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Christmas Novena to the Divine Infant Jesus and the Monthly Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague, Begin Today, Feast of St Eusebius of Vercelli and all the Saints for 16 December

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Christmas Novena to the Divine Infant Jesus
By St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (1696-1787)
THE FIRST DAY:
THE FIRST DAY

The Monthly Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague
BEGINS today – LINK HERE: The Monthly Novena to the
Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague

St Eusebius of Vercelli (c283-371) Bishop, Confessor, Founder of monasticism in his region
His Feast Day is celebrated today but was moved after Vatican II to 2 August (General Roman Calendar 1729–1969).
St Eusebius Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/02/saint-of-the-day-2-august-saint-eusebius-of-vercelli-c-283-371/

St Adelaide of Burgundy (c931-999) Holy Roman Empress, Widow, Foundress of monasteries and Apostle of Charity. St Adelaid was Canonised in 1097 by Pope Urban II.
About St Adelaide:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-st-adelaide-of-italy-burgundy-c-931-999/

St Adelard of Cysoing

St Ado of Vienne (Died 875) Archbishop of Vienne from 850 until his death, Writer, Reformer.
St Ado’s Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-saint-ado-of-vienne-died-875/

Bl Adolphus of Tunis
Bl Arnaldo of Tunis

St Albina of Caesarea (Died c250) Virgin Martyr.
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Mola-di-Gaeta, in Campagna, St Albina, Virgin and Martyr, under the Emperor Decius.”
Her Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-saint-albina-of-caesarea-died-c250-virgin-martyr/

St Albina, painting by Antonio Sicurezza.

St Ananias
St Azarias

St Beanus (Died c1012) the first Bishop of Murlach, Scotland this area being the forerunner of the Diocese of Aberdeen.
About St Beano:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-saint-beanus-died-c-1012-bishop/

St Beoc
St Dominic Dosso
Bl Elizabeth of Saint Francis

St Everard of Friuli (c815-867) Duke, Count, Soldier, Founder of Churches and a Monastery. In contrast to his soldiering life, St Everard was a peacemaker, a humble and loving Master with a social conscience, striving always to free serfs, wherever possible or at least to free them from their burdens and assisting the poor and needy in all their deprivations.
His Humble Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-saint-everard-of-friuli-c-815-867/

St Irenion (Died 389) Bishop No further information can be found
Bl James of Tunis
St Jean Wauthier
St Macarius of Collesano

Blessed Mary of the Angels Fontanella OCD (1661-1717) “The Fragrant Rose of Turin,” Discalced Carmelite, Mystic, Stigmatist, Marian devotee and client of St Joseph, Prioress, Spiritual director. At the instigation of King Vittorio, the holy nun’s Cause for Canonisation was started just a few years after the death of Sr Maria. Pope Pius IX declared her a Blessed on 25 April 1865
Blessed Mary’s life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-blessed-mary-of-the-angels-fontanella-ocd-1661-1717-the-fragrant-rose-of-turin/

St Misael
St Nicholas Chrysoberges
Blessed Raynald de Bar O.Cist. (Died 1150) Abbot

Blessed Sebastian Maggi OP (1414–1496) Priest of the Order of Preachers, Confessor. He was Beatified on 15 April 1760 by Pope Clement XIII. His body is incorrupt.
About Holy Sebastian:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/16/saint-of-the-day-16-december-blessed-sebastian-maggi-op-1414-1496/

Martyred Women of North-West Africa: A large group of women Martyred in the persecutions of Hunneric, Arian King of the Vandals. 482 in North-West Africa.

Martyrs of Ravenna – 4 Saints: A group of Christians Martyred together. Four names and no other information has survived – Agricola, Concordius, Navalis and Valentine. c 305 at Ravenna, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 15 December – Saint Adalbero (c958- 1005) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 15 December – Saint Adalbero (c958- 1005) Bishop of Verdun and Metz, France, Reformer, founder of Churches and Monasteries, Apostle of those in need, he led an ascetic and devout life. Born in c958 in Upper Lorraine in France and died in Metz on 14 December 1005 of natural causes. Also known as – Adalbéron, also: of Upper Lorraine, Adalbero of Verdun.

Metz Cathedral

Adalbero son of Duke Frederick I of Upper Lorraine and Beatrice, a sister of the Frankish King Hugh Capet, was educated in the Benedictine Monastery in Gorze near Metz. In 984 he became the Bishop of Verdun as Adalbero I and, in the same year, the Bishop of Metz . He was praised for his friendly nature, his ascetic lifestyle and his generosity. In Metz and Lorraine, he promoted the reforms of Cluny in the Monasteries and in Metz, he founded the Abbey of Saint-Symphorien.
When a plague struck the city of Metz, he turned his bishop’s palace into a hospital and also cared for victims of the plague himself.

In 999, Adalbero was given the Castle – on the site of the present Palace – in Saarbrücken and with it the rule over the City and its surroundings by Emperor Otto III. In the jubilee year 1000, he made a pilgrimage to Rome . After his return, he fell ill with gout and, at the end of his life, he gave his money to Churches and to the poor.

Saarbrücken Palace with a Statue of St Adalbero on the left
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“Gaudete” Sunday, The Third Sunday of Advent, Octave Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Monguí / Our Lady of Mongui, Colombia (16th Century), Memorials of the Saints for 15 December and Novena Reminders

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Octave Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Christmas Novena to the Divine Infant Jesus by St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori – BEGINS on 16 December:
This Novena is translated from the Italian of Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori and was first published in 1758.
Although this Novena is intended, primarily as a preparation for the Feast of our Lord’s Nativity, it can be used with spiritual profit at any time of the year, as a devotion in honour of the Infant Jesus.
This translation by the Redemptorists of the UK.

AND/OR:
December, naturally being the Month of the Divine Infant, is a wonderful time to begin this Monthly practice:
The Monthly Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague
From 16 to 24 December (and of every Month on the same dates).

Nuestra Señora de Monguí / Our Lady of Mongui, Monguí, Boyacá, Colombia (16th Century) – 15 December:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/15/nuestra-senora-de-mongui-our-lady-of-mongui-mongui-boyaca-colombia-16th-century-memorials-of-the-saints-and-an-ember-day-15-december/

St Adalbero (c958- 1005) Bishop
St Bacchus the Younger
St Christiana the Slave
St Florentius of Bangor

St Margaret of Fontana
Bl Maria della Pace

Blessed Maria Vittoria De Fornari Strata (1562–1617) Widow, Nun, Foundress of the Order of the Annunciation – or Blue Nuns, of which she is the Patron.
Her Lifestory:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/15/saint-of-the-day-15-december-blessed-maria-vittoria-de-fornari-1562-1617/

Blessed Marino of Cava OSB (1146-1170) Monk, the Seventh Abbot of the famous Abbey of The Holy Trinity of Cava (La Trinità della Cava). He was also appointed as a Royal and secular Governor, through the efforts of his diplomatic peace negotiations.
His Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/15/saint-of-the-day-15-december-blessed-marino-of-cava-osb-died-1170/

St Mary Crocifissa di Rosa (1813–1855) Religious, Foundress of the Handmaids of Charity/Sisters of Charity. She was Beatified in 1940 by Pope Pius XXI and Canonised in 1954 by the same Pontiff.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2016/12/15/saint-of-the-day-15-december/

St Maximinus of Micy
St Offa of Essex
St Paul of Latros
St Silvia of Constantinople
St Urbicus

St Valerian of Abbenza (c377-c457) Confessor, Bishop.
The Roman Martyrology this day states: “In Africa, the holy Bishop Valerian, who, being upwards of eighty years old, in the persecution of the Vandals, under the Arian King Genseric, was asked to deliver the Sacred vessels of the Church and, as he constantly refused, an order was issued to drive him, all alone, out of the City and all were forbidden to allow him to stay, either in their houses or on their land. For a long time, he remained lying on the public roads in the open air and thus, in the confession and defence of the Catholic verity, closed his blessed life.”
Pray for Us, Holy St Valerian:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/15/saint-of-the-day-15-december-saint-valerian-of-abbenza-c377-c457-

Martyrs of North Africa – 7 Saints: A group of Christians Martyred together for their faith in North Africa. The only details about them that survive are their names – Caelian, Candidus, Faustinus, Fortunatus, Januarius, Lucius and Mark.

Martyrs of Rome – 22 Saints: A group of 22 Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Valerian. The only details we have are five of their names – Antonius, Irenaeus, Saturnin, Theodorus and Victor. c 258 in Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 14 December – Saint Viator of Bergamo (Died c378) Bishop and Confessor

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Saint of the Day – 14 December – Saint Viator of Bergamo (Died c378) Bishop and Confessor, the 2nd Bishop of Bergamo, Italy. Also known as – Viater, Viateur, Viatore.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Bergamo, St Viator, Bishop and Confessor.”

Viator is unanimously considered the successor of the 1st Bishop of Bergamo, St. Narnus and is, therefore, the 2nd in the Episcopal chronology of Bergamo.

