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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Júlii. Luna

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Júlii. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of June. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Basilíi, cognoménto Magni, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, qui Kaléndis Januárii obdormívit in Dómino, sed hac die potíssimum cólitur, qua Cæsariénsis in Cappadócia Epíscopus ordinátus est. St. Basil, surnamed the Great, confessor and doctor of the Church. He died on the 1st of January, but his feast is celebrated today, for it was on this day that he was consecrated bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia.

Samaríæ, in Palæstína, sancti Eliséi Prophétæ, cujus sepúlcrum, ubi et Prophéta quiéscit Abdías, a dæmónibus perhorrésci sanctus Hierónymus scribit. At Samaria in Palestine, the holy prophet Eliseus, whose grave, says St. Jerome, makes the demons tremble. With him also rests the prophet Abdias.

Syracúsis, in Sicília, sancti Marciáni Epíscopi, qui, a beáto Petro Apóstolo ordinátus Epíscopus, ibídem, post Evangélii prædicatiónem, a Judæis occísus est. At Syracuse in Sicily, St. Marcian, bishop, who was made bishop by blessed Peter, and killed by the Jews after he had preached the Gospel.

Córdubæ, in Hispánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Anastásii Presbyteri, Felícis Mónachi, et Dignæ Vírginis. At Cordova in Spain, the holy martyrs Anastasius, a priest, Felix, a monk, and Digna, virgin.

Apud Suessiónes, in Gálliis, sanctórum mártyrum Valérii et Rufíni, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, a Præside Rictiováro, post multa torménta, jussi sunt decollári. At Soissons in France, the holy martyrs Valerius and Rufinus, who, after enduring many torments, were condemned to be beheaded by the governor Rictiovarus, in the persecution of Diocletian.

Constantinópoli sancti Methódii Epíscopi. At Constantinople, St. Methodius, bishop.

Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Æthérii Epíscopi. At Vienne, St. Aetherius, bishop.

Apud Rhuténos, in Gállia, sancti Quinctiáni Epíscopi. At Rodez in France, St. Quinctian, 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

June XIV.
		St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Cæsarea, Confessor
		SS. Rufinus and Valerius, Martyrs
		St. Methodius, Patriarch of Constantinople, Confessor
		St. Docmael, Confessor
		St. Nennus or Nehemias of Ireland, Abbot
		St. Psalmodius of Ireland, Hermit

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Maji. Luna

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Maji. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Justíni, Philósophi et Mártyris, cujus memória prídie hujus diéi recensétur. The feast of St. Justin, philosopher and martyr, who was yesterday mentioned.

Romæ, via Appia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Tibúrtii, Valeriáni et Máximi, sub Alexándro Imperatóre et Almáchio Præfécto. Horum duo primi, beátæ Cæcíliæ exhortatióne ad Christum convérsi et a sancto Urbáno Papa baptizáti, póstmodum, ob fidei confessiónem, fústibus cæsi, gládio percússi sunt; Máximus vero, Præfécti cubiculárius, cum et ipse, eórum permótus constántia et angélica visióne firmátus, in Christum credidísset, támdiu plumbátis verberátus est, donec spíritum exhaláret. At Rome, on the Appian Way, the birthday of the holy martyrs Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, who suffered in the time of Emperor Alexander and the prefect Almachius. The first two were converted to Christ by the exhortations of blessed Cecilia, and baptized by Pope St. Urban. They were beaten with clubs, then beheaded for the sake of the true faith. Maximus, who had been the prefect’s chamberlain, was touched by their constancy, and confirmed by the vision of an angel, believed in Christ, and was scourged with leaded whips until he died.

Interámnæ sancti Próculi, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Teramo, St. Proculus, bishop and martyr.

Eódem die sancti Ardaliónis mimi, qui dum Sacris Christianórum in theatro illúderet, derepénte mutátus est, et ea non solum verbis, sed étiam testimónio sui sánguinis comprobávit. Also St. Ardalion, an actor. One day in the theatre, while scoffing at the holy rites of the Christian religion, he was suddenly converted and bore testimony to it, not only by his words, but also with his blood.

