Idibus Novémbris. Luna

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Idibus Novémbris. Luna . The Thirteenth Day of November.  The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Dídaci, ex Ordine Minórum, Confessóris; cujus dies natális recólitur prídie hujus diéi.
St. Didacus, confessor of the Order of Friars Minor, whose birthday occurred on the preceding day.

Ravénnæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Valentíni, Solutóris et Victóris; qui sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre passi sunt.
At Ravenna, the birthday of the holy martyrs Valentine, Salutor, and Victor, who suffered under Emperor Diocletian.

Aquis, in província Narbonénsi, beáti Mítrii, claríssimi Mártyris.
At Aix, in the province of Narbonne, the renowned martyr, blessed Mitrius.

Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, pássio sanctórum Antoníni, Zébinæ, Germáni et Ennathæ Vírginis.  Hæc, sub Galério Maximiáno Imperatóre, verbéribus cæsa, igne cremáta est; illi vero, cum intrépidi ac líbera voce Firmiliánum Præsidem, diis immolántem, impietátis argúerent, cápite cæsi sunt.
At Caesarea in Palestine, the martyrdom of the Saints Antoninus, Zebina, Germanus, and the virgin Ennatha.  Under Galerius Maximian, Ennatha was scourged and burned alive, while the others, for boldly reproaching the governor Firmilian for his idolatry in sacrificing to the gods, were beheaded.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Hispanórum Arcádii, Paschásii, Probi et Eutychiáni; qui, in persecutióne Wandálica, cum in Ariánam perfídiam nullátenus declináre pateréntur, hinc a Genseríco, Rege Ariáno, primum proscrípti, deínde acti in exsílium atque atrocíssimis supplíciis cruciáti, postrémum divérso mortis génere interémpti sunt.  Tunc et Paulílli puéruli, germáni sanctórum Paschásii et Eutychiáni, constántia enítuit; qui, cum de fide cathólica nullátenus posset avélli, fústibus diu cæsus est, atque ad ínfimam servitútem damnátus.
In Africa, the holy martyrs Arcadius, Paschasius, Probus, and Eutychian, Spaniards who absolutely refused to yield to the Arian perfidy, during the persecution of the Vandals.  Accordingly, they were condemned by the Arian king Genseric, driven into exile, and finally, after being subjected to fearful tortures, were put to death in divers manners.  At that time there was also seen the constancy of the small boy Paulillus, brother of the Saints Paschasius and Eutychian.  Because he could not be turned from the Catholic faith, he was long beaten with rods and sentenced to the lowest servitude.

Romæ sancti Nicolái Papæ Primi, vigóre apostólico præstántis.
At Rome, Pope St. Nicholas, distinguished for the apostolic spirit.

Turónis, in Gállia, sancti Brítii Epíscopi, qui fuit discípulus beáti Martíni Epíscopi.
At Tours in France, St. Brice, bishop, a disciple of the blessed Bishop Martin.

Toléti, in Hispánia, sancti Eugénii Epíscopi.
At Toledo in Spain, St. Eugene, bishop.

Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Quinctiáni Epíscopi.
In Auvergne in France, St. Quinctian, bishop.

Cremónæ, in Insúbria, sancti Homobóni Confessóris; quem, miráculis clarum, Innocéntius Papa Tértius in Sanctórum númerum rétulit.
At Cremona, in the duchy of Milan, St. Homobonus, confessor, renowned for miracles, whom Innocent III placed among 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.

November XIII.
St. Homobonus, Merchant, Confessor
St. Didacus, Confessor
St. Stanislas Kostka, Confessor
St. Mitrius, Martyr
St. Brice, Bishop and Confessor
St. Constant, Priest in Ireland
St. Chillen, or Killian, of Ireland, Priest

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Prídie Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Prídie Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Twelfth Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Martíni Primi, Papæ et Mártyris, cujus dies natális sextodécimo Kaléndas Octóbris recensétur.
The Feast of St. Martin I, pope and martyr, whose birthday is mentioned on the 16th day of September.

Vitépsci, in Polónia, pássio sancti Jósaphat, e sancti Basilíi Ordine, Epíscopi Polocénsis et Mártyris; qui a schismáticis, in ódium cathólicæ unitátis et veritátis, crudéliter interféctus est, et a Pio Papa Nono inter sanctos Mártyres adscríptus.  Ejus tamen festívitas recólitur décimo octávo Kaléndas Decémbris.
At Witebsk in Poland, the martyrdom of St. Josaphat, of the Order of St. Basil, a Polish archbishop and martyr, who was cruelly slain by schismatics through hatred of Catholic unity and truth.  He was canonized by Pope Pius IX, and his feast is observed on the 16th of November.

