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Nonis Mártii. Luna.

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Nonis Mártii.  Luna. The Seventh Day of March.  The Night of the Moon.

In monastério Fossæ Novæ, prope Tarracínam, in Campánia, sancti Thomæ Aquinátis, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, ex Ordine Prædicatórum, nobilitáte géneris, vitæ sanctitáte et Theologíæ sciéntia illustríssimi; quem Leo Papa Décimus tértius cæléstem Scholárum ómnium catholicárum Patrónum declarávit. In the monastery of Fossanova, near Terracina in Campania, St. Thomas Aquinas, confessor and doctor of the Church, a member of the Order of Preachers, famous for his noble family, for the sanctity of his life, and for his knowledge of theology. Pope Leo XIII declared him the heavenly patron of all Catholic schools. Carthágine natális sanctárum Perpétuæ et Felicitátis Mártyrum; e quibus Felícitas, cum esset prægnans (ut sanctus Augustínus ait), juxta leges exspectáta ut páreret, dum parturiébat, dolébat, objécta feris gaudébat. Passi quoque sunt cum eis Sátyrus, Saturnínus, Revocátus et Secúndulus; quorum últimus quiévit in cárcere, réliqui omnes a váriis béstiis sunt vexáti, ac demum gladiórum íctibus confécti, sub Sevéro Príncipe, Sanctárum vero Perpétuæ et Felicitátis festum prídie hujus diéi recólitur. At Carthage, the birthday of Saints Perpetua and Felicity, martyrs. St. Augustine relates that Felicity being with child, her execution was deferred, according to the law, until after her delivery. He states that while she was in labour, she mourned, and when cast to the beasts, she rejoiced. With them suffered Satyrus, Saturninus, Revocatus, and Secundulus, the last of whom died in prison; the others were delivered to the beasts, all during the reign of Severus. The feast of Saints Perpetua and Felicity was celebrated yesterday. Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, pássio sancti Eubúli, qui fuit sócius sancti Hadriáni, atque, bíduo post illum, laniátus a leónibus et gládio trucidátus, martyrii corónam, últimus ómnium in ea civitáte, accépit. At Caesarea in Palestine, the passion of St. Eubulus, who was a companion of St. Adrian. Two days after the latter’s death, he was mangled by the lions and put to death by the sword. He was the last of all those who received the crown of martyrdom in that city. Nicomedíæ sancti Theóphili Epíscopi, qui, ob cultum sanctárum Imáginum in exsílium pulsus, illic defúnctus est. At Nicomedia, St. Theophilus, bishop, who was driven into exile for the veneration of sacred images, and died there. Pelúsii, in Ægypto, sancti Pauli Epíscopi, qui, eándem ob causam, exsul occúbuit. At Pelusium in Egypt, St. Paul, bishop, who died in exile for the same cause. Bríxiæ sancti Gaudiósi, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Brescia, St. Gaudiosus, bishop and confessor. In Thebáide sancti Pauli, cognoménto Símplicis. In Thebais, St. Paul, surnamed the Simple. Floréntiæ, in Etrúria, sanctæ Terésiæ Margarítæ Redi, Vírginis, Ordinis Carmelitárum Excalceatárum, vitæ puritáte ac simplicitáte admirábilis, quam Pius Papa Undécimus sanctárum Vírginum albo adscrípsit. At Florence in Etruria, St. Teresa Margaret Redi, virgin, a member of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, of such admirable purity and simplicity that Pope Pius XI solemnly enrolled her on the scroll of holy virgins.

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:

March VII.
St. Thomas of Aquino, Doctor of the Church and Confessor
SS. Perpetua and Felicitas, with Their Companions, Martyrs
St. Paul, Anchoret

ORCCE Ordo: S. Thomae de Aquino Confessoris Ecclesiae Doctoris. ~ Duplex: Commemoratio: Feria VI post Cineres

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Prídie Nonas Maji. Luna.