Interámnæ sanctæ Domnínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris, cum Sóciis Virgínibus coronátæ. At Teramo, St. Domnina, virgin and martyr, who received the crown with her virgin companions.

Alexandríæ sanctæ Thomáidis Mártyris, quæ a sócero, cujus impudícis nolúerat consentíre votis, gládio percússa est atque in duas partes per médium discíssa. At Alexandria, St. Thomais, martyr. Because she would not consent to the impure wishes of her father-in-law, she was struck with a sword dividing her body from head to foot.

Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Lambérti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Lyons, in France, St. Lambert, bishop and confessor.

Alexandríæ sancti Frontónis Abbátis, cujus vita sanctitáte et miráculis cláruit. At Alexandria, St. Fronto, an abbot whose life was graced by sanctity and his miracles.

Romæ sancti Abúndii, Mansionárii Ecclésiæ sancti Petri. At Rome, St. Abundius, sacristan of the church of St. Peter.

April XIV.
		SS. Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, Martyrs
		SS. Carpus, Bishop of Thyatira, in Asia Minor, Papylus, His Deacon, and Agathodorus Their Servant, Martyrs
		SS. Antony, John, and Eustachius, Martyrs
		St. Benezet, or Little Bennet, Patron of Avignon
		B. Lidwina, Called Lydwid, Virgin

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Prídie Idus Mártii. Luna.

Published on 14 Mar 20175 Mar 2017 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Prídie Idus Mártii. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of March. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, in agro Veráno, sancti Leónis, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Rome, in the Veranian Field, St. Leo, bishop and martyr. Item Romæ natális sanctórum quadragínta septem Mártyrum, qui baptizáti sunt a beáto Apóstolo Petro, cum tenerétur in custódia Mamertíni cum Coapóstolo suo Paulo, ubi novem menses deténti sunt; qui omnes, sub devotíssima fídei confessióne, Neroniáno gládio consúmpti sunt. Also at Rome, the birthday of forty-seven holy martyrs who were baptized by the apostle St. Peter while in the Mamertine Prison with St. Paul his fellow apostle. After an imprisonment of nine months, they all fell by the sword of Nero for their generous confession of faith. In Província Valériæ sanctórum duórum Monachórum, quos Longobárdi suspéndio necavérunt in árbore; in qua Mártyres, licet defúncti, ab hóstibus ipsis audíti sunt psállere. In the province of Valeria, two saintly monks, who were hanged on a tree by the Lombards, and although dead, were heard singing psalms even by their enemies. In ea étiam persecutióne Diáconus Ecclésiæ Marsicánæ, in confessióne fídei, cápite truncátus est. In the same persecution, a deacon of the church of Marsico who was beheaded for the confession of faith. In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Petri et Aphrodísii, qui, in persecutióne Wandálica, martyrii corónam percepérunt. In Africa, the holy martyrs Peter and Aphrodisius, who received the crown of martyrdom in the Vandal persecution. Carrhis, in Mesopotámia, sancti Eutychii patrícii, et Sociórum, qui ab Evelid, Arabum Rege, ob fídei confessiónem, interémpti sunt. At Carrhae in Mesopotamia, the patrician St. Eutychius and his companions, who were killed by Evelid, king of Arabia, for the confession of the faith. Halberstátti, in Germánia, dormítio beátæ Mathíldis Regínæ, matris Othónis Primi, Romanórum Imperatóris, humilitáte et patiéntia conspícuæ. At Halberstadt in Germany, the death of blessed Queen Matilda, mother of Emperor Otto I, renowned for humility and patience.

