Tag: Rome

Quarto Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Tenth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

In Thebáide natális beáti Pauli, primi Eremítæ, Confessóris, qui, a sextodécimo ætátis suæ anno usque ad centésimum décimum tértium, solus in erémo permánsit; cujus ánimam, inter Apostolórum et Prophetárum choros, ad cælum ferri ab Angelis sanctus Antónius vidit. Ejus autem festívitas décimo octávo Kaléndas Februárii celebrátur. In Thebais, the birthday of St. Paul, the first hermit who lived alone in the desert from the sixteenth to the one hundred and thirteenth year of his age. His soul was seen by St. Anthony carried by angels among the choirs of apostles and prophets. His feast is kept on the 15th of this month.
In Cypro beáti Nicánoris, qui fuit unus de septem primis Diáconis; atque, grátia fídei et virtúte admirándus, gloriosíssime coronátus est. In Cyprus, blessed Nicanor, one of the first seven deacons, a man of admirable faith and virtue, who received the crown of glory.
Romæ sancti Agathónis Papæ, qui, sanctitáte et doctrína conspícuus, quiévit in pace. At Rome, Pope St. Agatho, who, by a holy death, concluded a life remarkable for sanctity and learning.
Bitúricis, in Aquitánia, sancti Willhélmi, Epíscopi et Confessóris, signis et virtútibus clari; quem Honórius Papa Tértius in Sanctórum cánonem adscrípsit. At Bourges in Aquitaine, St. William, archbishop and confessor, renowned for miracles and virtues. He was canonized by Pope Honorius III.
Medioláni sancti Joánnis Boni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Milan, St. John the Good, bishop and confessor.
Constantinópoli sancti Marciáni Presbyteri. At Constantinople, St. Marcian, priest.
In monastério Cuxanénsi, in Gállia, natális sancti Petri Urséoli Confessóris, qui, antea Venetiárum Dux et deínde Mónachus ex Ordine sancti Benedícti, pietáte et virtútibus cláruit. In the monastery of Cusani in France, the birthday of St. Peter Orsini, confessor, previously the Doge of Venice and afterwards monk of the Order of St. Benedict, renowned for piety and miracles.
Arétii, in Túscia, beáti Gregórii Décimi, civis Placentíni, qui, ex Archidiácono Leodiénsi Summus Póntifex renuntiátus, Concílium Lugdunénse secúndum celebrávit, Græcísque ad unitátem fídei recéptis, compósitis Christianórum dissídiis, Terræ Sanctæ recuperatióne institúta, de universáli Ecclésia, quam sanctíssime gubernávit, óptime méritus est. At Arezzo in Tuscany, blessed Gregory X, a native of Piacenza, who was elected Sovereign Pontiff while he was archdeacon of Liege. He held the second Council of Lyons, received the Greeks into the unity of the Church, appeased discords among the Christians, made generous efforts for the recovery of the Holy Land, and governed the Church in a most holy manner.

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. William, Confessor, Archbishop of Bourges
St. Agatho, Pope
St. Marcian, Priest

ORCCE Ordo: Quinta die infra Octavam Epiphaniae ~ Feria major

Nota Bene: 

War On Christians, Those Martyred Doubled in 2013

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

US street preacher Tony Miano arrested in Scotland

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

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

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

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

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

Sexto Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Eighth Day of January.  The Night of the Moon.

