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Within the Corpus Christi Octave

Vigil of the Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist OR
Saint John‘s Eve

Madonna del Sasso, Bibbiena, Arezzo, Toscana, Italy (1347) – 23 June and 2 November:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/06/23/saint-johns-eve-madonna-del-sasso-bibbiena-arezzo-toscana-italy-1347-and-memorials-of-the-saints-23-june/

St Agrippina

St Bilio of Vannes (Died c915) Bishop Martyr Confessor, a zealous Defender of the Faith and of his flock. St Bilio is believed to have been the 31st Bishop of Vannes in Brittany, France during (circa 892-915/919). He was murdered by Norman invaders whilst defending his See and his people.
His Holy Lidw and Death:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/06/23/saint-of-the-day-23-june-st-bilio-of-vannes-died-c915-bishop-martyr-confessor/

St Etheldreda (c 636-679) Abbess and widow, an East Anglian Princess, a Fenland and Northumbrian Queen, who left all for a life of service to Christ. Abbess of Ely Monastery.
A Life of Love:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/06/23/saint-of-the-day-23-june-st-etheldreda-c-636-679/

St Felix of Sutri
Bl Frances Martel
St Hidulphus of Hainault
St James of Toul
St John of Rome

St Lanfranco Beccari (c1134-1198) Bishop of Pavia, Italy, Confessor, Defender of the Rights of the Church, Apostle of prayer of the poor and those in situations of distress, Miracle-worker.
His Courageous Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/06/23/saint-of-the-day-23-june-saint-lanfranco-beccari-c-1134-1198/

Bl Lupo de Paredes

Blessed Marie of Oignies (1167-1213) Recluse, Mystic, Ascetic, chastely married in continence, spiritual advisor., gifted with supernatural insight and prophesy.
Her Holy Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/06/23/saint-of-the-day-23-june-blessed-marie-of-oignies-1167-1213/

St Moeliai of Nendrum

Blessed Pietro Giacomo OSA (c1445-1496) Priest of the Order of the Hermits of St Augustine, Professor in Sacred Theology, Novice Master. Pope Pius IX, of blessed memory, approved his cult in 1848.
Blessed Pietro’s Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/06/23/saint-of-the-day-23-june-blessed-pietro-giacomo-of-persaro-osa-c-1445-1496/

Bl Peter of Juilly
Bl Thomas Corsini of Orvieto
Blessed Thomas Garnet SJ (1574-1608) Priest Martyr. Beatified on 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI.
Bl Walhere of Dinant
St Zenas of Philadelphia
St Zeno of Philadelphia

Martyrs of Ancyra: A family of converts who were arrested, tortured, and sent in chains to Ancyra, Galatia (modern Ankara, Turkey) where they was tortured again by order of governor Agrippinus during the persecutions of Diocletian. Martyrs. They were – Eustochius, Gaius, Lollia, Probus, Urban. Died by being roasted over a fire and finally beheaded c300 in Ancyra, Galatia (modern Ankara, Turkey).

Martyrs of Nicomedia: During the persecutions of Diocletian, many Christians fled their homes to live in caves in the area of Nicomedia. In 303 troops descended on the area, systematically hunted them down and murdered all they could find.