Complúti, in Hispánia, natális sancti Dídaci Confessóris, ex Ordine Minórum, humilitáte célebris; quem Xystus Quintus, Póntifex Máximus, Sanctórum catálogo adscrípsit.  Ipsíus autem festum sequénti die celebrátur.
At Alcala in Spain, the birthday of St. Didacus, confessor, a member of the Order of Friars Minor well known for his humility.  Pope Sixtus V included him in the catalogue of the saints and his feast is celebrated on the day following.
In Asia pássio sanctórum Aurélii et Públii Episcopórum.
In Asia, the martyrdom of the holy bishops Aurelius and Publius.

Eschæ, in Bélgio, sancti Livíni, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui, cum plúrimos ad Christi fidem convertísset, a Pagánis necátus est.  Ipsíus vero corpus ad Portum Gandæ póstea translátum fuit.
At Eschen in Belgium, St. Livinus, bishop and martyr.  After converting many to the faith he was slain by heathens.  His body, however, was afterwards translated to Ghent.

Apud Casimíriam, in Polónia, sanctórum Mártyrum Eremitárum Benedícti, Joánnis, Matthæi, Isaac et Christiáni; qui a prædónibus, divíno inténti servítio, dire vexáti sunt et gládiis occísi.
At Gnesen in Poland, the holy hermits and martyrs Benedict, John, Matthew, Isaac, and Christian.  They were savagely attacked by robbers and slain by the sword while there were at prayer.

Apud óppidum Sergíniam, in território Senonénsi, sancti Patérni, Mónachi et Mártyris; qui, dum eídem occurréntes in ipsíus óppidi silva latrónes ad emendándam vitam incitáret, ab illis trucidátus est.
In the neighbourhood of Sens, St. Paternus, monk and martyr.  He had met some robbers in a nearby forest, and for attempting to persuade them to amend their lives, they slew him.

Avenióne sancti Rufi, qui éxstitit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus.
At Avignon, St. Rufus, the first bishop of that city.

Colóniæ Agrippínæ deposítio sancti Cunibérti Epíscopi.
At Cologne, the death of St. Cunibert, bishop.

Turiasóne, in Hispánia Tarraconénsi, beáti Æmiliáni Presbyteri, qui innúmeris miráculis cláruit; cujus admirábilem vitam sanctus Bráulio, Cæsaraugustánus Epíscopus, descrípsit.
At Tarazona in Aragon, blessed Emilian, a priest favoured with many miracles.  His admirable life was recorded by St. Braulio, bishop of Saragossa.

Constantinópoli sancti Nili Abbátis, qui, sub Theodósio junióre, ex Præfécto ejúsdem civitátis factus Mónachus, doctrína et sanctitáte cláruit.
At Constantinople, St. Nilus, abbot, who resigned as prefect of the city to become a monk, and during the reign of Theodosius the Younger became distinguished for his learning and sanctity.

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.

November XII.
St. Martin, Pope and Martyr
St. Nilus, Anchoret, Father of the Church and Confessor
St. Livin, Bishop and Martyr
St. Lebwin, Patron of Daventer, Confessor

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Tértio Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Tértio Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Eleventh Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Turónis, in Gállia, natális beáti Martíni Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus vita tantis éxstitit miráculis gloriósa, ut trium mortuórum suscitátor esse merúerit.
At Tours in France, the birthday of blessed Martin, bishop and confessor, whose life was so renowned for miracles that he received the power to raise three persons from the dead.

Cotyǽi, in Phrygia, insígnis pássio sancti Mennæ, Ægyptii mílitis, qui in persecutióne Diocletiáni, postquam, abjécto milítiæ cíngulo, méruit cælésti Regi secréta conversatióne in erémo militáre, procéssit in públicum, et, se Christiánum líbera voce declárans, primo diris cruciátibus examinátur; novíssime, fixis in oratióne génibus, Dómino Jesu Christo grátias agens, gládio cæsus est, ac multis post mortem miráculis cláruit.
At Cotyaeum in Phrygia, during the persecution of Diocletian, the celebrated martyrdom of St. Mennas, an Egyptian soldier, who cast off the military belt and obtained the grace of serving the King of heaven secretly in the desert.  Afterwards, coming out publicly and freely declaring himself a Christian, he was first subjected to severe torments; and finally kneeling in prayer, giving thanks to our Lord Jesus Christ, he was slain with the sword.  After his death he became renowned for many miracles.

