May 2017 – ✠SELEISI

Tértio Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 30 May 201729 May 2017 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

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Quinto Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 28 May 201728 May 2017 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

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Octávo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 25 May 201724 May 2017 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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Duodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 21 May 201721 May 2017 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Duodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Twenty-First Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Valéntis Epíscopi, qui, una cum tribus púeris, necátus est.	St. Valens, bishop, who was put to death along with three children.
Alexandríæ commemorátio sanctórum Mártyrum Secúndi Presbyteri, et aliórum; quos sacris diébus Pentecóstes, sub Constántio Imperatóre, Ariánus Epíscopus Geórgius sævíssime occídi præcépit.	At Alexandria, the commemoration of the holy martyrs Secundus, a priest, and others, whom the Arian bishop George ordered to be barbarously slain during the holy days of Pentecost, under Emperor Constantius.
In Mauritánia Cæsariénsi natális sanctórum Mártyrum Diaconórum Timóthei, Pólii et Eutychii, qui, in eádem regióne dísseminántes verbum Dei, páriter coronári meruérunt.	In Morocco, the birthday of the holy martyrs Timothy, Polius, and Eutychius, deacons, who merited to be crowned together for spreading the word of God in that region.
Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, item natális sanctórum Mártyrum Polyéucti, Victórii et Donáti.	At Caesarea in Cappadocia, the birthday of the holy martyrs Polyeuctus, Victorinus, and Donatus.
Córdubæ, in Hispánia, sancti Secundíni Mártyris.	At Cordova, the martyr St. Secundinus.
Eódem die sanctórum Mártyrum Synésii et Theopómpi.	The same day, the holy martyrs Synesius and Theopompus.
Cæsaréæ Philíppi natális sanctórum Mártyrum Nicóstrati et Antíochi Tribunórum, cum áliis milítibus.	At Caesarea Philippi, the holy martyrs Nicostratus and Antiochus, tribunes, with other soldiers.
Alexandríæ commemorátio sanctórum Episcopórum et Presbyterórum; qui, ab Ariánis exsílio relegáti, sanctis Confessóribus sociári meruérunt.	At Alexandria, the commemoration of the saintly bishops and priests, who were banished by the Arians, and merited to be numbered among the holy confessors.
Níciæ, apud Varum flúvium, sancti Hospítii Confessóris, abstinéntiæ virtúte ac prophetíæ spíritu insígnis.	At Nice in France, St. Hospitius, confessor, distinguished by the virtue of abstinence and the spirit of prophecy.
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 XXI.
		St. Felix of Cantalicio, Confessor
		St. Godrick, Hermit
		St. Hospitius, or Sospis, Recluse in Provence