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 XIV.
		St. Maud, or Mathildis, Queen of Germany
		SS. Acepsimas, Bishop; Joseph, Priest; and Aithilahas, Deacon, Martyrs
		St. Boniface, Bishop of Ross, in Scotland, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: Feria Sexta Quattuor temporum ~ Feria major

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Sextodécimo Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

Published on 14 Feb 201714 Feb 2017 by TheOldRomanLeave a comment

Sextodécimo Kaléndas Mártii. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Romæ, via Flamínia, natális sancti Valentíni, Presbyteri et Mártyris, qui, post multa sanitátum et doctrínæ insígnia, fústibus cæsus et decollátus est, sub Cláudio Cǽsare. At Rome, on the Flaminian Way, in the time of Emperor Claudius, the birthday of St. Valentine, priest and martyr, who after having cured and instructed many persons, was beaten with clubs and beheaded. Ibídem deposítio sancti Cyrílli, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui, una cum sancto Methódio, simíliter Epíscopo et fratre suo, cujus dies natális octávo Idus Aprílis recensétur, multas Slávicas gentes earúmque Reges ad fidem Christi perdúxit. Horum tamen Sanctórum festívitas Nonis Júlii celebrátur. In the same place, St. Cyril, bishop, who together with his brother Methodius, also a bishop, whose birthday is the 6th of April, brought many people and the rulers of Moravia to the faith of Christ. Their feast is celebrated on the 7th of July. Item Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Vitális, Felículæ et Zenónis. Also at Rome, the holy martyrs Vitalis, Felicula and Zeno. Iterámnæ sancti Valentíni, Epíscopi et Mártyris, qui, post diútinam cædem mancipátus custódiæ, et, cum superári non posset, tandem, médiæ noctis siléntio ejéctus de cárcere, decollátus est, jussu Præfécti urbis Plácidi. At Teramo, St. Valentine, bishop and martyr, who was scourged, committed to prison, and, because he remained unshaken in his faith, was taken out of his dungeon in the dead of night and beheaded by order of Placidus, prefect of the city. Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Cyriónis, Presbyteri, Bassiáni Lectóris, Agathónis Exorcístæ, et Móysis; qui omnes, igne combústi, evolavérunt ad cælum. At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Cyrion, priest; Bassian, lector; Agatho, exorcist; and Moses, who perished in the flames and took their flight to heaven. Interámnæ sanctórum Próculi, Ephébi et Apollónii Mártyrum, qui, cum ad sancti Valentíni corpus vigílias ágerent, Leóntii Consuláris jussu comprehénsi sunt, et gládio cæsi. At Teramo, the holy martyrs Proculus, Ephebus, and Apollonius, who, while keeping watch at the body of St. Valentine, were arrested and put to the sword by command of the consular officer, Leontius. Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Bassi, Antónii et Protólici, qui demérsi sunt in mare. At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Bassus, Anthony, and Protolicus, who were drowned in the sea. Item Alexandríæ sanctórum Dionysii et Ammónii decollatórum. Also at Alexandria, the Saints Denis and Ammonius, who were beheaded. Neápoli, in Campánia, sancti Nostriáni Epíscopi, qui in cathólica fide contra hæréticam pravitátem tuénda éxstitit insígnis. At Naples, in Campania, St. Nostrian, bishop, who was outstanding for his defence of the Catholic faith against heretical errors. Ravénnæ sancti Eleuchádii, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Ravenna, St. Eleuchadius, bishop and confessor. In Bithynia sancti Auxéntii Abbátis. In Bithynia, St. Auxentius, abbot. Apud Surréntum sancti Antoníni Abbátis, qui e monastério Cassinénsi, a Longobárdis devastáto, in solitúdinem ejúsdem urbis secéssit; ibíque, sanctitáte célebris, obdormívit in Dómino. Ipsíus corpus multis quotídie miráculis, et præsértim in energúmenis liberándis effúlget. At Sorrento, St. Anthony, abbot, who, when the monastery of Monte Cassino was devastated by the Lombards, withdrew into a solitude of the neighbourhood, where, celebrated for his holiness, he went calmly to his repose in God. His body is daily glorified by many miracles, especially by the deliverance of possessed persons.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XIV.
		St. Valentine, Priest and Martyr
		St. Maro, Abbot
		St. Abraames, Bishop of Carres
		St. Auxentius, Hermit
		St. Conran, Bishop of Orkney, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: S. Valentini ~ Simplex; Tempora: Feria VI infra Hebdomadam V post Epiphaniam

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Décimo nono Kaléndas Februárii. Luna.

