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The Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a Link to Day Nine of the Novena, St Eusebius (Died 357) Confessor and Memorials of the Saints – 14 August

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The Vigil of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/14/the-vigil-of-the-assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-and-memorials-of-the-saints-14-august/

Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY NINE
Mary in Heaven, the Help of Christians on Earth

St Eusebius of Rome (Died 357) Priest, Confessor. “At Rome, the birthday of the blessed Priest Eusebius, who for the defence of the Catholic Faith, was shut up in a room of his own house by the Arian Emperor, Constantius, where constantly persevering in prayer for seven months, he rested in peace. His body was removed by the Priests, Gregory and Orosius and buried in the cemetery of Cllistus on the Appian Way.” – Roman Martyrology.
His Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-saint-eusebius-of-rome-died-357-priest-confessor/

Glory of Sant’Eusebio, (1757) Anton Raphael Mengs

Bl Aimo Taparelli

Blessed Alberto Pandoni OSA (c1200-1274) “The Good Bishop” Bishop of Piacenza (Italy) (1243–1257), Bishop of Ferrara (Italy) (1257–1274), Religious of the Order of the Hermits of St Augustine, Reformer, political crusader and writer.
The Good Bishop’s Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-blessed-alberto-pandoni-osa-c1200-1274-the-good-bishop/

St Arnold/Arnulf of Soissons (1040-1087) Bishop, Monk, Abbot
His Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-saint-arnold-of-soissons-1040-1087/

St Athanasia of Timia
St Callistus of Todi
St Demetrius of Africa

St Eberhard of Einsiedeln (c890-958) Priest, Abbot. Co-founder of Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland. with St Benno, an ex-Bishop of Metz in France and Eberhard’s relative.
His Devoted Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-st-eberhard-of-einsiedeln-c890-958-priest-abbot/

St Eusebius of Palestine
St Fachtna (6th Century) Bishop of Ross, Ireland

Blessed Giuliana Puricelli (1427-1504) Nun, Co-Foundress, Abbess. She was the first companion of the Blessed Caterina da Pallnza, and is regarded as the Co-Founder of the Ambrosian hermitages of the Sacro Monte di Varese.
Her Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-blessed-giuliana-puricelli-1427-1504/

St Marcellus of Apamea
Bl Sanctes Brancasino
St Ursicius of Nicomedia

St Werenfridus OSB (Died c780) Priest, Confessor, Monk, Missionary
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/14/saint-of-the-day-14-august-saint-werenfridus-osb-died-c-780/

Bl William of Parma

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Saint of the Day – 13 August – Blessed Gertrude O.Praem. (1227-1297) Abbess

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Saint of the Day – 13 August – Blessed Gertrude O.Praem. (1227-1297) Princess, Abbess of Premonstratensian Monastery at Altenberg, Germany, Ascetric, gifted with the charism of prophecy and penance. Born on 29 September 1227, died on 13 August 1297.

In the Monastery of Altenburg near Vetzlar, in Germany, blessed Gertrude, the Abbess of the Premonstratensian Order, who, while still a child, was offered to God in this place by her holy mother St Elizabeth, Queen of Hungary.

Gertrude’s father, Louis XIV, Landgrave of Thuringia, had died on a Crusade. Gertrude was entrusted by her mother to the Premonstratensian Nuns of Altenberg near Wetzlar, in Germany. She became the Abbess of this ascetic Order in 1248. Under her government a beautiful Church dedicated to the Virgin and to St Michael was built and, at the same time, a house was erected to give hospitality to the poor and wayfarers.

As early as 1270, she introduced to Altenberg, the Feast of the Holy Sacrament. She was distinguished by her spirit of penance and her gift of predicting future events.

Not long after her death, in 1311, Pope Clement VI authorised her public veneration at the Nonastery of Altenberg. Her Feast was extended by Pope Benedict XIII to the whole Order on 11 July 1729, enriched with Indulgences. It is celebrated today, on 13 August.

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Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners / Refugium Peccatorum, St John Berchmans SJ (1599-1621), Link to Day 8 of the Assumption Novena, Saints for 13 August

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Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY EIGHT:
Mary, the Queen of Mercy

Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners / Refugium Peccatorum – St John Damascene calls Mary a City of Refuge to all who flee to Her.
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/13/our-lady-refuge-of-sinners-refugium-peccatorum-and-memorials-of-the-saints-13-august/

+St Hippolytus (Died c235) Martyr
AND
+St Cassian (of Imola) (Died c235) Martyr
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Rome, blessed Hippolytus, Martyr, who gloriously confessed the Faith, under the Emperor Decius {mpt Valerian}. After enduring other torments, he was tied by the feet to the necks of wild horses and being cruelly dragged through briars and brambles and having all his body lacerated, he yielded his spirit.”
AND:
“At Imola, the birthday of St Cassian, Martyr. As he refused to worship idols, the persecutor called the boys whom the Saint taught and who hated him, giving them leave to kill him. The torment suffered by the Martyr was the more grievious, as the hand which inflicted it by reason of its weakness, rendered death more tardy.”
HOLY MARTYRS for CHRIST:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/13/saint-s-of-the-day-13-august-saints-hippolytus-and-cassian-died-c235-martyrs/

St Cassian

St Cassian of Todi Martyr

St Centolla and Helen (Died c304) Martyrs

St John Berchmans SJ (1599-1621) Jesuit Novice – born Jan Berchmans on 13 March 1599 at Driest, Brabant, Belgium and died on 13 August 1621 at Rome, Italy of natural causes. Patronages – Altar Servers, Jesuit novices and students. He had a special devotion to God’s Mother and to him is owed the Little Rosary of the Immaculate Conception.
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/13/saint-of-the-day-13-august-saint-john-berchmans-sj-1599-1621/

St Anastasius the Monk
St Anastasius the Priest

St Benildus Romançon FSC (1805-1862) Teacher of the Brothers of Christian Schools

St Cassian of Todi
St Concordia
Blessed Gertrude  O.Praem (1227-1297) Abbess of Altenberg
St Helen of Burgos
St Herulph of Langres
Bl John of Alvernia
St Junian of Mairé
St Ludolph

St Maximus the Confessor (c580-662) Father of the Church, Monk, Abbot, Theologian, Confessor, Scholar, Writer. Also known as St Maximus of Constantinople and St Maximus the Theologian. St Maximus, a man of fearless courage in witnessing to – “confessing” – even while suffering, the integrity of his faith in Jesus Christ, true God and true man, Saviour of the world and of His Holy Catholic Church.
Glorious St Maximus:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/13/saint-of-the-day-13-august-saint-maximus-the-confessor-c-580-662-father-of-the-church/

St Nerses Glaietsi

St Radegunde (c518-587) Queen, Abbess, Ascetic, Founder of a female Convent of enclosed Nuns,named and dedicated to the Holy Cross of which a Relic was enshrined, Sainte-Croixwho also cared for the sick within their Convent.
Renowned St Radegunde:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/13/saint-of-the-day-13-august-saint-radegunde-c-518-587/

St Wigbert of Fritzlar (c675-c 746) Born in England, a learned Scholar and Abbot, Missionary, Miracle-worker, gifted with a penetrating understanding of Sacred Scripture as well as the gift of prophecy, companion of St Boniface, the Apostle of Germany. Wigbert was known as a quiet and gentle man and a great teacher. Both St Alcuin and St Bede knew and mentioned him in their historical writings of the times and of the Church. St Bede admired his contempt of this world and his learning.
A fascinating and much-admired Saint:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/13/saint-of-the-day-13-august-st-wigbert-of-fritzlar-c-675-c-746/

Bl William Freeman

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Saint of the Day – 12 August – Saint Herculanus (Died c550) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 12 August – Saint Herculanus (Died c550) the 18th Bishop of Brescia . Patronage of the City of Maderno in Brescia. Also known as – Ercolano.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Brescia, Saint Herculaneum, Bishop.”

In the ancient City catalogues, Herculanus is listed 18th position between St Cyprian and St Honorius but it is impossible to determine the years of his Episcopate. We can only state that it took place in the 6th Century, probably shortly after the middle years of that Centry.

Virgin and Child, with Saints Louis of Toulouse, Lawrence, Herculanus of Brescia and Constantius of Perugia. Date 1497.

He died in Campione del Garda, where, according to some, he had retired to the life of a Hermit. His Relics, discovered in the Church of Maderno in 1282, were displayed for public veneration the following year and in 1484, were recognised by the local Bishop, Paolo Zane. In 15, St Charles Borromeo transferred them from the old Shrine to the High Altar. On 7 May 1587, Bishop Morosini placed them in an inscribed marble Tomb.

His memorial is celebrated today 12 August, the day on which he is celebrated in Maderno City, of which he is the Patron Saint, and in the surrounding towns. Below is a lovely Statue of St Herculanus on the Facade of the Church and an interior view of the Church dedicated to him in Maderno.