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Tertiodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 20 May 201720 May 2017 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Tertiodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Twentieth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Aquilæ, in Vestínis, sancti Bernardíni Senénsis, Sacerdótis ex Ordine Minórum et Confessóris, qui verbo et exémplo Itáliam illustrávit.	At Aquila in Abruzzi, St. Bernardine of Siena, priest of the Order of Friars Minor, who added to the glory of Italy by his preaching and his example.
Romæ sanctæ Plautíllæ, féminæ Consuláris, quæ beatórum Mártyrum Flávii Cleméntis Cónsulis soror et Fláviæ Domitíllæ Vírginis mater éxstitit; atque, a sancto Petro Apóstolo baptizáta, ómnium virtútum laude refúlgens, quiévit in pace.	At Rome, St. Plautilla, wife of a consul, sister of the consul Flavius Clemens, and mother of the holy virgin Flavia Domitilla, both martyrs. She was baptized by the apostle St. Peter, and after giving an example of all the virtues, she rested in peace.
Item Romæ, via Salária, natális sanctæ Basíllæ Vírginis, quæ, cum esset ex régio génere, et illustríssimum sponsum habéret illúmque dimisísset, accusáta fuit ab eo quod esset Christiána, et mox decrétum est a Galliéno Augústo ut aut sponsum recíperet, aut gládio interíret; cumque ipsa Virgo, convénta de hoc, respondísset se Regem regum habére sponsum, gládio transverberáta est.	Also at Rome, on the Salarian Way, the birthday of St. Basilla, virgin, who was of a royal family and betrothed to a nobleman. When she refused to marry him, he accused her of being a Christian. Emperor Gallienus gave orders that she should accept the person to whom she had been engaged, or die by the sword. Being informed of this, and answering that she had for her spouse the King of kings, she was pierced with a sword.
Eglise Saint-Baudile, Nimes
Nemáusi, in Gálliis, sancti Baudélii Mártyris, qui comprehénsus est a Pagánis, et cum sacrificáre nollet idólis et in Christi fide inter vérbera et torménta immóbilis persísteret, martyrii palmam pretiósa morte suscépit.	At Nimes in France, St. Baudelius, martyr. Being arrested, but refusing to sacrifice to idols, and remaining immovable in the faith of Christ, despite blows and tortures, he gained the palm of martyrdom by his praiseworthy death.
Edéssæ, apud Ægas, in Cilícia, sanctórum Mártyrum Thalelǽi, Astérii, Alexándri et Sociórum, qui sub Numeriáno Imperatóre passi sunt.	At Edessa near Aegea in Cilicia, the holy martyrs Thalalaeus, Asterius, Alexander, and their companions, who suffered under Emperor Numerian.
In Thebáide sancti Aquilæ Mártyris, qui pectínibus pro Christo dilaniátus fuit.	In Thebais, St. Aquila, martyr to the faith, whose body was torn with iron combs.
The Cathedral of Bourges
Apud Bitúrcias, in Aquitánia, sancti Austregísili, Epíscopi et Confessóris.	At Bourges in France, St. Austregisil, bishop and confessor.
Bríxiæ sancti Anastásii Epíscopi.	At Brescia, St. Anastasius, bishop.
Papíæ sancti Theodóri Epíscopi.	At Pavia, St. Theodore, bishop.
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 XX.
		St. Bernardin of Sienna, Confessor
		St. Ethelbert, King of the East-Angles, Martyr
		B. Yvo, Bishop of Chartres, Confessor

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Quintodécimo Kaléndas Júnii.

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Quintodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Eighteenth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Cameríni sancti Venántii Mártyris, qui, annos quíndecim natus, sub Décio Imperatóre et Antíocho Præside, una cum áliis decem, gloriósi certáminis cursum, cervícibus abscíssis implévit.	At Camerino, the holy martyr Venantius, who, at fifteen years of age, along with ten others, ended a glorious ordeal by being beheaded under Emperor Decius and the governor Antiochus.
Romæ Litaníæ minóres ad sanctam Maríam Majórem.	At Rome, the Lesser Litanies in the church of St. Mary Major.
Ravénnæ, natális sancti Joánnis Primi, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, ab Ariáno Itáliæ Rege Theodoríco illuc dolo evocátus, ibídem, ab eo propter orthodóxam fidem diu macerátus in cárcere, vitam finívit. Ipsíus autem festum recólitur sexto Kaléndas Júnii, quo die sacrum ejus corpus, Romam relátum, in Basílica sancti Petri, Apostolórum Príncipis, sepúltum est.	The birthday of St. John I, pope and martyr, who was called to Ravenna by the Arian king of Italy, Theodoric, and died there after being in prison a long time for the true faith. His feast, however, is celebrated on the 27th of May, the day on which his revered body was taken to Rome and buried in the basilica of St. Peter, prince of the apostles.
Spoléti sancti Felícis Epíscopi, qui, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre, martyrii palmam adéptus est.	At Spoleto, St. Felix, a bishop who obtained the palm of martyrdom under Emperor Maximian.
Heracléæ, in Ægypto, sancti Potamónis Epíscopi, qui primum, sub Maximiáno Galério, Confessor fuit; deínde, sub Constántio Imperatóre et Ariáno Prǽside Philágrio, martyrio coronátus est. Ipsum vero beátum virum sancti Ecclésiæ Patres Athanásius et Epiphánius suis láudibus celebrárunt.	At Heraclea in Egypt, Bishop St. Potamon, first a confessor under Maximian Galerius, and afterwards, a martyr under Emperor Constantius, and the Arian governor Philagrius. Athanasius and Epiphanius, Fathers of the Church, have sung the praises of this holy man.
In Ægypto sancti Dióscori Lectóris, in quem Præses multa et vária torménta ita exércuit, ut ungues ejus effóderet et lampádibus látera inflammáret, sed, cæléstis lúminis fulgóre pertérriti, cecidérunt minístri; novíssime autem ipse Dióscorus, láminis ardéntibus adústus, martyrium consummávit.	In Egypt, St. Dioscorus, a lector, who was subjected by the governor to many and diverse torments, such as the tearing off of his nails and the burning of his sides with torches; but a light from heaven having prostrated the executioners, the saint’s martyrdom was finally ended by having red-hot metal plates applied to his body.
Ancyræ, in Galátia, sancti Theódoti Mártyris, et sanctárum septem Vírginum et Mártyrum, scílicet Thecúsæ, quæ ipsíus Theódoti erat ámita, Alexándræ, Cláudiæ, Phaínæ, Euphrásiæ, Matrónæ et Julíttæ. Hæ a Prǽside primum prostitútæ, sed Dei virtúte servátæ, deínde, lapídibus ad colla ligátis, in palúdem mersæ sunt; quarum relíquias colléctas cum Theódotus honorífice sepelísset, ídeo, comprehénsus a Prǽside, sævíssime dilaniátus est, ac demum, ense percússus, martyrii corónam accépit.	At Ancyra in Galatia, the martyr St. Theodotus, and the holy virgins Thecusa, his aunt, Alexandra, Claudia, Faina, Euphrasia, Matrona, and Julitta. They were at first taken to a place of debauchery, but the power of God prevented them from evil, and they later had stones fastened to their necks and were plunged into a lake. For gathering the remains and burying them honorably, Theodotus was arrested by the governor, and after having been horribly lacerated, was put to the sword, and thus received the crown of martyrdom.
Upsali, in Suécia, sancti Eríci, Regis et Mártyris.	At Upsal in Sweden, St. Erik, king and martyr.
Romæ sancti Felícis Confessóris, ex Ordine Minórum Capuccinórum, evangélica simplicitáte et caritáte conspícui; quem Clemens Undécimus, Póntifex Máximus, Sanctórum fastis adscrípsit.	At Rome, St. Felix, confessor of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, celebrated for his evangelical simplicity and charity. He was inscribed on the roll of the saints by the Sovereign Pontiff Clement XI.
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 XVIII.
		St. Eric, King of Sweden, Martyr
		St. Theodotus, Vintner, and Seven Virgins, Martyrs
		St. Venantius, Martyr
		St. Potamon, Bishop and Martyr