Ravénnæ sanctórum Mártyrum Valentíni, Feliciáni et Victoríni; qui in Diocletiáni persecutióne coronáti sunt.
At Ravenna, the holy martyrs Valentine, Felician, and Victorinus, who were crowned during the persecution of Diocletian.

In Mesopotámia sancti Athenodóri Mártyris, qui, sub eódem Diocletiáno et Eléusio Præside, ígnibus cruciátus et áliis supplíciis tortus, demum cápitis damnátus est, et, cum cárnifex corruísset neque ullus álius gládio illum feríre ausus esset, orans obdormívit in Dómino.
In Mesopotamia, St. Athenodorus, martyr, who was subjected to fire and other torments under the same Diocletian and the governor Eleusius.  He was at length sentenced to be beheaded, but when the executioner fell to the ground and no other person would dare to strike him with the sword, he passed to his repose in the Lord while praying.

Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Veráni Epíscopi, cujus vita fuit fide et virtútum méritis illústris.
At Lyons in France, St. Veranus, bishop, whose life was illustrious for his faith and his other virtues.

Constantinópoli sancti Theodóri, Abbátis Studítæ, qui, pro fide cathólica advérsus Iconoclástas strénue pugnans, factus est apud univérsam Ecclésiam cathólicam célebris.
At Constantinople, St. Theodore, abbot of Studium, who fought valiantly for the Catholic faith against the Iconoclasts, and became famed throughout the universal Church.

In monastério Cryptæ Ferrátæ, in agro Tusculáno, sancti Bartholomæi Abbátis, qui fuit sócius beáti Nili, ejúsque vitam conscrípsit.
In the monastery of Grottaferrata, in the Tuscan plain, the holy abbot Bartholomew, a companion of blessed Nilus, whose life he wrote.

In província Sámnii beáti Mennæ solitárii, cujus virtútes et mirácula sanctus Gregórius Papa commémorat.
In the province of Abruzzi, blessed Mennas, a solitary whose virtues and miracles are mentioned by Pope St. Gregory.

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

November XI.
St. Martin, Bishop of Tours, Confessor
St. Mennas, Martyr

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Séptimo Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Séptimo Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Seventh Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Patávii deposítio sancti Prosdócimi, qui fuit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus.  Hic, a beáto Petro Apóstolo Epíscopus ordinátus, ad prædicándum Dei verbum ad prædíctam civitátem missus est; ibíque, multis virtútibus et prodígiis corúscans, beáto fine quiévit.
At Padua, the death of St. Prosdocimus, consecrated as first bishop of that city by the blessed apostle Peter.  He was sent to that city to preach the word of God and there he died a holy death, celebrated for many virtues and miracles.

Perúsiæ sancti Herculáni, Epíscopi et Mártyris.
At Perugia, St. Herculanus, bishop and martyr.

Apud Swelménsem civitátem, in Germánia, pássio sancti Engelbérti, Epíscopi Coloniénsis, qui, cum illuc ex óppido Sosátio ad templum dedicándum pérgeret, a sicáriis intercéptus in via multísque vulnéribus cæsus, gloriósum pro defensióne ecclesiásticæ libertátis et Románæ Ecclésiæ obediéntia martyrium súbiit.
At Schwelm in Germany, the martyrdom of St. Engelbert, bishop of Cologne.  He was on his way from that city to the town of Essen in order to consecrate a church, when he was set upon by ruffians on the road and slain by their many blows.  Thus he suffered martyrdom in defence of Church liberty and for obedience to the Roman Church.

Eódem die sancti Amaránthi Mártyris, qui apud Albigénsem urbem, in Gállia, exácto agónis fidélis cursu, sepúltus, vivit in glória.
The same day, St. Amaranthus, martyr.  After successfully fulfilling the course of his trials he was buried in the city of Albi, but lives in eternal glory.

Melitínæ, in Arménia, pássio sanctórum Hierónis, Nicándri, Hesychii et aliórum trigínta; qui in persecutióne Diocletiáni, sub Lysia Præside, coronáti sunt.
At Melitina in Armenia, the martyrdom of the Saints Hiero, Nicander, Hesychius, and thirty others, who were crowned in the persecution of Diocletian under the governor Lysias.

Amphípoli, in Macedónia, sanctórum Mártyrum Aucti, Tauriónis et Thessalonícæ.
At Amphipolis in Macedonia, the holy martyrs Auctus, Taurio, and Thessalonica.

Ancyræ, in Galátia, pássio sanctórum Melasíppi, Antónii et Carínæ, sub Juliáno Apóstata.
At Ancyra in Galatia, the martyrdom of Saints Melasippus, Anthony and Carina, under Julian the Apostate.

