Sexto Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Sexto Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Fourth Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

In Judæa natális sancti Matthíæ Apóstoli, qui, post Ascensiónem Dómini ab Apóstolis in Judæ proditóris locum sorte eléctus, pro Evangélii prædicatióne martyrium passus est. In Judea, the birthday of St. Matthias the Apostle. After the Ascension of our Lord, the Apostles chose him, by lot, to fill the place of Judas the traitor, and he suffered martyrdom for the preaching of the Gospel. Romæ sanctæ Primitívæ Mártyris. At Rome, St. Primitiva, martyr. Rotómagi pássio sancti Prætextáti, Epíscopi et Mártyris. At Rouen, the passion of St. Praetextatus, bishop and martyr. Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, sancti Sérgii Mártyris, cujus gesta præclára habéntur. At Caesarea in Cappadocia, St. Sergius, martyr, of whose life a beautiful account still exists. In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Montáni, Lúcii, Juliáni, Victórici, Flaviáni et Sociórum, qui discípuli fuérunt sancti Cypriáni, et, sub Valeriáno Imperatóre, martyrium consummárunt. In Africa, the holy martyrs Montanus, Lucius, Julian, Victoricus, Flavian, and their companions. They were disciples of St. Cyprian and suffered martyrdom under Emperor Valerian. Tréviris sancti Modésti, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Treves, St. Modestus, bishop and confessor. Apud Stylum, in Calábria, sancti Joánnis, cognoménto Therísti, monásticæ vitæ laude, et sanctitáte insígnis. At Stylo in Calabria, St. John Therestus, noted for his sanctity, and his high regard for the monastic life. In Anglia sancti Edilbérti, Regis Cantiórum, quem sanctus Augustínus, Anglórum Epíscopus, ad Christi fidem convértit. In England, St. Ethelbert, ruler of Kent, converted to the faith of Christ by the English bishop, St. Augustine. Hierosólymis prima Invéntio cápitis sancti Joánnis Baptístæ, Præcursóris Domini. At Jerusalem, the finding for the first time of the head of St. John the Baptist, Precursor of the Lord.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXIV.
St. Matthias, Apostle
SS. Montanus, Lucius, Flavian, Julian, Victoricus, Primolus, Rhenus, and Donatian, Martyrs at Carthage
St. Lethard, Bishop of Senlis, Confessor
B. Robert of Arbrissel, Priest
St. Pretextatus, or Prix, Archbishop of Rouen, Martyr
St. Ethelbert, Confessor, First Christian King among the English

ORCCE Ordo: S. Matthiae Apostoli ~ Duplex II. classis; Tempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Sexagesimae

