Category: Saints

Décimo sexto Kaléndas Februárii.  Luna. The Seventeenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

In Thebáide sancti Antónii Abbátis, qui, multórum Monachórum Pater, vita et miráculis præclaríssimus vixit; cujus gesta sanctus Athanásius insígni volúmine prosecútus est. Ejus autem sacrum corpus, sub Justiniáno Imperatóre, divína revelatióne repértum et Alexandríam delátum, in Ecclésia sancti Joánnis Baptístæ humátum fuit. In Thebais, St. Anthony, abbot and spiritual guide of many monks, who was most celebrated for his life and miracles of which St. Athanasius has written a detailed account. His holy body was found by a divine revelation during the reign of Emperor Justinian and brought to Alexandria, where it was buried in the church of St. John Baptist. Apud Língonas, in Gállia, sanctórum tergeminórum Speusíppi, Eleusíppi et Meleusíppi; qui, cum ávia sua Leonílla, martyrio coronáti sunt, témpore Marci Aurélii Imperatóris. At Langres in France, in the time of Marcus Aurelius, the Saints Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus, born at one birth, were crowned with martyrdom together with their grandmother Leonilla. Apud Bitúricas, in Aquitánia, deposítio sancti Sulpícii Epíscopi, cognoménto Pii, cujus vita et mors pretiósa gloriósis miráculis commendátur. At Bourges in Aquitaine, the death of the holy Bishop Sulpice, surnamed Pius, whose life and precious death were approved by glorious miracles. Romæ, in monastério sancti Andréæ, beatórum Monachórum Antónii, Méruli et Joánnis, de quibus scribit sanctus Gregórius Papa. At Rome, in the monastery of St. Andrew, the blessed monks Anthony, Merulus, and John, of whom Pope St. Gregory speaks in his writings. In fínibus Edessénæ regiónis, in Mesopotámia, sancti Juliáni Eremítæ, cognoménto Sabæ, qui, Valéntis Imperatóris témpore, fidem cathólicam, Antiochíæ ferme collápsam, virtúte miraculórum eréxit. At Edessa in Mesopotamia, in the time of Emperor Valens, St. Julian Sabas the Elder, who miraculously restored the Catholic faith at Antioch, although it was almost destroyed in that city. Romæ Invéntio sanctórum Mártyrum Diodóri Presbyteri, Mariáni Diáconi, et Sociórum; qui, sancto Stéphano Papa Ecclésiam Dei regénte, martyrium Kaléndis Decémbris sunt assecúti. At Rome, the finding of the holy martyrs Diodorus, priest, and Marian, deacon, and their companions. They suffered martyrdom on the 1st of December during the pontificate of Pope St. Stephen.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Antony, Abbot, Patriarch of Monks
SS. Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus, Martyrs
St. Sulpicius the Pious, Archbishop of Bourges
St. Sulpicius II., Surnamed le Debonnaire, Archbishop of Bourges
St. Milgithe, Virgin, of England
St. Nennius, or Nennidhius, Abbot in Ireland

ORCCE Ordo: S. Antonii Abbatis ~ Duplex; Tempora: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam I post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene:  

Nigeria: Islamic Militants Torch Church, Legislator’s Home And 8 Killed In Attack On Christian Village

Sri Lanka: Buddhist Attack Christian Churches

Ariel Sharon’s Prophetic Words about Middle East Christians

WARNING: Brink of Catastrophe – Central African Republic

Pastor Saeed’s Wife To Pray/Protest In Front Of White House And Prepares To Speak At Geneva Summit