Alexandríæ beáti Achíllæ Epíscopi, qui eruditióne, fide, conversatióne ac móribus fuit insígnis.
At Alexandria, the blessed Achilles, bishop, renowned for his learning, faith, and purity of life.

In Frísia deposítio sancti Willibrórdi, Epíscopi Trajecténsis; qui, a beáto Sérgio Papa ordinátus Epíscopus, in Frísia et Dánia Evangélium prædicávit.
In Friesland, the death of St. Willibrord, bishop of Utrecht, who was consecrated bishop by blessed Pope Sergius, and preached the Gospel in Friesland Denmark.

Metis, in Gállia, sancti Rufi, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Metz, St. Rufus, bishop and confessor.

Argentoráti sancti Floréntii Epíscopi.
At Strasbourg, St. Florentius, 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.

November VII.
St. Willibrord, First Bishop of Utrecht, Confessor
St. Werenfrid, Priest and Confessor
St. Prosdecimus, First Bishop of Padua, Confessor

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Octávo Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Octávo Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Sixth Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Barcinóne, in Hispánia, sancti Sevéri, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui ob fidem cathólicam, confósso per clavum cápite, martyrii corónam accépit.
At Barcelona in Spain, St. Severus, bishop and martyr, who had his head pierced with a spike, and thus received the crown of martyrdom for the sake of the Catholic faith.

Thiníssæ, in Africa, natális sancti Felícis Mártyris, qui, conféssus et ad torménta dilátus, álio die (ut refert sanctus Augustínus, Psalmum in ejus festivitáte ad pópulum expónens) invéntus est in cárcere exánimis.
At Tunis in Africa, the birthday of St. Felix, martyr, who, having confessed Christ, was sent to prison.  His sentence had been deferred, but the next day he was found dead, as is related by St. Augustine when he was expounding on a psalm to the people on the feast of the saint.

Theópoli, quæ est Antiochía, sanctórum decem Mártyrum, qui a Saracénis passi legúntur.
At Theopolis, which is Antioch, ten holy martyrs who are said to have suffered at the hands of the Saracens.

In Phrygia sancti Attici Mártyris.
In Phrygia, St. Atticus, martyr.

Apud Bergas, in Flándria, deposítio sancti Winóci Abbátis, qui, virtútibus et miráculis clarus, étiam frátribus sibi súbditis multo témpore ministrávit.
At Berg in Flanders, the death of St. Winoc, abbot, who was renowned for virtues and miracles, and for a long time was servant to the brethren subject to him.

Fundis, in Látio, sancti Felícis Mónachi.
At Fondi in Lazio, St. Felix, monk.

Lemóvicis, in Aquitánia, sancti Leonárdi Confessóris, qui fuit beáti Remígii Epíscopi discípulus.  Hic, nóbili génere ortus, solitáriam vitam delégit, et sanctitáte ac miráculis cláruit; ejúsque virtus præcípue in liberándis captívis enítuit.
At Limoges in Aquitaine, St. Leonard, confessor, disciple of the blessed bishop Remigius, who was born of a noble family but chose to lead a solitary life.  He was celebrated for holiness and miracles, but his virtue shone particularly in the deliverance of captives.

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.

November VI.
St. Leonard, Hermit and Confessor
St. Winoc, Abbot
St. Iltutus, Abbot

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Nonis Novémbris. Luna

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Nonis Novémbris. Luna . The Fifth Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Zacharíæ, Sacerdótis et Prophétæ, qui pater éxstitit beáti Joánnis Baptístæ, Præcursóris Dómini.
St. Zachary, priest and prophet, the father of blessed John Baptist, Forerunner of our Lord.

Item sanctæ Elísabeth, ejúsdem sanctíssimi Præcursóris matris.
Also, St. Elizabeth, mother of the same most holy Forerunner.