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Sextodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

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Sextodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Seventeenth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Apud Villam Regálem, in Hispánia, sancti Paschális, ex Ordine Minórum, Confessóris, miræ innocéntiæ et pæniténtiæ viri; quem Leo Papa Décimus tértius cæléstem eucharisticórum Cœtuum et Societátum a sanctíssima Eucharístia Patrónum declarávit.	At Villareal in Spain, St. Paschal of the Order of Friars Minor, confessor. He was a man remarkable for innocence of life and the spirit of penance, whom Pope Leo XIII declared to be the heavenly patron of Eucharistic Congresses and of societies formed to honour the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Noviodúni, in Gálliis, sanctórum Mártyrum Herádii, Pauli et Aquilíni, cum duóbus áliis.	At Noyon in France, the holy martyrs Heradius, Paul, and Aquilinus, with two others.
Chalcédone sanctórum Mártyrum Solochónis et Sociórum mílitum, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre.	At Chalcedon, the holy martyrs Solochan and his companions.
Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Adriónis, Victóris et Basíllæ.	At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Adrion, Victor, and Basilla.
Eódem die sanctæ Restitútæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, in Africa, Valeriáno imperánte, a Próculo Júdice várie torta, et in navículam pice et stupa refértam, ut in mari comburerétur, impósita, tandem, cum in incensóres, immísso igne, flamma converterétur, in oratióne spíritum Deo réddidit. Ipsíus corpus cum eádem navícula, Dei nutu, ad Ænáriam ínsulam, prope Neápolim, in Campánia, devéctum est, et a Christiánis magna veneratióne suscéptum; ac póstmodum in ejus honórem Constantínus Magnus Basílicam in ipsa urbe Neápoli erigéndam curávit.	Also St. Restituta, virgin and martyr, who was subjected to various kinds of tortures in Africa by the judge Proculus, in the reign of Valerian, and then put in a boat filled with pitch and oakum, to be burned to death on the sea. But the flame turned on those who kindled it, and the saint yielded her soul to God in prayer. Her body was, by Divine Providence, carried in the boat to the island of Ischia, near Naples, where it was received by the Christians with great veneration. A church was afterwards erected in her honour at Naples by Constantine the Great.
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 XVII.
		St. Paschal Baylon, Confessor
		St. Possidius, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Maden, or Madern, Confessor
		St. Maw, Confessor
		St. Cathan, Bishop and Confessor
		St. Silave, or Silan, Bishop and Confessor in Ireland