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Madonna del Bosco / Our Lady of the Woods, Italy (13th Century), St Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) Virgin, Link to the Assumption Novena and the Saints celebrated on 12 August

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Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY SEVEN:
Mary’s Joy in Heaven

St Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) Virgin, Religious, Founder, Mystic, Friend and Follower of St Francis, Miracle-Worker.
The story of St Clare:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/12/saint-of-the-day-12-august-st-clare-of-assisi-1194-1253-virgin/
AND:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/11/saint-of-the-day-11-august-st-clare-of-assisi/

Madonna del Bosco / Our Lady of the Woods, Montemilone, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy (13th Century) – 12 August:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/12/madonna-del-bosco-our-lady-of-the-woods-montemilone-potenza-basilicata-italy-13th-century-and-memorials-of-the-saints-12-august/

St Anicetus of Marmora
St Discolio of Vercelli

St Euplus of Catania (Died 304) Deacon Martyr
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/12/saint-of-the-day-12-august-saint-euplus-of-catania-died-304-deacon-martyr/

St Eusebius of Milan (Died 462) Archbishop of Milan. Born in Greece (although some sources regard him as Milanese) and died on 12 August 462. He was the Archbishop from 449 until his death.
The Roman Martyrology reads: “In Milan, Saint Eusebius, Bishop, who worked diligently for the True Faith and rebuilt the Cathedral destroyed by the Huns.”
His Zealous Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/12/saint-of-the-day-12-august-st-eusebius-of-milan-died-462-bishop/

St Felicissima the Blind
St Gracilian
St Herculanus (Died c550) Bishop of Brescia
St Jambert of Canterbury
St Julian of Syria

St Macarius of Syria
St Merewenna
St Micae Nguyen Huy My
St Murtagh of Killala
St Photinus of Marmora

St Pedro del Barco (1088-1155) Hermit, Penitent, Canon, Apostle of the needy, he is regarded as the father of the agricultural industry in Avila, Spain.
His life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/12/saint-of-the-day-12-august-st-pedro-del-barco-1088-1155/

St Porcarius of Lerins

St Simplicius of Vercelli (Died c470) Bishop, the 8th Bishop of Vercelli, Italy.
His Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/12/saint-of-the-day-12-august-saint-simplicius-of-vercelli-died-c470-bishop/

St Ust

Martyrs of Augsburg – 4 Saints: The mother, Hilaria,and three friends of of Saint Afra ofAugsburg. While visiting the tomb of Saint Afra who were seized by the authorities and Martyred when they visited Afra’s tomb – Digna, Eunomia, Euprepia and Hilaria. They were burned alive c 304.

Martyrs of Rome – 5 Saints: A group of Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Diocletian. We know little more than their names – Crescentian, Juliana, Largio, Nimmia and Quiriacus. They died in c304 in Rome, Italy and were buried on the Ostian Way outside Rome.

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Saint of the Day – 11 August – St Taurinus (c350-c412) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 11 August – St Taurinus (c350-c412) the 1st Bishop of Evreux, in Normandy, France, Miracle-worker. Born in Rome in c350 and died at his See in Evreux in c412. Patronage – of the City and Diocese of Evreux. A lso known as – Taurin, Taurino.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Evreux, in France, St Taurinus, Bishop. Being made the Bishop of that City by the blessed Pope Clement, he propagated the Christian Faith by the preaching of the Gospel and the many labours he sustained for it. He is celebrated for glorious miracles and finally slept in the Lord.”

Taurinus’ life is known through a manuscript of the 10th Century, itself based on a 9th Cntury text. The Vita was written by a wll-known Hagiographer Monk named Deodatus,

Taurinus was born in Rome to Tarquinius, a pagan and Eustycia, a devout Christian. An Angel appeared to Eustycia to announce that her son would have a great destiny. He was Baptised by St Pope Clement I. He became the Bishop of Evreux in around 385.

A number of miracles were associated with Taurinus. His legend states that he raised a girl, Euphrasia, from the dead after she died in a fire. After he had done so, there was no trace of burn or wounds upon her flesh. These wondrous miracle led to many conversions . He also resurrected a Marinus, the son of the local Prefect, who had fallen into a hole and died from the impact. After a short prayer, Taurinus revived the young man. At once, Marinus requested Baptism for himself and his entourage,and hundreds of others.

After Taurinus’ death, Maximus of Evreux was sent by Pope Damasus I to continue his predecessor’s immense success.

A Monastery dedicated to Taurinus was built around the 6th Century; it was restored in the 10 Century at the instigation of Richard I of Normandy/

Relief depicting St Tarinus evangelising

Bishop Landulphus is credited with having discovered, in answer to fervent prayer, the Relics of Taurinus and built a Basilica to house them. In 1035, the Abbey of Saint-Taurin was placed under the jurisdiction of the Abbey of Fécamp which also claimed the body of Taurinus. The Monks of Saint-Taurin claimed that they owned a part of the Saint’s Relics. In 1247, Gislebert de Saint-Martin, Abbot of Saint-Taurin, had a Reliquary built to house the remaining Relics. See below.

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Saint of the Day – 10 August – Blessed Andrea OFM (15th Century) Friar, Mystic

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Saint of the Day – 10 August – Friar of the Order of Friars Minor in Grosseto, Italy, Mystic who had received the gift of Levitation whilst in prayer. He was greatly dedicated to the Rule of St Francis.

Unknown Franciscan Friar

Andrea da Grosseto was a Franciscan Friar who lived in the 15th Century. We do not know as a matter of certainty, whether he was a layman or a Priest, although the Seraphic Biographies of Illustrious Authors list him as a layman.

He entered the Order at a very young age and was placed under the protection of Blessed Tommaso da Scarlino.
He was “a very spiritual man, fervent in both mental and vocal prayer, where he always remained motionless and with his eyes raised to Heaven.
He was rising from the earth seen several times in prayer.
He yearned only for heavenly things.”

He became a man who embodied religious observance and an example of perfect obedience.

He died, between 1497 and 1512, in the Convent of San Benedetto della Nave, located on the slopes of Mont Leoni and located in the Diocese of Grosseto.

In the Franciscan Martyrology, his Feastday is celebrated today.

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St Lawrence (Died 258) Martyr “Keeper of the Treasures of he Church,” Pentecost IX, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes / Our Lady of Ransom, Barcelona, Spain (1218) and the Saints for 10 August

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PENTECOST IX

St Lawrence (Died 258) Martyr “Keeper of the Treasures of he Church,” Archdeacon. St Lawrence was one of the seven Deacons of the City of Rome under Pope St Sixtus II, who were Martyred in the persecution of the Christians by decree of the Roman Emperor Valerian.
St Lawrence here:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/saint-of-the-day-feast-of-st-lawrence-of-rome-martyr/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-st-lawrence-died-258-martyr-keeper-of-the-treasures-of-he-church/

Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY FIVE

Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes / Our Lady of Mercy / Our Lady of Ransom, Barcelona, Spain (1218) – 1 August, 10 August – The Founding of the Mercedarian Order and 24 September:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/09/24/our-lady-of-mercy-our-lady-of-ransom-our-lady-of-walsingham-virgin-of-the-sea-24-september-and-memorials-of-the-saints/

Virgen de la Peña / Our Lady of the Crag, Bogotà, Colombia (1685 ) – 10 August:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/10/feast-of-st-lawrence-virgen-de-la-pena-our-lady-of-the-crag-bogota-colombia-1685-and-memorials-of-the-saints-10-august/

St Agathonica of Carthage
St Agilberta of Jouarre

Blessed Amadeus OFM (1420–1482) Friar of the Order of Friars Minor in Portugal, Reformer, Miracle-Worker and Confessor
Holy Amadeus:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/10/saint-of-the-day-blessed-amadeus-of-portugal-o-f-m-1420-1482/

Blessed Andrea OFM (15th Century) Friar of the Order of Friars Minor in Grosseto, Italy, Mystic

Blessed Arcangelo Placenza da Calatafimi OFM (c1390-1460) Priest, Friar, of the Order of Friars Minor, Hermit, Mystic, Penitent.
His Life of Devout Love:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-blessed-arcangelo-placenza-da-calatafimi-ofm-c-1390-1460/

St Aredius of Lyon

St Asteria Virgin (Died c307) Martyr of Bergamo.
The Roman Martyrology reads: “At Bergamo, St Asteria, Virgin and Martyr, in the persecutions of Diocletian and Maximian,”
Her Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-saint-asteria-of-bergamo-died-c307-virgin-martyr/

Bl Augustine Ota
St Bassa of Carthage

St Bessus (Died c286) Martyr, Soldier, Missionary, Evangelist, Miracle-worker.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-saint-bessus-died-c-286-martyr/

St Bettelin

St Blane (Died 590) Irish Bishop and Confessor, Missionary, Miracle-worker.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-st-blane-died-590/

St Deusdedit the Cobbler (6th Century) Confessor – Deusdedit was a poor layman shoemaker in 6th Century Rome, Italy. Patronages – shoemakers, of the poor. His name meaning, “dedicated to God.”
The Roman Martyrology reads of him today: “At Rome, the holy Confessor Deusdedit, a working man, who gave to the poor, every Saturday, whatever he had earned during the week.”
His Dedicated Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/10/saint-of-the-day-10-august-st-deusdedit-the-cobbler-6th-century-confessor-layman/

St Gerontius
St Paula of Carthage

Martyrs of Alexandria – 260+ Saints: A large number of Christians who were Martyred in Alexandria, Egypt between 260 and 267 in the persecutions of Decius and Valerian, whose names have not come down to us and who are commemorated together.