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

Décimo séptimo Kaléndas Februárii.  Luna. The Sixteenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, via Salária, natális sancti Marcélli Primi, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, ob cathólicæ fídei confessiónem, jubénte Maxéntio tyránno, primo cæsus est fústibus, deínde ad servítium animálium cum custódia pública deputátus, et ibídem, serviéndo indútus amíctu cilícino, defúnctus est. At Rome, on the Salarian Way, the birthday of Pope St. Marcellus I, a martyr for the confession of the Catholic faith. By command of the tyrant Maxentius he was beaten with clubs, then sent to take care of animals, with a guard to watch him. In this servile office, dressed in haircloth, he departed this life. Marróchii, in Africa, pássio sanctórum quinque Protomártyrum Ordinis Minórum, scílicet Berárdi, Petri atque Othónis Sacerdótum, Accúrsii et Adjúti Laicórum; qui, ob Christiánæ fídei prædicatiónem ac Mahuméticæ reprobatiónem legis, post vária torménta et ludíbria, a Saracenórum Rege, scissis gládio capítibus, enecáti sunt. In Morocco in Africa, the martyrdom of the five Protomartyrs of the Order of Friars Minor, Berard, Peter, and Otto who were priests, and Accursius and Adjutus who were lay brothers. For preaching the Catholic faith, and because of their hatred of the Mohammedan Law, after various torments and mockeries by the Saracen king, they were beheaded. Rhinocolúræ, in Ægypto, sancti Melæ Epíscopi, qui, sub Valénte exsílium et ália grávia pro fide cathólica passus, in pace quiévit. At Rhinocolura in Egypt, the holy bishop St. Melas, who rested in peace after suffering exile and other painful trials for the Catholic faith during the reign of Emperor Valens. Areláte, in Gállia, sancti Honoráti, Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus vita tam doctrína quam miráculis fuit illústris. At Arles in France, St. Honoratus, bishop and confessor, whose life was renowned for learning and for miracles. Opitérgii, in Venetórum fínibus, sancti Titiáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Oderzo near Venice, St. Titian, bishop and confessor. Fundis, in Látio, sancti Honoráti Abbátis, cujus méminit beátus Gregórius Papa. At Fondi in Lazio, St. Honoratus, abbot, mentioned by Pope St. Gregory. In castro cui nomen Macériæ, ad Altéjam flúvium, in Gállia, sancti Furséi Confessóris; cujus corpus ad monastérium Perónæ póstmodum translátum est. At Froheins, in the diocese of Amiens in France, St. Fursey, confessor, whose body was afterwards transferred to the monastery of Peronne. Romæ sanctæ Priscíllæ, quæ se súaque pio Mártyrum obséquio mancipávit. At Rome, St. Priscilla, who devoted herself and her goods to the service of the martyrs.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Marcellus, Pope and Martyr
St. Macarius the Elder, of Egypt
St. Honoratus, Archbishop of Arles, Abbot
St. Fursey, Abbot in Ireland
SS. Five Friars, Minors, Martyrs
St. Henry, Hermit

ORCCE Ordo: S. Marcelli Papae et Martyris ~ Semiduplex; Tempora: Feria V infra Hebdomadam I post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene:  

Nigeria: Islamic Militants Torch Church, Legislator’s Home And 8 Killed In Attack On Christian Village

Sri Lanka: Buddhist Attack Christian Churches

Ariel Sharon’s Prophetic Words about Middle East Christians

WARNING: Brink of Catastrophe – Central African Republic

Pastor Saeed’s Wife To Pray/Protest In Front Of White House And Prepares To Speak At Geneva Summit