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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.

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

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Décimo nono Kaléndas Januárii. Luna.

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Décimo nono Kaléndas Januárii. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of December. The Night of the Moon.

Ubédæ, in Hispánia, natális sancti Joánnis a Cruce, Presbyteri et Confessóris, sanctæ Terésiæ in Carmelitárum reformatióne sócii; quem, a Summo Pontífice Benedícto Décimo tértio Sanctis adscríptum, Pius Papa Undécimus Doctórem universális Ecclésiæ declarávit. Ipsíus tamen festívitas ágitur octávo Kaléndas Decémbris.

At Ubeda in Spain, the birthday of St. John of the Cross, priest and confessor, and the companion of St. Teresa in the reform of the Carmelites. Pope Benedict XIII placed him on the list of the saints, and Pope Pius XI declared him a doctor of the universal Church. His feast, however, is observed on the 24th of November.

Rhemis, in Gállia, pássio sanctórum Nicásii Epíscopi, ac soróris Eutrópiæ Vírginis, et Sociórum Mártyrum; qui a bárbaris Ecclésiæ hóstibus cæsi sunt.

At Rheims in France, holy Bishop Nicasius, his sister, the virgin Eutropia, and their companions, martyrs, who were put to death by barbarians hostile to the Church.

Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Herónis, Arsénii, Isidóri, et Dióscori púeri. Horum tres primos Judex, in persecutióne Deciána, cum eos, váriis torméntis dilánians, pari armátos constántia vidéret, tradi ígnibus jubet; Dióscorus vero, multiplíciter flagellátus, divíno nutu ad consolatiónem fidélium dimíssus est.

At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Heron, Arsenius, Isidore, and the boy Dioscorus. In the persecution of Decius, the first three were subjected to all the refinements of cruelty by the judge, who, seeing them displaying the same constancy, ordered that they should be cast into the fire. But Dioscorus, after repeated scourgings, was set free by the intervention of Providence to the great consolation of the faithful.

Antiochíæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Drusi, Zósimi et Theodóri.

At Antioch, the birthday of the holy martyrs Drusus, Zosimus, and Theodore.

Eódem die pássio sanctórum Justi et Abúndii, qui, sub Numeriáno Imperatóre et Olybrio Præside, conjécti in ignem, et, cum inde evasíssent illæsi, gládio percússi sunt.

On the same day, the martyrdom of Saints Justus and Abundius, who were cast into the flames in the time of Emperor Numerian and the governor Olybrius, but escaping all injury, they were smitten with the sword.

In Cypro natális beáti Spiridiónis Epíscopi, qui unus fuit ex illis Confessóribus, quos Galérius Maximiánus, dextro óculo effósso et sinístro póplite succíso, ad metálla damnáverat. Hic prophetíæ dono et signórum glória ínclitus fuit, et in Nicæno Concílio philósophum éthnicum, Christiánæ religióni insultántem, devícit et ad fidem perdúxit.

In the island of Cyprus, the birthday of blessed Spiridion, bishop. He was one of those confessors who were condemned by Galerius Maximian to labour in the mines, after suffering the loss of his right eye and cutting of the sinews of his left knee. This prelate was renowned for the gift of prophecy and glorious miracles, and in the Council of Nicea he confounded a heathen philosopher, who had insulted the Christian religion, and brought him to the faith.

Bérgomi sancti Viatóris, Epíscopi et Confessóris.

At Bergamo, St. Viator, bishop and confessor.