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Décimo séptimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

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Décimo séptimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Sixteenth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Eugúbii sancti Ubáldi, Epíscopi et Confessóris, miráculis clari.	At Gubbio, St. Ubaldus, bishop and confessor renowned for his miracles.
Antisiodóri pássio sancti Peregríni, qui fuit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus. Hic, a beáto Xysto Papa Secúndo in Gállias, una cum áliis Cléricis, missus, ibi, Evangélicæ prædicatiónis múnere expléto, capitáli senténtia damnátus corónam méruit sempitérnam.	At Auxerre, the passion of St. Peregrinus, first bishop of that city. He was sent into France with other clerics by the blessed Pope Sixtus II, and having accomplished his work of preaching the Gospel, he was condemned to capital punishment, and merited for himself an everlasting crown.
In Pérside sanctórum Mártyrum Audæ Epíscopi, septem Presbyterórum, novem Diaconórum, et septem Vírginum; qui sub Isdegérde Rege, variis tormentórum genéribus cruciáti, gloriósum martyrium complevérunt.	In Persia, the holy martyrs Audas, a bishop, seven priests, nine deacons and seven virgins, who endured various kins of torments under King Isdegerdes, and thus gloriously completed their martyrdom.
Pragæ, in Bohémia, sancti Joánnis Nepomucéni, Metropolitánæ Ecclésiæ Canónici; qui, frustra tentátus ut sigílli sacramentális fidem próderet, martyrii palmam, in flumen Moldávam dejéctus, eméruit.	At Prague in Bohemia, St. John Nepomucene, a canon of the cathedral church, who, being tempted in vain to betray the secret of confession, was cast into the River Moldau, and thus won the palm of martyrdom.
In Isáuria natális sanctórum Mártyrum Aquilíni et Victoriáni.	In Isauria, the birthday of the holy martyrs Aquilinus and Victorian.
Uzali, in Africa, sanctórum Mártyrum Felícis et Gennádii.	At Uzalis in Africa, the holy martyrs Felix and Gennadius.
In Palæstína pássio sanctórum Monachórum, a Saracénis in laura sancti Sabbæ interfectórum.	In Palestine, the martyrdom of the holy monks massacred by the Saracens in the monastery of St. Sabbas.
Janóviæ, apud Pinsk, in Polésia, sancti Andréæ Bobóla, Sacerdótis e Societáte Jesu, qui, a schismáticis innumerabília tormentórum génera perpéssus, illústri martyrio coronátus est.	At Janow, near Pinsk in Lithuania, St. Andrew Bobola, priest of the Society of Jesus, who having suffered many kinds of torments at the hands of the schismatics, was crowned with an illustrious martyrdom.
Ambiáni, in Gállia, sancti Honoráti Epíscopi.	At Amiens in France, St. Honoratus, bishop.
Apud Cenómanos, in Gállia, sancti Dómnoli Epíscopi.	At Le Mans in France, St. Domnolus, bishop.
Mirándulæ, in Æmília, sancti Possídii, Calaménsis in Numídia Epíscopi, qui fuit sancti Augustíni discípulus, ejúsque præcláram vitam scripsit.	At Mirandola in Aemilia, St. Possidius, bishop of Calamae, and disciple of St. Augustine, of whose glorious life he wrote a history.
In monastério Enachduinénsi, in Hibérnia, tránsitus sancti Brendáni Presbyteri et Clonferténsis Abbátis.	In the monastery of Enachduin in Ireland, the death of St. Brendan, abbot of Clonfert.
Trecis, in Gállia, sancti Fídoli Confessóris.	At Treves in France, St. Fidolus, confessor.
Apud Forum Júlii, in Gállia, sanctæ Máximæ Vírginis, quæ, multis clara virtútibus, in pace quiévit.	At Fréjus in France, St. Maxima, virgin, who died in peace with a reputation for many virtues.
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 XVI.
		St. John Nepomucen, Martyr
		St. Simon Stock, Confessor
		St. Ubaldus, Bishop of Gubio
		St. Honoratus, in French Honore, Bishop of Amiens, Confessor
		St. Abdjesus, or Hebedjesus, Bishop and Martyr
		St. Abdas, Bishop of Cascar
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Quarto Idus Maji. Luna.