Venétiis deposítio sancti Lauréntii Justiniáni, primi Patriárchæ urbis ejúsdem et Confessóris; quem, doctrína et supérnis divínæ sapiéntiæ charismátibus copiosíssime replétum, Alexánder Octávus, Póntifex Máximus, in Sanctórum númerum rétulit.  Ipsíus autem festívitas Nonis Septémbris, quo die Cáthedram pontificálem ascéndit, potíssimum celebrátur. At Venice, the death of St. Lawrence Justinian, confessor, first patriarch of that city.  Eminent for learning, and abundantly filled with the heavenly gifts of divine wisdom, he was ranked among the saints by Alexander VIII.  He is again mentioned on the 5th of September, on which day he ascended the pontifical throne. Bellóvaci, in Gálliis, sanctórum Mártyrum Luciáni Presbyteri, Maximiáni et Juliáni. Horum duo últimi a persecutóribus gládio perémpti sunt; beátus autem Luciánus, qui, una cum sancto Dionysio, in Gálliam vénerat, et ipse, post nímiam cædem, cum Christi nomen viva voce confitéri non timuísset, priórum senténtiam excépit. At Beauvais in France, the holy martyrs Lucian, priest, Maximian and Julian.  The last two were killed with the sword by the persecutors; but blessed Lucian, who had come to France with St. Denis, after the slaughter of his companions, not fearing to confess the Name of Christ openly, received the same sentence of death. In Libya sanctórum Mártyrum Theóphili Diáconi, et Helládii, qui, primo laniáti ac téstulis peracútis compúncti, demum, in ignem conjécti, ánimas Deo reddidérunt. In Libya, the holy martyrs Theophilus, deacon, and Helladius, who, after having their bodies lacerated and cut with sharp pieces of earthenware, were cast into the fire, and rendered their souls unto God. Augustodúni sancti Eugeniáni Mártyris. At Autun, St. Eugenian, martyr. Hierápoli, in Asia, sancti Apollináris Epíscopi, qui, sub Marco Antoníno Vero, sanctitáte atque doctrína flóruit. At Hierapolis in Asia, St. Apollinaris, bishop, who was conspicuous for sanctity and learning under Marcus Antoninus Verus. Neápoli, in Campánia, natális sancti Severíni Epíscopi, qui fuit frater beáti Victoríni Mártyris; et, post multárum virtútum perpetratiónem, plenus sanctitáte quiévit. At Naples in Campania, the birthday of the bishop St. Severin, brother to the blessed martyr Victorinus, who, after working many miracles, died, replenished with virtues and merits. Metis, in Gállia, sancti Patiéntis Epíscopi. At Metz in France, St. Patiens, bishop. Papíæ sancti Máximi, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Pavia, St. Maximus, bishop and confessor. Ratisbónæ, in Bavária, sancti Erhárdi Epíscopi. At Ratisbon in Bavaria, St. Erhard, bishop. Apud Nóricos sancti Severíni Abbátis, qui apud eam gentem Evangélium propagávit, et Noricórum dictus est Apóstolus. Ejus corpus ad Lucullánum prope Neápolim, in Campánia, divínitus delátum, inde póstea ad monastérium sancti Severíni translátum est. Among the inhabitants of Noricum (now Austria), the abbot St. Severin, who propagated the Gospel in that country, and is called its apostle. By divine power his body was carried to Lucullano, near Naples, and thence transferred to the monastery of St. Severin.

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. Apollinaris, the Apologist, Bishop
St. Severinus, Abbot, and Apostle of Noricum, or Austria
St. Lucian, Apostle of Beauvais, in France, Martyr
St. Pega, Virgin, of England
St. Vulsin, Bishop of Shireburn, Confessor
St. Gudula, Virgin, Patroness of Brussels
St. Nathalan, Bishop of Aberdeen, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: Secunda die infra Octavam Epiphaniae ~ Feria major

Nota Bene: 

CAN YOU SLEEP WHILE THE WIND BLOWS?