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

Décimo octávo Kaléndas Februárii.  Luna. The Fifteenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Pauli, primi Eremítæ, Confessóris; qui quarto Idus Januárii inter beatórum ágmina translátus fuit. St. Paul, the first hermit, who was carried to the home of the blessed on the tenth of this month. In território Andegavénsi beáti Mauri Abbátis, qui fuit discípulus sancti Benedícti; et, hujus disciplínis usque ab infántia erudítus, quantum in eis profécerit, inter ália quæ apud eum pósitus gessit (res nova et post Petrum fere inusitáti), pédibus super aquas incédens patefécit. In Gállias inde ab ipso Benedícto diréctus, ibi, constrúcto célebri monastério, cui quadragínta annis præfuit, miraculórum glória clarus, in pace quiévit. In the diocese of Angers, blessed Maurus, abbot and disciple of St. Benedict. Beginning his discipline in infancy, he made great progress with so able a master, for while he was still under the saint’s instruction he miraculously walked upon the water, a prodigy unheard of since the days of St. Peter. Sent later to France by St. Benedict, he built a famous monastery, which he governed for forty years, and after performing striking miracles, he rested in peace. In Judæa sanctórum Hábacuc et Michǽæ Prophetárum, quorum corpora, sub Theodósio senióre, divína revelatióne sunt repérta. In Judea, the holy prophets Habakkuk and Micah, whose bodies were found by divine revelation in the days of Theodosius the Elder. Cárali, in Sardínia, sancti Ephísii Mártyris, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, sub Flaviáno Júdice, plúrimis torméntis divína virtúte superátis, demum, abscíssis cervícibus, victor migrávit in cælum. At Cagliari in Sardinia, St. Ephisius, martyr, who, in the persecution of Diocletian and under the judge Flavian, having, by the assistance of God, overcome many torments, was beheaded and ascended to heaven. Anágniæ sanctæ Secundínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ sub Décio Imperatóre passa est. At Anagni, St. Secundina, virgin and martyr, who suffered under Emperor Decius. Nolæ, in Campánia, sancti Máximi Epíscopi. At Nola in Campania, St. Maximus, bishop. Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Boníti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. In Auvergne in France, St. Bonitus, bishop and confessor. In Ægypto sancti Macárii Abbátis, qui fuit discípulus beáti Antónii, ac vita et miráculis celebérrimus éxstitit. In Egypt, St. Macarius, abbot, disciple of St. Anthony, very celebrated for his life and miracles. Alexandríæ beáti Isidóri, sanctitáte vitæ, fide et miráculis clari. At Alexandria, blessed Isidore, renowned for holiness of life, faith, and miracles. Constantinópoli sancti Joánnis Calybítæ, qui aliquándiu in ángulo domus patérnæ, deínde in tugúrio, ignótus paréntibus, habitávit; a quibus in morte ágnitus, miráculis cláruit. Ipsíus corpus póstea Romam translátum, et in Insulæ Tiberínæ Ecclésia, in ejus honórem erécta, collocátum est. At Constantinople, St. John Calybita. For some time living unknown to his parents in a corner of their house, and later in a hut on an island in the Tiber, he was recognized by them only at his death. Being renowned for miracles, his body was afterwards taken to Rome and buried on the Island in the Tiber, where a church was subsequently erected in his honour.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Paul, the First Hermit
St. Maurus, Abbot
St. Main, Abbot, Native of England
St. John Calybite, Recluse
St. Isidore of Alexandria, Priest and Hospitaller
St. Isidore of Scété, Priest and Hermit
St. Bonitus, Bishop of Auvergne, Confessor
St. Ita, or Mida, Virgin of Ireland, Abbess

ORCCE Ordo: S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris ~ Semiduplex

Nota Bene:  

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WARNING: Brink of Catastrophe – Central African Republic

Pastor Saeed’s Wife To Pray/Protest In Front Of White House And Prepares To Speak At Geneva Summit