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Quarto Idus Maji. Luna. The Twelfth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, via Ardeatína, sanctórum Mártyrum Nérei et Achíllei fratrum, qui primo cum Flávia Domitílla, cujus erant eunúchi, in ínsula Póntia longum pro Christo duxérunt exsílium; póstmodum gravíssimis verbéribus attrectáti sunt; deínde, cum a Minútio Rufo, viro Consulári, equúleo et flammis ad immolándum compelleréntur, diceréntque se, a beáto Petro Apóstolo baptizátos, nulla ratióne posse idólis immoláre, cápite cæsi sunt. Horum sacræ relíquiæ, simúlque Fláviæ Domitíllæ, ex Diaconía sancti Hadriáni in antíquum eórum Títulum, ubi asservabántur olim recónditæ, dénuo restaurátum, solémniter translátæ sunt prídie hujus diéi, jussu Cleméntis Papæ Octávi; qui exínde hodiérna celebrándum die indíxit étiam festum ipsíus beátæ Domitíllæ Vírginis, cujus pássio Nonis hujus mensis recensétur.	At Rome, on the Ardeatine Way, the holy martyrs Nereus and Achilleus, brothers, who underwent a long exile for Christ in the island of Pontia with Flavia Domitilla, whose chamberlains they were. Afterwards they endured a most severe scourging. Finally, as the judge, Minutius Rufus, endeavoured by using the rack and fire to force them to offer sacrifices, they said that having been baptized by the blessed apostle Peter, they could by no means sacrifice to idols. They were beheaded, and their revered remains, with those of Flavia Domitilla, were, by order of Pope Clement VIII, solemnly transferred the day before this, from the sacristy of St. Adrian to the church in which they had been kept in the first place, and which was now repaired. He also ordered today’s observance of the feast of St. Domitilla, the virgin, whose martyrdom was mentioned on the 7th of May.
Item Romæ, via Aurélia, sancti Pancrátii Mártyris, qui, cum esset annórum quatuórdecim, sub Diocletiáno, cápitis obtruncatióne martyrium complévit.	In the same place, on the Aurelian Way, the holy martyr Pancras who at fourteen years of age endured martyrdom by being beheaded under Diocletian.
Salamínæ, in Cypro, sancti Epiphánii Epíscopi, qui, multíplici eruditióne et sacrárum sciéntia litterárum excéllens, vitæ quoque sanctitáte, zelo cathólicæ fídei, munificéntia in páuperes et virtúte miraculórum éxstitit admirándus.	At Salamis in Cyprus, St. Epiphanius, a bishop of great erudition, with a profound knowledge of the Holy Scriptures. He is to be admired for the sanctity of his life, his zeal for the Catholic faith, his charity to the poor, and the gift of miracles.
Constantinópoli sancti Germáni Epíscopi, doctrína et virtútibus insígnis, qui Leónem Isáuricum, edíctum advérsus sacras Imágines promulgántem, magna fidúcia redárguit.	At Constantinople, St. Germanus, a bishop distinguished by his virtues and learning, who faithfully opposed Leo the Isaurian for publishing an edict against sacred images.
Tréviris sancti Modoáldi Epíscopi.	At Treves, St. Modoaldus, bishop.
Romæ sancti Dionysii, qui éxstitit pátruus sancti Pancrátii Mártyris.	At Rome, St. Denis, uncle of the martyr St. Pancras.
Argyrii, in Sicília, sancti Philíppi Presbyteri, qui, a Románo Pontífice ad eándem Sicíliam ínsulam missus, magnam illíus partem convértit ad Christum. Ipsíus vero sánctitas in liberándis energúmenis máxime declarátur.	At Agirone in Sicily, St. Philip, a priest who was sent to that island by the Roman Pontiff, and converted to Christ a great portion of it. His sanctity is particularly manifested by the deliverance of persons possessed.
In civitáte Calciaténsi, in Hispánia, sancti Domínici Confessóris.	In the city of Calzada in Spain, St. Dominic, 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 XII.
		SS. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs
		St. Flavia Domitilla, Virgin and Martyr
		St. Pancras, Martyr
		St. Epiphanius, Archbishop of Salamis, Confessor
		St. Germanus, Patriarch of Constantinople
		St. Rictrudes, Abbess

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Quinto Idus Maji. Luna.