Added Security For Coptic Churches In Egypt

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

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

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: 

Another Year Begins As Pastor Saeed Continues to Suffer in Iran

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

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

Octávo Idus Januárii.  Luna. The Sixth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Epiphanía Domini. The Epiphany of our Lord. Floréntiæ natális sancti Andréæ Corsíni, civis Florentíni, ex Ordine Carmelitárum, Epíscopi Fæsuláni et Confessóris; quem, miráculis clarum, Urbánus Papa Octávus in Sanctórum númerum rétulit.  Ejus autem festívitas recólitur prídie nonas Februárii. At Florence, St. Andrew Corsini, a Florentine Carmelite and bishop of Fiesole.  Being celebrated for miracles, he was ranked among the saints by Urban VIII.  His festival is kept on the 4th of February. Barcinóne, in Hispánia, item natális sancti Raymúndi de Pénafort, ex Ordine Prædicatórum, Confessóris, doctrína et sanctitáte célebris. Ipsíus vero festum décimo Kaléndas Februárii celebrátur. At Barcelona in Spain, St. Raymond of Pennafort, of the Order of Preachers, celebrated for sanctity and learning. His festival is kept on the 23rd of this month. In Africa commemorátio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, in persecutióne Sevéri, ad palum ligáti sunt et igne consúmpti. In Africa, the commemoration of many holy martyrs who were burned at the stake in the persecution of Severus. In território Rheménsi pássio sanctæ Macræ Vírginis, quæ, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, jubénte Rictiováro Præside, cum in ignem esset præcipitáta et permansísset illæsa, dehinc, mamíllis abscíssis et squalóre cárceris afflícta, super testas étiam acutíssimas ac prunas volutáta, tandem orans migrávit ad Dóminum. In the diocese of Rheims, the martyrdom of St. Macra, virgin, who, in the persecution of Diocletian, was cast into the fire by order of the governor Rictiovarus. As she remained uninjured, she had her breasts cut away, was imprisoned in a foul dungeon, rolled upon broken earthenware and burning coals, and finally she gave up her soul while engaged in prayer. Rhédonis, in Gállia, sancti Melánii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui, post innumerabílium signa virtútum, júgiter cælo inténtus, gloriósus migrávit a sæculo. At Rennes in France, St. Melanius, bishop and confessor, who, after a life remarkable for innumerable virtues, with his thoughts constantly fixed on heaven, gloriously departed from this world. Geris, in Ægypto, sancti Nilammónis reclúsi, qui, dum ad Episcopátum traherétur invítus, in oratióne spíritum Deo réddidit. At Geris in Egypt, St. Nilammon, anchoret, who, while he was carried to a bishopric against his will, gave up his soul to God in prayer.

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

R. Deo grátias. R. Thanks be to God.

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

The Epiphany of Our Lord
St. Melanius, Bishop and Confessor
St. Nilammon, Hermit, near Pelusium, in Egypt
St. Peter, Abbot in England

ORCCE Ordo: In Epiphania Domini ~ Duplex I. clasis

On the Epiphany of the Lord, after the singing of the Gospel, a Deacon or cantor, in keeping with an ancient practice of Holy Church, announces from the ambo the moveable feasts of the current year according to the following text. 

Know, dear brethren (brothers and sisters),
that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ,
so by leave of God’s mercy
we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection,
who is our Savior.

On the fifth day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season.

On the twentieth day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[In those places where the Ascension is observed on Thursday:
On the twenty-ninth day of May will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.]

[In those places where the Ascension is transferred to the Seventh Sunday of Easter:
On the first day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ.]

On the eighth day of June, the feast of Pentecost.

On the twenty-second day of June, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

On the thirtieth day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ,
to whom is honor and glory for ever and ever.

Amen.

Nota Bene: 

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

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

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

321 Bibles seized by Malaysia’s Islamic authorities

Death Penalty Order Deepens Hard-line Islamist Trend in Pakistan

United Nations too Christian, claims report

Withhold aid from regimes that persecute Christians, argues senior Conservative

Pastor Farshid Fathi Imprisoned For Faith In Christ – His Message To Those Praying For Him

UPDATE-IRAQ: No Assyrian/Christian Casualties in Iraq Christmas Day Bombings

Attacks in Nigeria Attempt to Establish Shariah Law

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

Nota Bene: 