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Prídie Nonas Maji. Luna. The Sixth Day of May. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ sancti Joánnis, Apóstoli et Evangelístæ, ante Portam Latínam; qui, ab Epheso, jussu Domitiáni, vinctus Romam est perdúctus, et, judicánte Senátu, ante eándem portam in ólei fervéntis dólium missus, exívit inde púrior et vegétior quam intrávit. At Rome, the Apostle and Evangelist St. John before the Latin Gate.  He was bound and brought to Rome from Ephesus by the order of Domitian, and the Senate condemned him to be taken to that gate and placed in a cauldron of boiling oil, from which he came forth more healthy and vigorous than before.
Damásci natális beáti Joánnis Damascéni, Presbyteri, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, doctrína et sanctitáte célebris.  Hic, pro cultu sanctárum Imáginum, verbo et scriptis advérsus Leónem Isáuricum strénue decertávit; cujus Imperatóris ob calúmnias cum ipsi Joánni déxtera manus e Saracenórum Príncipe amputáta esset, idem, beátæ Maríæ Vírgini, cujus Imágines defénderat, se comméndans, prótinus déxteram íntegram sanámque recépit.  Ejus autem festívitas sexto Kaléndas Aprílis celebrátur. At Damascus, the birthday of St. John Damascene, priest and doctor of the Church, renowned for sanctity and learning.  By means of his writing and preaching, he courageously resisted Leo the Isaurian, in defending the veneration paid to sacred images.  By order of this emperor his right hand was cut off, but commending himself before an image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which he had defended, his hand was immediately restored to him, entire and sound.  His feast day is the 27th of March.
Cyréne, in Líbya, sancti Lúcii Epíscopi, quem in Actibus Apostolórum sanctus Lucas commémorat. At Cyrene in Africa, Bishop St. Lucius, who is mentioned by St. Luke in the Acts of the Apostles.
Antiochíæ sancti Evódii, qui (ut beátus Ignátius ad Antiochénses scribit), primus ibídem a sancto Petro Apóstolo ordinátus Epíscopus, glorióso martyrio vitam finívit. At Antioch, St. Evodius, who, as the blessed Ignatius wrote to the people of Antioch, was consecrated first bishop of that city by the apostle St. Peter, and ended his life by a glorious martyrdom.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Heliodóri et Venústi, cum áliis septuagínta quinque In Africa, the holy martyrs Heliodorus and Venustus and seventy-five others.
In Cypro sancti Theódoti, Epíscopi Cyríniæ, qui, sub Licínio Imperatóre, gravíssima passus est, ac tandem, in Ecclésiæ pace, spíritum Deo réddidit. In Cyprus, St. Theodotus, bishop of Cyrenia, who having undergone grievous afflictions under Emperor Licinius, at length yielded his soul to God when peace was restored to the Church.
Carrhis, in Mesopotámia, sancti Protógenis, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Carrhae in Mesopotamia, St. Protogenes, bishop and confessor.
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne
In Anglia, sancti Eadbérti, Epíscopi Lindisfarnénsis, doctrína et pietáte insígnis. In England, St. Eadbert, bishop of Lindisfarne, famed for his teachings and his piety.
Romæ sanctæ Benedíctæ Vírginis. At Rome, the virgin St. Benedicta.
Salérni Translátio sancti Matthǽi, Apóstoli et Evangelístæ; cujus sacrum corpus, olim ex Æthiópia ad divérsas regiónes et demum ad eam urbem delátum, ibídem, in dedicáta ejus nómine Ecclésia, summo honóre cónditum fuit. At Salerno, the translation of St. Matthew, apostle and evangelist.  His revered body, previously transferred from Ethiopia to various countries, was finally taken to Salerno, and with great pomp was there placed in a church dedicated to his name.
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 VI.
St. John before the Latin Gate
St. John Damascen, Father of the Church
St. Eadbert, Bishop of Lindisfarne, Confessor

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Tértio Nonas Mártii. Luna.

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Tértio Nonas Mártii.  Luna. The Fifth Day of March.  The Night of the Moon.