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

Décimo nono Kaléndas Februárii.  Luna. The Fourteenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Hilárii, Epíscopi Pictaviénsis, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris; qui prídie hujus diéi evolávit in cælum. St. Hilary, bishop of Poitiers, confessor and doctor of the Church, who entered heaven on the thirteenth day of this month. Nolæ, in Campánia, natális sancti Felícis Presbyteri, qui (ut sanctus Paulínus Epíscopus scribit), cum a persecutóribus post torménta in cárcerem missus esset, et cóchleis ac téstulis vinctus superpósitus jacéret, nocte ab Angelo solútus atque edúctus fuit; póstmodum vero, cessánte persecutióne, ibídem, cum multos ad Christi fidem exémplo vitæ ac doctrína convertísset, clarus miráculis quiévit in pace. At Nola in Campania, the birthday of St. Felix, priest, who (as is related by bishop St. Paulinus), after being subjected to torments by the persecutors, was cast into prison, bound hand foot, and extended on shells and broken earthenware. In the night, however, his bonds were loosened and he was delivered by an angel. The persecution over, he brought many to the faith of Christ by his exemplary life and teaching, and, renowned for miracles, rested in peace. In Judæa sancti Malachíæ Prophétæ. In Judea, St. Malachy, prophet. In monte Sina sanctórum trigínta octo Monachórum, a Saracénis ob Christi fidem interfectórum. On Mount Sinai, thirty-eight holy monks killed by the Saracens for the faith of Christ. In Rhaíthi regióne, in Ægypto, sanctórum quadragínta trium Monachórum, qui, pro Christiána religióne, a Blémmiis occísi sunt. In Egypt, in the district of Raithy, forty-three holy monks, who were put to death by the Blemmians for the Christian religion. Medioláni sancti Dátii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus méminit beátus Gregórius Papa. At Milan, St. Datius, bishop and confessor, mentioned by pope St. Gregory. In Africa sancti Euphrásii Epíscopi. In Africa, St. Euphrasius, bishop. Neocæsaréæ, in Ponto, sanctæ Macrínæ, discípulæ beáti Gregórii Thaumatúrgi, et áviæ sancti Basilíi, quæ eúndem Basilíum educávit in fide. At Neocaesarea in Pontus, St. Macrina, disciple of St. Gregory the Wonder-Worker, and grandmother of St. Basil, whom she educated in the Christian faith.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Hilary, Bishop
St. Felix of Nola, Priest and Confessor
St. Isaias, St. Sabbas, &c. Martyrs of Sinai
St. Barbasceminus and Sixteen of His Clergy, Martyrs

ORCCE Ordo: S. Hilarii Episcopi Confessoris ~ Semiduplex

Nota Bene:  

WARNING: Brink of Catastrophe – Central African Republic

Pastor Saeed’s Wife To Pray/Protest In Front Of White House And Prepares To Speak At Geneva Summit

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

Idibus Januárii.  Luna. The Thirteenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Octáva Epiphaníæ Domini. The Octave of the Epiphany of our Lord. Pictávis, in Gállia, natális sancti Hilárii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui, ob cathólicam fidem, quam strénue propugnávit, quadriénnio apud Phrygiam relegátus, ibi, inter ália mirácula, mórtuum suscitávit. Eum Pius Nonus, Póntifex Máximus, universális Ecclésiæ Doctórem declarávit et confirmávit. Ipsíus autem festum sequénti die celebrátur. At Poitiers in France, the birthday of St. Hilary, bishop and confessor of the Catholic faith which he courageously defended, and for which he was banished for four years to Phrygia, where, among other miracles, he raised a man from the dead. Pius IX declared him a doctor of the Church. His festival is celebrated tomorrow. Rhemis, in Gállia, item natális sancti Remígii, Epíscopi et Confessóris. Hic gentem Francórum convértit ad Christum, Clodovéo, ipsórum Rege, sacris baptísmatis undis et fídei sacraméntis initiáto; et, cum annos plúrimos in Episcopátu explésset, sanctitáte et miraculórum glória conspícuus, decéssit e vita. Ejus vero festívitas Kaléndis Octóbris potíssimum recólitur, quo die sacrum ipsíus corpus translátum fuit. At Rheims in France, St. Remigius, bishop and confessor, who converted the Franks to Christ, and brought Clovis, their king, to the holy font of baptism and instructed him in the mysteries of faith. After he had been bishop for many years, and had distinguished himself by his sanctity and the power of working miracles, he departed this life. His feast is kept on the 1st of October, on which day his holy body was transferred. Romæ, via Lavicána, corónæ sanctórum mílitum quadragínta, quas ipsi, sub Galliéno Imperatóre, pro veræ fídei confessióne percípere meruérunt. At Rome, on the Via Lavicana, the crowning of forty holy soldiers, a reward they merited by confessing the true faith under Emperor Gallienus. Córdubæ, in Hispánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Gumesíndi Presbyteri, et Servidéi Mónachi. At Cordova, the holy martyrs Gumesind, priest, and Servideus, monk. In Sardínia sancti Potíti Mártyris, qui, sub Antoníno Imperatóre et Gelásio Præside, multa passus, demum gládio martyrium consecútus est. In Sardinia, St. Potitus, martyr, who, having suffered much under Emperor Antoninus and the governor Gelasius, was at last put to death by the sword. Singidóni, in Mysia superióre, sanctórum Mártyrum Hérmyli et Stratoníci, qui, post sæva torménta, sub Licínio Imperatóre, in Istrum flumen demérsi sunt. At Belgrade in Serbia, the holy martyrs Hermylus and Stratonicus, who were severely tormented under Emperor Licinius, and then drowned in the river Danube. Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sancti Leóntii Epíscopi, qui, sub Licínio, advérsus Gentíles, et, sub Constantíno, advérsus Ariános plúrimum decertávit. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, St. Leontius, bishop, who fought strongly against the heathens in the reign of Licinius, and against the Arians in the reign of Constantine. Tréviris sancti Agrítii Epíscopi. At Treves, St. Agritius, bishop. In Versíaco monastério, in Gállia, sancti Vivéntii Confessóris. In the monastery of Verzy in France, St. Viventius, confessor. Amaséæ, in Ponto, sanctæ Gláphyræ Vírginis. At Amasea in Pontus, St. Glaphyra, virgin. Medioláni, in cœnóbio sanctæ Marthæ, Beátæ Verónicæ de Binásco Vírginis, ex Ordine sancti Augustíni. At Milan, in the monastery of St. Martha, blessed Veronica of Binasco, virgin, of the Order of St. Augustine.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.