Tarracínæ, in Campánia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Felícis Presbyteri, et Eusébii Mónachi.  Ex his Eusébius, cum sepelísset sanctos Mártyres Juliánum et Cæsárium, et multos convérteret ad fidem Christi, quos sanctus Felix Presbyter baptizábat, una cum ipso Felíce tentus est; et, ad Júdicis forum ducti nec superáti, inde in cárcerem inclúsi, ambo, nocte eádem, cum sacrificáre noluíssent, decolláti sunt.
At Terracina in Campania, the birthday of the holy martyrs Felix, a priest, and Eusebius, a monk.  The latter buried the holy martyrs Julian and Caesarius, and converted to the faith of Christ many whom the priest St. Felix baptized.  They were arrested together, and both were led to the tribunal of the judge, who could not succeed in intimidating them; they were shut up in prison, and as they refused to offer sacrifice, were beheaded that same night.
Eméssæ, in Phœnícia, sanctórum Mártyrum Galatiónis et Epistémis cónjugis, qui in Décii persecutióne, flagris cæsi, mánibus pedibúsque et lingua ínsuper mutiláti, dénique, truncáto cápite, martyrium consummárunt.
At Emesa in Phoenicia, during the persecution of Decius, the holy martyrs Galation and his wife Epistemis, who were scourged, had their hands, feet, and tongue mutilated, and finally fulfilled their martyrdom by beheading.
Item sanctórum Mártyrum Domníni, Theótimi, Philóthei, Silváni et Sociórum, sub Maximíno Imperatóre.
Also, the holy martyrs Dominus, Theotimus, Philotheus, Silvanus, and their companions, under Emperor Maximinus.

Medioláni sancti Magni, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Milan, St. Magnus, bishop and confessor.

Bríxiæ sancti Dominatóris Epíscopi.
At Brescia, St. Dominator, bishop.

Tréviris sancti Fibítii, qui ex Abbáte factus est ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus.
At Treves, St. Fibitius, first an abbot and then bishop of that city.

Aureliánis, in Gállia, sancti Læti, Presbyteri et Confessóris.
At Orleans in France, St. Laetus, priest and confessor.

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

November V.
St. Bertille, Abbess of Chelles

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Prídie Nonas Novémbris. Luna

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Prídie Nonas Novémbris. Luna . The Fourth Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

Sancti Cároli Borromæi Cardinális, Epíscopi Mediolanénsis et Confessóris, qui migrávit in cælum prídie hujus diéi.
St. Charles Borromeo, cardinal, bishop of Milan, and confessor, whose birthday is on the day previous.

Bonóniæ sanctórum Mártyrum Vitális et Agrícolæ; quorum prior postérioris servus ántea fuit, póstea consors et colléga martyrii.  In ipsum porro Vitálem persecutóres ómnia tormentórum génera ita exercuérunt, ut non esset in córpore ejus sine vúlnere locus, quæ ipse constánter pérferens, in oratióne spíritum Deo réddidit; Agrícolam vero, plúrimis clavis cruci affigéntes, interemérunt.  Eórum translatióni sanctus Ambrósius cum interésset, Mártyris clavos, sánguinem triumphálem et crucis lignum se collegísse refert, ac sub sacris altáribus condidísse.
At Bologna, the holy martyrs Vitalis and Agricola.  The former was first the servant of the latter, and afterwards his partner and companion in martyrdom.  He was subjected by the persecutors to all kinds of torments, so that there was no part of his body without wounds.  After having suffered with constancy, he yielded up his soul unto God in prayer.  Agricola was put to death by being fastened to a cross with many nails.  St. Ambrose relates that being present at the translation, he took the martyr’s nails, his glorious blood, and the wood of his cross, and deposited them under consecrated altars.

In cœnóbio Cervi Frígidi, territórii Meldénsis, natális sancti Felícis Valésii, Presbyteri et Confessóris; qui Fundátor fuit Ordinis sanctíssimæ Trinitátis redemptiónis captivórum.  Ipsíus autem festum, ex dispositióne Innocéntii Papæ Undécimi, celebrátur duodécimo Kaléndas Decémbris.
In the monastery of Cerfroid, in the territory of Meaux, St. Felix of Valois, priest and confessor, and founder of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity for the Redemption of Captives, whose feast is celebrated on the 20th of November by order of Pope Innocent XI.
Eódem die natális sanctórum Philólogi et Pátrobi, sancti Pauli Apóstoli discipulórum.
On the same day, the birthday of the Saints Philologus and Patrobas, disciples of the apostle St. Paul.

Augustodúni sancti Próculi, Epíscopi et Mártyris.
At Autun, St. Proculus, bishop and martyr.

Myræ, in Lycia, sanctórum Mártyrum Nicándri Epíscopi, et Hermæ Presbyteri, sub Libánio Præside.
At Myra in Lycia, under the governor Libanius, the holy martyrs Nicander, a bishop, and Hermes, a priest.

In pago Vilcassíno, in Gállia, sancti Clari, Presbyteri et Mártyris.
In the district of Vexin in France, St. Clarus, priest and martyr.

Ephesi sancti Porphyrii Mártyris, sub Aureliáno Imperatóre.
At Ephesus, St. Porphyrias, a martyr under Emperor Aurelian.

Apud Ruthénos, in Gállia, beáti Amántii Epíscopi, cujus vita éxstitit sanctitáte et miráculis gloriósa.
At Rodez in France, blessed Bishop Amantius, whose life stood out glorious by his sanctity and miracles.