Antiochíæ natális sancti Phocæ Mártyris, qui, post multas, quas pro nómine Redemptoris passus est, injúrias, quáliter de antíquo illo serpénte triumpháverit, hódie quoque pópulis eo miráculo declarátur, quod, si quíspiam a serpénte morsus fúerit, hic, ut jánuam Basílicæ Mártyris credens attígerit, conféstim, evacuáta venéni virtúte, sanátur. At Antioch, the birthday of the martyr St. Phocas, who triumphed over the ageless Serpent after many injuries which he suffered for the Name of the Redeemer. That triumph is still manifested to the people in our day, for if any one stung by a snake touches with faith the door of the martyr’s basilica, the power of the venom disappears, and he is immediately cured. Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, sancti Hadriáni Mártyris, qui in persecutióne Diocletiáni Imperatóris, jussu Firmiliáni Præsidis, prius ob Christi fidem leóni objéctus, deínde gládio jugulátus, martyrii corónam accépit. At Caesarea in Palestine, in the persecution of Diocletian, the martyr St. Adrian. He was first exposed to a lion for the faith of Christ, and then slain with the sword by order of the governor Firmilian, and thus received the crown of martyrdom. Eódem die pássio sanctórum Eusébii Palatíni, et aliórum novem Mártyrum. The same day, the passion of the holy martyrs Eusebius Palatinus and nine others. Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, sancti Theóphili Epíscopi, qui sub Sevéro Príncipe, sapiéntia et vitæ integritáte conspícuus, emícuit. At Caesarea in Palestine, in the time of Emperor Severus, St. Theophilus, bishop, who was conspicuous for his wisdom and the purity of his life. Ad ripam Jordánis, item in Palæstína, sancti Gerásimi, Anachorétæ et Abbátis; qui témpore Zenónis Imperatóris flóruit. Also in Palestine, on the banks of the Jordan, the anchoret St. Gerasimus, who lived in the time of Emperor Zeno. Neápoli, in Campánia, deposítio sancti Joánnis-Joséphi a Cruce, Sacerdótis ex Ordine Minórum et Confessóris, qui, sanctórum Ordini Seráphico insígne decus áddidit, atque a Gregório Papa Décimo sexto in Sanctórum cánonem est relátus. At Naples, in Campania, the death of St. John Joseph of the Cross, priest of the Order of Friars Minor, and confessor. By emulating the virtues of St. Francis of Assisi and of St. Peter Alcantara, he added great glory to the Seraphic Order. He was canonized by Pope Gregory XVI.

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:

March V.
SS. Adrian and Eubulus, of Palestine, Martyrs
St. Kiaran, or Kenerin, Bishop and Confessor
St. Roger, Confessor

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Quarto Nonas Mártii. Luna

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Quarto Nonas Mártii. Luna. The Fourth Day of March.  The Night of the Moon. 

Vilnæ, in Lithuánia, beáti Casimíri Confessóris, e Casimíro Rege progéniti; quem Leo Décimus, Románus Póntifex, in Sanctórum númerum rétulit. At Vilnius in Lithuania, blessed Casimir, confessor, the son of King Casimir, whom Pope Leo X inscribed in the roll of the saints.

Romæ, via Appia, natális sancti Lúcii Primi, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, primo in persecutióne Valeriáni ob Christi fidem exsílio relegátus, et póstmodum divíno nutu ad Ecclésiam suam redíre permíssus, tandem, cum plúrimum advérsus Novatiános laborásset, cápitis obtruncatióne martyrium complévit. Eum vero sanctus Cypriánus summis láudibus celebrávit. At Rome, on the Appian Way, during the persecution of Valerian, the birthday of St. Lucius, pope and martyr, who was first exiled for the faith of Christ, but being permitted by divine Providence to return to his church, after labouring long against the Novatians, he suffered martyrdom by beheading. His praises have been published by St. Cyprian.