Martyrs of Rome – 165 Saints: Group of 165 Christians Martyred in the persecutions of Aurelian. 274 in Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 9 August – Saint Bandaridus (Died c545) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 9 August – Saint Bandaridus (Died c545) Bishop of Soissons in France. A zealous shepherd of the people of God and Defender of the Church and of obedience to the Gospel, Miracle-worker. Patronage of – Saint-Bandry. Also known as – Banderik, Bandery, Bandry.

On the death of Bishop Loup de Soissons in around 535-540, acceded to the Episcopate records of Soissons, Bandaridus was elected and assumed the Office as the Bishop of the See of S oissons.

His Episcopate began under happy auspices but he had to face a revolt, perhaps due to his dogmatic rigidity om terms of obedience to the Word of God and of His Holy Church. Angry, Clotaire I chased him from his Kingdom and Bandaridus took refuge in England in a Monastery there.

In c543, Bandaridus returned to Soissons which had been decimated by the Plague but our Saint arrived in time to save his See from total destruction by this scourge:

“The inhabitants of Soissons came with great eagerness to meet him … to the Village of Arthèse which has since been called Saint-Bandry. The Prelate began to give proof of his credit with God by obtaining that a spring of water should spring forth in an arid place. His prayers obtained the cessation of the Plague.
Clotaire himself recognised Bandry’s credit with God; for the holy Bishop delivered one of his daughters from the devil.
The King offered him in gratitude the land of Celle-sur-Aisne and other goods which Bandry applied to the endowment of the Abbey of Saint-Crépin-le-Grand.”

Bandaridus, thanks to this endowment, was able to grace the Monastery of Saint-Crépin with the construction of am Abbey Church.

In c1044, during the reconstruction of the Church of Saint-Crépin-le-Grand, the Abbot tsolemnly transferred St Bandaridus’ remains to his restored Church.

Soissons Cathedral
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Vigil of St Lawrence, St Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney (1786-1859) Confessor, St Emigdius (c279-c309), Day Four of the Assumption Novena and the Saints for 9 August

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Vigil of St Lawrence

Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY FOUR

St Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney (1786-1859) Confessor, Patron of Parish Priests.   His body is Incorrupt. 
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-st-john-mary-vianney-1786-1859-the-cure-dars/
AND:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-st-jean-baptiste-marie-vianney-t-o-s-f-the-cure-of-ars/

St Romanus Martyr, Soldier

St Emigdius (c279-c309) Bishop, Martyr, Confessor, Miracle-worker.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/09/saint-of-the-day-9-august-saint-emigdius-c-272-c-303-bishop-martyr/

St Amor of Franche-Comté

St Autor (5th Century) Bishop of Metz in France, for 29 years, Miracle-worker.
Wonderful St Autor:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/09/saint-of-the-day-9-august-saint-autor-of-metz-5th-century-bishop/

St Bandaridus (Died c545) Bishop of Soissons
St Bonifacia Rodriguez Castro

St Claude Richard
St Domitian of Châlons

St Falco of Palermo (Died mid 11th Century) Italian Hermit, , Monk, Miracle-worker.
His Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/09/saint-of-the-day-9-august-saint-falco-of-palermo-died-mid-11th-century-hermit/

St Firmus of Verona

Blessed John OP (c1190-1242) Dominican Friar and Priest, Confessor, Miracle-worker in of Salerno, Italy.
Blessed John’s Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/09/saint-of-the-day-9-august-blessed-john-of-salerno-op-c-1190-1242/

Bl John Talbot
St Marcellian of Civitavecchia

St Maurilio (c1000–1067) Archbishop of Rouen from 1055 to 1067, Monk, Abbot, Hermit, Writer, Reformer.
His Devoted Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/09/saint-of-the-day-9-august-saint-maurilio-of-rouen-c-1000-1067/

St Nathy
St Numidicus of Carthage
St Phelim
St Rusticus of Sirmium
St Rusticus of Verona
St Secundian of Civitavecchia
St Stephen of Burgos
St Verian of Civitavecchia

Martyrs of Civitavecchia: Three Christians Martyred together in the persecutions of Decius. We know little more than the names – Marcellian, Secundian and Verian. 250 near Civitavecchia, Italy.

Martyrs of Constantinople: 10 Saints: A group of ten Christians who were arrested, tortured and executed for defending an icon of Christ in defiance of orders from Emperor Leo the Isaurian. We know the names of three, but nothing else about them – Julian, Marcian and Mary. They were beheaded in Constantinople.

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Saint of the Day – 8 August – St Aemilian (Died c818) Confessor, Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 8 August – St Aemilian (Died c818) Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus in Greece, Defender of Holy Images. Died in an unknown region when exiled from his See for his stand against Emperor Leo the Armenian. Also known as – Aemilianus, Emilian, Emiliano, Name means: the zealous one / from the family of the Aemilians (Latin).

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “St Aemilitian, Bishop, who ended his life in exile after having suffered much from the Emperor Leo, for the veneration of Holy Images.”

Aemilian was Bishop of Cycicus/ Kyzikos —the present-day ruins in Düzler near Erdek in Turkey.

During the reign of Emperor Leo V the Armenian, he vigorously defended the veneration of Holy Images.

He was tortured and died in exile for his faith.

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Santa Maria della Querce / Our Lady of the Oak, Italy (1417), Link to Day Three of the Assumption Novena, The Fourteen Holy Helpers and all the Saints for 8 August

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Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption, DAY THREE

Santa Maria della Querce / Our Lady of the Oak, Lucignano, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy (1417) – 8 August, Third Saturday of September:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/08/santa-maria-della-querce-our-lady-of-the-oak-lucignano-arezzo-tuscany-italy-1417-and-memorials-of-the-saints-8-august/

The Fourteen Holy Helpers:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/08/saint-s-of-the-day-8-august-the-fourteen-holy-helpers/
A group of Saints invoked with special confidence because they have proven themselves efficacious helpers in adversity and difficulties, are known and venerated under the name Fourteen Holy Helpers.

The Notable Martyrs Saints within the Group are:
Acacius, Barbara, Blaise, Christopher, Cyriacus, Catherine of Alexandria, Denis, Erasmus of Formia, Eustace, George, Giles, Margaret of Antioch, Pantaleon and Vitus.
A little more about the 14 Holy Helpers:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/07/25/thought-for-the-day-25-july-the-memorial-of-st-christopher-died-c-251-one-of-the-fourteen-holy-helpers/

St Cyriacus the Martyr (Died c 303) Deacon, Miracle-worker. One of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-saint-cyriacus-the-martyr-died-c-303/

St Aemilian (Died c818) Confessor, Bishop of Cyzicus in Greece

St Altman of Passau (c1020 – 1091) Bishop, Monastic Founder, Reformer and an important representative of the Gregorian reforms, Apostolic Vicar and Papal Legate of Germany, a devoted servant of the poor and sick.
His Zealous Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-saint-altman-of-passau-c-1020-1091/

Ven Antonio/Margil of Jesus OFM (1657-1726) Franciscan Priest and Friar, Missionary, ascetic, mystic, miracle-worker, apostle of prayer and penance, administrator, known as the “Apostle of New Spain and Texas” and the “Flying Father” 
About Venerable Antonio:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-venerable-antonio-margil-of-jesus-ofm-1657-1726-the-flying-father/

St Eleutherius of Constantinople

St Famianus O.Cist. (1090-1150) Cistercian Monk, Hermit, Pilgrim, Miracle-worker.
His Body remains Incoccrupt in Gallese, Umbria, Italy.
St Famianus bears the great honour of being the first Cistercian to be Canonised which took place in 1154 by Pope Adrian IV.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-saint-famianus-o-cist-1090-1150-pilgrim-monk/

St Gedeon of Besancon
St Hormisdas of Persia
St Largus
St Leobald of Fleury
St Leonidas of Constantinople
St Marinus of Anzarba
St Mummolus of Fleury
St Myron the Wonder Worker
St Rathard of Diessen
St Severus of Vienne
St Sigrada
St Smaragdus
St Ternatius of Besançon
St Ultan of Crayke

Blessed William OFM (Died 1364) Martyr, Friar of the Order of Friar’s Minor, Missionary to Palestine. Born in Castellammare di Stabia, Naples, Italy and died a most horrific death in 1364 in Gaza, Palestine. His body and all his property, including his Breviary, were burned.
His Holy Life and Holy Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-blessed-william-of-castellammare-di-stabia-ofm-died-1364-martyr/

Martyrs of Albano – 4 Saints: Four Christians who were Martyred together, and about we today know little more than their names – Carpóforo, Secondo, Severiano and Vittorino. They were martyred in Albano, Italy – their remains are interred in the San Senator cemetery, on the Appian Way, 15 miles from Rome, Italy.