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Séptimo Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Séptimo Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Third Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Vigília sancti Matthíæ Apóstoli. The Vigil of St. Matthias the Apostle. Sancti Petri Damiáni, ex Ordine Camaldulénsi, Cardinális et Epíscopi Ostiénsis, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, qui evolávit in cælum prídie hujus diéi. St. Peter Damian, a Camaldolese monk, cardinal bishop of Ostia, confessor and doctor of the Church, who died on the 22nd of February. Smyrnæ natális sancti Polycárpi, qui, beáti Joánnis Apóstoli discípulus, et ab eo ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus ordinátus, totíus Asiæ Princeps fuit. Póstea, sub Marco Antoníno et Lúcio Aurélio Cómmodo, sedénte Procónsule et univérso pópulo in theátro advérsus eum personánte, igni tráditus est; et, cum ab igne mínime læderétur, martyrii corónam, gládio confóssus, accépit. Cum illo étiam álii duódecim, qui ex Philadelphía vénerant, in eádem Smyrnénsi urbe, martyrio consummáti sunt. Ipsíus tamen Polycárpi festum séptimo Kaléndas Februárii celebrátur. At Smyrna, the birthday of St. Polycarp, a disciple of St. John the Apostle, by whom he was consecrated bishop of that city, and appointed primate of all Asia. Under Marcus Antonius and Lucius Aurelius Commodus, when the proconsul and all those assembled in the amphitheatre cried out against him, he was delivered to the fire, but since it did not harm him, he received the crown of martyrdom by the sword. With him, twelve others who came from Philadelphia met their death by martyrdom in the same city. The feast of St. Polycarp is kept on the 26th of January. Apud Sírmium beáti Siréni, Mónachi et Mártyris, qui, jubénte Maximiáno Imperatóre, reténtus est, et, cum se Christiánum esse confiterétur, cápite obtruncátus. At Sirmio, blessed Sirenus, monk and martyr. He was arrested by order of Emperor Maximian and beheaded for confessing that he was a Christian. Ibídem natális sanctórum septuagínta duórum Mártyrum, qui, martyrii certámen in præfáta urbe consummántes, mansúra percepérunt regna. In the same place, the birthday of seventy-two holy martyrs, who suffered martyrdom in the same city and who took possession of the everlasting kingdom. In civitáte Asturicénsi, in Hispánia, sanctæ Marthæ, Vírginis et Mártyris, quæ, sub Décio Imperatóre et Patérno Procónsule, dire ob Christi fidem est cruciáta et gládio tandem occísa. In the city of Astorga in Spain, St. Martha, virgin and martyr, under Emperor Decius and the proconsul Paternus. She was cruelly tortured for the faith of Christ and was finally slain by the sword. Constantinópoli sancti Lázari Mónachi, qui, cum sacras Imágines píngeret, idcírco, Imperatóris Iconoclástæ Theóphili jussu, diris suppliciis excruciátur, et ei manus candénti ferro combúritur; sed, Dei virtúte sanátus, abrásas Imágines sanctas pingéndo restítuit, ac demum in pace quiévit. At Constantinople, St. Lazarus, monk. The Iconoclast emperor Theophilus commanded him to be tortured with severe punishments because he had painted some sacred pictures. His hand was burned with a hot iron, but it was healed by the power of God, after which he repainted the holy pictures that had been destroyed. He ended his life in peace. Bríxiæ sancti Felícis Epíscopi. At Brescia, St. Felix, bishop. Romæ sancti Polycárpi Presbyteri, qui, cum beáto Sebastiáno, plúrimos ad Christi fidem convértit, atque ad martyrii glóriam exhortándo perdúxit. At Rome, St. Polycarp, priest, who with blessed Sebastian converted many to the faith of Christ, and by his exhortation led them to the glory of martyrdom. Híspali, in Hispánia, sancti Floréntii Confessóris. At Seville in Spain, St. Florentius, confessor. Tudérti, in Umbria, sanctæ Románæ Vírginis, quæ, a sancto Silvéstro Papa baptizáta, in antris et spelúncis cæléstem vitam duxit, et miraculórum glória cláruit. At Todi in Umbria, St. Romana, virgin, who was baptized by Pope St. Sylvester, led a life of holiness in dens and caves, and wrought glorious miracles. In Anglia sanctæ Milbúrgis Vírginis, fíliæ Regis Merciórum. In England, St. Milburga, virgin, the daughter of the king of Mercia.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXIII.
St Serenus, a Gardener, Martyr
St. Milburge, Virgin in England
B. Dositheus, Monk
B. Peter Damian, Cardinal, Bishop of Ostia
St. Boisil, Prior of Mailross, or Melross, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: Dominica in Sexagesima ~ Semiduplex 2nd class; Transfer In Vigilia S. Matthei Apostoli

Nota Bene:  

Filmmakers address plight of Middle East Christians

Iowa State removing Bibles from hotel guest rooms

Burma (Myanmar): Ethnic Cleansing of Christian Kachin

Syrian town of Saidnaya battles armed groups

Enquiry Of Increased Violence In CAR

Machine Gun Preacher Raided By FBI

Pakistan Christian Man Allegedly Tortured and Murdered By Police in Islamabad

Two murdered in Russian church shooting

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

NIGERIA: Terrorists Brutally Attack Christians While Sparing Muslim Neighbors

Reports of Horrific Torture Of Children In Syria

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

Death In the Nuba Mountains

‘Proselytism’ Conviction of Convert from Islam in Morocco Overturned

Central African Republic: Soldiers Lynch Man Minutes After Presidential Address

Who are the Pakistani Taliban?

Grenade Attack on Phillippine Church

How Syrian Christians Are In Danger

Syria’s Catholic Leader Opposes Plans to Bring Refugees to the West

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

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Octávo Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Octávo Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Twenty-Second Day of February. The Night of the Moon.