Nicomedíæ sancti Hadriáni Mártyris, cum áliis vigínti tribus, qui omnes, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre, martyrium crurifrágio consummárunt. Eórum relíquiæ, a Christiánis Byzántium delátæ, reverénti honóre sepúltæ fuérunt; inde póstea sancti Hadriáni corpus Romam translátum fuit sexto Idus Septémbris, quo die festívitas ejus potíssimum celebrátur. At Nicomedia, in the reign of Emperor Diocletian, the martyr St. Adrian and twenty-three others, who endured martyrdom by having their limbs crushed. Their remains were taken to Byzantium by the Christians, and buried there with reverence and honour. Afterwards the body of St. Adrian was transferred to Rome on the 8th of September, on which day his feast is observed.
Romæ, via Appia, sanctórum Mártyrum nongentórum, qui pósiti sunt in cœmetério ad sanctam Cæcíliam. At Rome, on the Appian Way, nine hundred holy martyrs who were buried in the cemetery of St. Cecilia.
Apud Chersonésum pássio sanctórum Episcopórum Basilíi, Eugénii, Agathodóri, Elpídii, Æthérii, Capitónis, Ephræm, Néstoris et Arcádii. In Chersonesus, the passion of the saintly bishops, Basil, Eugene, Agathodorus, Elpidius, Aetherius, Capito, Ephrem, Nestor, and Arcadius.
Eódem die sancti Caji Palatíni, in mare demérsi, et aliórum vigínti septem. On the same day, St. Caius Palatinus and twenty-seven others who were cast into the sea.
Item pássio sanctórum Archelái, Cyrílli et Phótii. Also, the passion of Saints Archelaus, Cyril and Photius.

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.

March IV.
St. Casimir, Prince of Poland
St. Lucius, Pope and Martyr
St. Adrian, Bishop of St. Andrews in Scotland, Martyr

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Quinto Nonas Mártii. Luna.

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Quinto Nonas Mártii. Luna. The Third Day of March.   The Night of the Moon. 

Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, sanctórum Mártyrum Maríni mílitis, et Astérii Senatóris, in persecutióne Valeriáni. Horum prior, cum accusátus esset a commilitiónibus ut Christiánus, et, interrogátus a Júdice, se Christiánum esse voce claríssima testarétur, martyrii corónam abscissióne cápitis accépit; cumque Astérius corpus Mártyris, cápite truncátum, subjéctis húmeris et substráta veste, qua induebátur, excíperet, honórem quem Martyrii détulit, contínuo et ipse Martyr accépit. At Caesarea in Palestine, during the persecution of Valerian, the holy martyrs Marinus, soldier, and Asterius, senator. The former was examined by the judge on the charge laid against him by his fellow soldiers of being a Christian, and as he admitted the accusation in a firm tone of voice, he was beheaded, and thus received the crown of martyrdom. His mutilated body was taken by Asterius on his own shoulders, and wrapped in the garment which he himself wore. This service at once gained for Asterius the palm of martyrdom as a reward for the honour which he had given to a martyr.

Calagúrri, in Hispánia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Hemitérii et Cheledónii fratrum, qui, cum apud Legiónem, Gallǽciæ urbem, in castris militárent, ambo, exsurgénte persecutiónis procélla, pro confessióne nóminis Christi, Calagúrrim usque profécti, ibi, plúribus torméntis afflícti, martyrio coronáti sunt. At Calahorra in Spain, the birthday of the holy martyrs Hermiterius and Cheledonius, soldiers in the army at Leon, a city of Galicia. Upon the approach of persecution they went to Calahorra in order to confess the name of Christ, and after enduring many torments there, they were crowned with martyrdom.
Eódem die pássio sanctórum Felícis, Lucióli, Fortunáti, Márciæ et Sociórum. The same day, the passion of the Saints Felix, Luciolus, Fortunatus, Marcia, and their companions.

Item sanctórum mílitum Cleoníci, Eutrópii et Basilísci, qui, in persecutióne Maximiáni, sub Asclepíade Præside, crucis supplício felíciter triumphárunt. Also, the sainted soldiers Cleonicus, Eutropius, and Basiliscus, who gloriously triumphed by death on the cross under the governor Asclepias during the persecution of Maximian.

Bríxiæ sancti Titiáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Brescia, St. Titian, bishop and confessor.

