italian of noble birth, who was honoured by the emperors with almost every dignity. While he was still discharging the office of quæstor, he was judged worthy of the crown of martyrdom for his defence of the faith. Ibídem plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, urbis uníus cívium, quorum dux erat idem Adáucus; qui, cum omnes Christiáni essent, et constánter in fídei confessióne persísterent, a Galério Maximiáno Imperatóre sunt igne consúmpti. Also, many holy martyrs, citizens of this same city of which Adaucus was mayor. As they were all Christians, and persisted in the confession of the faith, they were burned to death by Emperor Galerius Maximian. Heracléæ, in Ponto, sancti Theodóri, ductóris mílitum, qui, Licínio imperánte, post multa torménta, truncátus cápite, victor migrávit in cælum. At Heraclea, in the reign of Licinius, St. Theodore, a military officer, who was beheaded after undergoing many torments, and went victoriously to heaven. In Ægypto sancti Móysis, Epíscopi venerábilis, qui primum in erémo vitam solitáriam duxit; deínde, peténte Regína Saracenórum Máuvia, Epíscopus factus, gentem illam ferocíssimam magna ex parte ad fidem convértit, et gloriósus méritis quiévit in pace. In Egypt, St. Moses, a venerable bishop, who first led a solitary life in the desert, and afterwards, at the request of Mauvia, queen of the Saracens, converted to the faith the greater part of that barbarous people. Being made a bishop, and rich in merits, he peacefully went to his reward. Lucæ, in Túscia, deposítio sancti Richárdi, Regis Anglórum, qui pater éxstitit sancti Willebáldi, Eistetténsis Epíscopi, ac sanctæ Walbúrgæ Vírginis. At Lucca in Tuscany, the death of St. Richard, king of England. He was the father of St. Willebald, bishop of Eichstadt, and of St. Walburga, virgin. Bnóniæ sanctæ Juliánæ Víduæ. At Bologna, St. Juliana, widow.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February VII.
		St. Romuald, Abbot and Confessor, Founder of the Order of Camaldoli
		St. Richard, King in England, and Confessor
		St. Theodorus of Heraclea, Martyr
		St. Tresain, or Tresanus, Priest and Confessor
		St. Augulus, Bishop in England, and Martyr

ORCCE Ordo: S. Dorothy virgin and martyr ~ Simplex; Tempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene: 

Central African Republic: Soldiers Lynch Man Minutes After Presidential Address

Who are the Pakistani Taliban?

Grenade Attack on Phillippine Church

How Syrian Christians Are In Danger

Syria’s Catholic Leader Opposes Plans to Bring Refugees to the West

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Octávo Idus Februárii.  Luna. The Sixth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Titi, Epíscopi Creténsium et Confessóris, cujus dies natális occúrrit prídie Nonas Januárii. St. Titus, confessor and bishop of Crete, whose birthday is on the fourth of January. Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, natális sanctæ Dorothéæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Saprício, illíus Provínciæ Præside, primum per equúlei extensiónem vexáta, dehinc palmis diutíssime cæsa, capitáli senténtia ad últimum puníta est. In ejus confessióne Theóphilus quidam scholásticus ad Christi fidem convérsus, et mox equúleo acérimme tortus, novíssime gládio cæsus est. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, the birthday of St. Dorothy, virgin and martyr, who was stretched on the rack, then scourged for a long time with the boughs of a palm tree, and finally condemned to capital punishment by Sapricius, governor of the province. Her noble confession of Christ converted a lawyer named Theophilus, who also was tortured in a barbarous manner, and finally put to death by the sword. Eméssæ, in Phœnícia, sancti Silváni Epíscopi, qui cum eídem Ecclésiæ annis quadragínta præfuísset, tandem, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre, una cum duóbus áliis, objéctus feris membratímque discérptus, martyrii palmam accépit. At Emessa in Phoenicia, in the time of Emperor Maximian, St. Silvanus, bishop, who, after having governed that church for forty years, was delivered to the beasts with two other Christians, and having his limbs all mangled, received the crown of martyrdom. Eódem die sanctórum Mártyrum Saturníni, Theóphili et Revocátæ. The same day, the holy martyrs Caturninus, Theophilus, and Revocata. Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Antholiáni Mártyris. In Auvergne in France, St. Atholian, martyr. Atrébati, in Gálliis, sancti Vedásti, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, cujus vita et mors plúrimis miráculis éxstitit gloriósa. At Arras in France, St. Vedast, bishop of that city. The glory of his life and death is attested by many miracles. Elnóne, in Gállia, sancti Amándi, Epíscopi Trajecténsis, qui miráculis, cum vivus tum mórtuus, glorióse refúlsit; cujus nómine póstmodum insignítum est óppidum, in quo ille monastérium exstrúxerat et mortálem vitam absólverat. At Elnon in France, St. Amand, bishop of Maestricht, who was renowned for his miracles during his life and in death. In the town which was named after him, he lived and died in a monastery that he had built. Bonóniæ sancti Guaríni Cardinális et Epíscopi Prænestíni, vitæ sanctitáte conspícui. At Bologna, St. Guarinus, bishop of Palestrina and cardinal, conspicuous for his holiness of life.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February VI.
		St. Dorothy, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Vedast, Bishop of Arras, Confessor
		St. Amandus, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Barsanuphius, Anchoret

ORCCE Ordo: S. Dorothy virgin and martyr ~ Simplex; Tempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene: 

Who are the Pakistani Taliban?