Martyrs of Rome – 5 Saints: Five Christians Martyred together; we know nothing else about them but the names – Ciriaco, Crescenziano, Giuliana, Memmia and Smaragdus. They were martyred at the 7 mile marker, on the Via Ostia, Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 7 August – Blessed Jordan Forzate OSB (1158-1248) Abbot,

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Saint of the Day – 7 August – Blessed Jordan Forzate OSB (1158-1248) Abbot, Peacemaker, Papal and Civil Negotiator, Papal Legate and Visitor. Born in Padua and died on 7 August 1248 at Venice. Also known as – Jordan of Padua. Additional Memorial – 13 August in Padua.

Jordan was born into the noble Forzaté family. At the age of 16, on the night of 4 March 1174, he fled, terrified, from the raging fire which destroyed most of the City, taking refuge in the small Monastery of San Benedetto, located outside the City.

For 20 years after this time, nothing is documented about Jordan but he certainly led an exemplary life. In 1195, he was a Prior of the Monastery which he had rebuilt in two sections divided by high walls, one for the Monks and the other for the Nuns. The Church was in the centre, serving the holy Mass and Sacraments to both the Monks and the Nuns.

It is said that Abbot Jordan, once the work was finished, planted the dogwood stick ( which he used to trace the outline of the Monastery in the ground) in the centre of the courtyard reserved for the Nuns. The arid stick sprouted into a vigorous plant, whose leaves and fruit had healing properties. Over time, whenever a member of the Forzaté family died, a branch would wither, completely withering away when the last descendant died; subsequently, other shoots sprouted from the stump. On 2 December 1811, when the Monastery was suppressed, the prodigious tree was transplanted into the garden of the Capodilista family, a branch of the Forzaté family.

It should be added that between the 13th and 14th Centuries, there were around 20 double Benedictine Monasteries in the Diocese of Padua.

Jordan was not only an Abbot who guided his Monks, but also an ambassador of peace for Padua and the entire Marca Trevigiana; in fact, a 14th Century miniature depicts him on horseback, setting out on a peacemaking mission.

In 1216, he negotiated peace between Treviso and Belluno as a delegate of Pope Honorius III and he also acted as arbitrator between Ezzelino da Romano and Rambertino, podestà of Verona, who met in the Bishop’s palace in Padua. In 1234, together with the Bishop of Treviso, he negotiated peace between Padua and Treviso and, after a while, also between Padua and Vicenza. However, the quarrels between these Venetian Cities culminated in the fall of Verona and Vicenza, into the hands of the ferocious Ezzelino da Romano and despite Jordan Forzaté’s efforts to prevent it, Padua was also occupied on 25 February 1237, by Ezzelino.

Abbot Jordan then deemed it appropriate to leave the Monastery of San Benedetto and retreat to his father’s Castle of Montemerlo. It is worth remembering that his contemporary, St Anthony of Padua, also had meetings with Ezzelino, in attempts to loosen his grip on Padua.

Jordan’s religious activity was even more intense; he was delegated by Popes Innocent III and Gregory IX on various missions to the Bishops of the Venetian Cities, and was an Apostolic Visitor to Monasteries in the aforementioned Diocese. In 1229 Jordan was pesent as a consultant for the City of Padua and at the election of the new Bishop.

After the death of St Anthony (1231) he was charged, together with other venerable people, with preparing the trial on the life and miracles performed by the great Anthony. Among other things, he was spiritual advisor to the blessed Beatrice d’Este.

In 1237 Ezzelino III accused him of conspiring to bring about his downfall and, therefore, had him locked in the prisons of the castle of St Zenone, a little far from Bassano del Grappa, despite the intercession of the Bishop of Padua, the Clergy, the Monks and many citizens.

In 1239, after two years, the Emperor Frederick II, finding himself in Vicenza, wanted to see Jordan, then handing him over to the custody of the patriarch of Aquileia but the Abbot, feeling unsafe, fled to Venice, to the Cistercian Monastery of Celestia, where he remained until his death on 7 August 1248.

In 1260, his body was brought back to Padua and buried in the Church of San Benedetto, where he immediately began to be venerated as a Saint. In 1300, he had his own Altar. As miracles continued through his intercession, the cult grew ever more intense, until Pope Clement XIV confirmed his cult on 6 September 1769, with a Feast on 7 August, while in Padua it is celebrated on 13 August.

In 1811, after thn Monastery was suppressed, his body was transferred, firstly to the Cathedral and then on 9 November 1952, to the Parish Church of San Benedetto in Padua – back home again!

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St Cajetan (1480-1547) Confessor, Founder, St Donatus of Arezzo (Died 362) Bishop, Martyr, Day 2 Link to the Assumption Novena and all the Saints for 7 August

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Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption DAY TWO

St Cajetan (1480-1547) Known as the “Father of Providence” and the “Huntsman of Souls” – Confessor, Founder of the Theatine Order – Priest, Reformer, Doctor of Civil and Canon Law, Diplomat, Mystic, Miracle Worker, apostle of the sick and the poor. Patron of the unemployed, workers, bankers and more.
About St Cajetan:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-st-cajetan-founder-of-the-theatine-order-the-father-of-providence/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-st-cajetan-1480-1547-confessor/

St Donatus (Died 362) Bishop Martyr of Arezzo, Confessor, Miracle-worker.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-saint-donatus-of-arezzo-died-362-bishop/


+Blessed Agathangelus Nourry OFM.Cap (1598-1638) Martyr and Blessed Cassian Vaz Lopez-Neto yrs, Friars of the Capuchin branch of the Friar’s Minor, Missionaries. Agathangelus was born on 31 July 1598 near Vendome, France and died by being stoned to death or hanged with the cords of his own Habit (records vary) on 7 August 1638 at Dibauria, Abyssinia.
Their Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/07/saint-s-of-the-day-7-august-blessed-agathangelus-nourry-ofm-cap-1598-1638-and-blessed-cassian-vaz-lopez-neto-ofm-cap-1605-1638-martyrs/

St Albert of Trapani O.Carm. (c1240-1307) Carmelite Priest, Confessor, Preacher, Evangeliser, apostle of prayer and a devout servant of the Blessed Virgin and the Passion of Christ. St Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582) and St Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566-1607) were especially devoted to him, the Bl Baptist Spagnoli (1447–1516) composed a sapphic ode in his honour.
His Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-saint-albert-of-trapani-o-carm-c-1240-1307/

+Blessed Cassian Vaz Lopez-Neto OFM Cap (1605-1638) Martyr

St Claudia of Rome
St Donat
St Donatian of Chalons-sur-Marne
St Donatus of Besancon
St Faustus of Milan
St Hyperechios
Blessed Jordan Forzate OSB (1158-1248) Abbot
St Julian of Rome
St Peter of Rome

Blessed Vincent de L’Aquila OFM (c1435-1504) Lay Brother Friar of the Order of the Friars Minor of St Francis, gifted with the charism of prophecy, Mystic, known to levitate whilst in prayer, Miracle-worker. Pope Pius VI approved his cult by Beatification on 19 September 1787.
His Devoted Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-blessed-vincent-de-laquila-ofm-c-1435-1504/

St Victricius (c339-407) Confessor, Bishop of Rouen from 393 until his death in 407, of natural causes by the will of God, Victricius narrowly escaped Martyrdom, Miracle-worker, friend of St Martin of Tours, St Ambrose and other great Father Saints.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/07/saint-of-the-day-7-august-saint-victricius-c339-407-confessor-bishop/

Martyred Deacons of Rome – 6 Saints: A group of Deacons who were Martyred with Pope Saint Sixtus II. We know nothing about them but their names and their deaths – Agapitus, Felicissimus, Januarius, Magnus, Stephen and Vincent. They were beheaded on 6 August 258 in a cemetery on the Appian Way, Rome, Italy.