NIGERIA: Islamists Burn And Destroy Christian Village, 600 Families Displaced

321 Bibles seized by Malaysia’s Islamic authorities

Death Penalty Order Deepens Hard-line Islamist Trend in Pakistan

United Nations too Christian, claims report

Withhold aid from regimes that persecute Christians, argues senior Conservative

Pastor Farshid Fathi Imprisoned For Faith In Christ – His Message To Those Praying For Him

UPDATE-IRAQ: No Assyrian/Christian Casualties in Iraq Christmas Day Bombings

Attacks in Nigeria Attempt to Establish Shariah Law

Prídie Nonas Januárii.  Luna. The Fourth Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Octáva sanctórum Innocéntium Mártyrum. The Octave of the Holy Innocents. In Creta natális sancti Titi, qui, ab Apóstolo Paulo Epíscopus Creténsium ordinátus, et, post prædicatiónis offícium fidelíssime consummátum, finem beátum adéptus, in ea sepúltus est Ecclésia, ubi a beáto Apóstolo dignus miníster fúerat constitútus.  Ipsíus tamen festívitas octávo Idus Februárii celebrátur. In Crete, the birthday of St. Titus, who was consecrated bishop of that island by the apostle St. Paul.  After having faithfully performed the duty of preaching the Gospel, he reached the end of his saintly life, and was buried in the church of which he had been made a worthy minister by the holy apostle. Romæ sanctórum Mártyrum Prisci Presbyteri, et Priscilliáni Clérici, ac Benedíctæ, religiósæ féminæ; qui, témpore impiíssimi Juliáni, gládio martyrium complevérunt. At Rome, in the reign of the impious Julian, the holy martyrs Priscus, a priest, Priscillian, a cleric; and Benedicta, a religious woman, whose martyrdom was ended by the sword. Item Romæ beátæ Dafrósæ, uxóris sancti Flaviáni Mártyris, ac matris sanctárum Bibiánæ et Demétriæ, Vírginum et Mártyrum; quæ, post interfectiónem viri sui, primum exsílio relegáta, deínde, sub præfáto Príncipe, cápite plexa est. Also at Rome, under the same emperor, blessed Dafrosa, wife of the martyr St. Flavian, and mother of Saints Bibiana and Demetria, virgin martyrs.  After her husband had been killed, she was first banished and then beheaded. Bonóniæ sanctórum Hermétis, Aggǽi et Caji Mártyrum, qui sub Maximiáno Imperatóre passi sunt. At Bologna, the Saints Hermes, Aggaeus, and Caius, martyrs, who suffered under Emperor Maximian. Adruméti, in Africa, commemorátio sancti Mávili Mártyris, qui in persecutióne Sevéri Imperatóris, a sævíssimo Præside Scápula damnátus ad béstias, martyrii corónam accépit. At Adrumetum in Africa, in the persecution of Severus, the commemoration of St. Mavilus, martyr, who, being condemned by the very cruel governor Scapula to be devoured by wild beasts, received the crown of martyrdom. Item in Africa præclarissimórum Mártyrum Aquilíni, Gémini, Eugénii, Marciáni, Quincti, Theódoti et Tryphónis. Also in Africa, the most renowned martyrs Aquilinus, Geminus, Eugenius, Marcian, Quinctus, Theodotus, and Tryphon. Apud Língonas, in Gállia, sancti Gregórii Epíscopi, miráculis clari. At Langres in France, St. Gregory, a bishop renowned for miracles. Rhemis, in Gállia, sancti Rigobérti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Rheims in France, St. Rigobertus, bishop 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. Titus, Disciple of St. Paul, Bishop
St. Gregory, Bishop of Langres
St. Rigobert, or Robert, Bishop
St. Rumon, Bishop in England

ORCCE Ordo: In Octava Ss. Innocentium. ~ Duplex

Nota Bene: 

321 Bibles seized by Malaysia’s Islamic authorities

Death Penalty Order Deepens Hard-line Islamist Trend in Pakistan

United Nations too Christian, claims report

Withhold aid from regimes that persecute Christians, argues senior Conservative

Pastor Farshid Fathi Imprisoned For Faith In Christ – His Message To Those Praying For Him