Grenade Attack on Phillippine Church

How Syrian Christians Are In Danger

Syria’s Catholic Leader Opposes Plans to Bring Refugees to the West

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Nonis Februárii.  Luna. The Fifth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Cátanæ, in Sicília, natális sanctæ Agathæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, tempóribus Décii Imperatóris, sub Quinctiáno Júdice, post álapas et cárcerem, post equúleum et torsiónes, post mamillárum abscissiónem, post volutatiónem in téstulis et carbónibus, tandem in cárcere, Deum precans, consummáta est. At Catana in Sicily, in the time of Emperor Decius and the judge Quinctian, the birthday of St. Agatha, virgin and martyr. After being buffeted, imprisoned, tortured, racked, dragged over pieces of earthenware and burning coals, and having her breasts cut away, she completed her sacrifice in prison while engaged in prayer. Nangasáchii, in Japónia, pássio vigínti sex Mártyrum, e quibus tres Sacerdótes atque unus Cléricus et duo Láici ad Ordinem Minórum, tres, et in eis unus quidem Cléricus, ad Societátem Jesu, ac septémdecim ad tértium sancti Francísci Ordinem revocántur. Hi omnes pro cathólica fide, in crucem acti et lanceárum íctibus perfóssi, inter divínas laudes ejusdémque fídei prædicatiónem, glorióse occubuérunt; et a Pio Nono, Pontífice Máximo, Sanctórum fastis adscrípti sunt. At Nagasaki in Japan, the passion of twenty-six martyrs. Three priests, one cleric, and two lay brothers were members of the Order of Friars Minor; one cleric was of the Society of Jesus, and seventeen belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis. All of them, placed upon crosses for the Catholic faith, and pierced with lances, gloriously died in praising God and preaching that same faith. Their names were added to the roll of saints by Pope Pius IX. In Ponto commemorátio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, in persecutióne Maximiáni; quorum álii plumbo liquénti perfúsi, álii acútis arundínibus in únguibus cruciáti, ac multis horréndis vexáti torméntis, iisdémque sæpius iterátis, palmas a Dómino et corónas illústri passióne meruérunt. In Pontus, during the persecution of Maximian, the commemoration of many holy martyrs, some of whom had molten lead poured on them, others had sharp reeds thrust under their nails, and were often horribly tormented in many other ways. Thus, by their glorious suffering, they deserved to receive at the hands of God palms of victory and their crowns. Alexandríæ sancti Isidóri, mílitis et Mártyris; qui, in persecutióne Décii, a Numeriáno, exércitus Duce, ob Christi fidem, cápite cæsus est. At Alexandria, during the persecution of Decius, St. Isidore, martyr, who was beheaded for the faith of Christ by Numerian, general of the army. Viénnæ beáti Avíti, Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus fide, indústria atque admirábili doctrína ab Ariánæ hæresis infestatióne sunt Gálliæ defénsæ. At Vienne, blessed Avitus, bishop and confessor, whose faith, labours, and admirable learning protected France against the ravages of the Arian heresy. Sabióne, in Rhǽtia secúnda, sancti Ingenuíni Epíscopi, cujus vita miráculis éxstitit gloriósa. Sacrum vero ipsíus corpus Brixinónem póstea translátum fuit, ibíque honorífice asservátum. At Sabion in the Tyrol, St. Genuinus, bishop, whose illustrious life abounded in miracles. His revered body was afterwards taken to Brixen where a shrine was erected in his honour. Brixinóne sancti Albuíni Epíscopi, qui eam in civitátem e Sabióne Cáthedram Episcopálem tránstulit, et ibídem, virtútum signis émicans, migrávit ad Dóminum. At Brixen, St. Albinus, bishop, who moved the Episcopal See from Sabion to that city, and there, eminent by virtue of his miracles, passed to the Lord.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February V.
		St. Agatha, Virgin and Martyr
		The Martyrs of Japan
		Appendix on the Martyrs of China
		SS. Martyrs of Pontus, under Dioclesian
		St. Avitus, Archbishop of Vienne, Confessor
		St. Alice, or Adelaide, Virgin and Abbess
		St. Abraamius, Bishop of Arbela, Martyr