R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
The Octave of the Epiphany
St. Veronica, Virgin, of Milan
St. Kentigern, Bishop of Glasco, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: Die Octava Epiphaniae ~ Feria privilegiata; Tempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam I post Epiphaniam

Nota Bene: 

WARNING: Brink of Catastrophe – Central African Republic

Pastor Saeed’s Wife To Pray/Protest In Front Of White House And Prepares To Speak At Geneva Summit

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

Prídie Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Twelfth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sanctæ Tatiánæ Mártyris, quæ, sub Alexándro Imperatóre, uncis atque pectínibus laniáta, béstiis expósita et in ignem missa, sed nil læsa, demum, gládio percússa, migrávit in cælum. At Rome, in the time of Emperor Alexander, St. Tatiana, martyr, who had her flesh torn with iron hooks and combs, was thrown to the beasts and cast into the fire, but, having received no injury, was beheaded, and thus went to heaven.
Constantinópoli sanctórum Tígrii Presbyteri, et Eutrópii Lectóris; qui, Arcádii Imperatóris témpore, cum de incéndio quo Ecclésia princeps et Senátus cúria conflagráverant, tamquam per eos ad exsílium sancti Joánnis Chrysóstomi ulciscéndum excitáto, per calúmniam accusáti essent, sub Præfécto urbis Optáto, inánium deórum superstitióne implícito et Christiánæ religiónis osóre, passi sunt. At Constantinople, the Saints Tigrius, priest, and Eutropius, lector, who, in the time of Emperor Arcadius, were falsely accused of the fire which destroyed the principal church and the senate building in order to avenge the exile of St. John Chrysostom. They suffered under Optatus, prefect of the city, who was given to the worship of false gods and a hatred for the Christian religion.
In Achája sancti Sátyri Mártyris, qui, cum ante quoddam idólum transíret, in illud exsufflávit, signans sibi frontem, atque statim idólum córruit; ob quam causam decollátus est. In Achaia, St. Satyrus, martyr. As he passed before an idol and breathed upon it, making the sign of the cross upon his forehead, the idol immediately fell to the ground; for this reason he was beheaded.
Eódem die sancti Arcádii Mártyris, génere et miráculis clari. On the same day, St. Arcadius, martyr, illustrious for his noble extraction and miracles.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Zótici, Rogáti, Modésti, Cástuli, et corónæ mílitum quadragínta. In Africa, the holy martyrs Zoticus, Rogatus, Modestus, Castulus, and forty soldiers gloriously crowned.
Tíbure sancti Zótici Mártyris. At Tivoli, St. Zoticus, martyr.
Ephesi pássio sanctórum quadragínta duórum Monachórum, qui ob cultum sanctárum Imáginum, sub Constantíno Coprónymo, sævíssime cruciáti, martyrium complevérunt. At Ephesus, under Constantine Copronymus, the passion of forty-two holy monks, who endured martyrdom after being most cruelly tortured for the defence of sacred images.
Ravénnæ sancti Joánnis, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Ravenna, St. John, bishop and confessor.
Verónæ sancti Probi Epíscopi. At Verona, St. Probus, bishop.
In Anglia sancti Benedícti, Abbátis et Confessóris. In England, St. Benedict Biscop, abbot and confessor.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.