Martyrs of Como – 6 Saints: A group of Christian soldiers in the imperial Roman army. Martyred in the persecutions of Maximian. We know little else but the names – Carpophorus, Cassius, Exanthus, Licinius, Secundus and Severinus. c.295 on the north side of Lake Como, near Samolaco, Italy. Their relics in the church of San Carpoforo, Como, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 6 August – St Hardulph 7th Century Hermit

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Saint of the Day – 6 August – St Hardulph 7th Century Hermit in Breedon-On-The-Hill, Leicestershire, England.

The ruins of Breedon Monastery

St Hardulph is a mysterious figure within Anglo-Saxon texts. It seems certain that his history is somehow intertwined with that of Eardwulf or Eaduulf of Northumbria and perhaps, they are one and the same man. Hardulph’s name chiefly appears immortalised in the joint dedication of the Priory Church at Breedon-On-The-Hill, Leicestershire, to St Mary and St Hardulph.
The incomplete tale of Eardwulf agrees extremely well, with that of Hardulph, From that which we know, Eardwulf was
recalled from exile in 796, to replace the deposed King Osbert of Northumbria. Eardwulf’s lineage is not known, other than that his father was also called Eardwulf.

The Angel of Breedom

A certain Eardwulf is also recorded as having succeeded a King Aldfrith of Northumbria in, 705 (according to the Venerable St Bede) — a full 91 years earlier, thus who perhaps maybe the same or a different King.

Eardwulf was inaugurated at York Cathedral on 26 May 796. In the year 790, it is reported that the Northumbrian King Aethelred I put Eardwulf to death in Ripon, Yorkshire. Eadwald was found alive the next day and so was venerated by some, as a Saint. Eardwulf was reinstated as King sometime between 808–830
(dependent on sources). Little is known about the end of his reign, although it is assumed that he died in or near Breedon-on-the-Hill and is buried there which could be why the Church is dedicated to him. This information comes from a list of saints’ final resting places written by Hugh Candidus in the 12th Century, which lists an ‘Ardulphus Rex’ as buried at Breedon. This is also where the link between Hardulph and Eardwulf is made.

The connection between Hardulph and Anchor Church becomes even more obscure. The main evidence linking the two is a fragment written in a 1541 book on the life of St Modwenna which lists a ‘St Hardulche’ as living in a ‘cell in a cliff a little from the Trent.’

Whilst Anchor Church is very likely the ‘cell’ referred to here, there is no explicit mention of it. Similarly, it has been pointed out that Modwenna died in the late 6th Century and so, unless this is a different Modwenna, this cannot be Eardwulf. The dating is closer to that of the ‘Eadwulf’ mentioned earlier, although not close enough.

The link then, is tentative — however, with the gaps in history and a great lack of written documents from the time-period, it is by no means impossible that all of which has previously been stated, is very close to the truth.

Hardulph, then, is an endlessly mysterious character. Perhaps we shall never know whether he truly ever inhabited Anchor Church and indeed, whether he was a King a long way from
home, whisked away from a tumultuous home in Northumbria. Either way, the mystery of the cave and the mystery of the man seem a perfect fit for one another, a story perhaps never to be fully told but never ceasing to intrigue.

St Hardulph’s Cell known as the ‘Anchor Church’
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The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Nossa Senhora das Graças / Our Lady of Graces, Brazil (1936),Day One of the Assumption Novena, St Xystus II & Companions, Pope and Martyr and Memorials of the Saints – 6 August

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The Transfiguration of Our Lord
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/06/feast-of-the-transfiguration-of-the-lord-6-august-todays-gospel-mark-92-10/
AND:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/06/august-6-the-feast-of-the-transfiguration-of-the-lord/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/06/the-transfiguration-of-our-lord-6-august/

St Pope Sixtus II/ Xystus (Died 258) Pope and Martyr, Philosopher. 25th Pope from St Peter. Papal Ascension 30 August 257. He was Martyred along with seven deacons, (St Lawrence of Rome a few days later) during the persecutions of Christianity by Emperor Valerian. This is the St Sixtus who is commemorated in the Roman Canon Eucharistic Prayer.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/06/saint-of-the-day-6-august-saint-sixtus-ii-died-258-pope-and-martyr/

Novena to Our Lady of the Assumption – DAY ONE

Nossa Senhora das Graças / Our Lady of Graces, Pesqueira, Pernambuco, Northeast, Brazil (1936) – 6 August :
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/06/feast-of-the-transfiguration-of-our-lord-nossa-senhora-das-gracas-our-lady-of-graces-pesqueira-pernambuco-northeast-brazil-1936-and-memorials-of-the-saints-6-august/

St Gezelin O.Cist. (Died 1149) known as “The Apostle of Hainaut” – Lay Brother of the Cistercian Order, Hermit of Schlebusch
A Miraculous Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/06/saint-of-the-day-6-august-saint-gezelin-of-schlebusch-o-cist-died-1149/


St Gislain of Luxemburg

St Glisente (Died 796) Hermit, Soldier known in the region as “The Warrior on the Mountain.”
Hermit Warrior St Glisente:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/06/saint-of-the-day-6-august-saint-glisente-died-796-hermit-the-warrior-on-the-mountain/

Bl Goderanno
Bl Guillermo Sanz
St Hardulph 7th Century Hermit in Breedon, Leicestershire, England.

St Pope Hormisdas (c450-523) Bishop of Rome from 514 until his death in 523. A talented diplomat, arbitrator and negotiator.
His Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/06/saint-of-the-day-6-august-saint-pope-hormisdas-c-450-523/

St James the Syrian

St Justus and St Pastor – Holy Martyred Children (Died 304) Saints Justus and Pastor of Alcala were two brothers, who in their tender age overcame, with an heroic courage, the rage and power of Dacian, armed with all the instruments of cruelty.
The Martyred Children:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/08/06/saints-of-the-day-6-august-saints-justus-and-pastor-the-holy-martyred-children-of-alcala-de-henares-in-spain-died-304/

Bl Octavian of Savona
St Stephen (Died 872) Abbot and Martyr of Cardeña

Martyrs of Cardeña: Two hundred Benedictine Monks at the Saint Peter of Cardegna monastery, Burgos, Spain who were Martyred in the 8th century by invading Saracens. They were buried by local Christians in a nearby churchyard in Burgos, Spain and Beatified in 1603 by Pope Clement VIII (cultus confirmed).

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Saint of the Day – 5 August – Saint Memmius (Died c300) Bishop, “The Apostle of Châlons”

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Saint of the Day – 5 August – Saint Memmius (Died c300) the 1st Bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne, now called Châlons-en-Champagne and Châlons for short, by default he was the Founder of that Diocese and is now its Patron Saint. Also known as – “The Apostle of Châlons,” Menge,, Meinge, Memmie.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Châlons, in France, St Memmius, a Roman citizen who, being Consecrated Bishop of that City by St Peter, brought to the Truth of the Gospel, the people committed to his care.”

According to tradition, Memmius was a Roman citizen who was Consecrated by Saint Peter and sent to Gaul (modern France) to preach the Gospel.

However, the earliest known account of Memmius comes from St Gregory of Tours, who names him as the City’s Bishop and its Patron Saint and extols his miraculous healing powers both in life and posthumously which he ,himself experienced at the Saint’s tomb. when he miraculously cured one of his servants, who had fallen ill in Chalons.

According to a Vita written at various times with subsequent additions, Memmius achieved such success that he converted all the inhabitants, to the point that no-one could be found to enforce the edicts of persecution against him. It is said that Memmius, initially rejected by the people of Châlonnais, withdrew to the Bauchet Woods, where he waited for God’s time by praying and working. A painting and a stained-glass window in the Cathedral show Memmius resurrecting the Governor’s son who had drowned.

St Memmius miraculously restores the Governor’s son to life after drowning

The Bishop’s miracles touched the hearts of the inhabitants and his preaching converted many. Saint Memmie was thus the first bishop of Châlons.Memmius was thus able to die in peace after eighty years of service and was succeeded by Donatian, his Deacon.

The cult of Memmius is very well attested. From the testimony of St Gregory of Tours, it appears that already in the latter’s time, a Basilica had been erected over the Tomb of the 1st Bishop officiated by Monks, later replaced by Canons Regular.
Memmius’ name appears in all codices of the St Jerome’s Martyrology on 5 August with this eulogy: ‘on this date Memmius was accepted into the historical Martyrologies and then into the Roman Martyrology, with a eulogy derived from the Vita mentioned above.

The Saint’s Tomb, however, was not in the City of Châlons but in a nearby Village which today bears his name, Saint-Memmie. The village of Saint Memmie grew up around his Tomb, where his Relics and those of Saint Pome, his sister, of Saint Donatien and of Saint Domitien, his 2 initial assistants, the latter who succeeded him, are preserved to this day.

Twelve Churches in the Diocese have Saint Memmiudas their Patron Saint and an entire district bears his name.