Papíæ sancti Pompéji Epíscopi.

At Pavia, St. Pompey, bishop.

Neápoli, in Campánia, sancti Agnélli Abbátis, virtúte miraculórum illústris, qui obséssam urbem sæpe visus est Crucis vexíllo ab hóstibus liberáre.

At Naples in Campania, St. Agnellus, abbot. Illustrious for the gift of miracles, he was often seen with the standard of the Cross, delivering the city besieged by enemies.

Medioláni sancti Matroniáni Eremítæ.

At Milan, St. Matronian, hermit.

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.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:
St. Spiridion, Bishop and Confessor
SS. Nicasius, Ninth Archbishop of Rheims, and His Companions, Martyrs

ORCCE Ordo: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam II Adventus ~ Feria major

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Decémbris. Luna

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Decémbris. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of November. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Jósaphat, e sancti Basilíi Ordine, Epíscopi Polocénsis et Mártyris, cujus dies natális recensétur prídie Idus Novémbris.
St. Josaphat, of the Order of St. Basil, archbishop and martyr of Poland, whose birthday was observed on the 12th of November.

Gangris, in Paphlagónia, sancti Hypátii Epíscopi, qui, a magna Nicæna Synodo rédiens, a Novatiánis hæréticis in via lapídibus impetítus, Martyr occúbuit.
At Gangra in Paphlagonia, St. Hypatius, bishop, who on his way home from the great Council of Nicaea, was attacked with stones by the Novatian heretics, and died a martyr.

Heracléæ, in Thrácia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Clementíni, Theodóti et Philómeni.
At Heraclea in Thrace, the birthday of the holy martyrs Clementinus, Theodotus and Philomenus.

Alexandríæ sancti Serapiónis Mártyris, quem persecutóres, sub Décio Príncipe, ita crudelíssimis affecérunt supplíciis, ut cunctas et junctúras membrórum prius sólverent, eúmque póstea de superióribus domus suæ præcipitárent; atque ille sic gloriósus Christi Martyr efficerétur.
At Alexandria, St. Serapion, martyr, whom the persecutors under Emperor Decius subjected to torments so cruel that all his limbs were disjointed. He became a martyr of Christ by being hurled from the upper part of the house.

Trecis, in Gállia, sancti Venerándi Mártyris, sub Aureliáno Imperatóre.
At Troyes in France, under Emperor Aurelian, St. Venerandus, martyr.

In Gállia sanctæ Venerándæ Vírginis, quæ, sub Antoníno Imperatóre et Asclepíade Præside, martyrii corónam accépit.
Also in France, the holy virgin Veneranda, who received the crown of martyrdom under Emperor Antoninus and the governor Asclepiades.

Eméssæ, in Phœnícia, pássio plurimárum sanctárum mulíerum, quæ, sub sævíssimo Arabum duce Mady, ob Christi fidem, crudelíssime tortæ atque necátæ sunt.
At Emesa in Phoenicia, the martyrdom of many holy women, who were barbarously tortured and massacred for the faith of Christ under Mady, a savage Arabian chief.

Bonóniæ sancti Jucúndi, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Bologna, St. Jucundus, bishop and confessor.

Augæ, in Gállia, tránsitus sancti Lauréntii, Epíscopi Dublinénsis.
At Eu in France, St. Laurence, bishop of Dublin.

Algáriæ, in Africa, beáti Serapiónis, qui, primus ex Ordine beátæ Maríæ de Mercéde redemptiónis captivórum, pro captívis fidélibus rediméndis et Christiánæ fídei prædicatióne actus in crucem et membrátim disséctus, martyrii palmam méruit obtinére.
At Algiers in Africa, blessed Serapion, of the Order of Our Blessed Lady of Ransom. For the redemption of the faithful in captivity and the preaching of the Christian faith, he was the first of his Order to merit the palm of martyrdom, being crucified and torn limb from limb.