R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Arcadius, Martyr
St. Benedict Biscop, Abbot
St. Tygrius and St. Eutropius, Martyrs
St. Aelred, Abbot in England

ORCCE Ordo: Dominica infra Octavam Epiphaniae Semiduplex; Commemoratio: Septima die infra Octavam Epiphaniae

Nota Bene:

‘Martyr killings’ of Christians on the rise across the world

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

LEBANON: Thousands of books, manuscripts torched in fire at historic Lebanese library

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

PRAYER ALERT: PERSECUTION: Multiple Attacks Against Nigerian Christian Village, Insurgents Caught

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Tértio Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Eleventh Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sancti Hygíni, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, in persecutióne Antoníni, glorióse martyrium consummávit. At Rome, St. Hyginus, pope, who suffered a glorious martyrdom in the persecution of Antoninus.
Item Romæ natális sancti Melchíadis, Papæ et Mártyris; qui multa, in persecutióne Maximiáni, passus est, atque, réddita Ecclésiæ pace, quiévit in Dómino. Ipsíus autem festívitas quarto Idus Decémbris celebrátur. Also at Rome, the birthday of St. Melchiades, who, having suffered much in the persecution of Maximian, went to his rest in the Lord after peace returned to the Church. His feast day is on the 10th of December.
Firmi, in Picéno, sancti Alexándri, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Fermo in Piceno, St. Alexander, bishop and martyr.
Ambiáni, in Gállia, sancti Sálvii, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Amiens in France, St. Salvius, bishop and martyr.
In Africa beáti Sálvii Mártyris, in cujus natáli sanctus Augustínus sermónem hábuit ad pópulum Carthaginénsem. In Africa, blessed Salvius, martyr, on whose birthday St. Augustine preached to the people of Carthage.
Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Petri, Sevéri et Léucii. At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Peter, Severus and Leucius.
Brundúsii sancti Léucii, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Brindisi, St. Leucius, bishop and confessor.
In Judæa sancti Theodósii Cœnobiárchæ, in vico Cappadóciæ Magariásso nati; qui, multa passus pro fide cathólica, in pace tandem quiévit in eo monastério, quod ille super solitárium Hierosolymitánæ diœcésis montem exstrúxerat. In Judea, St. Theodosius, abbot, born in Cappadocia in the village of Magarisso, who, after having endured great sufferings for the Catholic faith, took his rest in peace at the monastery which he had erected on a lonely hill in the diocese of Jerusalem.
In Thebáide sancti Palǽmonis Abbátis, qui fuit magíster sancti Pachómii. In Thebais, St. Palaemon, abbot, who was the teacher of St. Pachomius.
Suppentóniæ, apud montem Soráctem, sancti Anastásii Mónachi, et Sociórum; qui, divínitus vocáti, felíciter migravérunt ad Dóminum. At Suppentonia, near Mount Soracte, St. Athanasius, monk, and his companions, who were called by a voice from heaven to enter the kingdom of God.
Papíæ sanctæ Honorátæ Vírginis. At Pavia, St. Honorata, virgin.

Et álibi aliórum plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum et Confessórum, atque sanctárum Vírginum. And elsewhere in divers places, many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.

R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Theodosius the Cenobiarch, Abbot
St. Hyginus, Pope and Martyr
St. Egwin, Bishop in England, Confessor
St. Salvius, or Sauve, Bishop of Amiens

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