His Episcopate lasted approximately from 343 to 370; it is almost certain that he participated in the Council of Sardica (Sofia in Bulgaria) in 342-343 and that he signed its Decrees; in fact, St Athanasius, in his “Apologia contra Arianus” cites him among the signatories of the Council.

Nothing else is known about his life but the cult paid to him is ancient and very certain, as can be seen from various Calendars of the 11th – 12th – 13th Centuries; from the Litanies of a 12th Century code and from the Tombstone discovered in 1561.

The chroniclers of Bergamo report that since ancient times, on 13 December, the eve of his Feast and the day of death, the Canons of St Vincent went to the Cathedral where they were welcomed with the sound of bells, incense and holy water.
Various historical martyrologies always report the actual Feast Day on 14 December. St Viator was buried in the Crypt of the Cathedral on the left side of the Tomb of the holy Martyr St Alexander, to whom the Cathedral is dedicated and an Altar was built on the Tomb.

On 1 August 1561 his Relics, together with those of the other Saints kept there, were solemnly translated to the Cathedral of S.tVincent, because, by order of the government of Venice, to which Bergamo belonged at that time, the ancient Cathedral of St Alessander had to be demolished.

St Viator is depicted in various works of art; in the entrance hall of the ancient Bishops’ palace, he is clearly frescoed next to St Narnus in a 13th Century work. Then in a canvas from 1742 by the Bolognese painter Francesco Monti, placed in the choir of the Bergamo Cathedral and he is also depicted in the grandiose fresco of the dome and in a canvas placed in the Sacristy, always dressed in Episcopal robes. The Image below is situate in one of the Cathedrals in Bergamo and might feature our Saint Viator.

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception, Madonna del Patrocinio / Our Lady of Defence -Romagna, Italy) (1685) and Memorials of the Saints – 14 December

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

Madonna del Patrocinio / Our Lady of Defence – also known as Santa Maria del Calcare (Faenza, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy) (1685) – 14 December:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/14/madonna-del-patrocinio-our-lady-of-defence-faenza-ravenna-emilia-romagna-italy-1685-and-memorials-of-the-saints-14-december/

St Venantius Fortunatus (c530 – c609) Bishop, Poet, Hymnist, Writer.
Another “Golden Words”:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/14/saint-of-the-day-14-december-saint-venantius-fortunatus-c-530-c-609/

St Abundius of Spain – Martyr. No other information has survived

St Agnellus of Naples (535-596) Abbot, Priest, Hermit, Defender and Protector of the City of Naples, Miracle-worker.
St Agnellus is one of the 50+ Co-Patrons of the City of Naples
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “In Naples, in Campaniaa, St Agnellus, Abbot. Illustrious by the gift of miracles, he was often seen with the standard of the Cross, delivering the City besieged by enemies.”
A Mighty and Powerful Saint:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/14/saint-of-the-day-14-december-saint-agnellus-of-naples-osa-535-596/

St Berthold of Regensburg OFM (c 1220-1272) Friar of the Order of the Friars Minor, Renowned Preacher for which reason he was known as “Sweet Brother Berthold,” “The Beloved of God and man,” “A Second Elias,”,”The Teacher of the Nations.”
Celebrating St Berthold:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/14/saint-of-the-day-14-december-saint-berthold-of-regensburg-ofm-c-1220-1272/

Bl Buenaventura Bonaccorsi
St Folcuino of Therouanne
St John Pan y Agua (Bread-and-Water)

St Justus of Spain – Martyr. No other information has survived

St Matronianus of Milan
St Pompeius of Pavia

St Viator of Bergamo (Died c370) Bishop and Confessor
Bl William de Rovira

Martyrs of Alexandria – 4 Saints: A group of Egyptian Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Decius – Arsenius, Dioscurus, Heron and Isidore. They were burned to death in 250 at Alexandria, Egypt.

Martyrs of Apollonia – 7 Saints: Martyred in the persecutions of Decius. The only surviving details are three names – Callinicus, Leucio and Tirso. The Martyrdom took place at Apollonia, Bithynia (in modern Turkey).

Martyrs of Ashkelon – 3 Saints: Several pilgrims from Egypt to Cilicia (in modern Turkey) who planned to minister to fellow Christians suffering in the persecutions of Emperor Maximinus. They were arrested, torture, mutilated and then imprisoned in Ashkelon. Some were ordered to forced labour in the mines but we have the names of three who were Martyred by order of Governor Firmilian – Ares, Elijah and Promo. They were burned at the stake or beheaded at the gates of Ashkelon c 308.

Martyrs of Hayle – 2+ Saints: Several Christians, including a brother and sister, who were Martyred together by pagans. The only other information to survive are the names of the two siblings – Fingar and Phiala. 5th Century at Hayle, Cornwall, England.

Martyrs of Syria – 3 Saints: Three Christians who were Martyred together. Known to Saint John Chrysostom who preached on their Feast Day and left us the only details we have – their names – Drusus, Theodore and Zosimus. The date and precise location of their Martyrdom is unknown but it was in Syria, possibly in Antioch.

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Saint of the Day – 13 December – Saint Aubertus of Cambrai-Arras (c600-c669) Bishop and Confessor,

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Saint of the Day – 13 December – Saint Aubertus of Cambrai-Arras (c600-c669) Bishop and Confessor, Monk and Hermit, Apostle of the poor, Founder of several Churches and Monateries in the region of what is now Belgium. Born in France in c600 and died there in c669 of natural causes. Patronages – of bakers and confectioners, merchants, Cambrai, France, Ghent, Belgium, Hainault, Belgium. Also known as – Aubert of Cambrai, Aubert of Cambrai-Arras, Aubert of Avranches , Albert…Audebertus…Authbert…Autbertus…Obrecht…

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Cambrai, in France, St Aubertus, Bishop and Confessor.”

Saint Aubertus, the Bishop of Cambrai-Arras, welcomed his disciple and prodigal godson, St Landelin and forgives him his three years of error. Engraving in Le Pelerin.

Aubertus was the 8th Bishop of Cambrai, in France who lived around the middle of the 7th Century.

He was born around 600 in Haucourt en Cambrésis, belonging to the family of the Merovingian King Dagobert I. He became a Monk in the Abbey founded by Saint Columban in 590 in Luxeuil, during the years in which Saint Eustasius was the Abbot.

After this first experience, tradition tells us that he became a Hermit and chose to live in solitude in the mountains. In his solitude he made bread which he then, with the help of his donkey, went to sell and donate the proceeds to the poor.

Around 652, Autbertus became the Bishop of Cambrai, after Saint Adalbert. Serving as the Bishop for 36 years, Bishop Aubertus promoted religion and the study of holy texts in Hainaut and Flanders. Through his influence, many nobles were converted and King Dagobert became a major supporter of the Christian Church. St Landelin was entrusted to his care and was educated in learning and piety by Aubertus. The Bishop of Cambrai gave his benediction to St Ghislain and blessed his hermitage (now Saint-Ghislain). Aubertus bestowed the religious habit upon the Count of Hainaut, Vincent Madelgarius, his wife, Saint Waltrude and her sister, St Aldegundis, who was admitted to the vows of a Nun by our St Aubertus of Cambrai and St Amandus of Maestricht, before becoming the first Abbess of Maubeuge Abbey.

In c655, Aubertus alongside St Eligius, arrived 30 days after St Fursey’s death to exhume his body for his Canonisation. In 666, he solemnly performed the translation of the Relics of St Vedast at Arras.

He governed the Diocese until 669, the year of his death. Among his disciples we also find Saint Vindician, his successor.
Autbertus is the Patron Saint of bakers and in Belgium he is represented, with a donkey loaded with two baskets full of bread and carrying a bag around his neck.

Bishop Aubertus died around 669 in Cambrai, Francia. He was buried in St Peter Church and is celebrated today, 13 December. His Shrine is kept in a Cambrai Abbey of Canons Regular, established in 1066. This beautiful image below features our Saint Aubertus. Itis a double-sided Altarpiece wing depicts The Supper at Emmaus and Saint Aubert, Bishop of Cambrai-Arras on the right(?). The Artist was Ambrosius Francken the Elder (Herentals 1544/45–1618 Antwerp).