November XIV.
		St. Laurence, Archbishop of Dublin, Confessor
		St. Dubricius, Bishop and Confessor

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Octóbris

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Octóbris. Luna . The Fourteenth Day of September. The Night of the Moon.

Exaltátio sanctæ Crucis, quando Heráclius Imperátor, Chósroa Rege devícto, eam de Pérside Hierosólymam reportávit. The Exaltation of the Holy Cross, when Emperor Heraclius, after defeating King Chosroes, brought it back to Jerusalem from Persia.

Romæ, via Appia, beáti Cornélii, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, in persecutióne Décii, post exsílii relegatiónem, jussus est plumbátis cædi, et sic, cum áliis vigínti et uno promíscui sexus, decollári. Sed et Cæreális, miles cum Sallústia uxóre, quos idem Cornélius in fide instrúxerat, eódem die sunt cápite plexi. At Rome, on the Appian Way, during the persecution of Decius, blessed Cornelius, pope and martyr. After being banished, he was scourged with leaded whips and then beheaded with twenty-one others of both sexes. On the same day were condemned to capital punishment Caerealis, a soldier, and his wife Sallustia, who had been instructed in the faith by the same Cornelius.

In Africa pássio sancti Cypriáni, Epíscopi Carthaginénsis, sanctitáte et doctrína claríssimi; qui, sub Valeriáno et Galliéno Princípibus, post durum exsílium, cápitis detruncatióne martyrium consummávit, sexto milliário a Carthágine, juxta mare. Eorúndem vero sanctórum Cornélii et Cypriáni memória sextodécimo Kaléndas Octóbris festíve celebrátur. In Africa, in the time of Emperors Valerian and Gallienus, St. Cyprian, bishop of Carthage, most renowned for holiness and learning. It was near the seashore, six miles from the city, that he completed his martyrdom by beheading, after enduring a most painful exile. The feast of the Saints Cornelius and Cyprian is kept on the 16th of this month.

Apud Cománam, in Ponto, natális sancti Joánnis, Epíscopi Constantinopolitáni, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, propter áureum eloquéntiæ flumen cognoménto Chrysóstomi; qui, ab inimicórum factióne in exsílium ejéctus, et, cum e sancti Innocéntii Primi, Summi Pontíficis, decréto inde revocarétur, in itínere, a custodiéntibus milítibus multa mala perpéssus, ánimam Deo réddidit. Ejus autem festívitas sexto Kaléndas Februárii celebrátur, quo die sacrum ipsíus corpus a Theodósio junióre Constantinópolim fuit translátum. Hunc vero præclaríssimum divíni verbi præcónem Pius Papa Décimus cæléstem Oratórum sacrórum Patrónum declarávit atque constítuit. At Comana in Pontus, the birthday of St. John, bishop of Constantinople, confessor and doctor of the Church, surnamed Chrysostom because of his golden eloquence. He was cast into exile by a faction of his enemies, but was recalled by a decree of Pope Innocent I. However, he suffered many evils on the journey at the hands of the soldiers who guarded him, and he rendered up his soul unto God. His feast is kept on the 27th of January, on which day his holy body was translated to Constantinople by Theodosius the Younger. Pope Pius X declared and appointed this glorious preacher of the divine Word as heavenly patron of those preaching of holy things.

Tréviris sancti Matérni Epíscopi, qui fuit discípulus beáti Petri Apóstoli; ac Tungrénses Coloniénses et Trevirénses, aliósque finítimos pópulos ad Christi fidem perdúxit. At Treves, the holy bishop Maternus, a disciple of the blessed apostle Peter, who brought to the faith of Christ the inhabitants of Tongres, Cologne, Treves, and of the neighbouring country.

Romæ sancti Crescéntii púeri, qui sancti Euthymii fílius éxstitit; atque, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, sub Turpílio Júdice, via Salária, gládio percússus, occúbuit. On the Salarian Way at Rome, during the persecution of Diocletian, St. Crescentius, the young son of St. Euthymius, whose life was ended by the sword, under the judge Turpilius.