Antiochíæ Cáthedra sancti Petri Apóstoli, ubi primum discípuli cognomináti sunt Christiáni. The Chair of St. Peter at Antioch, where the disciples were first called Christians. Favéntiæ, in Æmília, natális sancti Petri Damiáni, Cardinális atque Epíscopi Ostiénsis et Confessóris, ex Ordine Camaldulénsi, doctrína et sanctitáte célebris, quem Leo Papa Duodécimus Doctórem universális Ecclésiæ declarávit. Ipsíus autem festum sequénti die celebrátur. At Faenza in Emilia, the birthday of St. Peter Damian, cardinal bishop of Ostia and confessor. He was a Camaldolese monk, famous for his learning and sanctity, whom Pope Leo XII declared a doctor of the universal Church. His feast is celebrated tomorrow. Salamínæ, in Cypro, sancti Aristiónis, qui (ut mox memorándus Pápias testátur) fuit unus de septuagínta duóbus Christi discípulis. At Salamis in Cyprus, St. Aristio, who (says Papias, the next to be mentioned) was one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ. Hierápoli, in Phrygia, beáti Pápiæ, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, qui sancti Joánnis Senióris audítor, Polycárpi autem sodális fuit. At Hierapolis in Phrygia, blessed Papias, bishop of that city, who was a companion of Polycarp and a disciple of St. John. In Arábia commemorátio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, sub Galério Maximiáno Imperatóre, sævíssime cæsi sunt. In Arabia, the commemoration of many holy martyrs who were barbarously put to death under Emperor Galerius Maximian. Alexandríæ sancti Abílii Epíscopi, qui, secúndus post beátum Marcum, factus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus, sacerdótium virtúte conspícuus ministrávit. At Alexandria, St. Abilias, bishop, who was the second shepherd of that city after St. Mark, and who administered his charge with eminent piety. Viénnæ, in Gállia, sancti Paschásii Epíscopi, eruditióne et morum sanctitáte præclári. At Vienne in France, St. Paschasius, bishop, celebrated for his learning and holy life. Ravénnæ sancti Maximiáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Ravenna, St. Maximian, bishop and confessor. Cortónæ, in Túscia, sanctæ Margarítæ, ex tértio Ordine sancti Francísci; quæ admirábili pæniténtia et ubérrimis lácrimis máculas anteáctæ vitæ indesinénter abstérsit. Ipsíus corpus, mirabíliter incorrúptum, suávem spirans odórem et crebris miráculis clarum, ibídem magno cum honóre cólitur. At Cortona in Tuscany, St. Margaret of the Third Order of St. Francis. By means of commendable penance and fruitful tears, she wiped away the stains of her previous life. Her body miraculously remained incorrupt for more than four centuries, giving forth a sweet odour, and producing frequent miracles. It is honoured in that place with great devotion.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XXII.
The Chair of St. Peter, at Antioch
St. Margaret of Cortona, Penitent
SS. Thalassius and Limneus, Confessors
St. Baradat, Confessor

ORCCE Ordo: In Cathedra S. Petri Ap. Antiochiae ~ Duplex majus

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Two murdered in Russian church shooting

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

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Duodécimo Kaléndas Mártii. Luna.

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Duodécimo Kaléndas Mártii.  Luna. The Eighteenth Day of February.  The Night of the Moon.

Hierosólymis natális sancti Simeónis, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui fílius Cléophæ et propínquus Salvatóris secúndum carnem fuísse tráditur. Hic, Hierosolymórum Epíscopus post Jacóbum, fratrem Dómini, ordinátus, et, in Trajáni persecutióne, multis supplíciis afféctus, martyrio consummátus est, ómnibus qui áderant et Júdice ipso mirántibus ut centum vigínti annórum senex fórtiter constantérque supplícium crucis pertulísset. At Jerusalem, the birthday of St. Simeon, bishop and martyr, who is said to have been the son of Cleophas, and a relative of the Saviour according to the flesh. He was consecrated bishop of Jerusalem after St. James, the cousin of our Lord. In the persecution of Trajan, after having endured many torments, his martyrdom was completed. All who were present, even the judge himself, were astonished that a man one hundred and twenty years of age could bear the torment of crucifixion with such fortitude and constancy. Apud Ostia Tiberína sanctórum Mártyrum Máximi et Cláudii fratrum, et Præpedígnæ, uxóris Cláudii, cum duóbus fíliis Alexándro et Cútia; qui, cum essent præclaríssimi géneris, omnes, jubénte Diocletiáno, tenti atque in exsílium deportáti sunt, ac deínde, incéndio concremáti, Deo ipsi odoríferum martyrii sacrifícium obtulérunt. Eórum relíquiæ, in flumen projéctæ et a Christiánis perquisítæ, juxta eándem civitátem sepúltæ sunt. At Ostia, the holy martyrs Maximus and his brother Claudius, and Praepedigna, the wife of Claudius, with her two sons Alexander and Cutias. Although all of a noble birth, by the order of Diocletian, they were apprehended and sent into exile. Afterwards being burned alive, they offered to God the sweet sacrifice of martyrdom. Their remains were cast into the river, but the Christians found them and buried them near the city. In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Lúcii, Silváni, Rútuli, Clássici, Secundíni, Frúctuli et Máximi. In Africa, the holy martyrs Lucius, Sylvanus, Rutulus, Classicus, Secundinus, Fructulus, and Maximus. Constantinópoli sancti Flaviáni Epíscopi, qui, cum fidem cathólicam Ephesi propugnáret, ab ímpii Dióscori factióne pugnis et cálcibus percússus est, et, in exsílium actus, ibídem post tríduum vitam finívit. At Constantinople, St. Flavian, bishop, who, for having defended the Catholic faith at Ephesus, was attacked with slaps and kicks by the faction of the impious Dioscorus, and then driven into exile where he died within three days. Toléti, in Hispánia, sancti Helládii, Epíscopi et Confessóris, qui a sancto Ildefónso, Toletáno Episcopo, multis láudibus celebrátur. At Toledo, Spain, St. Helladius, bishop and confessor, who received much praise from St. Ildefonse, Bishop of Toledo.