Bambérgæ sanctæ Cunegúndis Augústæ, quæ, sancto Henríco Primo, Romanórum Imperatóri, nupta, perpétuam virginitátem, ipso annuénte, servávit; ac, bonórum óperum méritis cumuláta, sancto fine quiévit, et post óbitum miráculis cláruit. At Bamberg, Empress St. Cunegunda, who preserved her virginity with the consent of her husband, Emperor Henry I. She completed a life rich in meritorious good works with a holy death, and afterward worked many miracles.

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.

March III.
St. Cunegundes, Empress
SS. Marinus and Asterius, or Astyrius, Martyrs
SS. Emeterius, Called Madir, and Chelidonius, Martyrs
St. Winwaloe, or Winwaloc, Abbot
St. Lamalisse, Confessor

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Sexto Nonas Mártii. Luna.

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Sexto Nonas Mártii. Luna. The Second Day of March.  The Night of the Moon. 

Romæ, via Latína, sanctórum Mártyrum Jovíni et Basiléi, qui passi sunt sub Valeriáno et Galliéno Imperatóribus. At Rome, on the Latin Way, the holy martyrs Jovinus and Basileus, who suffered under Emperors Valerian and Gallienus.
Item Romæ plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui sub Alexándro Imperatóre et Ulpiáno Præfécto, diu cruciáti, ad extrémum capitáli senténtia damnáti sunt. Also at Rome, under Emperor Alexander and the prefect Ulpian, many holy martyrs who were a long time tortured and condemned to capital punishment.
Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sanctórum Mártyrum Lúcii Epíscopi, Absalónis et Lórgii. At Caesarea, in Cappadocia, the holy martyrs Lucius, bishop, Absalon, and Lorgius.
In Portu Románo sanctórum Mártyrum Pauli, Heráclíi, Secundíllæ et Januáriæ. At Porto, near Rome, the holy martyrs Paul, Heraclius, Secundilla, and Januaria.
In Campánia commemorátio sanctórum octogínta Mártyrum, qui, cum nollent carnes immolátas comédere nec caput capræ adoráre, a Longobárdis sævíssime cæsi sunt. In Campania, the commemoration of eighty holy martyrs, who were barbarously killed by the Lombards because they would not eat flesh that had been offered to the idols, nor would they adore the head of a goat.

Lichféldiæ, in Anglia, sancti Ceáddæ, Epíscopi Merciórum et Lindisfarnórum, cujus præcláras virtútes sanctus Beda Venerábilis commémorat. At Lichfield in England, St. Chad, bishop of Mercia and Lindisfarne, whose excellent virtues are mentioned by St. Venerable Bede.

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.

March II.
Martyrs under the Lombards
St. Ceada, or Chad, Bishop and Confessor
St. Simplicius, Pope and Confessor
St. Marnan, Bishop and Confessor
St. Charles the Good, Earl of Flanders, Martyr
St. Joavan, or Joevin, Bishop and Confessor

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Kaléndis Mártii. Luna.

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Kaléndis Mártii. Luna. The First Day of March.  The Night of the Moon. 

Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum ducentórum sexagínta, quos jussit primo Cláudius, pro Christi nómine damnátos, extra portam Saláriam arénam fódere, deínde in amphitheátro sagíttis mílitum intérfici. At Rome, two hundred and sixty holy martyrs condemned for the name of Christ. Claudius ordered them to dig sand beyond the Salarian Gate, then to have soldiers in the amphitheatre shoot them with arrows.
Item natális sanctórum Mártyrum Leónis, Donáti, Abundántii, Nicéphori et aliórum novem. Also, the birthday of the holy martyrs Leo, Donatus, Abundantius, Nicephorus, and nine others.
Massíliæ, in Gállia, sanctórum Mártyrum Hermétis et Hadriáni. At Marseilles in France, the holy martyrs Hermes and Adrian.