In Africa pássio sanctórum Mártyrum Crescentiáni, Victóris, Rósulæ et Generális. In Africa, the passion of the holy martyrs Crescentian, Victor, Rosula, and Generalis.

September XIV.
		The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
		St. Catherine of Genoa, Widow
		St. Cormac, Bishop of Cashel and King of Munster in Ireland

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Décimo nono Kaléndas Septémbris

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Décimo nono Kaléndas Septémbris. Luna . The Fourteenth Day of August. The Night of the Moon.

Vigília Assumptiónis beátæ Maríæ Vírginis. The Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Romæ natális beáti Eusébii, Presbyteri et Confessóris, qui, ab Ariáno Imperatóre Constántio, ob cathólicæ fídei defensiónem, in quodam domus suæ cubículo inclúsus, ibi, cum menses septem in oratióne constánter perseverásset, dormitiónem accépit. Ipsíus autem corpus collegérunt Gregórius et Orósius Presbyteri, et in cœmetério Callísti, via Appia, sepeliérunt. At Rome, the birthday of the blessed priest Eusebius, who for the defence of the Catholic faith was shut up in a room of his own house by the Arian emperor Constantius, where constantly persevering in prayer for seven months, he rested in peace. His body was removed by the priests Gregory and Orosius, and buried in the cemetery of Callistus, on the Appian Way.

Apaméæ, in Syria, sancti Marcélli, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui, cum Jovis delúbrum diruísset, a furéntibus Gentílibus occísus est. At Apamea in Syria, St. Marcellus, bishop and martyr, who was killed by the enraged heathen for having pulled down a temple of Jupiter.

Tudérti, in Umbria, sancti Callísti, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Todi in Umbria, St. Callistus, bishop and martyr.

In Illyrico sancti Ursícii Mártyris, qui, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre et Aristíde Præside, post multa et divérsa torménta, pro Christi nómine, gládio cæsus est. In Illyria, St. Ursicius, martyr, who was beheaded for Christ after suffering various torments under Emperor Maximian and the governor Aristides.

In Africa sancti Demétrii Mártyris. In Africa, St. Demetrius, martyr.

In Ægína ínsula sanctæ Athanásiæ Víduæ, monástica observántia et miraculórum dono illústris. In the island of Aegina, St. Athanasia, widow, celebrated for monastical observance and the gift of miracles.

August XIV.
		St. Eusebius, Priest and Martyr
		St. Eusebius, Priest and Confessor at Rome

Décimo octávo Kaléndas Maji. Luna

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Décimo octávo Kaléndas Maji. Luna. The Fourteenth Day of April. The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Justíni, Philósophi et Mártyris, cujus memória prídie hujus diéi recensétur. The feast of St. Justin, philosopher and martyr, who was yesterday mentioned.

Interámnæ sancti Próculi, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Teramo, St. Proculus, bishop and martyr.

Interámnæ sanctæ Domnínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris, cum Sóciis Virgínibus coronátæ. At Teramo, St. Domnina, virgin and martyr, who received the crown with her virgin companions.

Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Lambérti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Lyons, in France, St. Lambert, bishop and confessor.

Alexandríæ sancti Frontónis Abbátis, cujus vita sanctitáte et miráculis cláruit. At Alexandria, St. Fronto, an abbot whose life was graced by sanctity and his miracles.

Romæ sancti Abúndii, Mansionárii Ecclésiæ sancti Petri. At Rome, St. Abundius, sacristan of the church of St. Peter.

April XIV.
		SS. Tiburtius, Valerian, and Maximus, Martyrs
		SS. Carpus, Bishop of Thyatira, in Asia Minor, Papylus, His Deacon, and Agathodorus Their Servant, Martyrs
		SS. Antony, John, and Eustachius, Martyrs
		St. Benezet, or Little Bennet, Patron of Avignon
		B. Lidwina, Called Lydwid, Virgin