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Within the Octave, La Reina del Rosario de Banos de Agua Santa / Queen of the Holy Rosary, Ecuador (1570), St Lucy and a Prayer for her intercession and Memorials of the Saints – 13 December

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

La Reina del Rosario de Banos de Agua Santa / Queen of the Holy Rosary, also known as the Virgin of the Holy Waters, Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador (1570) 13 December:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/13/la-reina-del-rosario-de-banos-de-agua-santa-queen-of-the-holy-rosary-also-known-as-the-virgin-of-the-holy-waters-banos-de-agua-santa-ecuador-1570-and-memorials-of-the-saints-13-december/

This is or is similar to, the Statue which stands at the Holy Waters

St Lucy (of Syracuse) – St Lucy/Lucia of Syracuse (c283-304) Virgin and Martyr
Patron of the blind, eye disorders, martyrs, Perugia, Italy, Malta; epidemics; salesmen, Syracuse, Italy, throat infections, writers, against fire, against poverty, against spiritual blindness, peasants, penitent prostitutes, poor people, sick children, authors, cutlers, farmers, glass blowers, glass makers, glaziers, labourers, lawyer, maid servants, notaries, ophthalmologists, opticians, porters, printers, saddler, sailors, salesmen, seamstresses, stained glass workers, tailors, upholsterers, weavers and 10 further towns and cities.
St Lucy’s Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/saint-of-the-day-13-december-st-lucy-c-283-304/

St Odilia of Alsace (c660-720) Virgin Abbess, born blind, but was miraculously granted her sight, miracle-worker.
The Life of St Odilia, another Patron against eye diseases and partial sightedness, also ear ailments.
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/13/saint-of-the-day-13-december-saint-odilia-of-alsace-c-660-720/

St Antiochus of Sulci

Blessed Antonio Grassi Cong. Orat. (1592 – 1671) Priest of the Oratorians of St Philip Neri, Confessor, Tertiary of the Order of St Francis, Spiritual advisor, Counsellor, Mediator, Miracle Worker, Apostle of the poor and the sick. He was Beatified on 30 September 1900 by Pope Leo XIII.
Blessed Antonio’s biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/13/saint-of-the-day-13-december-blessed-antonio-grassi-cong-orat-1592-1671/

St Aristone
St Arsenius of Latro
St Aubertus of Cambrai (c600-c669) Bishop and Confessor
Bl Bartholomew of Tuscany
St Edburgh of Lyminge
St Einhildis of Hohenburg
Bl Elizabeth Rose
St Jodocus

Blessed Giovanni Marinoni CR (1490-1562) Priest of the Theatines of St Cajetan (1480-1547) (The Congregation of the Clerics Regular of the Divine Providence), renowned Preacher and spiritual director. Patron of Preachers. He was Beatified on 5 December 1764, by a Bull of Pope Clement XIII, who also granted an Office in his honour, to his Order, to be celebrated on 13 December.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/13/saint-of-the-day-blessed-giovanni-marinoni-cr-1490-1562/

St Martino de Pomar
St Roswinda
St Tassio of Bavaria


St Ursicinus of Cahors (Died c595) Bishop, Monk, Royal Court Official and Adviser.
The Life of St Ursicinus:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/13/saint-of-the-day-13-december-saint-ursicinus-of-cahors-died-c595-bishop/


St Wifred

Blessed Mercedarian Knights – 7 Beati: A group of Mercedarian Knights who fought the enemies of the Catholic faith in the first Century of the Order.
Blessed Bernardo de Podio
Blessed Giacomo de Copons
Blessed Giovanni de Bruquera
Blessed Guglielmo de Sa
Blessed Pietro Boguer
Blessed Pietro Ricart
Blessed Raimondo de Frexa

Martyrs of Sebaste – 5 Saints: A group of Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Diocletian. We know little more than their names – Auxentius, Eustratius, Eugene, Mardarius and Orestes. They were martyred in c 302 at Sebaste, Armenia (in modern Turkey) and their relics are enshrined at the church of Saint Apollinaris in Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 12 December – Saint Florentius of Carracedo O.Cist. (Died 1152) Abbot,

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Saint of the Day – 12 December – Saint Florentius of Carracedo O.Cist. (Died 1152) Abbot, Reformer. Died on 25 December 1152 at Carracedo in Spain og natural causes. Also known as – Fiorenzo, Florent. Additional Memorial – 10 December (on some calendars).

Florentius was an Abbot of the Abbey of Santa Maria di Valverde and Carracedo, who lived in the 12th Century.

Santa Maria di Valverde and Carracedo

This Abbot, in the Cistercian texts, is remembered for having introduced the reform in the Spanish Monasteries of León, Castile and León, Spain. He brought the Cistercian reform to the House, bringing in help from the nearby Monastery of Santa María de Valverde which had been founded by Vermulo II, King of Léon and united in a single community in 1138. Furthermore, being greatly esteemed by King Alphonsus VII, also appears in some Royal documents.

Santa Maria di Valverde and Carracedo

From the sepulchral inscription found in the Charterhouse of Carracedo,where our Saint is buried and venerated, we know that he died on 25 December 1152.
In the same inscription he is called a Saint and his virtues, his qualities of government and his wisdom, are exalted.

The Cistercian Calendar commemorate and celebrate St Florentius today, 12 December.

Inside Santa María de Valverde
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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception, Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe / Our Lady of Guadalupe (1531) and Memorials of the Saints for 12 December

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

Nuestra Senora De Guadalupe / Our Lady of Guadalupe
The First Apparition was on 12 December 1531.
All about Our Lady of Guadalupe:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/saint-of-the-day-the-feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-12-december/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/12/feast-of-our-lady-of-guadalupe-12-december/

St Abra
St Agatha of Wimborne
Bl Bartholomew Buonpedoni

St Pope Callistus II (c1065-1124) Bishop of Rome 1 February 1119-13 December 1124)
His Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/12/saint-of-the-day-12-december-saint-pope-callistus-ii-c-1065-1124/

St Colman of Clonard

St Columba of Terryglass (Died 552) Abbot One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland. Founder of Monasteries, Miracle-worker, pupil and disciple of St Finnian of Clonard (470–549) known as the “Tutor of the Saints of Ireland.” (See St Finnian below).
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/12/saint-of-the-day-12-december-saint-columba-of-terryglass-died-552-abbot-one-of-the-twelve-apostles-of-ireland/


Bl Conrad of Offida
St Corentius of Quimper
St Cormac
St Cury
St Donatus the Martyr
St Edburga of Thanet

St Finnian of Clonard (470–549) “Tutor of the Saints of Ireland,” Monk and Founder of Monasteries the most famous being Clonard Abbey, Confessor, Ascetic, Missionary, Teacher, miracle-worker.
Holy St Finnian:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/12/saint-of-the-day-12-december-saint-finnian-of-clonard-470-549-tutor-of-the-saints-of-ireland/

St Florentius of Carracedo O.Cist. (Died 1152) Abbot
St Gregory of Terracina
St Hermogenes
Bl Ida of Nivelles

Bl Martin Sanz
St Simon Phan Ðac Hòa
St Spyridon of Cyprus
St Synesius

St Vicelinus of Oldenburg (1086-1154) Bishop, Missionary, “the Apostle of Holstei,” zealous Preacher.
His Zealous Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/12/saint-of-the-day-12-december-saint-vicelinus-of-oldenburg-1086-1154/

Martyrs of Alexandria – 6 Saints: A group of six Christians Martyred for their faith during the persecutions of Decius. We know little more than five of their names – Alexander, Ammonaria, Dionysia, Epimachus and Mercuria. They were burned to death c 250 in Alexandria, Egypt.

Martyrs of Trier – 4 Saints and Companions: “At Treves (Trier), the holy Martyrs, Maxentius, Constantius, Crescentius, Justinus and their companions, who suffered in the persecutions of Diocletian, under the Governor Rictiovarus.”

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Saint of the Day – 11 December – Saint Sabinus of Piacenza (Died c420) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 11 December – Saint Sabinus of Piacenza (Died c420) Bishop, learned Defender of the Faith against heretics, Miracle-worker. Friend and assistant to St Ambrose. Sabinus was born in Milan around 330 – 340 and died in Piacenza in c420. Initially he was a Deacon of Milan, then became the Bishop of Piacenza for other 50 years. Patronage – of Piacenza. Also known as – Sabino, Savinus, Savino.

The Roman Martyrology states today: “At Piacenza, St Sabinus, a Bishop, renowned for miracles.”

Sabinus was in contact with the great St Ambrose of Milan (340-†397; Feast 7 December). They met again during the Council of Aquilea in 381. There Sabinus was noticed for his resolute attitude against the Arians.

Ambrose even had such a high opinion of Sabinus’ knowledge and skills, he submitted all his writings to him for evaluation. He seems to have been not only a wise man but also an exceptionally holy man.

Is he the Bishop Sabinus of Piacenza about whom Gregory the Great in his Dialogues (III,x) tells a wonderful anecdote? At any rate, he says in passing, that Sabinus was a respected man. This agrees with the reports of our Saint.

St Sabinus’ Statue in Piacenza Basilica

‘[Reliable informants] affirm that there was a Bishop in Piacenza named Sabinus, a man of great miraculous power. One day his Deacon reported that the Po River had overflowed its banks and had flooded the Ecclesiastical lands. The water of that river covered all the fields where food could be grown for the people. Bishop Sabinus, whose way of life commanded respect, answered him: “Go and say to that river: ‘The Bishop orders you to control yourself and to return to your own bed!’” The Deacon heard this but he pretended not to notice and made fun of it. Then the man of the Lord summoned a Notary and dictated to him the following:
“Sabinus, servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, is sending an official warning to the Po. I command you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ not to go beyond your bed in that region again. Do not dare to harm the Ecclesiastical lands any longer.” And, furthermore, he said to the Notary: “Go, make that official document and throw it into the water of the river.” And so it was so done. The water of the river received the command of the holy man, whereupon it immediately respected the Ecclesiastical lands. It returned to its own bed and did not dare to exceed its boundaries any longer in the direction of that area.’ [St Gregory the Great ‘Dialogues. The life of Benedict and other Saints]

His Relics are located in the Basilica of San Savino in Piacenza. Saint Sabinus is venerated in Caselle and Landi, in both of which places the Churches are dedicated to him, in the neighbourhood of Piacenza.