ORCCE Ordo: S. Agathae Virginis et Martyris ~ Semiduplex; Tempora: Feria IV infra Hebdomadam IV post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene: 

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American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Tértio Nonas Februárii.  Luna. The Third Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Sebáste, in Arménia, pássio sancti Blásii, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui, multórum patrátor miraculórum, sub Agricoláo Præside, post diútinam cæsiónem, atque in ligno suspensiónem, ubi férreis pectínibus carnes ejus dirúptæ sunt, post tetérrimum cárcerem et in lacum demersiónem, unde salvus exívit, tandem, jubénte eódem Júdice, una cum duóbus púeris, cápite truncátur. Ante ipsum vero septem mulíeres, quæ guttas sánguinis ex ejúsdem Mártyris córpore defluéntes, dum torquerétur, colligébant, proptérea, deprehénsæ quod essent Christiánæ, omnes, post dira torménta, gládio percússæ sunt. At Sebaste in Armenia, in the time of the governor Agricolaus, the passion of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, who, after working many miracles, was scourged for a long time, suspended from a tree where his flesh was lacerated with iron combs. He was then imprisoned in a dark dungeon, thrown into a lake from which he came out safe, and finally, by order of the judge, he and two boys were beheaded. Before him, seven women who were gathering the drops of his blood during his torture, were recognized as Christians, and after undergoing severe torments, were put to death by the sword. In Africa sancti Celeríni Diáconi, qui, decem et novem dies custódia cárceris septus, in nervo et ferro variísque pœnis gloriósus fuit Christi Conféssor; et, dum inexpugnábili firmitáte certáminis sui vicit adversárium, vincéndi céteris viam fecit. In Africa, St. Celerinus, deacon, who was kept nineteen days in prison burdened with fetters, and who gloriously confessed Christ in the midst of afflictions. By overcoming the enemy with invincible constancy, he shewed to others the road to victory. Ibídem sanctórum trium Mártyrum, ipsíus Celeríni Diáconi consanguineórum, scílicet Laurentíni pátrui, Ignátii avúnculi, et Celerínæ áviæ, qui ántea martyrio coronáti fúerant; de quorum ómnium gloriósis láudibus exstat beáti Cypriáni epístola. In the same place, three holy martyrs who were relatives of the same deacon Celerinus; his father’s brother Laurentinus, his mother’s brother Ignatius and his grandmother Celerina. They were crowned with martyrdom earlier, and were praised highly in an epistle by blessed Cyprian. Item in Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Felícis, Symphrónii, Hippólyti et Sociórum. Likewise in Africa, the holy martyrs Felix, Symphronius, Hippolytus, and their companions. In óppido Vapíngo, in Gállia, sanctórum Tigídis et Remédii Episcopórum. In the town of Gap in France, the holy bishops Tigides and Remedius. Lugdúni, in Gállia, sanctórum Lupicíni et Felícis, ítidem Episcopórum. At Lyons in France, Saints Lupicinus and Felix, also bishops. Bremæ sancti Anschárii, Hamburgénsis ac póstea Breménsis simul Epíscopi, qui Suécos et Danos ad Christi fidem convértit, et a Gregório Papa Quarto Legátus Apostólicus totíus Septentriónis fuit institútus. At Bremen, St. Ansgar, bishop of Hamburg and later of Bremen, who converted the Swedes and the Danes to the faith of Christ. He was appointed Apostolic Delegate of all the North by Pope Gregory IV.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February III.
		St. Blase, Bishop and Martyr
		St. Anscharius, Archbishop of Hamburg and Bremen, Confessor
		St. Wereburge, Virgin and Abbess, in England, Patroness of Chester
		St. Margaret, Virgin, in England

ORCCE Ordo: S. Blasii Episcopi ~ Simplex; S. Laurentii Cantuarensis (Anglia);

Nota Bene: 