Heliópoli, apud Líbanum, sanctæ Eudóciæ Mártyris, quæ, in persecutióne Trajáni, a Theódoto Epíscopo baptizáta et ad certámen muníta, ibídem, Vincéntii Præsidis jussu percússa gládio, martyrii corónam accépit. At Heliopolis, St. Eudocia, martyr in the persecution of Trajan. She was baptized by Bishop Theodotus, and being fortified for the combat, was put to the sword at the command of Vincent the governor, and thus received the crown of martyrdom.

Eódem die sanctæ Antonínæ Mártyris, quæ in persecutióne Diocletiáni, cum Gentílium deos irrisísset, ídeo, post vários cruciátus, in vase quodam inclúsa, in palúdem urbis Ceæ demérsa est. On the same day, St. Antonina, martyr. For deriding the gods of the heathen, in the persecution of Diocletian, she was, after various torments, shut up in a cask and drowned in a marsh near the city of Cea.

Romæ natális sancti Felícis Papæ Tértii, qui sancti Gregórii Magni átavus fuit; qui étiam (ut ipse Gregórius refert), sanctæ Tharsíllæ nepti appárens, illam ad cæléstia regna vocávit. At Rome, the birthday of Pope St. Felix III, ancestor of St. Gregory the Great, who relates of him that he appeared to St. Tharsilla, his niece, and called her to the kingdom of heaven.

Apud civitátem Werdam sancti Suitbérti Epíscopi, qui, témpore sancti Sérgii Papæ Primi, apud Frísones, Bátavos et álios Germániæ pópulos Evangélium prædicávit. At Kaiserswerdt, Bishop St. Swidbert, who, in the time of Pope Sergius, preached the Gospel among the Frisians, Batavians, and other Germanic peoples.

Andégavi, in Gállia, sancti Albíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris, viri præclaríssimæ virtútis et sanctitátis. At Angers in France, St. Albinus, bishop and confessor, a man of most eminent virtue and piety.
Apud Cenómanos, in Gállia, sancti Siviárdi Abbátis. At Le Mans in France, St. Siviard, abbot.

Perúsiæ Translátio sancti Herculáni, Epíscopi et Mártyris, qui jussu Tótilæ, Gothórum Regis, decollátus est. Ipsíus autem corpus ita cápiti unítum atque sanum, quadragésimo post abscissiónem die (ut scribit sanctus Gregórius Papa), repértum est, ac si nulla ferri incísio illud tetigísset. At Perugia, the transferral of the body of St. Herculanus, bishop and martyr, who was beheaded by order of Totila, king of the Goths. Forty days after the decapitation, Pope St. Gregory relates that the head had been rejoined to the body as if it had never been touched by the sword.

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.

March I.
St. David, Archbishop, Patron of Wales
St. Swidbert, or Swibert, the Ancient, Bishop and Confessor
St. Albinus, Bishop of Angers, Confessor
St. Monan, Martyr, in Scotland

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Prídie Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Prídie Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Eighth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Macárii, Rufíni, Justi et Theóphili. At Rome, the birthday of the holy martyrs Macarius, Rufinus, Justus, and Theophilus. Alexandríæ pássio sanctórum Cæreális, Púpuli, Caji et Serapiónis. At Alexandria, the passion of the Saints Caerealis, Pupulus, Caius, and Serapion. Ibídem commemorátio sanctórum Presbyterórum, Diaconórum et aliórum plurimórum; qui, témpore Valeriáni Imperatóris, cum pestis sævíssima grassarétur, morbo laborántibus ministrántes, libentíssime mortem oppetiére, et quos velut Mártyres religiósa piórum fides venerári consuévit. In the same city, in the reign of Emperor Valerian, the commemoration of the holy priests, deacons, and many others. When a most deadly epidemic was raging, they willingly met their death by ministering to the sick. The religious sentiment of the pious faithful has generally venerated them as martyrs. Romæ sancti Hílari, Papæ et Confessóris. At Rome, St. Hilary, pope and confessor. In território Lugdunénsi, locis Jurénsibus, deposítio sancti Románi Abbátis, qui primum illic eremíticam vitam duxit, et, multis virtútibus ac miráculis clarus, plurimórum póstea Pater éxstitit Monachórum. In the territory of Lyons, in the Jura Mountains, the death of St. Romanus, abbot, who first had led the life of a hermit there. His reputation for virtues and miracles brought under his guidance many monks. Papíæ Translátio córporis sancti Augustíni Epíscopi, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, ex Sardínia ínsula, ópera Luitprándi, Regis Longobardórum. At Papia, the transfer, ordered by the Lombard King Luitprand, of the body of St. Augustine, bishop and doctor of the Church, away from the island of Sardinia.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXVIII.
Martyrs Who Died in the Great Pestilence in Alexandria
St. Proterius, Patriarch of Alexandria, Martyr
SS. Romanus and Lupicinus, Abbots