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The Dedication of the Church of Our Lady of the Snows, Nostra Signora della Neve, Adro, Italy (1519) Feasts of the Saints – 5 August

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The Dedication of the Church of Our Lady of the Snows
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/05/salus-populi-romani-santa-maria-maggiore-rome-5-august/
AND HERE:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/august-5-dedication-of-the-basilica-of-saint-mary-major-our-lady-of-the-snows/

Nostra Signora della Neve / Our Lady of the Snow, Adro, Italy (1519) – 5 August, 8 July:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/07/08/nostra-signora-della-neve-adro-italy-our-lady-of-the-snow-adro-brescia-italy-1519-and-memorials-of-the-saints-8-july/

St Abel (Died c770 Bishop of Rheims, Confessor, Abbot, Defender and Protector of the rights and property of the Church.
A Zealous Shepherd:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/05/saint-of-the-day-5-august-st-abel-of-rheims-died-c770-bishop-confessor/

St Addai
St Aggai of Edessa
Bl Arnaldo Pons
St Cantidianus
St Cantidius
St Cassian of Autun
St Casto of Teano
Bl Corrado of Laodicea

St Emygdius (Died c303) Bishop Martyr Confessor, Miracle-worker.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/05/saint-of-the-day-5-august-saint-emygdius-c-272-c-303-bishop-martyr/

St Eusignius
St Gormeal of Ardoilen
Bl James Gerius
St Margaret the Barefooted (1335-1395) Married Laywoman
St Mari
St Memmius (Died c300) Bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne

St Nonna of Nazianzen (c305-c374) Widow of St Gregory Nazianzen the Elder, (c276-374) the saintly Bishop of Nazianzen and Mother of St Gregory Nazianzen (330-390) Doctor of the Church, his younger brother St Caesarius Nazianzen (c331-368) a Physician and St Gorgonia (Died c375) Married, Mother.
St Gregory Nazianzen’s Mother:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/05/saint-of-the-day-5-august-st-nonna-of-nazianzen-c305-374-widow/

St Oswald of Northumbria (604-642) Martyr and King.
Holy King Oswald:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/05/saint-of-the-day-5-august-saint-oswald-of-northumbria-c-604-642-martyr/

St Paris of Teano
Bl Pierre-Michel Noël

St Sobel
St Theodoric of Cambrai-Arras
St Venantius of Viviers
St Viator

Martyrs of the Salarian Way: Twenty-three Christians who were Martyred together in the persecutions of Diocletian. Died in 303 on the Salarian Way in Rome, Italy.

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Saint of the Day – 4 August – Saint Perpetua (Died c80) Matron of Rome, disciple of St Peter, Apostle

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Saint of the Day – 4 August – Saint Perpetua (Died c80) Matron of Rome, disciple of St Peter, Apostle by whom she was converted and Baptised.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Rome, St Perpetua, who was Baptised by the blessed Apostle Peter. She, converted her son Nazarius and her husband, Africanus, to the Faith. She buried the remains of many holy Martyrs and finally went to our Lord, endowed with an abundance of merits.”

Statue of St Peter

As a young married woman and mother, St Perpetua, after her conversion by St Peter, Apostle, succeeded in converted her pagan husban named Africanus and her son, Nazarius, bringing them both to St Peter for Baptism.

Thereafter, in her courageous zeal for Christ and His Church, she proceeded by her corporal works of mercy, to collect and bury the bodies of those holy Martyrs of Christ who had been brutally murdered.

We have received no further information but do have the knowledge of her own Relics being solemnly enshrined partially in Milan and others, in Cremora, Italy.

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Pentecost XI, Madonna dell’Apparizione / Our Lady of the Apparition, Italy (1716), St Dominic and the Saints celebrated on 4 August

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St Dominic de Guzman OP (1170-1221) Confessor, Founder of the Dominicans – The Order of Preachers – Priest, Founder, Teacher, Preacher, Mystic, Miracle-Worker, Apostle of the Holy Rosary.
At Dominic’s Baptism, Blessed Joan, his Mother, saw a star shining from his chest, which became another of his symbols in art and led to his patronage of astronomy.
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/saint-of-the-day-8-august-st-dominic-de-guzman-founder-of-the-dominican-order-of-preachers/
A lovely personal description of St Dominic here:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-st-dominic-confessor/
The Roman Martyrology states today: “At Bologna, St Dominic, Confessor, Founder of the Order of Friars Preachers, most renowned for sanctity and learning. He preserved his chastity unsullied to the end of his life and by his great merits, raised three persons from the dead. After having repressed heresies by his preaching and instructed many in the religious and Godly life, he rested in peace on the 6th of this month. His Feast, however, is celebrated on this day by decree of Pope Paul IV.”

Madonna dell’Apparizione / Our Lady of the Apparition, Pellestrina, Italy (1716) – 4 August:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/04/madonna-dellapparizione-our-lady-of-the-apparition-pellestrina-italy-1716-and-memorials-of-the-saints-4-august/

St Agabius (Died c350) the Ninth Bishop of Verona, Italy. His birth date and place are unknown but he died in c350 in Verona, of natural causes.
The Little we Know:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-saint-agabius-of-verona-died-c350-bishop-confessor/


St Aristarchus of Thessalonica (1st Century)
St Crescentio of Rome
St Eleutherius of Bithynia
St Epiphanes of Besançon

St Euphronius (c530-573) Bishop of Tours (c 530-573) the 8th Bishop of Tours, France who served from 555 to 573 and was a near relative of St Gregory of Tours.
His Life of Service:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-saint-euphronius-of-tours-c-530573/

St Ia of Persia
St Isidore of Besançon
St Lua of Limerick
St Onofrio of Panaia
St Perpetua (Died c80) Matron of Rome, disciple of St Peter, Apostle

St Protasius Martyr honoured in Cologne, Germany. His details have not survived.

St Rainerio of Split
St Sithney (Died c 529)
St Tertullinus of Rome

Blessed William Horne O.Cart. (Died 1540) Martyr, Carthusian Lay Brother of the Charterhouse in London. William was hanged, drawn and quartered at Tyburn Tree, London, for treason for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/04/saint-of-the-day-4-august-blessed-william-horne-o-cart-died-1540-martyr/

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The Finding of the Relics of St Stephen, Protomartyr, Maria Santissima Scala del Paradiso / Holy Mary, Ladder to Paradise, Italy (1498) and Feasts of the Saints – 3 August

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The Finding of the Relics of St Stephen, Protomartyr:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-the-finding-of-the-relics-of-st-stephen-protomartyr/
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Jerusalem, the finding of the body of most blessed Saint Stephen, the first Martyr and of the Saints Gamaliel, Nicodemus and Abibo, through a Divine revelation made to the Priest Lucian, in the time of the Emperor Honorius.”

Maria Santissima Scala del Paradiso / Holy Mary, Ladder to Paradise, Noto, Siracusa, Sicily, Italy (1498) – 3 August:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/03/maria-santissima-scala-del-paradiso-holy-mary-ladder-to-paradise-noto-siracusa-sicily-italy-1498-and-memorials-of-the-saints/

St Abibas

St Aspren (1st Century) The First Bishop of Naples, Consecrated by St Peter as Bishop. Patronages – Archdiocese of Naples, Italy, against migraine.
Apostolic Bishop of Naples:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-st-aspren-1st-century/

Blessed Augustine Gazotich OP (1262-1323) Bishop of Lucera, Croatia, of the Order of Preachers. He was also noted for being the guide for Dante Alighieri as the poet travelled through Croatia. His reputation for personal holiness remained noted long after his death; this resulted in Pope Innocent XII confirming the late Bishop’s Beatification in 1700.
Bl Augustine’s Devout Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-blessed-augustine-gazotich-o-p-1262-1323/

St Benno of Einsiedeln (Died 940) Bishop of Metz, Hermit, Monk, Co-founder of the renowned Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-st-benno-of-einsiedeln-died-940-bishop/

St Dalmatius

St Euphronius of Autun (Died after 472) Bishop and Confessor, Founder and builder of a Basilica and a Monastery.
His Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-saint-euphronius-of-autun-died-after-472-bishop-and-confessor/

St Gamaliel
St Gaudentia
Bl Godfrey of Le Mans
Bl Gregory of Nonantula
St Hermellus
St Nicodemus

St Pietro (c1033-1105) Bishop of Anagni, Italy

St Senach of Clonard (Died 6th Century) One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland

St Trea of Ardtree

St Waltheof of Melrose O.Cist. (c 1095-1159) Abbot, Apostle of charity, Mystic.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/03/saint-of-the-day-3-august-saint-waltheof-of-melrose-o-cist-c-1095-1159/

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Saint of the Day – 3 August – St Pietro (c1033-1105) Bishop of Anagni,

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Saint of the Day – 3 August – St Pietro (c1033-1105) Bishop of Anagni, Italy, Mpmk, Papal Chaplain and Legate, Restorer of the Anagni Cathedral, its people and of its Clerics .Born in c1033 in Salermo, Anagni, Italy and died there on 3 August 1105. after faithfully serving his Diocese as their guardian and shepherd with discipline and love, for 43 years. Patronages – of the City and Diocese of Anagni. Also known as – Pierre, Peter.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Anagni, St Pietro, Bishop, who rested in the Lord after gaining great renown for monastic observance and for pastoral vigilance.”