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Quarto Nonas Februárii.  Luna. The Second Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Purificátio beátæ Maríæ Vírginis, quæ a Græcis Hypapánte Dómini appellátur. The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, called by the Greeks the Hypapante (meeting) of the Lord. Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, sancti Cornélii Centuriónis, quem beátus Petrus Apóstolus baptizávit, et apud præfátam urbem Episcopáli sublimávit honóre. At Caesarea in Palestine, St. Cornelius, a centurion, whom the blessed apostle Peter baptized, and raised to the episcopal dignity in that city. Romæ, via Salária, pássio sancti Aproniáni Commentariénsis, qui, adhuc Gentílis, cum sanctum Sisínium e cárcere edúceret ut Laodício Præfécto præsentáret, vocémque de cælo factam audíret: « Veníte, benedícti Patris mei, percípite regnum, quod vobis parátum est a constitutióne mundi », credens baptizátur, et póstea, in confessióne Dómini, vitæ finem senténtia capitáli accépit. At Rome, on the Salarian Way, the passion of St. Apronian, a notary. While he was yet a heathen, and was leading St. Sisinius out of prison to present him before the governor Laodicius, he head a voice from heaven saying: Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess the kingdom which I have prepared for you from the beginning of the world.” At once he believed, was baptized, and after confessing our Lord, received sentence of death. Item Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Fortunáti, Feliciáni, Firmi et Cándidi. Also at Rome, the holy martyrs Fortunatus, Felician, Firmus and Candidus. Aureliánis, in Gállia, sancti Flósculi Epíscopi. At Orleans in France, the holy bishop Flosculus. Cantuáriæ, in Anglia, natális sancti Lauréntii Epíscopi, qui, post sanctum Augustínum, eam Ecclésiam gubernávit, et Regem ipsum ad fidem convértit. At Canterbury in England, the birthday of St. Lawrence, bishop, who succeeded St. Augustine in the government of that church, and converted the king himself to the faith. Prati, in Etrúria, sanctæ Catharínæ de Rícciis, Vírginis Florentínæ, ex Ordine Prædicatórum, ob cæléstium donórum copiam insígnis; quam Benedíctus Décimus quartus, Póntifex Máximus, sanctárum Vírginum fastis adscrípsit. At Prati in Tuscany, St. Catherine de Ricci, a virgin of Florence, member of the Order of Preachers, famous for a plenitude of heavenly gifts. Pope Benedict XIV placed her name on the roll of holy virgins. Burdígalæ, in Gállia, sanctæ Joánnæ de Léstonnac, Víduæ, Institúti Filiárum beátæ Vírginis Maríæ Fundatrícis, caritátis stúdio ac puellárum instituendárum cura insígnis; quam Pius Papa Duodécimus Sanctárum número accénsuit. At Bordeaux in France, St. Joan de Lestonnac, widow, foundress of the Daughters of the blessed Virgin Mary, renowned for the practice of charity and the care of her girl pupils, and whom Pope Pius XII raised to the number of the saints.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins. R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February II.
		The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
		St. Laurence, Archbishop of Canterbury

Nota Bene: ORCCE Ordo: In Purificatione Beatae Mariae Virginis ~ Duplex II. classis: Commemoratio: Dominica IV Post Epiphaniam

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Kaléndis Februárii. Luna. The First Day of February. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Ignátii, Epíscopi Antiochéni et Mártyris, qui glorióse martyrium consummávit tertiodécimo Kaléndas Januárii. St. Ignatius, bishop of Antioch and martyr, who gloriously suffered martyrdom on the 20th of December.

Smyrnæ sancti Piónii, Presbyteri et Mártyris; qui, post apologías pro fide Christiána conscríptas, post squalórem cárceris, ubi multos fratrum ad martyrii tolerántiam suis exhortatiónibus roborávit, tandem, cruciátibus multis vexátus, clavis confíxus et ardénti rogo superpósitus, beátum pro Christo finem sortítus est. Cum ipso autem at álii quíndecim passi sunt. At Smyrna, St. Pionius, priest and martyr, who, after writing apologies for the Catholic faith, and after suffering imprisonment in a loathsome dungeon, where by his exhortations he encouraged many of his brethren even to martyrdom, and after enduring excruciating pains from being pierced with nails and laid on a hot fire, ended happily his life for Christ. With him suffered fifteen others.

Ravénnæ sancti Sevéri Epíscopi, qui, ob præclára mérita, signo colúmbæ fuit eléctus. At Ravenna, the holy bishop Severus, whose great virtues deserved that he should be raised to the episcopate, which action was confirmed with the sign of a dove.
In civitáte Tricastína, in Gállia, sancti Pauli Epíscopi, cujus vita virtútibus cláruit, et mors pretiósa miráculis commendátur. At Trois-Châteaux in France, St. Paul, bishop, whose life was eminent for virtues, and whose death was made precious by miracles.

Apud Kildáriam, in Hibérnia, sanctæ Brígidæ Vírginis, quæ, cum lignum altáris tetigísset in testimónium virginitátis suæ, lignum ipsum statim víride factum est. At Kildare in Ireland, St. Bridget, virgin. Once, when she touched the wood of an altar, it immediately sprouted into life, in testimony of her virginity.

Apud Castrum Florentínum, in Etrúria, beátæ Viridiánæ, Vírginis reclúsæ, ex Ordine Vallis Umbrósæ. At Castel-Fiorentino in Tuscany, the blessed virgin Veridiana, a recluse of the Order Vallombrosa.

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.

February I.
		St. Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, Martyr
		St. Pionius, Priest and Martyr
		St. Bridgit, or Bridget, Virgin and Abbess, Patroness of Ireland
		St. Kinnia, Virgin, of Ireland
		St. Sigebert II., French King of Austrasia, Confessor

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