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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

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

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

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:  

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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:

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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

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Quinto Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Ninth Day of January.  The Night of the Moon.

Antiochíæ, sub Diocletiáno et Maximiáno, natális sanctórum Juliáni Mártyris, et Basilíssæ Vírginis, ipsíus Juliáni uxóris. Hæc, virginitáte cum viro suo serváta, in pace vitam finívit; Juliánus vero (postquam multitúdo Sacerdótum et Ministrórum Ecclésiæ Christi, quæ, propter immanitátem persecutiónis, ad eos confúgerat, igne cremáta est), Marciáni Præsidis jussu, plúrimis torméntis cruciátus, capitálem senténtiam accépit. Cum ipso étiam Antónius Présbyter, et Anastásius, quem idem Juliánus, a morte suscitátum, grátiæ Christi partícipem fécerat, et Celsus puer cum hujus matre Marcionílla, ac septem fratres, aliíque plúrimi passi sunt. At Antioch, in the reign of Diocletian and Maximian, the birthday of the Saints Julian, martyr, and Basilissa, his virgin wife. She, having lived in a state of virginity with her husband, reached the end of her days in peace. But Julian, after the death by fire of a multitude of priests and ministers of the Church of Christ, who had taken refuge in his house from the severity of the persecution, was ordered by the governor Marcian to be tormented in many ways and executed. With him there suffered Anthony, a priest, and Anastasius, whom Julian raised from the dead, and made partaker of the grace of Christ; also Celsus, a boy, with his mother Marcionilla, seven brothers, and many others. Smyrnæ sanctórum Mártyrum Vitális, Revocáti et Fortunáti. At Smyrna, the holy martyrs Vitalis, Revocatus, and Fortunatus. In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Epictéti, Jucúndi, Secúndi, Vitális, Felícis et aliórum septem. In Africa, the holy martyrs Epictetus, Jucundus, Secundus, Vitalis, Felix, and seven others. In Mauritánia Cæsariénsi sanctæ Marciánæ Vírginis, quæ, béstiis trádita, martyrium consummávit. In Algeria, St. Marciana, virgin, who received her martyrdom after being condemned to the beasts. Sebáste, in Arménia, sancti Petri Epíscopi, fílii sanctórum Basilíi et Emméliæ, atque fratris item sanctórum Basilíi Magni et Gregórii Nysséni Episcopórum, ac Macrínæ Vírginis. At Sebaste in Armenia, St. Peter, bishop, the son of Saints Basil and Emmelia, and also the brother of Saints Basil the Great, Gregory of Nyssa, bishops, and Macrina, virgin. Ancónæ sancti Marcellíni Epíscopi, qui urbem illam (ut sanctus Gregórius Papa scribit) divína virtúte ab incéndio liberávit. At Ancona, St. Marcellinus, bishop, who, according to St. Gregory, miraculously delivered that city from destruction by fire.

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. Peter of Sebaste, Bishop and Confessor
St. Julian and St. Basilissa, Martyrs
St. Marciana, Virgin and Martyr
St. Brithwald, Archbishop of Canterbury
St. Felan, or Foelan, Abbot in Ireland
St. Adrian, Abbot at Canterbury
St. Vaneng, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: Secunda die infra Octavam Epiphaniae ~ Feria major

Nota Bene: 

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

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Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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Séptimo Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Seventh Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Relátio púeri Jesu de Ægypto. The return of the Child Jesus from Egypt. Nicomedíæ natális beáti Luciáni, Ecclésiæ Antiochénæ Presbyteri et Mártyris; qui, satis clarus doctrína et eloquéntia, passus est, ob Christi confessiónem, in persecutióne Galérii Maximiáni, sepultúsque est Helenópoli, in Bithynia. Ipsíus autem laudes sanctus Joánnes Chrysóstomus celebrávit. The birthday of blessed Lucian, a priest of the Church of Antioch and martyr, who was distinguished for his learning and eloquence. He suffered at Nicomedia for the confession of Christ, in the persecution of Galerius Maximian, and was buried at Helenopolis, in Bithynia. His praises have been proclaimed by St. John Chrysostom. Antiochíæ sancti Cleri Diáconi, qui pro confessiónis glória, sépties tortus ac diu macerátus in cárcere, ad últimum, gládio decollátus, martyrium consummávit. At Antioch, St. Clerus, deacon, who, for having professed faith in Christ, was seven times tortured, kept in prison a long while, and at length his martyrdom was ended by decapitation. In civitáte Heracléa sanctórum Mártyrum Felícis et Januárii. In the city of Heraclea, the holy martyrs Felix and Januarius. In Dánia sancti Canúti, Regis et Mártyris. In Denmark, St. Canute, king and martyr. Papíæ sancti Crispíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Pavia, St. Crispin, bishop and confessor. In Dácia sancti Nicétæ Epíscopi, qui feras et bárbaras gentes, Evangélii prædicatióne, mites réddidit ac mansuétas. In Dacia, St. Nicetas, bishop, who made fierce and barbarous nations humane and meek by preaching the Gospel to them. In Ægypto beáti Theodóri Mónachi, qui, témpore Constantíni Magni, flóruit sanctitáte; cujus méminit sanctus Athanásius in vita sancti Antónii. In Egypt, St. Theodore, a saintly monk, who flourished in the time of Constantine the Great. He is mentioned by St. Athanasius in his Life of St. Anthony.

Eódem die sancti Juliáni Mártyris. The same day, St. Julian, martyr.