Pietro had been prepared for pastoral office by the life of meditation and prayer to which he had been directed from childhood, when, descended from the family of the Lombard Princes of Salerno and, orphaned at a young age, he was sent to the Monastery of San Benedetto.

Here, he pursued the study of the Sacred Canons and so distinguished himself as a Monk that Pope St Gregory VII appointed him as the Bishop of Anagni.

As the Bishop, he improved the spiritual welfare of the City and started rebuilding the Cathedral and reform the Clerics of the See. He was then sent, as the Papal Legate to the Eastern Empire where he was also able to convince Emperor Michael VII Doukas, to provide funds and craftsmen to assist in the building of Anagni’s Cathedral. The new Cathedral also included an annexed hospice, where free accommodation and care was provided not only to the sick but also to pilgrims.

In 1096, Pietro joined the forces of Bohemond of Taranto during the First Crusade on their way to the Holy Land and later returned by way of Constantinople, Palermo and Salerno.

In Anagni, he suffered greatly at the hands of Clerics who were enemies of his reforms but when, after forty-three years as their Bishop, he died on 3 August 1105, the arduous work was accomplished! The Cathedral had been rebuilt and discipline restored to both the Clery and the faithful, including community life. Clerics he had trained were ready to worthily succeed him in the governance of the Anagni Church. His great friend and collaborator, Bruno di Segni, was then able, after celebrating his funeral, to recount his edifying life and prepare for his glorification.

Regarding the history of his cult, we recall, after the proclamation of Pietro’s Sainthood on 4 June 1110, by Pope Paschal II, a mere 4 years after his death, the Saint’s second successor, Pietro II, as legend has it, oversaw the translation of his body from the upper Basilica to the lower. Here, after more than 2 Centuries, the Anagnina Canon Jacopo de Guerra restored the aAltar erected in his honour which was Consecrated on 11 February 1324.

In a large niche carved into the back wall, he had the holy Bishop painted, nobly seated in a Cathedral between the upright figures of Saints Aurelia and Neomisia. The Anagnina Church still celebrates his Feastday on 3 August but since he is the Patron Saint of the City and Diocese, his silver-plated copper bust, with a Relic, a work of 1541, is displayed alongside the similar bust of the Martyr Magnus ,during the patronal celebrations of 19 August.

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One Minute Reflection – 2 August – Some knowledge of the seventy (two)

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One Minute Reflection – 2 August – “The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary” – The Feastday of St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (1696-1787) Bishop, Confessor, Most Zealous Doctor – 2 Timothy 2:1-7 – Luke 10:1-9 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/

“The Lord appointed seventy two others and sent them forth, two-by-two before Him, into every town and place, where He, Himself was about to come.” – Luke 10:1

REFLECTION – “The names of the Apostles of the Saviour, are clear to everyone from the Gospels but no list of the seventy [two] disciples is in circulation anywhere. Some have said, to be sure, that Barnabas was one of them and the Acts of the Apostles and Paul writing to the Galatians, have made special mention of him. They say Sosthenes was of these too. Together with Paul, he wrote to the Corinthians. Tradition also holds that Matthias, who was listed among the Apostles in place of Judas and Joseph Justus, who was honoured with him at the same casting of lots, were considered worthy of the same calling among the seventy [two]. They say that Thaddaeus was also one of them, about whom I shall presently relate a story which has come down to us. On observation, you would find that the disciples of the Saviour appear to have been more than the seventy (two). Paul says that after the Resurrection from the dead, Cephas saw Him first, then the Twelve. After these saw Him, He was seen by more than five hundred brothers all at once, some of whom he says, had fallen asleep, although the majority were still alive at the time that this account was being composed by him.” – St Eusebius of Caesarea (c260-339) Bishop of Caesarea, Historian, Theologian, Father (Ecclesiastical History 1.)”

PRAYER – O God, Who through blessed Alphonsus Maria, Thy Confessor and Bishop, fired with love for souls, enriched Thy Church with a new family; we beseech Thee that, taught by his saving counsels and strengthened by his example, we may be enabled, happily to come to Thee. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord, Who lives and reigns with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen (Collect).

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Saint of the Day – 2 August – Saint Maximus (3rd/4th Century) Bishop of Padua.

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Saint of the Day – 2 August – Saint Maximus (3rd/4th Century) Bishop of Padua, Miracle-worker. Born and died in Padua. Also known as – Massimo, Maxime.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Padua, St Maximus, the Bishop of that City, who ended his blessed life in peace with a reputation for miracles.”

I believe, St Maximus top row 3rd from the left next to Christ. The Artist is Andrea Mantegna in 1453/1453

Maximus appears as the immediate successor to Saint Prosdocimus (Died c100) being the 1st Bishop and Patron of Padua, in the oldest known list of Paduan Bishops.

Maximus’ name is contained in the 1487 chronilogy of Padua makes him a citizen of the City, who succeeded Saint Prosdocimus in 141 or 143 according to the Venetian Chronicle by Andrea Dandolo, whose life and works he recounted, unfortunately unavailable to us.

He appears on the Altarpiece of Saint Luke kept in the Brera Art Gallery in Milan, with Paduan Saints whose Relics were kept in the Church of Saint Justine in Padua for which Church this painting was intended. See the Altarpiece above.

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First Saturday, Santa Maria degli Angelis / Our Lady of Angels, Assisi (13th Century), St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, St Stephen I (Died 257) Pope, Martyr and the Saints for 2 August

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FIRST SATURDAY of August

St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori (1696-1787) Bishop, Confessor, Most Zealous Doctor of the Church, Founder of the Redemptorists, Spiritual Writer, Composer, Musician, Artist, Poet, Lawyer, Scholastic Philosopher and Theologian. The Roman Martyrology states of St Alphonsus today: “At Nocera-de-Pagani, Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Bishop of St Agatha of the Goths and Founder of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (the Redemptorists), distinguished by his zeal for the salvation of souls, by his writings, his preaching and his example.
He was inscribed on the Calendar of the Saints by Pope Gregory XVI in the year 1839, the 52nd after his happy death and , in 1871, was declared Doctor of the Universal Church by Pius IX, according to a decree of the Sacred Congregation of Rites.“
St Alphonsus!:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/08/01/saint-of-the-day-1-august-st-alphonsus-maria-de-liguori-c-ss-r-1696-1787-doctor-of-the-church/
AND MORE:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/08/01/saint-of-the-day-1-august-st-alphonsus-maria-de-liguori-c-ss-r-doctor-of-the-church/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/08/02/saint-of-the-day-2-august-st-alphonsus-maria-de-liguori-1696-1787-plus/

Santa Maria degli Angelis / Our Lady of Angels, Assisi, Italy (13th Century) Feast Day and Portiuncula Indulgence: 2 August
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/02/santa-maria-degli-angelis-our-lady-of-angels-assisi-italy-13th-century-feast-day-and-portiuncula-indulgence-and-memorials-of-the-saints-2-august/

St Pope Stephen I (Died 257) Pope, Martyr, Bishop of Rome from 12 May 254 until his death. Born in Rome and died on 1 August 257 by being beheaded as he concluded Holy Mass in the Cemetery of Callistus.
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/02/saint-of-the-day-2-august-saint-stephen-i-died-257-pope-martyr/

St Auspicius of Apt
St Betharius of Chartres (Died c623) Bishop
St Etheldritha of of Croyland

Blessed Frederic Campisani OFM (c1255-1335) Third Order Religious of the Friar s Minor, Hermit, Mystic, Miracle-worker, Exorcist.
His Devout Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/02/saint-of-the-day-2-august-blessed-frederic-campisani-ofm-c1255-1335-hermit/


Bl Gundekar of Eichstätt
Bl Joanna of Aza
Bl John of Rieti
St Maximus (3rd/4th Century) Bishop of Padua
St Pedro de Osma
St Plegmund
St Rutilius

St Serenus of Marseilles (Died c606) Bishop of Marseilles
His Saintly Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/02/saint-of-the-day-2-august-saint-serenus-of-marseilles-died-c-606/

St Sidwell

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Saint of the Day – 1 August – Saint Verus (4th Century) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 1 August – Saint Verus (4th Century) Bishop of Vienne in France. Verus was the 4th Bishop of the Diocese. Also known as – Vère or Vérus, Vero.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Vienne, St Verus Bishop.”