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Tértio Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Tértio Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Seventh Day of February.  The Night of the Moon.

Insulæ, in Aprútio, sancti Gabriélis a Vírgine Perdolénte, Clérici Congregatiónis a Cruce et Passióne Dómini nuncupátæ, et Confessóris; qui, magnis intra breve vitæ spátium méritis et post mortem miráculis clarus, a Benedícto Papa Décimo quinto in Sanctórum cánonem relátus est. At Isola, in the province of Abruzzi, St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, confessor and cleric of the Passionist Congregation. Having been known for his merits during his short life, and after death renowned for miracles, Pope Benedict XV enrolled him in the canon of the saints. Romæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Alexándri, Abúndii, Antígoni et Fortunáti. At Rome, the birthday of the holy martyrs, Alexander, Abundius, Antigonus, and Fortunatus. Alexandríæ pássio sancti Juliáni Mártyris, qui, cum ita pódagra constríctus esset, ut neque incédere neque stare posset, una cum duóbus fámulis, qui eum in sella gestábant, Júdici offértur; quorum alter fidem negávit, alter, nómine Eunus, cum dómino suo perdurávit in confessióne Christi. Ipse porro Juliánus et Eunus, camélis impósiti, per totam urbem circumdúci jubéntur, et flagris laniári, ac tandem, incénso rogo, hinc inde spectánte pópulo, combúri. At Alexandria, the passion of St. Julian, martyr. Although he was so afflicted with gout that he could neither walk nor stand, he was taken before the judge with two servants, who carried him in a chair. One of these denied his faith, but the other, named Eunus, persevered with Julian in confessing Christ. Both were set on camels, led through the whole city, scourged, and then burned alive in the presence of all the people. Ibídem sancti Besæ mílitis, qui, cum insultántes in prædíctos Mártyres cohibéret, delátus est ad Júdicem, et, pro fide constánter agens, cápite truncátus. In the same city, St. Besas, a soldier. He had rebuked those who insulted the martyrs just mentioned, and so was denounced before the judge. Because he continued to proclaim his attachment to the faith he was beheaded. Híspali, in Hispánia, natális sancti Leándri, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, qui, sanctórum Isidóri Epíscopi ac Florentínæ Vírginis frater, sua prædicatióne et indústria gentem Visigothórum, adjuvánte Reccarédo, eórum Rege, ab Ariána impietáte ad cathólicam fidem convértit. At Seville in Spain, the birthday of St. Leander, bishop of that city, and of St. Florentina, virgin. By his preaching and zeal the Visigoths, with the help of King Recared, were converted from the Arian heresy to the Catholic faith. Constantinópoli sanctórum Confessórum Basilíi et Procópii, qui, témpore Leónis Imperatóris, pro cultu sanctárum Imáginum strénue decertárunt. At Constantinople, in the time of Emperor Leo, the holy confessors Basil and Procopius, who fought courageously in behalf of the veneration of sacred images. Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Baldoméri Subdiáconi, viri Deo devóti, cujus sepúlcrum crebris miráculis illustrátur. At Lyons, St. Baldomer, subdeacon and man of God, whose tomb is graced by many miracles.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXVII.
St. Leander, Bishop of Seville, Confessor
SS. Julian, Chronion, and Besas, Martyrs
St. Thalilæus, a Cilician, Recluse in Syria
St. Galmier, of Lyons
St. Nestor, Bishop and Martyr
St. Alnoth, Anchoret and Martyr