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

Butler’s Lives of the Saints:

February XVIII.
St. Simeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, Martyr
SS. Leo and Paregorius, Martyrs

ORCCE Ordo: S. Simeonis Faustini Episcopi et Martyris ~ Simplex; Tempora: Feria III infra Hebdomadam Septuagesimae

Nota Bene:  

Burma (Myanmar): Ethnic Cleansing of Christian Kachin

Syrian town of Saidnaya battles armed groups

Enquiry Of Increased Violence In CAR

Machine Gun Preacher Raided By FBI

Pakistan Christian Man Allegedly Tortured and Murdered By Police in Islamabad

Two murdered in Russian church shooting

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

NIGERIA: Terrorists Brutally Attack Christians While Sparing Muslim Neighbors

Reports of Horrific Torture Of Children In Syria

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

Death In the Nuba Mountains

‘Proselytism’ Conviction of Convert from Islam in Morocco Overturned

Central African Republic: Soldiers Lynch Man Minutes After Presidential Address

Who are the Pakistani Taliban?

Grenade Attack on Phillippine Church

How Syrian Christians Are In Danger

Syria’s Catholic Leader Opposes Plans to Bring Refugees to the West

American Detained By North Korea- Free Kenneth Bae

Update: Pastor and Son Killed in Central African Republic as Religious Leaders Try to Keep Peace

Chaos In The Central African Republic, Making Sense & Asking Questions

Nigeria: Battered By Islamic Terror Group – Kill 52, Set 300 Houses Ablaze

Forgive or Forget: Survivors of genocide in the Holocaust, Rwanda & Cambodia

Michigan Mom says School Told Son Not to Bring Bible to School

Syria: Christian Stabbed with Crucifix, Decapitated

Quarto Idus Novémbris. Luna

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Quarto Idus Novémbris. Luna . The Tenth Day of November. The Night of the Moon.

Neápoli, in Campánia, natális sancti Andréæ Avellini, Clérici Reguláris et Confessóris, sanctitáte et salútis proximórum procurándæ stúdio præcélebris, quem, miráculis clarum, Clemens Undécimus, Póntifex Máximus, Sanctórum catálogo adscrípsit. At Naples in Campania, the birthday of St. Andrew Avellino, Cleric Regular and confessor, celebrated for his sanctity, his zeal in procuring the salvation of souls, and renowned for his miracles. He was inscribed on the catalogue of the Saints by Pope Clement XI.

Eódem die natális quoque sanctórum Mártyrum Tryphónis, et Respícii, ac Nymphæ Vírginis. On the same day, the birthday of the holy martyrs Tryphon and Respicius, and the virgin Nympha.

Romæ item natális sancti Leónis Papæ Primi, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris; qui, virtútum excéllens méritis, dictus est Magnus. Ejus tempóribus celebráta fuit sancta Synodus Chalcedonénsis, in qua ipse per legátos damnávit Eutychen; cujus étiam Synodi decréta póstmodum auctoritáte sua confirmávit. Tandem, cum sanxísset multa luculentérque scripsísset, Pastor bonus, de sancta Dei Ecclésia et univérso grege Domínico óptime méritus, quiévit in pace. Ipsíus tamen festívitas tértio Idus Aprílis celebrátur. At Rome, Pope St. Leo I, confessor and doctor of the Church, surnamed the Great because of his extraordinary merits. During his pontificate the holy Council of Chalcedon was held which condemned Eutyches through his legates, and whose decrees were afterwards given the seal of his authority. After meriting the gratitude of the Church of God and the whole flock of Christ by the many decrees which he issued, and by the many excellent works which he wrote, this good and zealous shepherd rested in peace. His feast is celebrated on the 11th of April.

Icónii, in Lycaónia, sanctárum mulíerum Tryphénnæ et Tryphósæ, quæ, beáti Pauli prædicatióne et exémplo Theclæ, in Christiána disciplína plúrimum profecérunt. At Iconium in Lycaonia, the holy women Tryphenna and Tryphosa, who profited by the preaching of blessed Paul and the example of Thecla to make great progress in Christian perfection.

Antiochíæ sanctórum Demétrii Epíscopi, Aniáni Diáconi, Eustósii et aliórum vigínti Mártyrum. At Antioch, Saints Demetrius, bishop, Anian, deacon, Eustosius, and twenty other martyrs.

