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Tértio Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 29 May 2020 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 2020 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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Séptimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 26 May 202025 May 2020 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

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

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

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

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

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Octávo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 25 May 2020 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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Undécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 21 May 2020 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

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

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

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

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Tertiodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 20 May 2020 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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Quartodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna.

Published on 18 May 2020 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Quartodécimo Kaléndas Júnii. Luna. The Nineteenth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Natalis sancti Petri de Moróno, Confessóris, qui ex Anachoréta Summus Póntifex creátus, dictus est Cælestínus Quintus. Sed Pontificátu se póstmodum abdicávit, et in solitúdine religiósam vitam agens, virtútibus et miráculis clarus, migrávit ad Dóminum.	The birthday of St. Peter of Moroni who, while leading the life of an anchoret, was created Sovereign Pontiff and called Celestine V. He later abdicated the pontificate, and led a religious life in solitude, where, renowned for virtues and miracles, he went to the Lord.
Romæ sanctæ Pudentiánæ Vírginis, quæ, post innúmeros agónes, post multórum Mártyrum venerabíliter exhíbitas sepultúras, post omnes facultátes suas pro Christo paupéribus erogátas, tandem de terris ad cælos migrávit.	At Rome, the saintly virgin Pudentiana, who, after numberless tribulations, after burying with respect many martyrs, and distributing all her goods to the poor for Christ’s sake, departed from this world to go to heaven.
Ibídem sancti Pudéntis Senatóris, qui ejúsdem sanctæ Pudentiánæ Vírginis ac sanctæ item Praxédis Vírginis fuit pater; atque, ab Apostólicis Christo in baptísmo vestítus, innocéntem túnicam usque ad vitæ corónam immaculáte custodívit.	In the same city, St. Pudens, senator, father of the virgins Pudentiana and Praxedes. He was clothed with Christ in baptism by the apostles, and preserved the robe of innocence unspotted until he received the crown of life.
Item Romæ, via Appia, natális sanctórum Calóceri et Parthénii eunuchórum; quorum prior, cum esset præpósitus cubículi uxóris Décii Imperatóris, postérior vero altérius múneris primicérius, et ambo nollent idólis sacrificáre, idcírco, ejúsdem Imperatóris jussu váriis ac diris sunt excruciáti supplíciis, ac tandem, cervícibus ardénti fuste contúsis, spíritum Deo tradidérunt.	Also at Rome, on the Appian Way, the birthday of the Saints Calocerus and Parthenius, eunuchs. The former was chamberlain of the wife of Emperor Decius, and the latter chief officer in another department. Because they refused to offer sacrifice to idols they were tortured in many cruel ways, and finally when their necks were broken with cudgels, they gave up their souls to God.
Nicomedíæ sancti Philóteri Mártyris, qui Paciáni Procónsulis fílius éxstitit, et, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre, multa passus, martyrii corónam accépit.	At Nicomedia, the martyr St. Philoterus, son of the proconsul Pacian, who after suffering much under Emperor Diocletian, received the crown of martyrdom.
Ibídem sanctárum sex Vírginum et Mártyrum, quarum præcípua erat Cyríaca, quæ, cum líbere Maximiánum impietátis objurgásset, diríssime cæsa et dilaniáta est, atque ad últimum, igne cremáta, martyrium consummávit.	In the same city, six holy virgins and martyrs. The principal one, named Cyriaca, having boldly reproved Maximian for his impiety, was severely scourged and lacerated, and then consumed by fire.
Cantuáriæ, in Anglia, sancti Dunstáni Epíscopi.	At Canterbury in England, St. Dunstan, bishop.
Lohanéti, in Británnia minóre, sancti Ivónis Presbyteri et Confessóris; qui, pro Christi amóre, causas pupillórum, viduárum ac páuperum defendébat.	At Louannée in Brittany, St. Ives, priest and confessor, who for the love of Christ, defended the interests of orphans, widows and the poor.
Ficécli, in Etrúria, sancti Theóphili a Curte, Confessóris, Sacerdótis Ordinis Fratrum Minórum, sacrórum recéssum propagatóris, quem Pius Papa Undécimus inter Sanctos rétulit.	At Fucecchio in Etruria, St. Theophilus of Curte, confessor and priest of the Order of Friars Minor, who was canonized by Pope Pius 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 XIX.
		St. Peter Celestine, Pope and Confessor
		St. Pudentiana, Virgin
		St. Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury, Confessor

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Quintodécimo Kaléndas Júnii.

Published on 17 May 2020 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

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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Quarto Idus Maji. Luna.

Published on 12 May 2020 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

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.

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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.