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. Lucian, Priest and Martyr
St. Cedd, Bishop of London
St. Kentigerna, Widow, of Ireland
St. Aldric, Bishop of Mans, Confessor
St. Thillo, Recluse
St. Canut

ORCCE Ordo: Secunda die infra Octavam Epiphaniae ~ Feria major

Nota Bene: 

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Libyan Christians Asking For Day of Prayer/Sunday Jan. 5, 2014

Nonis Januárii.  Luna. The Fifth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Vigília Epiphaníæ Dómini. The Vigil of the Epiphany of our Lord. Romæ sancti Telésphori, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, sub Antoníno Pio, post multos labóres, pro Christi confessióne, illústre martyrium duxit. At Rome, in the time of Antoninus Pius, St. Telesphorus, pope, who, after many sufferings for the confession of Christ, underwent a glorious martyrdom. In Anglia natális sancti Eduárdi, Regis Anglórum et Confessóris; qui virtúte castitátis et grátia miraculórum fuit insígnis. Ejus autem festívitas, ex decréto Innocéntii Papæ Undécimi, tértio Idus Octóbris, quo die sacrum ejus corpus translátum fuit, potíssimum celebrátur. In England, St. Edward, king and confessor, illustrious by the virtue of chastity and the gift of miracles. His feast, by order of Pope Innocent XI, is celebrated on the 13th of October, on which day his holy body was transferred. In Ægypto commemorátio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui in Thebáide, sub persecutióne Diocletiáni, divérso tormentórum génere cæsi sunt. In Egypt, during the persecution of Diocletian, the commemoration of many holy martyrs who were put to death in Thebais by various kinds of torments. Antiochíæ sancti Simeónis Mónachi, qui, multos annos in colúmna stans vixit, unde et Stylítæ cognómen accépit; cujus vita et conversátio éxstitit admirábilis. At Antioch, St. Simeon, monk, admirable both for his life and for his conversation. He lived for many years standing on a pillar, and was for that reason called Stylites. Romæ sanctæ Æmiliánæ Vírginis, ámitæ sancti Gregórii Papæ; quæ, vocánte Tharsílla soróre, quæ ad Deum præcésserat, hac ipsa die migrávit ad Dóminum. At Rome, the holy virgin Emiliana, aunt of Pope St. Gregory. Being called to God by her sister Tharsilla, who had preceded her, she departed to heaven on this day. Alexandríæ sanctæ Syncléticæ Vírginis, cujus res præcláre gestas sanctus Athanásius monuméntis litterárum commendávit. At Alexandria, St. Syncletica, whose noble deeds have been recorded by St. Athanasius. In Ægypto sanctæ Apollináris Vírginis. In Egypt, St. Apollinaris, 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. Peter Chrysologus, Archbishop of Ravenna, Confessor
St. Barbara, Virgin and Martyr
St. Anno, Archbishop of Cologne, Confessor
St. Osmund, Bishop and Confessor
St. Maruthas, Bishop and Confessor
St. Siran, or Sigirannus, Abbot in Berry, Confessor
St. Clement of Alexandria, Father of the Church

ORCCE Ordo: In Octava Ss. Innocentium. ~ Duplex

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Tértio Nonas Januárii.  Luna. The Third Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Octava sancti Joánnis, Apóstoli et Evangelístæ. The Octave of St. John, apostle and evangelist. Romæ, via Appia, natális sancti Anthéri, Papæ et Mártyris; qui sub Júlio Maximíno passus est, et in cœmetério Callísti sepúltus. At Rome, on the Appian Way, the birthday of Pope St. Anterus, who suffered under Julius Maximinus, and was buried in the cemetery of Callistus. Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Floréntii Epíscopi, qui, témpore Galliéni Imperatóris, in exsílium relegátus, illic martyrium consummávit. At Vienne in France, St. Florentius, bishop, who was sent into exile and who was martyred in the time of Emperor Gallienus. Apud civitátem Aulánam, in Palæstína, pássio sancti Petri, qui crucis supplício interémptus est. In the city of Aulona in Palestine, the crucifixion of St. Peter. In Hellespónto sanctórum Mártyrum Cyríni, Primi et Theógenis. In the Hellespont, the holy martyrs Cyrinus, Primus, and Theogenes. Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sancti Górdii Centuriónis, Mártyris; de cujus láudibus exstat præclára Basilíi Magni orátio, in ejus die festo hábita. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, St. Gordius, centurion, in whose praise is extant a celebrated discourse delivered by St. Basil the Great on the day of his festival. In Cilícia sanctórum Mártyrum Zósimi, et Athanásii Commentariénsis. In Cilicia, the holy martyrs Zosimus and the notary Athanasius. Item sanctórum Theopémpti et Theónæ, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, illústre martyrium obiérunt. Also, the Saints Theopemptus and Theonas, who suffered a glorious martyrdom in the persecution of Diocletian. Patávii sancti Daniélis Mártyris. At Padua, St. Daniel, martyr. Lutétiæ Parisiórum sanctæ Genovéfæ Vírginis, quæ, a beáto Germáno, Antisiodorénsi Epíscopo, Christo dicáta, admirándis virtútibus et miráculis cláruit. At Paris, St. Genevieve, virgin, who was consecrated to Christ by St. Germanus, bishop of Auxerre, and who became famous for her admirable virtues and 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:

St. Peter Balsam, Martyr

St. Anterus, Pope

St. Gordius, Martyr

St. Genevieve, or Genovefa, Virgin, Chief Patroness of Paris

ORCCE Ordo: In Octava Sancti Stephani. ~ Duplex

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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