In território Agathénsi, in Gállia, sanctórum Mártyrum Tibérii, Modésti et Floréntiæ; qui, témpore Diocletiáni, váriis torméntis cruciáti, martyrium complevérunt. In the diocese of Agde in France, the holy martyrs Tiberius, Modestus, and Florence, who were subjected to diverse torments and fulfilled their martyrdom in the time of Diocletian.

Ravénnæ sancti Probi Epíscopi, miráculis clari. At Ravenna, St. Probus, a bishop renowned for miracles.

Aureliánis, in Gállia, sancti Monitóris, Epíscopi et Confessóris. At Orleans in France, St. Monitor, bishop and confessor.

In Anglia sancti Justi Epíscopi, qui, una cum Augustíno, Mellíto et áliis a beáto Gregório Papa in eam ínsulam missus ad prædicándum Evangélium, ibídem, sanctitáte célebris, obdormívit in Dómino. In England, St. Justus, bishop, who was sent by Pope Gregory with Augustine, Mellitus, and others to preach the Gospel in that country. There he went to repose in the Lord, celebrated for his sanctity.

In óppido Milledúno, in Gállia, sancti Leónis Confessóris. In the town of Melun in France, St. Leo, confessor.

In Paro ínsula sanctæ Theoctístis Vírginis. In the island of Paros, St. Theoctistis, virgin.

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.

November X.
St. Andrew Avellino, Confessor
SS. Trypho and Respicius, Martyrs, and Nympha, Virgin
St. Justus, Archbishop of Canterbury, Confessor
SS. Milles, Bishop of Susa, Ambrosimus, Priest, and Sina, Deacon, Martyrs in Persia

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Kaléndis Octóbris

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Kaléndis Octóbris. Luna .The First Day of October The Night of the Moon.

Sancti Remígii, Epíscopi Rheménsis et Confessóris, qui Idibus Januárii obdormívit in Dómino, sed hac die, ob Translatiónem córporis ejus, potíssimum cólitur. St. Remigius, bishop of Rheims and confessor, who fell asleep in the Lord on the 13th of January, but is commemorated on this day because of the translation of his body.

Romæ beáti Arétæ Mártyris, et aliórum quingentórum quátuor. At Rome, blessed Aretas and five hundred and four other martyrs.

Tornáci, in Gálliis, sancti Piatónis, Presbyteri et Mártyris; qui, prædicatiónis causa, cum beáto Quinctíno ejúsque Sóciis, ab urbe Roma in Gálliam perréxit, ac póstea, in persecutióne Maximiáni, consummáto martyrio, migrávit ad Dóminum. At Tournai in France, St. Piaton, priest and martyr, who went from Rome to France to preach, together with blessed Quinctinus and his companions. Afterwards, his martyrdom was completed in the persecution of Maximian and he passed from earth to heaven.

Tomis, in Ponto, sanctórum Mártyrum Prisci, Crescéntis et Evágrii. At Tomis in Pontus, the holy martyrs Priscus, Crescens, and Evagrius.

Ulyssipóne, in Lusitánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Veríssimi, Máximæ et Júliæ, sorórum ejus; qui in Diocletiáni Imperatóris persecutióne passi sunt. At Lisbon in Portugal, the holy martyrs Verissimus, and his sisters Maxima and Julia, who suffered in the persecution of Diocletian.

Thessalonícæ sancti Domníni Mártyris, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre. At Thessalonica, St. Domninus, martyr, under Emperor Maximian.

Urbe Véteri sancti Sevéri, Presbyteri et Confessóris. At Orvieto, St. Severus, priest and confessor.

In Portu Gandæ sancti Bavónis Confessóris. At the port of Ghent, St. Bavo, confessor.

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.

October I.
St. Remigius, Archbishop of Rheims, Confessor
St. Bavo, Anchoret, Patron of Ghent
St. Piat, Apostle of Tournay, Martyr
St. Wasnulf, or Wasnon, Patron of Conde, Confessor
St. Fidharleus, Abbot in Ireland
The Festival of the Rosary

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Prídie Kaléndas Octóbris. Luna.

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Prídie Kaléndas Octóbris.  Luna The Thirtieth Day of September. The Night of the Moon.

In Béthlehem Judæ deposítio sancti Hierónymi Presbyteri, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, qui, ómnium stúdia litterárum adéptus ac probatórum Monachórum imitátor factus, multa hæresum monstra gládio suæ doctrínæ confódit; demum, cum ad decrépitam usque vixísset ætátem, in pace quiévit, sepultúsque est ad Præsépe Dómini.  Ejus corpus, póstea Romam delátum, in Basílica sanctæ Maríæ Majóris cónditum fuit.
In Bethlehem of Juda, the death of St. Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church.  Excelling in all kinds of learning, he imitated the life of the most approved monks, and disposed of many monstrous heresies with the sword of his doctrine.  Having at length reached a very advanced age, he rested in peace and was buried near the manger of our Lord.  His body was afterwards transferred to Rome, and placed in the basilica of St. Mary Major.