Published on 11 May 201710 May 2017 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Quinto Idus Maji. Luna . The Eleventh Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, via Salária, natális beáti Anthimi Presbyteri, qui, post virtútum et prædicatiónis insígnia, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, in Tíberim præcipitátus, et ab Angelo exínde eréptus, oratório próprio restitútus est; deínde, cápite punítus, victor migrávit ad cælos.	At Rome, on the Salarian Way, the birthday of blessed Anthimus, priest, who, after having distinguished himself by his virtues and preaching, was cast into the Tiber during the persecution of Diocletian. He was rescued by an angel and restored to his oratory. Afterwards he was beheaded, and went victoriously to heaven.
Ibídem sancti Evéllii Mártyris, qui, cum esset de família Nerónis, ad passiónem sancti Torpétis in Christum crédidit, pro quo et decollátus est.	In the same place, St. Evelius, martyr, who belonged to the household of Nero. By witnessing the martyrdom of St. Torpes, he also believed in Christ, and for him was beheaded.
Item Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Máximi, Bassi et Fábii; qui sub Diocletiáno, via Salária, cæsi sunt.	Also at Rome, on the Salarian Way, the holy martyrs Maximus, Bassus, and Fabius, who were put to death during the reign of Diocletian.
Auximi, in Picéno, sanctórum Mártyrum Sisínii Diáconi, Dioclétii et Floréntii, discipulórum sancti Anthimi Presbyteri; qui, sub Diocletiáno, lapídibus óbruti, martyrium complevérunt.	At Osimo in Piceno, the holy martyrs Sisinius, a deacon, Diocletius and Florentius, disciples of the priest St. Anthimus, whose martyrdom was completed under Diocletian by their being stoned.
Cameríni sanctórum Mártyrum Anastásii et Sociórum; qui, in persecutióne Décii, sub Antíocho Prǽside, cæsi sunt.	At Camerino, the holy martyrs Anastasius and his companions who were killed in the persecution of Decius, under the governor Antiochus.
Varénnis, in Gállia, sancti Gangúlfi Mártyris.	At Varennes in France, St. Gangulphus, martyr.
Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Mamérti Epíscopi, qui, ob imminéntem cladem, solémnes ante Ascensiónem Dómini triduánas in ea urbe Litanías instítuit; quem ritum póstea universális Ecclésia recípiens comprobávit.	At Vienne in France, St. Mamertus, bishop, who, to avert an impending calamity, instituted in that city the three days’ Litanies immediately before the Ascension of our Lord. This rite was afterwards received and approved by the universal Church.
Apud Silviníacum, in Gállia, deposítio sancti Majóli, Abbátis Cluniacénsis, cujus vita sanctis méritis fuit præclára.	At Souvigny in France, the death of St. Maieul, abbot of Cluny, whose life was distinguished for merits and sanctity.
Neápoli, in Campánia, sancti Francísci de Hierónymo, in Tarentínæ diœcésis óppido Cryptaleárum orti, Sacerdótis e Societáte Jesu et Confessóris, exímiæ in salúte animárum procuránda caritátis et patiéntiæ viri; quem Gregórius Papa Décimus sextus in Sanctórum cánonem rétulit.	At Naples in Campania, St. Francis of Jerome, priest of the Society of Jesus, and confessor. He was born in the town of Grottaglia, in the diocese of Taranto. Having been a man of great patience and zeal for the salvation of souls, he was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI.
Apud Septempedános, in Picéno, sancti Illumináti Confessóris.	At San Severino in Piceno, St. Illuminatus, confessor.
Cálari, in Sardínia, sancti Ignátii a Lacóni, Confessóris, ex Ordine Minórum Capuccinórum, humilitáte, caritáte et miráculis præclári; quem Pius Papa Duodécimus Sanctórum honóribus decorávit.	At Cagliari in Sardinia, St. Ignatius of Laconi, confessor, of the Minor Order of Capuchins, distinguished for his humility, charity and miracles. He was accorded the honour of canonization by Pope Pius XII.
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.