Romæ natális sancti Piérii, Presbyteri Alexandríni, qui, in divínis Scriptúris nobíliter erudítus, vita puríssimus, et ad Christiánam philosophíam nudus pénitus et expedítus, sub Caro et Diocletiáno Princípibus, regénte Alexandrínam Ecclésiam Theóna, florentíssime dócuit pópulum, et divérsos tractátus édidit; post persecutiónem vero, omne vitæ suæ tempus Romæ versátus, in pace quiévit.
At Rome, the birthday of St. Pierius, priest of Alexandria, who was well versed in the Holy Scriptures, most pure in his life, and highly skilled in Christian philosophy.  He taught the people and became famous under Emperors Carus and Diocletian, when Theonas governed the Church of Alexandria.  After the persecution, he spent the remainder of his life at Rome, where he died in peace.

In Bithynia sancti Joannícii Abbátis.
In Bithynia, St. Joannicius, abbot.

Apud Albam Regálem, in Pannónia, deposítio beáti Emeríci Confessóris, qui fuit fílius sancti Stéphani, Hungarórum Regis.
In Hungary at Alba Regalis, the death of blessed Emeric, confessor, the son of St. Stephen, king of Hungary.

Tréviris sanctæ Modéstæ Vírginis.
At Treves, St. Modesta, virgin.

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.

November IV.
St. Charles Borromeo, Cardinal, Archbishop of Milan, Confessor
SS. Vitalis and Agricola, Martyrs
St. Joannicius, Abbot
St. Clarus, Martyr
St. Brinstan, Bishop of Winchester

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Tértio Nonas Novémbris. Luna

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Tértio Nonas Novémbris. Luna . The Third Day of November. The Night of the Moon. 

In ipsa die Commemorationis omnium Fidelium Defunctorum, antequam legantur Nonæ:
On the day on which is kept the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, before the announcement of the day of the month, is read the following:
Hac die Commemorátio ómnium Fidélium Defunctórum; in qua commúnis pia Mater Ecclésia, postquam univérsos fílios suos jam in cælo lætántes cóngruis stúduit celebráre præcóniis, mox et omnes adhuc in Purgatório geméntes válidis apud Dóminum et Sponsum Christum sátagit suffrágiis adjuváre, ut quam cítius váleant ad societátem supernórum cívium perveníre.
On this day, the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, on which day Holy Church, their common Mother, after due diligence to celebrate with fitting praise all her children who now rejoice in heaven, doth strive also to assist by her prayers all them that suffer still in Purgatory, which are of avail before Christ, her Lord and Spouse, in order that as speedily as possible they may join the society of the citizens on high.
Postea dicitur: Tértio Nonas Novémbris, Luna., et continuatur Lectio usque ad finem, more solito.
After which is read: The Third Day of November, the . Night of the Moon, and the rest in the usual manner.

If the second day of November should occur on a Sunday so that the Feast of All Souls is transferred to the Monday, the reading of the Martyrology today should commence with the announcement of the transferred Feast as follows:
Commemorátio ómnium Fidélium Defunctórum.
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed.

Medioláni natália sancti Cároli Borromæi Cardinális, Epíscopi Mediolanénsis et Confessóris, quem, sanctitáte conspícuum et miráculis clarum, Paulus Papa Quintus in Sanctórum númerum rétulit.  Ipsíus tamen festívitas sequénti die celebrátur.
At Milan, St. Charles Borromeo, cardinal, bishop of that city, and confessor, who was ranked among the saints by Paul V for the holiness of his life and for his renown for miracles.  His feast is observed on the following day.

Eódem die natális quoque sancti Quarti, Apostolórum discípuli.
On the same day, the birthday of St. Quartus, a disciple of the apostles.

Vitérbii sanctórum Mártyrum Valentíni Presbyteri, et Hilárii Diáconi, qui, in persecutióne Maximiáni, ob Christi fidem, cum saxi póndere in Tíberim præcipitáti et inde ab Angelo divínitus erépti, demum, abscíssis cervícibus, corónam martyrii percepérunt.
At Viterbo, during the persecution of Maximian, the holy martyrs Valentine, a priest, and Hilary, a deacon.  For their attachment to the faith of Christ, they were tied to a stone and cast into the Tiber, but being miraculously delivered by an angel, they were beheaded, and thus crowned with the glory of martyrdom.

Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sanctórum Mártyrum Germáni, Theóphili, Cæsárii et Vitális; qui, in persecutióne Deciána, óptime duxérunt martyrium.
At Caesarea in Cappadocia, the holy martyrs Germanus, Theophilus, Caesarius, and Vitalis, who nobly endured martyrdom in the Decian persecution.

Cæsaraugústæ, in Hispánia, sanctórum innumerabílium Mártyrum, qui, sub Hispaniárum Præside Daciáno, mirabíliter occubuérunt pro Christo.
At Saragossa in Spain, the countless holy martyrs who lay down their lives with admirable fervour for the faith of Christ under Dacian, governor of Spain.

In Anglia sanctæ Wenefrídæ, Vírginis et Mártyris.
In England, St. Winifred, virgin and martyr.

In monastério Clarævallénsi, in Gállia, deposítio sancti Malachíæ, Connerthénsis in Hibérnia Epíscopi, qui multis virtútibus suo témpore cláruit; cujus vitam sanctum Bernárdus Abbas conscrípsit.
In the monastery of Clairvaux in France, the death of St. Malachy, bishop of Armagh in Ireland, who won renown in his own days for his many virtues, and whose life was written by St. Bernard the Abbot.

Eódem die sancti Hubérti, Tungrénsis Epíscopi.
On the same day, St. Hubert, bishop of Tongres.

Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Domni, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Vienne in France, St. Domnus, bishop and confessor.

Item deposítio sancti Pirmíni, Meldénsis Epíscopi.
Also, the death of St. Pirmin, bishop of Meaux.

Urgéllæ, in Hispánia Tarraconénsi, sancti Hermengáudii Epíscopi.
At Urgel in Spain, Bishop St. Hermengaud.

Romæ sanctæ Sílviæ, matris sancti Gregórii Papæ.
At Rome, St. Sylvia, mother of Pope St. Gregory.

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

November III.
St. Malachy, Archbishop of Ardmach or Armagh, Confessor in Ireland
St. Hubert, Bishop of Liege, Confessor
St. Wenefride, Virgin and Martyr
St. Papoul, or Papulus, Priest and Martyr
St. Flour, Bishop and Confessor
St. Rumwald, Confessor

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Quarto Nonas Novémbris. Luna

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Quarto Nonas Novémbris. Luna . The Second Day of November.  The Night of the Moon.

Commemorátio ómnium Fidélium Defunctórum. TRANSFERRED TO Mon 3/11
The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed.

Pœtovióne, in Pannónia superióre, natális sancti Victoríni, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, qui, post multa édita scripta (ut sanctus Hierónymus testátur), in persecutióne Diocletiáni, martyrio coronátus est.
At Pettau in Styria, the birthday of St. Victorinus, bishop of that city, who, after publishing many writings, as is attested to by St. Jerome, was crowned with martyrdom in the persecution of Diocletian.

Tergéste pássio beáti Justi, qui in eádem persecutióne, sub Manátio Præside, martyrium consummávit.
At Trieste, blessed Justus, who fulfilled his martyrdom in the same persecution under the governor Manatius.

Sebáste, in Arménia, sanctórum Cartérii, Styríaci, Tobíæ, Eudóxii, Agápii et Sociórum Mártyrum, sub Licínio Imperatóre.
At Sebaste in Armenia, the Saints Carterius, Styriacus, Tobias, Eudoxius, Agapius, and their companions, martyrs under Emperor Licinius.
In Pérside sanctórum Mártyrum Acíndyni, Pegásii, Aphthónii, Elpidíphori et Anempodísti, cum plúrimis Sóciis.
In Persia, the holy martyrs Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphthonius, Elpiderphorus, and Anempodistus, with many companions.
In Africa natális sanctórum Mártyrum Públii, Victóris, Hermétis, et Pápiæ.
In Africa, the birthday of the holy martyrs Publius, Victor, Hermes, and Papias.

Tarsi, in Cilícia, sanctæ Eustóchii, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Juliáno Apóstata, post dira torménta, in oratióne réddidit spíritum.
At Tarsus in Cilicia, in the reign of Julian the Apostate, St. Eustochium, virgin and martyr, who breathed her last in prayer in the midst of severe torments.

Laodicéæ, in Syria, sancti Theódoti Epíscopi, qui non solum verbis, sed rebus quoque et virtútibus fuit ornátus.
At Laodicea in Syria, St. Theodotus, a bishop powerful in words and adorned with good works and virtues.

Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Geórgii Epíscopi.
At Vienne in France, the bishop St. George.

In monastério Agaunénsi, in Gállia, sancti Ambrósii Abbátis.
In the monastery of St. Maurice in Switzerland, St. Ambrose, abbot.