Romæ natális sancti Francísci Bórgiæ, Sacerdótis et Confessóris; qui Præpósitus Generális fuit Societátis Jesu, ac vitæ asperitáte, oratiónis dono, abdicátis sæculi et recusátis Ecclésiæ dignitátibus, vir memorábilis éxstitit.  Ipsíus autem festum sexto Idus Octóbris celebrátur.
At Rome, the birthday of St. Francis Borgia, priest and confessor.  He was the General of the Society of Jesus, and is memorable for his mortification, gift of prayer, the forsaking of the world, and the refusal of ecclesiastical dignities.  His feast is observed on the 10th of October.

Lexóvii, in Gállia, item natális sanctæ Terésiæ a Jesu Infánte, ex Ordine Carmelitárum Excalceatórum; quam, vitæ innocéntia et simplicitáte claríssimam, Pius Undécimus, Póntifex Máximus, sanctárum Vírginum albo adscrípsit, peculiárem ómnium Missiónum Patrónam declarávit, ejúsque festum quinto Nonas Octóbris recoléndum esse decrévit.
At Lisieux in France, the birthday of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus, of the Order of Discalced Carmelites.  Seeing her to be most wonderful for her innocence of life and simplicity, Pope Pius XI placed her name among the holy virgins and appointed her as special patron before God of all missions, decreeing that her feast should be observed on the 3rd of October.

Romæ sancti Leopárdi Mártyris, qui ex Juliáni Apóstatæ domésticis fuit; cui caput amputátum est, et corpus ejus Aquisgránum póstea translátum.
At Rome, the holy martyr Leopardus, of the household of Julian the Apostate.  He was beheaded at Rome, and his body afterwards taken to Aix-la-Chapelle.

Solodóri, in Gállia, pássio sanctórum Mártyrum Victóris et Ursi, ex gloriósa legióne Thebæórum, qui, sub Maximiáno Imperatóre, primum diris supplíciis cruciáti, sed cælésti super eos lúmine coruscánte, ruéntibus in terram minístris, erépti; deínde in ignem missi, sed in nullo pénitus læsi; novíssime gládio consummáti sunt.
At Soleure in Switzerland, in the time of Emperor Maximian, the passion of the holy martyrs Victor and Ursus, of the glorious Theban legion.  They were subjected to horrible tortures, but a heavenly light shone over them causing the executioners to fall to the ground, and they were delivered.  Being then cast into the fire without sustaining any injury, they finally perished by the sword.

Placéntiæ sancti Antoníni Mártyris, ex eádem legióne.
At Piacenza, the holy martyr Antoninus, a soldier of the same legion.

Eódem die sancti Gregórii, Epíscopi magnæ Arméniæ, qui, sub Diocletiáno, multa passus est; ac tandem, Constantíni Magni Imperatóris témpore, in pace quiévit.
On the same day, St. Gregory, bishop of Greater Armenia, who, after many sufferings under Diocletian, rested in peace.

Cantuáriæ, in Anglia, sancti Honórii, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Canterbury in England, St. Honorius, bishop and confessor.

Romæ sanctæ Sophíæ Víduæ, matris sanctárum Vírginum et Mártyrum Fídei, Spei et Caritátis.
At Rome, St. Sophia, widow, mother of the holy virgin martyrs Faith, Hope, and Charity.

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.

September XXX.
St. Jerom, Priest and Doctor of the Church
St. Gregory, Bishop
St. Honorius, Archbishop of Canterbury Confessor

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Tértio Kaléndas Octóbris. Luna.

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Tértio Kaléndas Octóbris.  Luna The Twenty-Ninth Day of September. The Night of the Moon.

In monte Gargáno venerábilis memória beáti Michaélis Archángeli, quando ipsíus nómine ibi consecráta fuit Ecclésia, vili quidem facta schémate, sed cælésti præstans virtúte.
On Mount Gargano, the commemoration of the blessed archangel Michael.  This festival is kept in memory of the day when, under his invocation, there was consecrated a church, unpretending in its exterior, but endowed with celestial virtue.

Antisiodóri sancti Fratérni, Epíscopi et Mártyris.
At Auxerre, St. Fraternus, bishop and martyr.