UPDATE-IRAQ: No Assyrian/Christian Casualties in Iraq Christmas Day Bombings

Attacks in Nigeria Attempt to Establish Shariah Law

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

Nota Bene: 

Withhold aid from regimes that persecute Christians, argues senior Conservative

Pastor Farshid Fathi Imprisoned For Faith In Christ – His Message To Those Praying For Him

UPDATE-IRAQ: No Assyrian/Christian Casualties in Iraq Christmas Day Bombings

Attacks in Nigeria Attempt to Establish Shariah Law

Iranian Christian Converts Arrested On Christmas – How Should We Respond To These Acts

Victory! French priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon is released

Boko Haram: Allah says we should decapitate, amputate & mutilate

Christians Not Target of Baghdad Bombings, Iraqi Officials Say

Different faiths distributed Red Roses and Christmas Cards at the Churches of Rawalpindi and Islamabad city

Central African Republic Christians petition for President’s removal

Coptic Church Forced to Close Due to Violence From Muslim Brotherhood Backed Aggressors

Christian Syrian Refugees Denied Visas to West

Christians being attack on Christmas in Mideast

Reverend Peter Jasper Akinola RESCUED : Nigeria’s Anglican Leader Kidnapped by Gunmen

VIDEO reports: Iraq bombings target Christians on Christmas

Joy and fear for Christians in Sri Lanka

Egyptian Copts to celebrate Christmas ‘no matter the circumstance’

Quarto Nonas Januárii.  Luna. The Second Day of January. The Night of the Moon.

Octáva sancti Stéphani Protomártyris. The Octave of St. Stephen, the first martyr. Romæ commemorátio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, spreto Diocletiáni Imperatóris edícto quo tradi sacri Códices jubebántur, pótius córpora carnifícibus quam sancta dare cánibus maluérunt. At Rome, the commemoration of many holy martyrs, who, despising the edict of Emperor Diocletian, which ordered that the sacred books should be delivered up, preferred to offer their bodies to the executioners rather than to give holy things to dogs. Antiochíæ pássio beáti Isidóri Epíscopi. At Antioch, the passion of blessed Isidore, bishop. Tomis, in Ponto, sanctórum fratrum Argéi, Narcíssi et Marcellíni púeri. Hic, sub Licínio Príncipe, cum inter tirónes esset comprehénsus et nollet militáre, hinc, cæsus ad mortem ac diu macerátus in cárcere, demum, in mare demérsus, martyrium consummávit; ejus autem fratres gládio perémpti sunt. At Tomis in Pontus, in the time of Emperor Licinius, three holy brothers, Argeus, Narcissus, and the young man Marcellinus. This last, being enrolled among the new soldiers, and refusing to serve, was beaten almost to death, and for a long while kept in prison. Being finally cast into the sea, he finished his martyrdom, and his brothers were beheaded. Medioláni sancti Martiniáni Epíscopi. At Milan, St. Martinian, bishop. Nítriæ, in Ægypto, beáti Isidóri, Epíscopi et Confessóris. In Nitria in Egypt, blessed Isidore, bishop and confessor. Ipso die sancti Siridiónis Epíscopi. The same day, St. Siridion, bishop. In Thebáide sancti Macárii Alexandríni, Presbyteri et Abbátis. In Thebais, St. Macarius of Alexandria, abbot.