St Sabinus’ Relics in Piacenza
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Within the Octave, St Pope Damasus I and the Saints for 11 December

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

St Pope Damasus I (c 305-384) Bishop of Rome from 366-his death on 11 December 384, Confessor. During his Pontificate, Christianity was declared the official religion of the Roman state and Latin became the principal liturgical language as part of the Pope’s reforms.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-st-pope-damasus-i-c-305-384/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-saint-damasus-i-c305-384-pope-confessor/

St Aithalas of Arbela
St Apseus of Arbela
St Barsabas of Persia
St Cian

St Daniel the Stylite of Constantinople (c 409–493) Priest, Hermit, Monk, Abbot, miracle-worker.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-saint-daniel-the-stylite-of-constantinople-c-409-493/

Bl David of Himmerod
Bl Dominic Yanez
St Eutychius the Martyr
St Fidweten

Blessed Francesco Lippi O.Carm (1211-1291) Carmelite Friar, Hermit, Mystic, Penitent, graced with the gift of prophesy.
A Life of Penitence:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-blessed-francesco-lippi-o-carm-1211-1291/

Bl Franco of Siena

Bl Hugolinus Magalotti
Blessed Jean Laurens O. Praem.(1548-1613)

Blessed Jerome Ranuzzi OSM (c 1410-c 1468) “The Angel of Good Counsel,” “The Blessed Bachelor,” Priest and Friar of the Order of the Servants of Mary, the Servites, Theologian, Adviser both spiritual and secular, renowned for his learning and scholarship, Penitent and Hermit with a great love of solitude and silence. His body is incorrupt and is still available for veneration in St Mary of the Servites, Urbano, Italy. His cult was confirmed on 1 April 1775 by Pope Pius VI with the title of Blessed.
The Roman Martyrology states: “In Sant’Angelo in Vado always in the Marches, Blessed Girolamo, Priest of the Order of the Servants of Mary, who in solitude and silence reached the wisdom of holiness.”
The Angel of Good Counsel:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/11/saint-of-the-day-11-december-blessed-jerome-ranuzzi-osm-c-1410-c-1468-the-angel-of-good-counsel/

St Pens
St Sabinus of Piacenza
Blessed Severin Ott O.Praem. (1627-1708) Priest and Friar of the Norbertines or Premonstratensians.

Martyrs of Saint Aux-Bois – 3 Saints: Two Christian missionaries and one of their local defenders who faith in the persecutions of governor Rictiovarus – Fuscian, Gentian and Victoricus. They were beheaded in 287 in Saint Aux-Bois, Gaul (in modern France).

Martyrs of Rome – 3 Saints: Three Christians murdered in the persecutions of Diocletian for giving aid to Christian prisoners – Pontian, Practextatus and Trason. They were imperial Roman citizens. They were martyred in c 303 in Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 10 December – Saint Melchiades (Died 314) Bishop of Rome – “A true son of peace and true father for Christians.” (St Augustine)

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Saint of the Day – 10 December – Saint Melchiades (Died 314) Bishop of Rome from 2 July 311- 19 or 11 January 314). Born in Africa and died in Rome in 314. Also known as – Melchiade, Melquíades, Milziade, Miltiades.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Rome, Pope St Melchiades, who, having suffered much in the persecution of Maxentius, rested in the Lord when peace was given to the Church.”

Pope Melchiades is the Holy Vicar of Christ, under whom the Cross, until then a sign of infamy, became a symbol of glory and a harbinger of victory, on the Imperial Banners of Constantine.

It is not, as one might think, Pope Saint Sylvester, under whose long Pontificate what is called “the Triumph of Christianity” was crowned and the Emperor Constantine, close to death, received Baptism. The extraordinary passage from the age of persecution to that of protection, from the atmosphere of suspicion, to that of respect towards Christians, occurred under the Pope celebrated today, Saint Melchiades.

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Almost nothing is known about his life, before his pontificate. He was of African origin and must have been in Rome at the end of the bloody persecution of Diocletian. He then witnessed the ambiguous conduct towards the Christians of the Emperor Maxentius, who, in order to quell the discord of the Roman Church, exiled both Pope Eusebius and an antipope, Heraclius, a representative of a group of poorly repentant apostates.

Eusebius died shortly after, in 310. The new Pope, who was Melchiades, was elected only a year later. In that year, in fact, an important event had occurred. Galerius had issued an Edict of religious tolerance, which was then signed by the ‘Augustes’ Licinius and Constantine. Maxentius had not signed that Edict but he still followed the policy of benevolence, towards the Christians. He did not want to jeopardise the favour of his subjects, in the imminence of the political dispute.

The newly elected Melchiades took advantage of this changed policy to energetically reorganise the Church. Firstly, he regained the property of the Christians of Rome confiscated during the persecutions. Then, he sent his Deacons to regain possession of the places of worship, which are, the ancient titular Churches.

After the battle of Ponte Milvio, having defeated Maxentius, Constantine entered Rome raising the Sign of the Cross. The Pope then exploited the situation effectively, the excellent dispositions of the victorious Emperor, in favor of the faithful. In fact, Constantine did not limit himself to returning the property of the Church; he established that the treasury should contribute to the needs of worship. He was not content to reintegrate the Christians in the modest homes where the sacred meetings took place; he wanted new and grandiose Basilicas to be built. The first to be begun was the one called the Lateran, the Basilkica of the Savioiur which has remained the Cathedral of Rome and in the Lateran, in a palace owned by the Imperial Treasury, Constantine hosted the Holy Bishop of Rome.

The Pontificate of Saint Melchiades was brief. In 314, the works he fervently began were continued by Saint Sylvester. But three years of government of the Church were enough to earn him the praise of Saint Augustine:
“A true son of peace and true father for Christians.”

Strangely enough, however, this “son of peace”, the first Pope of the Constantinian age of the “triumph of Christianity”received the honourary title of Martyr, perhaps for having been buried in the Catacombs.

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Within the Octave, Santissima Casa de Loreto / The Holy House of Loreto / Our Lady of Loreto (1291), St Pope Melchiades and Memorials of the Saints – 10 December

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Within the Octave of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God

Santissima Casa de Loreto / The Holy House of Loreto / Our Lady of Loreto (1291) – 10 December:
A complete background here:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/10/the-feast-of-the-our-lady-of-loreto-and-the-holy-house-10-december/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/10/santissima-casa-de-loreto-the-holy-house-of-loreto-our-lady-of-loreto-1291-and-memorials-of-the-saints-10-december/

St Pope Melchiades (Died 314) Bishop of Rome from 2 July 311- 19 or 11 January 314)

St Abundius
St Albert of Sassovivo
St Angelina of Serbia
Blessed Brian Lacey (Died 1591) Lay Martyr
BL Bruno of Rommersdorf
St Caesarius of Epidamnus
St Carpophorus
St Deusdedit of Brescia (Died c700) Bishop

St Eulalia of Mérida (Died 304) Virgin Martyr
Her Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/10/saint-of-the-day-10-december-saint-eulalia-of-merida-died-304/

St Edmund Gennings
St Emérico Martín Rubio
St Florentius of Carracedo
St Fulgentius of Afflighem
St Gemellus of Ancyra
St Gonzalo Viñes Masip
Bl Guglielmo de Carraria
St Guitmarus
St Hildemar of Beauvais
Bl Jerome Ranuzzi
Bl John Mason

St John Roberts (1577-1610) Priest, Martyr, Monk, Missionary.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/10/saint-of-the-day-10-december-saint-john-roberts-1577-1610-priest-martyr/

St Julia of Merida
St Lucerius
St Maurus of Rome
St Mercury of Lentini
St Polydore Plasden
Bl Sebastian Montanol
Bl Sidney Hodgson
St Sindulf of Vienne
St Swithun Wells

St Thomas of Farfa (Died c720) Abbot, Hermit, Pilgrim, expert Restorer and Abbot extraordinaire! Born at Maurienne, Savoy, France and died in c720 of natural causes at his famous Monastery of Farfa.
The Extraordinary Restorer and Abbot:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/10/saint-of-the-day-9-december-saint-thomas-of-farfa-died-c720-abbot/

Bl Thomas Somers
St Valeria

Martyrs of Alexandria – 3 Saints: A group of Christians murdered for their faith in the persecutions of Galerius Maximian – c 312. The only details that have survived are three of the names – Eugraphus, Hermogenes and Mennas.

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Saint of the Day – 9 December – St Gorgonia (Died c370) Married, Mother, Sister of St Gregory Nazianzen

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Saint of the Day – 9 December – St Gorgonia (Died c370) Married, Mother, Sister of St Gregory Nazianzen and St Caesarius, daughter of Saint Gregory the Elder and Saint Nonna. Born in Nazianzen in modern Turkey and probably died there in c370 of natural causes.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Nazianzen, St Gorgonia, sister of the blessed Gregory the Theologian, who has related her vitues and miralces.”