Unknown early French Bishop and Saint

Verus, whose origins and earlier life are unknown, was the Bishop of Vienne. In the official Chronology of the Vienne Diocese, he appears after Saint Martin and before Saint Justus.

The name of Bishop Verus is found in the Chronology of the cCty compiled by Bishop Adone in the second half of the 9th Century and is part of that list; all the first 40 Bishops of Vienne are mentioned as Saints.

His name is also included in the two Episcopal series existing at the time of Bishop Léger, author of a ‘Liber Episcopalis Viennensis Ecclesiae.’

His name appears in the Acts and Decrees of the Council of Arles in 314. This attestation disproves the hypothesis that he was a disciple of the Apostles and a contemporary of Trajan and Nerva.

His Feastday has always been 1 August, according to Ado’s Martyrologie and the Bollandists.

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First Friday, Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, St Peter’s Chains, Portiuncula Indulgence, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes / Our Lady of Mercy, Barcelona, Spain (1218) and Memorials of the Saints – 1 August

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AUGUST – The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

FIRST FRIDAY of August

St Peter’s Chains
https://anastpaul.com/2019/08/01/1-august-the-feast-of-saint-peter-in-chains/

The Portiuncula Indulgence:
An Indulgence which may be gained in any Church so designated by the Bishop, by all the faithful who, after Confession and Holy Communion, visit such Churches between noon of 1 August and midnight of 2 August, or on the Sunday following. The Indulgence is toties quoties and is applicable to the souls in Purgatory.

Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes / Our Lady of Mercy, Barcelona, Spain (1218,) Founding of the Mercedarian Order – 1 August, 24 September :
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/01/feast-saint-peter-in-chains-the-portiuncula-indulgence-nuestra-senora-de-las-mercedes-our-lady-of-mercy-barcelona-spain-1218-and-memorials-of-the-saints-1-august/

St Adela Mardosewicz
St Alexander of Perga
St Almedha
St Arcadius
St Attius of Perga
St Buono
St Brogan
St Emericus

St Ethelwold (c912-984) Bishop of Winchester, Monk, Abbot, Reformer, Founder and restorer of many Monasteries and Convents.
St Ethelwold’s Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/08/01/saint-of-the-day-1-august-saint-ethelwold-of-winchester-c-912-984/

St Exuperius of Bayeux
St Faustus

St Felix of Gerona (Died c304) Deacon Martyr, Missionary, Preacher and courageous Evangeliser heading directly into the Diocletian persecutions.
The Roman Martyrology reads: “At Gerona in Spain, the birthday of the holy Martyr Felix. After enduring various torments, by order of Daciall, he was cut with knives, until he gave his undaunted soul to Christ.”
His Life and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/08/01/saint-of-the-day-1-august-st-felix-of-gerona-died-c304-deacon-martyr/

St Friard

Blessed Giovanni Bufalari OSA (c1318-c1350) Friar of the Order of the Hermits of St Augustine, Porter at his Monastery, Apostle of the poor and sick. Brother of Blessed Lucia Bufalari.
His Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/08/01/saint-of-the-day-1-august-blessed-giovanni-bufalari-osa-c-1318-c-1350/
AND His Sister here:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/07/27/saint-of-the-day-27-july-blessed-lucy-bufalari-of-amelia-osa-died-1350-virgin/


St Jonatus
St Justin of Paris
St Kenneth of Wales
St Leontius of Perga
St Maur
St Nemesius Confessor No information about him has survived.
Bl Orlando of Vallombrosa
St Peregrinus of Modena
St Rioch
Bl Rudolph
St Secundel
St Secundus of Palestrina
St Sophia
St Verus (4th Century) Bishop pf Vienne in France

Seven Holy Brother Maccabees – 8 Saints: “At Antioch, the Martyrdom of the Seven Holy Brothers, the Maccabees and thei mother, who suffered under King Antiochus Epiphanes. Their relics were transferred to Rome and placed in the Church of St Peter in Chains.”

Saints Faith, Hope and Charity: The daughters of Saint Sophia. While still children, they were tortured and Martyred for their faith in the persecutions of Hadrian. They were scourged, thrown into a fire, and then beheaded.

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Saint of the Day – 31 July – Saint Calimerius (Died c190) Bishop and Martyr of Milan.

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Saint of the Day – 31 July – Saint Calimerius (Died c190) Bishop and Martyr of Milan. Patronage – Milan. Also known as – Calimero. Additional Memorial in Milan – 25 September along with their other Sainted Bishops.

The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Milan, during the persecution of Antoninus, St Calimerius, Bishop and Martyr, who was arrested, covered with wounds and pierced through the next with a sword. He terminated his Martyrdom by being precipitated into a well.”

Born into a noble family, after a trip to Rome, he was Ordained ato the Priesthood.

Upon the death of the Bishop of Milan, St Castriziano, to whom he had been a faithful assistant, Calimerius was elected by the people to succeed him.

He served his Episcopal See from 270 to 280. Tradition holds that St Calimeriuswas a Martyr, having tbeen hrown into a well by the pagans, where he died.

St Calimerius is buried in the Basilica dedicated to him in Milan. In the 8th Century, his Relics were found immersed in a well in the Basilica’s Crypt which still exists today.

On the Saint’s Feastday, water from the well was distributed to the sick and many miracles were granted at St Calimerius’ intercesseion.

The Milanese Church commemorates its 4th Martyred Bishop on 31 July. Along with the other Milanese Bishop Saints, St Calimerius is also celebrated on 25 September.

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St Ignatius Loyola and all the Saints celebrated on 31 July

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St Ignatius of Loyola SJ (1491-1556) Inigo Lopez de Loyola – Confessor, Priest, Mystic Founder of the Society of Jesus and Theologian, Author of the Spiritual Exercises.
Biography here:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/saint-of-the-day-31-july-st-ignatius-loyola-founder-of-the-society-of-jesusthe-jesuits/
AND:
More on St Ignatius:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/07/31/31-july-st-ignatius-loyola/ a/
AND:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/07/31/saint-of-the-day-31-july-revisiting-st-ignatius-loyola-1491-1556-confessor/

St Calimerius (Died c190) Bishop and Martyr of Milan

Blessed Everard Hanse (Died 1581) Priest Martyr.
His Life and Gruesome Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/07/31/saint-of-the-day-31-july-blessed-everard-hanse-died-1581-priest-martyr/

St Fabius of Caesarea
St Firmus Bishop and Confessor f Tagaste

St Germanus of Auxerre (c 378 – c 448) Bishop of Auxerre (c 378 – c 448) Lawyer, Missionary, Reformer, Exorcist, Miracle-Worker.
St Germanus’ Life of Grace:
https://anastpaul.com/2018/07/31/saint-of-the-day-31-july-st-germanus-dauxerre-c-378-c-448/

Blessed Giovanni Colombini (1300-1367) Confessor, Layman, Husband and Father, Founder of the Apostolic Clerics of Saint Jerome (the Jesuati), Apostle of the poor and the sick, Penitent, Missionary, Miracle-worker. After many miracles had occurred at his tomb, Pope Gregory XIII inserted Giovanni Colombini’s name in the Roman Martyrology, fixing 31 July for the celebration of his feast
His Zealous and Devoted Life
https://anastpaul.com/2021/07/31/saint-of-the-day-31-july-blessed-giovanni-colombini-1300-1367/

St Helen of Skofde
St Neot

Martyrs of Syria – 350 Saints: 350 monks massacred by heretics for their adherence to orthodox Christianity and the decrees of the Council of Chalcedon. 517 in Syria.

Martyrs of Synnada: 3 Saints
Democritus
Dionysius the Martyr
Secundus

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Saint of the Day – 30 July – St Hatebrand OSB (Died 1198) Abbot,

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Saint of the Day – 30 July – St Hatebrand OSB (Died 1198) Abbot, Monk at Saint Paul’s Abbey in Utrecht, Netherlands. Hatebrand became the Abbot there or possibly he founded a new Monastery in the region of Antwerp but this cannot be verified . Born in Frisia and died at his Monastery there in modern Antwerp in Belgium

This Painting of St Hatebrand resides in the St. Andrieskerk in Antwerpen.

Hatebrand a native of the region became a Benedictine Monk at St Paul’s Monastery in Utrecht. In around 1183 he became the Abbot and/or founded a Monastery near Felwerd possibly in Bsouth Belgium.

Our St Hatebrand is famed for having revived the Benedictine Order and Rule in the area of Frisia.

He died in 1198 and his Relics are at Sint-Benedictuskerk in Mortsel which is now in Belgium in the Province of Antwerp.

St Benedict Church where St Hatebrand’s Relics are enshrined