In Thrácia natális sanctórum Mártyrum Eutychii, Plauti et Heracléæ.
In Thrace, the birthday of the holy martyrs Eutychius, Plautus, and Heracleas.
In Pérside sanctórum Mártyrum Dadæ, e Sáporis Regis consanguíneis, Cásdoæ uxóris, et Gabdélæ fílii; qui, honóribus exúti ac váriis torméntis dilaniáti, tandem, post longos cárceres, gládio sunt animadvérsi.
In Persia, the holy martyrs Dadas, a blood relative of King Sapor, Casdoa, his wife, and Gabdelas, his son.  After being deprived of their dignities, and subjected to various torments, they were imprisoned for a long time and finally put to the sword.

In Arménia sanctárum Vírginum Rípsimis et Sociárum Mártyrum, sub Tiridáte Rege.
In Armenia, under King Tiridates, the holy virgin Ripsimis and her martyr companions.
In Pérside sanctæ Gudéliæ Mártyris, quæ, cum plúrimos convertísset ad Christum, ac Solem et Ignem adoráre noluísset, ideo, sub Sápore Rege, post multa torménta, cute cápitis detrácta, ligno affíxa, méruit obtinére triúmphum.
In Persia, under King Sapor, the holy martyr Gudelia.  After converting many to the faith, and having refused to adore the sun and the fire, she was subjected to numerous torments.  Having the skin torn off her head, and being fastened to a post, she merited an eternal triumph.

In Ponte Curvo, apud Aquínum, sancti Grimoáldi, Presbyteri et Confessóris.
At Pontecorvo near Aquino, St. Grimoaldus, priest and confessor.
In Palæstína sancti Quiríaci Anachorétæ.
In Palestine, St. Quiriacus, an anchoret.

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.

September XXIX.
The Dedication of St. Michael’s Church
St. Theodota, Martyr

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Quarto Kaléndas Octóbris. Luna

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Quarto Kaléndas Octóbris.  Luna The Twenty-Eighth Day of September.  The Night of the Moon.

Apud Bolesláviam véterem, in Bohémia, sancti Wenceslái, Ducis Bohemórum et Mártyris, sanctitáte et miráculis gloriósi, qui, dolo fratris sui necátus, victor pervénit ad palmam.
In Bohemia, St. Wenceslas, duke of Bohemia and martyr, renowned for holiness and miracles.  Being murdered by the deceit of his brother, he went triumphantly to heaven.

Romæ sancti Priváti Mártyris, qui, ulcéribus plenus, a beáto Callísto Papa est sanátus; inde, sub Alexándro Imperatóre, ob Christi fidem plumbátis cæsus est usque ad mortem.
At Rome, St. Privatus, martyr, who was cured of ulcers by blessed Pope Callistus.  In the time of Emperor Alexander he was scourged to death with leaded whips for the faith of Christ.
Item Romæ sancti Stáctei Mártyris.
In the same place, St. Stacteus, martyr.
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Martiális, Lauréntii et aliórum vigínti.
In Africa, the Saints Martial, Lawrence, and twenty other martyrs.

Antiochíæ Pisídiæ sancti Marci Mártyris, pastóris óvium; itémque commemorátio sanctórum Alphíi, Alexándri et Zósimi fratrum, Nicónis, Neónis, Heliodóri et trigínta mílitum, qui, cum ad mirácula beáti Marci credidíssent in Christum, divérsis in locis ac diébus variísque modis martyrio coronáti sunt.
At Antioch in Pisidia, the holy martyrs Mark, a shepherd, Alphius, Alexander, and Zosimus, his brothers; also Nicon, Neon, Heliodorus, and thirty soldiers, who were converted to Christ upon seeing the miracles of blessed Mark, and were crowned with martyrdom in different places and in diverse manners.

Eódem die pássio sancti Máximi, sub Décio Imperatóre.
On the same day, under Emperor Decius, the martyrdom of St. Maximus.

Tolósæ sancti Exsupérii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui beátus vir quantum sibi parcus exstíterit quantúmque áliis largus, sanctus Hierónymus relátu prosecútus est memorábili.
At Toulouse, St. Exuperius, bishop and confessor.  St. Jerome gives a memorable testimony of this blessed man, relating how severe he was towards himself and how liberal towards others.

Génuæ sancti Salomónis, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Genoa, St. Solomon, bishop and confessor.

Bríxiæ sancti Silvíni Epíscopi.
At Brescia, St. Silvinus, bishop.

In Béthlehem Judæ sanctæ Eustóchii Vírginis, quæ cum beáta Paula, matre sua, ex urbe Roma in Palæstínam profécta est; ibíque, ad Præsépe Dómini cum áliis Virgínibus enutríta, præcláris méritis fulgens migrávit ad Dóminum.
At Bethlehem of Juda, the holy virgin  Eustochium, daughter of blessed Paula, who was brought up at the manger of our Lord with other virgins, and being celebrated for her merits, went to our Lord.