That which we know of Gorgonia is best found in the funeral oration which her brother dedicated to her. She was given in marriage at a young age to a citizen of Iconium, called Alypius, by whom she had two sons and three daughters; one of these, Alypiana, appears in Gregory’s Will, who excluded the others whose conduct was reprehensible.

It seems that Gorgonia was Baptised shortly before her marriage; it is certain that St. Gregory attributes to her glory, the fact that she led her husband and children to Baptism.

She died around 370, after her brother St Caesarius and before their parents, as St Gregory says in one of his poems.

The cult paid to Gorgonia is quite ancient, since Nicephorus Callistus says in the 14th Century that it was fully justified by her virtues.

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Resumed Mass of Sunday, Nostra Signora dell’Immacolata Concezione / Our Lady of the Conception, Naples, Italy (1618) and the Saints for 9 December

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Resumed Mass of Sunday

Nostra Signora dell’Immacolata Concezione / Our Lady of the Conception, Naples, Italy (1618) – 9 December:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/09/nostra-signora-dellimmacolata-concezione-our-lady-of-the-conception-naples-italy-1618-and-memorials-of-the-saints-9-december/

St Auditor of Saint-Nectaire
St Balda of Jouarre
St Budoc of Brittany
St Caesar of Korone
St Cephas

Ven Clara Isabella Fornari OSC (1697–1744) Virgin, Nun of the Poor Clares, Mystic, Stigmatist.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/09/saint-of-the-day-9-december-venerable-clara-isabella-fornari-osc-1697-1744-virgin/

St Cyprian of Perigueux
St Ethelgiva of Shaftesbury
St Gorgonia (Died c370) Married mother, Sister of St Gregory Nazianzen
St Julian of Apamea

St Leocadia of Toledo (Died c 304) Virgin Martyr. Hearing of the Martyrdom of St Eulalia, she prayed that God would not prolong her exile but unite her speedily with her beloved Lord in His glory.
Her Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/09/saint-of-the-day-9-december-saint-leocadia-of-toledo-died-c-304-virgin-martyr/

St Michaela Andrusikiewicz
St Nectarius of Auvergne

St Peter Fourier CRSA (1565-1640) “The Good Father of Mattaincourt,” Priest, Founder, Reformer, Confessor, Ascetic, Theologian, Teacher, Preacher, Apostle of Prayer, Penance and Charity, Marian devotee. Together with the Blessed Alix Le Clerc, in 1597, Fourier founded the Congregation of Notre Dame of Canonesses Regular of St Augustine, who were committed to the free education of children, taking a fourth vow to that goal. St Peter was Beatified on 20 January 1730 by Pope Benedict XIII and Canonised on 27 May 1897 by Pope Leo XIII.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/09/saint-of-the-day-9-december-st-peter-fourier-c-r-s-a-1565-1640/

St Proculus of Verona (Died c320) Bishop of Pav ia.
The Roman Martyrology says today: “In Verona, during the persecution of Diocletian, St Proculus, Bishop, who was buffeted, scourged with rods and driven out of the City. Being at length, restored to his Church, he rested in peace.”
One who survived Diocletian:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/09/saint-of-the-day-9-december-saint-proculus-of-verona-died-c320-bishop/

St Syrus of Pavia (1st Century) The First Bishop og Pavia, Italy, Confessor, Miracle-worker, Defender of the Faith, Evangeliser.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/09/saint-of-the-day-9-december-saint-syrus-of-pavia-1st-century/

St Valeria of Limoges
St Wulfric of Holme

Blessed Mercedarian Fathers – (10 Beati): The memorial of ten Mercedarian Friars who were especially celebrated for their holiness:
Arnaldo de Querol • Berengario Pic • Bernardo de Collotorto • Domenico de Ripparia • Giovanni de Mora • Guglielmo Pagesi • Lorenzo da Lorca • Pietro Serra • Raimondo Binezes • Sancio de Vaillo

Martyrs of North Africa – (24 Saints): Twenty-four Christians murdered together in North Africa for their faith. The only details to survive are four of their names – Bassian, Peter, Primitivus and Successus.

Martyrs of Samosata – (7 Saints): Seven Martyrs crucified in 297 in Samosata (an area of modern Turkey) for refusing to perform a pagan rite in celebration of the victory of Emperor Maximian over the Persians. They are – Abibus, Hipparchus, James, Lollian, Paragnus, Philotheus and Romanus. They were crucified in 297 in Samosata (an area in modern Turkey).

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Saint of the Day – 8 December – Saint Sophronius of Cyprus (6th Century) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 8 December – Saint Sophronius of Cyprus (6th Century) Bishop of the Island of Cyprus, off the coast of Greece, Apostle of widows and orphans, the poor and needy. It is believe, by his name which Greek meaning is ‘the wise‘, that he was of noble Greek origin. Also known as – Sofronio, Sofronius.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “In Cyprus, the holy Bishop Sophronius, who was a devoted protector of orphans and widows and a friend to the poor and the opporessed.”

Sophronius lived in a Greek environment, in an unspecified period. We only know that he was Bishop of Cyprus, successor of San Damiano.

About him, we can only repeat the beautiful words dedicated to him in place of biographical detals, by the Roman Martyrology: “He was, in an admirable way, protector of the little ones, of orphans, of widows; comfort of the poor and of all the oppressed.”

It is not much but, it is more than enough to guarantee the sanctity of the ancient Bishop of Cyprus, Saint Sophronius and justify his fame, albeit limited on earth is great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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The Immaculate Conception of the Glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God, The Second Sunday of Advent and Memorials of the Saints for 8 December

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The Immaculate Conception of the Glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God – 8 December.
Patronages – barrel makers, coopers, cloth makers, cloth workers, soldiers of the United States, Spanish infantry, tapestry workers, upholsterers, Argentina, Brazil, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guam, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, Tanzania, Tunisia, United States, 68 Diocese, 8 Cities.
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/08/the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-8-december-2/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2017/12/08/the-feast-of-the-immaculate-conception-solemnity-8-december/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/08/8-december-the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

St Anastasia of Pomerania
St Anthusa of Africa
St Casari of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

St Eucharius of Trier (Died 3rd Century) the First Bishop of Trier, Germany, Date and place of birth are unknown but Eucharius is believed to have been of Italian origin. Additional Memorial in Limburg, Germany of the 3 Bishops sent by St Peter, occurs on 11 September. –
The Roman Martyrology reads: “At Treves, St Eucharius, disciple of the blessed Apostle Peter and the first Bishop of that City.”
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/08/saint-of-the-day-8-december-saint-eucharius-of-trier-died-3rd-century-bishop/

St Pope Eutychian (Died 283) The 27th Pope
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/08/saint-of-the-day-8-december-saint-pope-eutychian-died-283/

St Gunthildis of Ohrdruf
St Macarius of Alexandria
St Patapius

St Romaric (Died 653) Married French noble layman, Abbot, Founder of the renowned Remiremont double Monastery in north-eastern France. Died in 653 of natural causes. He was Canonised on 3 December 1049 by Pope Leo IX.
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “In the Monastery of Luxeuil, St Romericus, Abbot, who left the highest station at the Court of King Theodebert, renounced the world and surpassed all others in the observance of monastic discipline.”
About St Romaric:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/08/saint-of-the-day-8-december-saint-romaric-died-653-abbot/

St Sophronius of Cyprus (6th Century) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 7 December – Saint Martin of Saujon (Died c400) Priest,

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Saint of the Day – 7 December – Saint Martin of Saujon (Died c400) Priest, Founder and the 1st Abbot of Saujon Monastery in Saintonge, France. Born in Saintes and died at his Monastery in Saintonge, France of natural causes.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Saintes, in France, St Martin, Abbot, at whose Tomb, God worked frequent miracles.”

Originally from Saintes, he was a disciple of St Martin of Tours at the Abbey of Marmoutier. After the death of his spiritual father, he returned to his native country to found a Monastery himself in Saujon.

An Internet user writes to us: “living 25 km from Candes, a legend of St Martin still exists: when he died, the inhabitants of Tours came to collect his body and returned on a boat on the Loire. All along the route, the trees and all the vegetatio,n began to flower (remember this is in December in the Northern Hemisphere!) hence, the expression came to be – “the summer of Saint Martin.”

It seems from the above that St Martin was buried in Saintes.

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Vigil of the Immaculate Conception, Day 9 of the Novena, Virgen del Castillo / Virgin of the Castle, Spain (1642) St Ambrose and the Saints for 7 December

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Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary: – LINK to the 9th Day – THE NINTH DAY – 7 December

Vigil of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
– A Day of FASTING and ABSTINENCE.
On this Vigil day, Catholics stand in the remains of the night as the dawn makes its appearance. This resplendent dawn is that Singular Conception, the Immaculate Conception, who ushers in the Light of Christ.
A day of Fast and Abstinence following the Rubrics of Pope Pius X for the Universal Calendar of the Church.