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. Macarius, of Alexandria, Anchoret
SS. Martyrs for the Holy Scriptures
St. Concordius, Martyr
St. Adalard, or Adelard, Abbot and Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: In Octava Sancti Stephani. ~ Duplex

Nota Bene: 

Iranian Christian Converts Arrested On Christmas – How Should We Respond To These Acts

Victory! French priest kidnapped by Boko Haram in Cameroon is released

Boko Haram: Allah says we should decapitate, amputate & mutilate

Christians Not Target of Baghdad Bombings, Iraqi Officials Say

Different faiths distributed Red Roses and Christmas Cards at the Churches of Rawalpindi and Islamabad city

Central African Republic Christians petition for President’s removal

Coptic Church Forced to Close Due to Violence From Muslim Brotherhood Backed Aggressors

Christian Syrian Refugees Denied Visas to West

Christians being attack on Christmas in Mideast

Reverend Peter Jasper Akinola RESCUED : Nigeria’s Anglican Leader Kidnapped by Gunmen

VIDEO reports: Iraq bombings target Christians on Christmas

Joy and fear for Christians in Sri Lanka

Egyptian Copts to celebrate Christmas ‘no matter the circumstance’

Kaléndis Januárii.  Luna. The First Day of January.   The Night of the Moon.

Circumcísio Dómini nostri Jesu Christi, et Octáva Nativitátis ejúsdem. The Circumcision of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the octave of his Nativity. Romæ pássio sanctæ Martínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Alexándro Imperatóre, divérsis tormentórum genéribus cruciáta, tandem, gládio percússa, martyrii palmam adépta est.  Ipsíus vero festum tértio Kaléndas Februárii recólitur. At Rome, under Emperor Alexander, St. Martina, virgin, who endured various kinds of torments, and being beheaded, received the palm of martyrdom.  Her feast is kept on the 30th of this month. Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, deposítio sancti Basilíi, cognoménto Magni, Epíscopi, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris; qui, témpore Valéntis Imperatóris, doctrína et sapiéntia insignítus omnibúsque virtútibus exornátus, mirabíliter effúlsit, et Ecclésiam advérsus Ariános et Macedoniános inexpugnábili constántia deféndit.  Ejus autem festívitas potíssimum ágitur décimo octávo Kaléndas Júlii, quo die Epíscopus ordinátus est. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, the death of St. Basil the Great, bishop, confessor, and doctor of the Church, renowned for his learning and wisdom and gifted with every virtue, who during the reign of Emperor Valens wonderfully displayed his talents as he defended the Church with great constancy against the Arians and Macedonians.  His feast, however, is appropriately kept on the 14th of June, the day on which he was consecrated bishop. Apud montem Senárium, in Etrúria, natális sancti Bonfílii Confessóris, e septem Fundatóribus Ordinis Servórum beátæ Maríæ Vírginis, quam cum idem impénse coluísset, ab ipsa in cælum repénte evocátus est.  Illíus porro ac Sociórum festum prídie Idus Februárii celebrátur. In Tuscany, on Mount Senario, St. Bonfilius, confessor, one of the seven founders of the Order of the Servites of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who, having honoured her devoutly, was suddenly called to heaven by her.  His feast, with that of his companions, is kept on February 12th. Romæ sancti Almáchii Mártyris, qui, cum díceret: « Hódie Octávæ Domínici diéi sunt, cessáte a superstitiónibus idolórum et a sacrifíciis pollútis », proptérea, jubénte Præfécto Urbis Alípio, a gladiatóribus occísus est. At Rome, St. Almachius, martyr, who, by the command of Alipius, governor of the city, was killed by the gladiators for saying, “Today is the Octave of our Lord’s birth; put an end to the worship of idols, and abstain from unclean sacrifices.” Item Romæ, via Appia, corónæ sanctórum mílitum trigínta Mártyrum, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre. In the same city, on the Appian Way, the crowning with martyrdom of thirty holy soldiers