Schorneshémii, prope Mogúntiam, sanctæ Líobæ Vírginis, miráculis claræ.
At Fulda near Mayence, St. Lioba, virgin, renowned for miracles.

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

September XXVIII.
St. Wenceslas, Duke of Bohemia, Martyr
St. Lioba, Abbess
St. Eustochium, Virgin
St. Exuperius, Bishop of Toulouse

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Quinto Kaléndas Octóbris. Luna

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Quinto Kaléndas Octóbris.  Luna The Twenty-Seventh Day of September.  The Night of the Moon.

Ægéæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Cosmæ et Damiáni fratrum, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, post multa torménta, víncula et cárceres, post mare et ignes, cruces, lapidatiónem et sagíttas divínitus superátas, cápite plectúntur; cum quibus étiam referúntur passi tres eórum fratres germáni, id est Anthimus, Leóntius et Euprépius.
At Aegea, during the persecution of Diocletian, the birthday of the holy martyrs Cosmas and Damian, brothers.  After miraculously overcoming many torments from bonds, imprisonment, fire, crucifixion, stoning, arrows, and from being cast into the sea, they were beheaded.  With them are said to have suffered three brothers: Anthimus, Leontius, and Euprepius.

Lutétiæ Parisiórum item natális sancti Vincéntii a Paulo, Presbyteri et Confessóris, Congregatiónis Presbyterórum Missiónis et Puellárum Caritátis Fundatóris, viri apostólici et páuperum patris; quem Leo Décimus tértius, Póntifex Máximus, ómnium Societátum caritátis, in toto cathólico Orbe exsisténtium et ab eódem Sancto quomodólibet promanántium, cæléstium Patrónum apud Deum constítuit.  Ipsíus tamen festívitas quartodécimo Kaléndas Augústi celebrátur.
At Paris, the birthday of St. Vincent de Paul, priest and confessor, founder of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Sisters of Charity, an apostolic man and father to the poor.  Pope Leo XIII appointed this saint as the heavenly patron before God of all charitable societies in the world which in any way whatever draw their origin from him.  His feast is celebrated on the 19th of July.

Bybli, in Phœnícia, sancti Marci Epíscopi, qui et Joánnes a beáto Luca nominátur, atque fílius éxstitit illíus beátæ Maríæ, cujus memória tértio Kaléndas Júlii recensétur.
At Byblos in Phoenicia, Bishop St. Mark, whom St. Luke calls John, and who was the son of that blessed Mary who is commemorated on the 29th of July.

Medioláni sancti Caji Epíscopi, qui fuit discípulus beáti Bárnabæ Apóstoli; et, multa in Nerónis persecutióne passus, quiévit in pace.
At Milan, the holy bishop Caius, a disciple of the blessed apostle Barnabas, who passed calmly to rest after suffering severely in the persecution of Nero.

Romæ sanctæ Epicháridis, mulíeris Senatóriæ, quæ, in eádem Diocletiáni persecutióne, plumbátis cæsa est atque gládio percússa.
At Rome, St. Epicharis, wife of a senator, who was scourged with leaded whips and then struck with the sword in the persecution of Diocletian.

Tudérti, in Umbria, sanctórum Mártyrum Fidéntii et Teréntii, sub eódem Diocletiáno.
At Todi in Umbria, under the same Diocletian, the holy martyrs Fidentius and Terence.

Reliquary of the Martyrs of Cordoba in the Basilica of San Pedro, Cordoba
Córdubæ, in Hispánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Adúlfi et Joánnis fratrum, qui, in persecutióne Arábica, pro Christo coronáti sunt; eorúmque animáta exémplo beáta Virgo Aurea, ipsórum soror, ad fidem redúcta, et ipsa póstmodum martyrium fórtiter súbiit quartodécimo Kaléndas Augústi.
At Cordova in Spain, the holy martyrs Adolph and John, brothers, who won the martyrs’ crown in the Arabian persecution.  Their sister, the blessed virgin Aurea, was inspired by their example to return to the faith and later bravely suffered martyrdom on the 19th of July.

Sedúni, in Gállia, sancti Florentíni Mártyris, qui, una cum beáto Hilário, post abscissiónem linguæ, jussus est gládio feríri.
At Sion in Switzerland, St. Florentius, martyr.  After his tongue had been cut out, he was put to the sword with blessed Hilary.

Ravénnæ sancti Aderíti, Epíscopi et Confessóris.
At Ravenna, St. Aderitus, bishop and confessor.

Lutétiæ Parisiórum sancti Eleazárii Cómitis.
At Paris, St. Eleazar, a count.

In Hannónia sanctæ Hiltrúdis Vírginis.
In Hainault, St. Hiltrude, virgin.

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.

September XXVII.
SS. Cosmas and Damian, Martyrs
SS. Elzear, Count of Arian, and Delphina

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