“It is through the most Blessed Virgin Mary, that Jesus Christ came into the world and, it is also through her, that He will reign in the world.” – St Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673-1716)

Virgen del Castillo, Inmaculada Concepción / Virgin of the Castle, Yecla, Spain (1642) – 7 and 8 December:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/07/vigil-of-the-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception-virgen-del-castillo-inmaculada-concepcion-virgin-of-the-castle-yecla-spain-1642-and-memorials-of-the-saints-7-december/

St Ambrose (c 340-397) – Confessor, Bishop, Father and Doctor of the Church, Theologian, Apostle of Charity, Writer, Musician, Preacher, Reformer and Protector – all-in-all a brilliant, charismatic, vibrant man.
https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-st-ambrose-c-340-397-father-and-doctor-of-the-church-2/
And More:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/more-on-todays-saint-st-ambrose-c340-397-father-and-doctor-of-the-church/

St Agatho of Alexandria
St Anianas of Chartres
St Athenodoros of Mesopotamia
St Buithe of Monasterboice

St Burgundofara / more commonly known as Fara (c 595-c 643) Nun, Abbess, Founder of the famous Evoriacum Monastery, near Paris in France, which after her death was renamed in her honour, Faremoutiers Abbey (Fara’s Monastery).
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-st-burgundofara-c-595-c-643-virgin/

St Charles Garnier SJ (1606-1649) Priest Martyr, Missionary. Charles Garnier was Canonised on 29 June 1930 by Pope Pius XI with the seven other Canadian Martyrs (also known as the North American Martyrs).
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-st-charles-garnier-sj-1606-1649/

St Diuma
St Geretrannus of Bayeux
St Martin of Saujon (Died c400) Priest, Abbot

St Maria Giuseppa Rosello FdM (1811-1880) Religious sister and Founder of the Daughters of Our Lady of Mercy. She was Canonised in 1949 by Pope Pius XII.
About St Maria Giuseppa:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-st-maria-giuseppa-rosello-fdm-1811-1880/

St Sabinus of Spoleto (Died c 303) Bishop of Assisi, Martyr, Miracle-worker.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-saint-sabinus-of-spoleto-died-c-303/

St Servus the Martyr
St Theodore of Antioch

St Urbanus of Teano (Died circa late 4th Century) Confessor, Bishop of Teano, Italy.
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Teano in Campania, Saint Urbanus, Bishop.”
A Zealous Shepherd:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/07/saint-of-the-day-7-december-saint-urbanus-of-teano-died-circa-late-4th-century-confessor-bishop/

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Quote of the Day – 6 December – St Nicholas or Sinterklaas or Santa Claus Biscuits / Cookies

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Quote of the Day – 6 December – St Nicholas (270-343) Confessor, Bishop

St Nicholas had a reputation for secret gift-giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out for him and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklaas, itself from a series of elisions and corruptions of the adaptation of “Sint Nikolaas.”

Many traditions have evolved during the course of history, including for the children, a supply of St Nicholas Biscuits:

INGREDIENTS
4 cups sifted All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon Bicarinate of Soda (Baking Soda)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Butter or Margarine
2 cups Sugar (I prefer Caster Sugar but normal Granulated is fine)
3 Eggs (Large will do)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence

METHOD
Sift together first 3 ingredients.
Cream butter or margarine – slowly stir in sugar;
beat until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time; beat well.
Stir in Vanilla Essence.
Stir in flour mixture, mixing well.
Cover dough; chill until firm enough to roll.
On a floured board, roll dough, a little at a time, until 1 cm inch thick. Cut out Biscuits with a floured Santa Claus (or St. Nicholas) Biscuit Cutter- if not available make them round or oval and decorate with a appropriate “face” and colours.
Place on well greased Oven Biscuit Tray.
Bake at 350°F pr 180°C for 8 minutes or until golden.
Remove from Trays; – cool on wire racks.

Decorate with Icing Sugar, Smartie or any round shaped sweets, coconut and food colourant to mimic Santa’s Red Hat. Makes about 40 Biscuits.

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Saint of the Day – 6 December – Saint Gertrude the Elder (c560-649) Widow, Abbess,

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Saint of the Day – 6 December – Saint Gertrude the Elder (c560-649) Widow, Abbess, Founder and the 1st Abbess of Hamage Abbey in the North of France. It was a Monastery of Nuns, dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Eusebia. Also known as – Gertrude de Cambrai, Gertrude of Hamage, Gertrude of Hamaye.

Hamage Abbey

The daughter of a nobleman of Douai, France, Gertrude married the nobleman Rigomer. Widowed at an early age, she devoted herself to the education of her three sons, one of whom was to be venerated as a Saint and Martyr, St Adalbald (Died 652).

Following the settlement of her sons, Gertrude withdrew from the world to live at an Oratory in Hamage, where she devoted herself to religious exercises and acts of charity. Here she was joined in her life of piety by her grand-daughter Eusebia.

Gertrude bravely endured the sorrow of learning that her son Adalbald had been Martyred. Adalbald’s widow, Rictrude (c 614–688) also became a Saint.

At Hamage Gertrude founded and became the 1st Abbess of a Convent, where she trained her grand-daughter for religious life before dying and leaving the government of the Convent to her.

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First Friday, Day 8 of the Immaculate Conception Novena, Notre-Dame de Séez/ Our Lady of Séez, France (5th Century), St Nicholas and Memorials of the Saints – 6 December

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First Friday of the Month:
“I promise you, in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all powerful love, will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday, for Nine Consecutive Months, the grace of final repentance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving the Sacraments; my Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge, in that last moment.” — Our Lord to St Margaret Mary

How to complete the Nine First Friday’s Devotion:

Receive Holy Communion on each First Friday;

The Nine Fridays must be consecutive;

They must be made in honour and in reparation to His Sacred Heart.

    Notre-Dame de Séez/ Our Lady of Séez, Normandy, France (5th Century) – 6 December:
    HERE:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/06/notre-dame-de-seez-our-lady-of-seez-normandy-france-5th-century-and-memorials-of-the-saints-6-december/

    Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
    of the Blessed Virgin Mary: – LINK to the 8th Day: – THE EIGHTH DAY – 6 December

    St Nicholas (270-343) Confessor, Bishop, Abbot, Apostle of Charity, Miracle-worker.
    Full Biography here:
    https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/12/06/saint-of-the-day-6-december-st-nicholas-270-343/
    More:
    https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/06/saint-of-the-day-st-nicholas-270-343-bishop/

    St Abraham of Kratia ( c474–c558) Bishop, Monk, Hermit.
    Biography:
    https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/06/saint-of-the-day-6-december-saint-abraham-of-kratia-c-474-c-558/

    St Aemilianus the Martyr

    Blessed Angelica Leonti of Milazzo TOM (1519-1559) Virgin, Lay Tertiary of the Order of the Minim.
    A Model for our Times:
    https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/06/saint-of-the-day-6-december-blessed-angelica-leonti-of-milazzo-tom-1519-1559-virgin/

    St Asella of Rome (Died c 406) Virgin Hermit Friend of St Jerome
    A Flower of the Lord:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/06/saint-of-the-day-6-december-saint-asella-of-rome-a-flower-of-the-lord-died-c-406/

    St Boniface the Martyr
    St Dativa the Martyr
    St Dionysia the Martyr

    St Gerard of La Charité (Died c1109) Abbot, Founder of Monasterie, Reformer.
    Biography:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/06/saint-of-the-day-6-december-saint-gerard-of-la-charite-osb-died-c-1109/

    St Gertrude the Elder the Elder (c560-649) Widow, Abbess
    St Isserninus of Ireland
    St Leontia the Martyr
    St Majoricus the Martyr
    St Polychronius
    St Tertus

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    Saint of the Day – 5 December – St Dalmatius of Pavia (Died c304) Bishop Martyr,

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    Saint of the Day – 5 December – St Dalmatius of Pavia (Died c304) Bishop Martyr, Missionary and Evangeliser. Patronage of Pedone and Borgo San Dalmazzo in Italy/ Also known as – Dalmatius of Pedona, Dalmazio… Dalmazzo…

    The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Pavia, St Dalmatius, Bidshop and Martyr, who suffered in the persecutions of Maximian.”

    The oldest Vita, derives, from an original written between 570 and 650, while, according to another historian, it was composed in the 8th Century. The author, perhaps a Lombard Monk from the Monastery of Pedona, who drew on oral traditions, says he was born in San Damiano Macra in the pre-Constantinian era and presents him as an Ecclesiastic and evangeliser of Pedona.

    At the beginning of the 10th Century, when this locality was devastated by the Saracens, the body of the Saint was taken to Quargnento, where the inscription was placed on his Tomb: “ic requiescit corpus sancti Dalmatii repositum ab Audace episcopo Astensi – here rests the body of St Dalmatia, deposited by Audace, Bishop of Astens.”

    Since the 9th Century, in France, Dalmatius has been considered a Martyr. More recent sources say he was originally from Germany, a Missionary and Evangeliser of many Cities in Piedmont, Emilia and Gaul, killed for the Faith in 254.