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Filmmakers address plight of Middle East Christians

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Syrian town of Saidnaya battles armed groups

Enquiry Of Increased Violence In CAR

Machine Gun Preacher Raided By FBI

Pakistan Christian Man Allegedly Tortured and Murdered By Police in Islamabad

Two murdered in Russian church shooting

Anti-Christian Violence Detailed in Hearing Calling for Filling of Religious Freedom Post

NIGERIA: Terrorists Brutally Attack Christians While Sparing Muslim Neighbors

Reports of Horrific Torture Of Children In Syria

Kenneth Bae returned to labor camp, sister pleads for his release #BringBackBae

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Quarto Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Quarto Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Sixth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Perge, in Pamphylia, natális beáti Néstoris Epíscopi, qui, in persecutióne Décii, cum diu noctúque oratióni insísteret póstulans ut grex Christi custodirétur, comprehénsus est, ac, nomen Dómini mira liberáte et alacritáte conféssus, Præsidis Polliónis jussu equúleo sævíssime est cruciátus; ac demum, cum se Christo semper adhæsúrum constánter profiterétur, crucis suspéndio victor in cælum migrávit. At Pergen in Pamphylia, during the persecution of Decius, the birthday of blessed Nestor, bishop, who praying night and day for the safety of the flock of Christ, was put under arrest. Because he confessed the Name of the Lord with great zeal and freedom, he was cruelly tortured on the rack by order of Pollio the governor. When he still courageously proclaimed that he would remain ever faithful to Christ, he was crucified, and thus triumphantly went to heaven. Ibídem pássio sanctórum Pápiæ, Diodóri, Conónis et Claudiáni, qui sanctum Néstorem martyrio præcessérunt. In the same place, the passion of Saints Papias, Diodorus, Conon, and Claudian, who preceded St. Nestor to martyrdom. Item sanctórum Mártyrum Fortunáti, Felícis et aliórum vigínti septem. Also, the holy martyrs Fortunatus, Felix, and twenty-seven others. Alexandríæ sancti Alexándri Epíscopi, gloriósi senis, qui, post beátum Petrum, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopum, zelo fídei succénsus, Aríum, Presbyterum suum, hærética impietáte depravátum et divina veritáte convíctum, de Ecclésia ejécit; ac póstea inter trecéntos decem et octo Patres, in Nicǽno Concílio eúndem damnávit. At Alexandria, Bishop St. Alexander, an aged man held in great honour, who succeeded blessed Peter as bishop of that city. He expelled Arius, one of his priests, from the Church because he was tainted with heretical impiety and convicted in the face of divine truth. Later on he was one of the three hundred and eighteen Fathers who condemned him in the Council of Nicaea. Bonóniæ sancti Faustiniáni Epíscopi, qui eam Ecclésiam, Diocletiáni persecutióne vexátam, verbo prædicatiónis firmávit et auxit. At Bologna, the bishop St. Faustinian. His preaching strengthened and multiplied the faithful of that church when it was so much afflicted during the persecution of Diocletian. Gazæ, in Palæstína, sancti Porphyrii Epíscopi, qui, témpore Arcádii Imperatóris, Marnam idólum ejúsque templum evértit, ac, multa passus, quiévit in Dómino. At Gaza in Palestine, St. Porphyry, bishop, in the time of Emperor Arcadius. He overthrew the idol Marna and its temple, and after many sufferings, went to his rest in the Lord. Floréntiæ sancti Andréæ, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Florence, St. Andrew, bishop and confessor. In território Archiacénsi, in Gállia, sancti Victóris Confessóris, cujus laudes sanctus Bernárdus conscrípsit. In the province of Champagne in France, St. Victor, confessor, about whom eulogies have been written by St. Bernard.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXVI.
St. Alexander, Patriarch of Alexandria, Confessor
St. Porphyrius, Bishop of Gaza, Confessor
St. Victor, or Vittre, of Arcies, or Arcis, in Champagne, Anchoret and Confessor

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