under Emperor Diocletian. Apud Spolétum sancti Concórdii, Presbyteri et Mártyris; qui, tempóribus Antoníni Imperatóris, primo cæsus fústibus, dehinc equúleo suspénsus, ac póstea macerátus in cárcere, ibíque Angélica visitatióne confortátus, demum gládio vitam finívit. At Spoleto, in the time of Emperor Antoninus, St. Concordius, priest and martyr, who was beaten with clubs, then stretched on the rack, and after a long confinement in prison, where he was visited by an angel, lost his life by the sword. Eódem die sancti Magni Mártyris. The same day, St. Magnus, martyr. In Africa beáti Fulgéntii, Ruspénsis Ecclésiæ Epíscopi, qui, témpore Wandálicæ persecutiónis, ob cathólicam fidem eximiámque doctrínam, ab Ariánis multa perpéssus et in Sardíniam relegátus est; atque tandem, ad própriam Ecclésiam redíre permíssus, vita et verbo clarus, sancto fine quiévit. In Africa, St. Fulgentius, bishop of Rusp, who suffered much from the Arians, during the persecution of the Vandals, for holding the Catholic faith and teaching an excellent doctrine.  After being banished to Sardinia, he was permitted to return to his diocese, where he ended his life by a holy death, leaving a reputation for sanctity and eloquence. Teáte, in Aprútio citerióre, natális sancti Justíni, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, sanctitáte vitæ ac miráculis clari. At Chieti in Abruzzo, the birthday of St. Justin, bishop of that city, illustrious for holiness of life and for his miracles. In território Lugdunénsi, monastério Jurénsium, sancti Eugéndi Abbátis, cujus vita virtútibus et miráculis plena refúlsit. In the diocese of Lyons, in the monastery of St. Claude, St. Eugendus, abbot, whose life was eminent for virtues and miracles. Apud Silviníacum, in Gállia, sancti Odilónis, Abbátis Cluniacénsis, qui primus Commemoratiónem ómnium Fidélium Defunctórum, prima die post festum ómnium Sanctórum, in suis monastériis fíeri præcépit; quem ritum póstea universális Ecclésia recípiens comprobávit. At Souvigny in France, St. Odilo, abbot of Cluny, who was the first to prescribe that the commemoration of all the faithful departed should be made in his monasteries the day after the feast of All Saints.  This practice was afterwards received and approved by the universal Church. Romæ natális sancti Vincéntii Maríæ Strambi, Epíscopi Maceraténsis et Tolentíni, Congregatiónis a Cruce et Passióne Jesu Sodális, pastoráli zelo præclári, quem Pius Papa Duodécimus inter Sanctos rétulit. At Rome, the birthday of St. Vincent Maria Strambi, Bishop of Macerata and Tolentino, of the Order of Passionists, renowned for his pastoral zeal, whom Pope Pius XII numbered among the saints. Alexandríæ deposítio sanctæ Euphrósynæ Vírginis, quæ in monastério virtúte abstinéntiæ ac miráculis cláruit. At Alexandria, the departure from this world of St. Euphrosyna, virgin, who was renowned in her monastery for the virtue of abstinence, and for the gift of 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:
The Circumcision of Our Lord
St. Fulgentius, Bishop and Confessor
St. Odilo, or Olon, Sixth Abbot of Cluni
St. Almachus, or Telemachus, Martyr
St. Eugendus, in French Oyend, Abbot
St. Fanchea, or Faine, Virgin, of Ireland
St. Mochua, or Moncain, alias Claunus, Abbot in Ireland
St. Mochua, alias Cronan, of Bella, Abbot in Ireland

ORCCE Ordo: In Circumcisione Domini ~ Duplex II. classis

Nota Bene: 

Christians Not Target of Baghdad Bombings, Iraqi Officials Say

Different faiths distributed Red Roses and Christmas Cards at the Churches of Rawalpindi and Islamabad city

Central African Republic Christians petition for President’s removal

Coptic Church Forced to Close Due to Violence From Muslim Brotherhood Backed Aggressors

Christian Syrian Refugees Denied Visas to West

Christians being attack on Christmas in Mideast

Reverend Peter Jasper Akinola RESCUED : Nigeria’s Anglican Leader Kidnapped by Gunmen

VIDEO reports: Iraq bombings target Christians on Christmas

Joy and fear for Christians in Sri Lanka

Egyptian Copts to celebrate Christmas ‘no matter the circumstance’