    The Roman Martyrology, based on Episcopal records, wrongly remembers him on 5 December as the Bishop of Pavia, where, however, a Church was dedicated to him. What is certain is that in Pedona there was a Basilica erected in his honour and on 5December many pilgrims, even from distant countries, flocked to his Tomb.

    Dalmatius was probably a local Evangeliser of Pedona, in an era which is not easily determined and was, therefore, venerated there as a Saint. 5 December would be the anniversary of his death, or of his elevation to the honour of the Altars.

    This Statue of St Dalmatius resides in Pornassio, Liguria, Italia
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    The Sodality of Our Lady / Our Lady of the Jesuit College, Rome (1584), The 7th Day of the Immaculate Conception Novena, St Sabbas of Mar Saba and Memorials of the Saints – 5 December

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    The Sodality of Our Lady / Our Lady of the Jesuit College, Rome (1584) – 5 December:
    HERE:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/05/the-sodality-of-our-lady-our-lady-of-the-jesuit-college-rome-1584-and-memorials-of-the-saints-5-december/

    Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
    of the Blessed Virgin Mary: LINK to the 7th DAY – THE SEVENTH DAY – 5 December

    St Sabbas of Mar Saba (439–532) Priest. a Cappadocian-Syrian Monk, Founder of several Monasteries, most notably the one known as Mar Saba.
    The Life of St Sabbas:
    https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/05/saint-of-the-day-5-december-st-sabbas-439-532/

    St Abercius
    St Anastasius
    St Aper of Sens

    Blessed Bartholomew Fanti of Mantua O.Carm. (c 1428-1495) Carmelite Priest, renowned Preacher. Humble and gentle, Bartholomew gave an example to everyone of a life of prayer, of loving kindness and generosity to all and of faithful service to the Lord. He was remembered and revered, even during his life, for his great love ot the Blessed Sacrament, which was the source and the summit of his apostolic life, together with his love and devotion to the Virgin Mother. His Beatification received the Papal approval of Pope Pius X on 18 March 1909.
    Biography:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/05/saint-of-the-day-5-december-blessed-bartholomew-fanti-o-carm-c-1443-1495/

    St Basilissa of Øhren
    St Bassus of Lucera
    St Bassus of Nice
    St Cawrdaf of Fferreg
    St Christina of Markyate
    St Consolata of Genoa
    St Crispina
    St Cyrinus of Salerno – Bishop. Martyr. No other information has surived.
    St Dalmatius of Pavia (Died c304) Bishop Martyr
    St Firminus of Verdun

    St Gerald of Braga (Died 1109) Archbishop of Braga, Portugal, Abbot, Reformer. He renewed divine worship and restored Churches.
    St Gerald’s Life:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/05/saint-of-the-day-5-december-saint-gerald-of-braga-died-1109-bishop/

    St Gerbold (Died c691) Bishop of Bayeux in Normany, France, Hermit, Founder of the Monastery of Livry in Normandy. A
    His Life of Service:
    https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/05/saint-of-the-day-5-december-st-gerbold-died-c691-bishop/

    St Gratus
    Bl Giovanni Gradenigo
    St Justinian
    St Martiniano of Pecco
    St Nicetius of Trier
    St Pelinus of Confinium

    Martyrs of Thagura – 12 Saints: A group of twelve African Christians who were Martyred together in the persecutions of Diocletian. The only details about them that have survived are five of their names – Crispin, Felix, Gratus, Juliua and Potamia. They died in 302 in Thagura, Numidia

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    Saint of the Day – 4 December – Saint Felix of Bologna (Died 432) Bishop

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    Saint of the Day – 4 December – Saint Felix of Bologna (Died 432) Bishop, a disciple and the Deacon of St Ambrose at Milan. Died in Bologna on 4 December 432. Also known as – Felice.

    The Roman Martyrology: “At Bologna, Saint Felix, Bishop, who had been the Deacon of the Church of Milan under Saint Ambrose.”

    Felix, the 7th Bishop of Bologna (397? – 432), immediately preceded Saint Petronius. Already a Deacon of the Church of Milan, he is remembered by St Paulinus in the Life of Saint Ambrose.

    From the Ambrosian Epistolary we learn that Felix was chosen for a delicate mission to the Emperor Theodosius in 394:

    “I deservedly sent my son, Deacon Felix, to carry my letter, so that he may also take my place and present a memorial for those who have turned to the Mother Church, asking for the mercy of your piety” (St Ambrose Ep 62:3).

    His death is dated 4 December 432 as is his Feast Day. His head is venerated in the Cathedral, where it was placed by Cardinal Gabriele Paleotti in 1586.

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    Notre-Dame-de-la-Chapelle d’Abbeville / Our Lady of La Chapelle, France (1400), Day 6 of the Immaculate Conception Novena, St Peter Chrysologus (c 400-450), St Barbara (Died 3rd Century) Virgin Martyr and all the Saints for 4 December

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    Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
    of the Blessed Virgin Mary – LINK to the DAY 6 – THE SIXTH DAY – 4 December

    Notre-Dame-de-la-Chapelle d’Abbeville / Our Lady of La Chapelle, at Abbeville, France (1400) – 4 December:
    HERE:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/04/notre-dame-de-la-chapelle-dabbeville-our-lady-of-la-chapelle-at-abbeville-france-1400-and-memorials-of-the-saints-4-december/

    St Peter Chrysologus (c 400-450) “Golden Words” Confessor,, Father & Doctor of the Church – Bishop of Ravenna, Italy. Today we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Peter Chrysologus, a fifth-century Italian Bishop known for testifying courageously to Christ’s full humanity and divinity during a period of the heresy called “Monophysite.”
    The saint’s title, Chrysologus, signifies “golden speech” in Greek. Named as a Doctor of the Church in 1729 by Pope Benedict XIII., he is distinguished as the “Doctor of Homilies” for the concise but theologically rich reflections he delivered during his time as the Bishop of Ravenna.
    176 of his sermons have survived – it is the strength of these beautiful explanations of the Incarnation, the Creed, the place of Mary and John the Baptist in the great plan of salvation, Mary’s perpetual Virginity, the penitential value of Lent, Christ’s Eucharistic presence and the Primacy of St Peter and his successors in the Church.
    FEAST DAY: 4 December (General Roman Calendar 1729-1969)
    https://anastpaul.com/2018/07/30/saint-of-the-day-30-july-st-peter-chrysologus-c-400-450-golden-words/

    St Barbara (Died 3rd Century) Virgin Martyr. Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
    St Barbara’s Life and Death:
    https://anastpaul.com/2019/12/04/saint-of-the-day-4-december-saint-barbara-3rd-century-martyr/
    14 HOLY HELPERS:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/08/saint-s-of-the-day-8-august-the-fourteen-holy-helpers/

    St Ada of Le Mans
    St Adelmann of Beauvais

    St Anno II (c 1010-1975) Archbishop of Cologne from 1056 until his death. From 1063 to 1065 he acted as Regent of the Holy Roman Empire for the minor Emperor Henry IV, Reformer, founder of Monasteries and builder of Churches.
    The Life of St Anno:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/04/saint-of-the-day-4-december-saint-anno-ii-c-1010-1975-archbishop-of-cologne/

    St Apro

    St Bernardo degli Uberti OSB Vall. (c1060-1133) Cardinal Bishop, Benedictine Vallombrosan Monk, Abbot of San Salvi Monastery, Abbot-General of the Vallombrosans. Created a Cardinal by Pope Urban II in 1097. Papal legate, Bishop of Parma, Italy in 1106. Exiled twice during disputes with Anti–Papal forces opposing Pope Saint Gregory VII.
    A fascinating Saint who even Pablo Picasso could not resist painting (2nd image below – maybe Senor Picasso’s ‘Blue Period?’
    This Holy Shepherd:
    https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/04/saint-of-the-day-4-december-st-bernardo-degli-uberti-osb-vall-c1060-1133-cardinal-bishop-a-fascinating-saint-who-even-pablo-picasso-could-not-resist-painting/

    St Bertoara of Bourges
    St Christian O.Cist. (c1180-1245) Bishop
    St Christianus
    St Clement of Alexandria
    St Cyran of Brenne
    St Eraclius
    St Ezequiel Álvaro de La Fuente
    St Felix of Bologna (Died 432) Bishop
    Bl Francis Galvez
    St Heraclas of Alexandria
    Bl Jerome de Angelis
    St John the Wonder Worker
    St Maruthas
    St Melitus of Pontus

    St Osmund (Died 1099) Bishop of Salisbury, Confessor, Count of Sées, Lord Chancellor of England. He was Canonised in 1456 by Pope Callistus III.
    The Life of St Osmund:
    https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/04/saint-of-the-day-4-december-saint-osmund-died-1099/

    Blessed Pietro Tecelano TOSF (c 118-1289) Layman, Widower, Tertiary of the Order of Friars Minor, Apostle of the sick and the poor, spiritual and secular adviser, Miracle-worker. Pietro was Beatified on 18 August 1802 by Pope Pius VII.
    His Life:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/04/saint-of-the-day-4-december-blessed-pietro-tecelano-tosf-c-1200-1289/

    St Prudens Martyr. No other information has survived.
    St Sigiranus
    Bl Simon Yempo
    St Sola

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    Saint of the Day – 3 December – St Abbo of Auxerre (Died c860) Bishop

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    Saint of the Day – 3 December – St Abbo of Auxerre (Died c860) Bishop, Monk and Abbot. Died ion 3 December n c860 of natural causes. Also known as – Abbone, Abbon.