Cyri, in Syria, sancti Marciáni Confessóris.
At Cyrus in Syria, St. Marcian, 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.

November II.
All Souls; or, the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
St. Victorinus, Bishop and Martyr
St. Marcian, Anchoret and Confessor
St. Vulgan, of Ireland, Confessor

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Kaléndis Novémbris. Luna

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Kaléndis Novémbris. Luna . The First Day of November.  The Night of the Moon.

Festívitas ómnium Sanctórum, quam in honórem beátæ Dei Genitrícis Vírginis Maríæ et sanctórum Mártyrum Bonifátius Papa Quartus, cum templum Pántheon tértio Idus Maji dedicásset, célebrem et generálem instítuit agi quotánnis in urbe Roma.  Sed Gregórius item Quartus póstmodum decrévit, eándem festivitátem, quæ váriis modis jam in divérsis Ecclésiis celebrabátur, in honórem ómnium Sanctórum solémniter hac die ab univérsa Ecclésia perpétuo observári.
The Festival of All Saints, which Pope Boniface IV, after the dedication of the Pantheon, ordained to be kept generally and solemnly every year on the 13th of May, in the city of Rome, in honour of the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and of the holy martyrs.  It was afterwards decreed by Gregory IV that this feast, which was then celebrated in many dioceses, but at different times, should be on this day kept by the whole Church in honour of all the saints.

In Pérside sanctórum Mártyrum Joánnis Epíscopi, et Jacóbi Presbyteri, sub Sápore Rege.
In Persia, the holy martyrs John, a bishop, and James, a priest, under King Sapor.

Tarracínæ, in Campánia, natális sancti Cæsárii Diáconi, qui, diébus multis in custódia macerátus, póstea, cum sancto Juliáno Presbytero, in saccum missus et in mare præcipitátus est.
At Terracina in Campania, the birthday of St. Caesarius, deacon, who was detained many days in prison, afterwards put into a sack with the priest St. Julian, and then thrown into the sea.

In castro Divióne sancti Benígni Presbyteri, qui a beáto Polycárpo missus est in Gálliam ad prædicándum Evangélium; et, postquam, sub Marco Aurélio Imperatóre, a Teréntio Júdice gravíssimis torméntis multiplíciter est afflíctus, tandem ejus collum vecte férreo tundi et corpus láncea perforári jubétur.
At Dijon, St. Benignus, a priest, who was sent to France by blessed Polycarp to preach the Gospel.  After he had been subjected to many grievous torments by the judge Terentius, under Emperor Marcus Aurelius, he was finally condemned to have his neck struck with an iron bar and his body pierced with a lance.

Damásci pássio sanctórum Cæsárii, Dácii et aliórum quinque.
At Damascus, the martyrdom of the Saints Caesarius, Dacius, and five others.

Eódem die sanctæ Maríæ ancíllæ, quæ, Christiánæ religiónis nómine accusáta, hinc, sub Hadriáno Imperatóre, diris verbéribus afflícta, equúlei extensiónem et ungulárum laceratiónem passa, martyrium complévit.
On the same day, St. Mary, a servant girl.  Being accused of professing the Christian religion in the time of Emperor Hadrian, she was subjected to cruel scourging, to torture on the rack, and the lacerating of her body with iron hooks, and thus completed her martyrdom

Tarsi, in Cilícia, sanctárum Cyréniæ et Juliánæ Mártyrum, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre.
At Tarsus in Cilicia, under Emperor Maximian, the Saints Cyrenia and Juliana.

Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Austremónii, qui fuit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus.
At Auvergne in France, St. Austremonius, first bishop of Clermont.

Lutétiæ Parisiórum deposítio sancti Marcélli Epíscopi.
At Paris, the death of St. Marcellus, bishop.

Bajócis, in Gállia, sancti Vigóris Epíscopi, témpore Childebérti, Francórum Regis.
At Bayeux, in the reign of the Frankish king Childebert, St. Vigor, bishop.

Andégavi, in Gállia, deposítio sancti Licínii Epíscopi, venerábilis sanctitátis viri.
At Angers in France, the death of the aged holy man, St. Licinius, bishop.

Tíbure sancti Severíni Mónachi.
At Tivoli, St. Severinus, monk.

Lyricánti, in Wastinénsi Gálliæ território, sancti Maturíni Confessóris.
In Gatinais in France, St. Mathurin, 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.

November I.
All Saints
St. Cæsarius, Martyr
St. Mary, Martyr
St. Marcellus, Bishop of Paris, Confessor
St. Benignus, Priest and Martyr
St. Austremonius, Confessor
St. Harold VI., King of Denmark, Martyr

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