    In some records Abbo appears as the Bishop of Auzerre in the 35th place, in others in36th. He governed the Diocese in the second half of the 9th Century. In the list of Bishops, of the “Liber Episcopalis” in which brief biographical notes and chronological data have been provided, Abbo appears after Saint Eribaldus, who was his brother and before the blessed Christian.

    There is little information about him. Abbo embraced religious life from a young age by entering the Benedictine Monastery of Saint Jerome in Auxerre. In that Monastery he also held the office of Abbot for two years.

    In the year 857 he was elected as the Bishop of Auxerre, succeeding his brother Saint Eribaldus. He participated in two Councils – that of Metz on 28 May 859 and that of Savonnièrres on 14 June of the same year.

    His government of the Diocese was only around three years long
    He retired from the Office prior to his death and already in the acts of the Synod of Thusey which took place in October 860, there is the signature of his successor, the blessed Christian.

    Saint Abbo died on 3 December 860. At the recognition of his Relics,, made in the 17th Century, his body was found almost intact. At this time it is mentioned that his Feast Day was celebrated on 3 December. (Source: Mauro Bonato, https://www.santiebeati.it).

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    Vergine di Montesanto / Our Lady of the Holy Mountain, Rome (1659), The 5th Day of the Immaculate Conception Novena, St Francis Xavier and the Saints for 3 December

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    Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
    of the Blessed Virgin Mary: LINK to the Fifth Day – THE FIFTH DAY – 3 December

    Vergine di Montesanto / Our Lady of the Holy Mountain, Rome, Italy (1659) – 3 December:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/03/vergine-di-montesanto-our-lady-of-the-holy-mountain-rome-italy-1659-and-memorials-of-the-saints-3-december/

    St Francis Xavier SJ (1506-1552) Confessor, Priest, Missionary, co-Founder with St Ignatius Loyola (1491-1556) and St Peter Faber (1506-1546) of the Society of Jesus. One of the Greatest Missionaries since St Paul. St Francis was Canonised on 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV. His body is incorrupt.
    Glorious St Francis!:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/03/saint-of-the-day-3-december-st-francis-xavier-sj-1506-1552-confessor/
    AND:
    https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/03/saint-of-the-day-3-december-st-francis-xavier-sj-1506-1552-one-of-the-greatest-missionaries-since-st-paul/

    St Abbo of Auxerre (Died c860) Bishop
    St Abran
    St Agapius
    St Agricola of Pannonia
    St Anthemius of Poitiers
    St Attalia of Strasbourg
    Bl Bernard of Toulouse OP Martyr

    St Birinus of Dorchester (c 660-650) Bishop, “Apostle to the West Saxons,” Benedictine Monk.
    Biography:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/03/saint-of-the-day-3-december-st-birinus-of-dorchester-c-660-650/

    St Cassian of Tangiers
    St Claudius of Africa
    St Claudius the Martyr
    St Crispin of Africa
    St Edward Coleman
    St Eloque of Lagny

    St Emma of Bremen (c975–1038) Married Laywoman, Princess, Mother and Widow, Apostle of the poor, founder of Churches.
    About St Emma:
    https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/03/saint-of-the-day-3-december-saint-emma-of-bremen-c-975-1038/

    St Ethernan
    St Hilaria the Martyr
    St Jason the Martyr
    St John of Africa
    St Lucius, King
    St Lucy the Chaste
    St Magina of Africa
    St Mamas
    St Marcos García Rodríguez
    St Maurus the Martyr

    St Mirocles (Died c316) Confessor, the 6th Bishop of Milan from before 313 to c316. Mirocles was one of the originators of the Ambrosian Liturgy and Chant. The Roman Martyrology reads: “At Milan, St Mirocles, Confessor and Bishop, sometimes mentioned by St Ambrose.”
    His Zealous Life:
    https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/03/saint-of-the-day-3-december-saint-mirocles-died-c316-confessor-bishop/

    St Seleucus
    St Stephen of Africa
    St Theodore of Alexandria
    St Theodulus of Edessa
    St Veranus
    Zephaniah the Prophet

    Martyrs of Nicomedia: Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Diocletian – Ambicus, Julius and Victor. c 303 in Nicomedia, Bithynia (modern Izmit, Turkey).

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    Saint of the Day – 2 December – Saint Nonnus of Edessa (Died late 5th Century) Bishop

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    Saint of the Day – 2 December – Saint Nonnus of Edessa (Died late 5th Century) Bishop, Deacon and Monk. St Nonnus attended the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and tbere his fame and his preaching became renowned most especially due to the conversion of St Pelagis. Also known as – Nennos, Ninos, Nono, Nonnos.

    The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Edessa, St Nonnus, Bishop, by whose prayers the penitent Pelagia, was converted to Christ.”

    Pelagia among her courtesans, as Saint Nonnus prays for her

    The Vita of St Pelagia states that Nonnus was “a perfect Monk” from Tabenna in Egypt who, “by reason of his virtuous life” became the Bishop of Edessa in Syria, converting “all its nhabitants” and Baptising 30 000 locals. The Monks of Ramsgate place his See at Edessa.

    As Nonnus addressed a Church Council in Antioch, the town’s most famous courtesan Margarita (Pearl or Pelaia) passed by. Observing her beauty, Nonnus chastised the members of the assembly for taking less care of their souls than she did of her body. She appeared at his next Sunday sermon and Nonnus’ sermon on hell prompted her to repent.] She wrote him a letter and was permitted to see him with witnesses who were convinced of her sincerity. Nonnus heard her Confession and Baptided her with her birth name Pelagia.

    After being pursued by the devil for a few days, she donated the property from her former employment to the Church and lived with the Deaconess Romana, before departing for Jerusalem to disguise herself as a male Hermit under the name Pelagius.

    St Pelagia’s Feast Day is 8 October: https://anastpaul.com/2020/10/08/saint-of-the-day-8-october-st-pelagia-the-penitent-fourth-or-fifth-century/

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    Our Lady of Didinia, Cappadocia, Turkey (363), Day 4 of the Immaculate Conception Novena, St Bibiana (Died c 361) Virgin Martyr and the Saints for 2 December

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    Novena in Honour of the Immaculate Conception
    of the Blessed Virgin Mary: LINK – THE FOURTH DAY – 2 December

    Our Lady of Didinia, Cappadocia, Turkey (363) – 2 December:
    HERE:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/02/our-lady-of-didinia-cappadocia-turkey-363-and-memorials-of-the-saints-2-

    St Bibiana (Died c 361) Virgin Martyr
    Her Life and Death
    https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2016/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december/

    St Athanasius of the Caves (Died c 1176) Hermit, Miracle-worker and healer.
    Biography:
    https://anastpaul.com/2021/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december-saint-athanasius-of-the-caves-died-c-1176/

    St Avitas of Rouen (Died c325) Bishop
    About St Avitas:
    https://anastpaul.com/2022/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december-saint-avitus-of-rouen-died-c-325-bishop/

    St Chromatius of Aquileia (Died c 407) Bishop of Aquileia, Father of the Church, Theologian, Exegete, Writer and friend of Saints Ambrose and Jerome, defender of Saint John Chrysostom.
    Wonderful St Chromatius:
    https://anastpaul.com/2020/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december-saint-chromatius-of-aquileia-died-c-407/

    Bl John Amero

    Blessed Jan van Ruysbroec (c 1293-1382) Known as John “the Admirable,” “the Ecstatic Doctor,” “the Divine Doctor.” Priest, Hermit, Mystic, Spiritual Director and Spiritual Writer. Beatified on 1 December 1908 by Pope Pius X.
    About Blessed Jan:
    https://anastpaul.com/2018/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december-blessed-john-van-ruysbroeck/

    St Lupus of Verona
    St Nonnus of Edessa (Died late 5th Century) Bishop

    St Oderisius de Marsi OSB (Died 1105) Italian Deacon Cardinal, Abbot of Montecassino, Count of the great noble family of the Marsi.
    His Devoted Life:
    https://anastpaul.com/2023/12/02/saint-of-the-day-2-december-saint-oderisius-de-marsi-osb-died-1105/

    St Pimenio in Rome
    St Pontian

    St Robert of Matallana O.Cist. (Died 1185) Abbot
    St Silvanus

    Greek Martyrs of Rome – 9 Saints: Several Greek Christians Martyred in the persecutions of Valerian – Adria, Aurelia, Eusebius, Hippolytus, Marcellus, Mary Martana, Maximus, Neon and Paulina. They were martyred by various means between 254 and 259 in Rome, Italy and are buried in the Callistus catacombs, Rome.

    Martyrs of Africa – 4 Saints: Four Christians Martyred in Africa in the persecutions of Arian Vandals – Januarius, Securus, Severus and Victorinus.