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Saint of the Day – 12 May – Saint Cyril and 6 Companions (3rd Century) Martyrs of Rumania.

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Saint of the Day – 12 May – Saint Cyril and 6 Companions (3rd Century) Martyrs of Rumania. Little is known of these Saints besides their staunch and holy sanctity never ceasing to declare Christ under immense torture and finally beheading. Grant us too the Grace we beseech Thee, Beloved Lord, never to cease defending Thee!

Information regarding Saint Cyril and his 6 companions, Martyred in Moesia (modern-day Rumania), is unfortunately fragmentary. Their liturgical feast is set today but the date of their Martyrdom remains uncertain, presumably in the 3rd Century.

The main sources mentioning these Saints are:

  • The Roman Martyrology: it places their commemoration on May 12th with the following entry: “At Galatz in Moesia, in modern Rumania, Saint Cyril, who was Martyred together with six companions.”
  • Apocryphal Acts
  • Ancient local traditions: passed down orally and then collected in manuscripts.

From the available sources, it is clear that Cyril was a fervent Christian who lived in Moesia. During a period of persecution, he and 6 companions were arrested and brought before the Roman Governor. They refused to renounce their faith and were subjected to various tortures. Finally, they were condemned to death and beheaded.

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Rogation Day, Notre-Dame-des-Vertus / Our Lady of Power, France (1336), St Nereus & Companions, Martyrs and the Saints for 12 May

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ROGATION DAY: Rogations, or Lesser Litanies, may be recited on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Ascension day.
About Rogation Days HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/05/23/virgen-de-gracia-virgin-of-grace-aes-puente-viesgo-pas-miera-cantabria-spain-1575-and-memorials-of-the-saints-23-may/

Notre-Dame-des-Vertus / Our Lady of Power, Aubervilliers, France (1336) – 12 May:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/05/12/notre-dame-des-vertus-our-lady-of-power-aubervilliers-france-1336-and-memorials-of-the-saints-12-may/

Sts Nereus, Achilleus, Domitilla (virgin) and Pancras, Martyrs
St Achilleus of Terracina Martyr
AND;
St Nereus of Terracina Martyr
About:
https://anastpaul.wordpress.com/2018/05/12/saints-of-the-day-12-may-sts-nereus-and-achilleus/
Together with St Flavia Domitilla, their mistress and fellow hermit, were Martyred for Christ:
St Flavia here:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/05/07/saint-of-the-day-7-may-saint-flavia-domitilla-of-terracina-1st-century-virgin-and-martyr/
AND:
St Pancras of Rome (c 289 – c 303) Martyr Child of 14, Roman Convert
Biography:
https://anastpaul.com/2017/05/12/saint-of-the-day-st-pancras/

St Crispoldus
St Cyril and 6 Companions (3rd Century) Martyrs of Rumania
St Dedë Malaj
St Diomma of Kildimo
St Dionysius of Asia

St Domingo de la Calzada / Dominic of the Causeway ((1019 – 1109) Priest, Hermit, Bridge Builder, a road, a Hospital/Hostel, a Church, in effect a town, Miracle-worker.
Another Patron against Eye Diseases:
https://anastpaul.com/2022/05/12/saint-of-the-day-12-may-st-domingo-de-la-calzada-dominic-of-the-causeway-1019-1109/

St Ejëll Deda
St Ephrem of Jerusalem

St Epiphanius (c315 – 403) Bishop of Salamis (Cyprus) known as the Oracle of Palestine, Church Father, Theologian, Confessor, Writer, Defender of the Faith, Monk and Ascetic.
His Devout Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2019/05/12/saint-of-the-day-saint-epiphanius-c-315-403-the-oracle-of-palestine/

St Erc Nasca of Tullylish
St Ethelhard of Canterbury
St Euphrosyna of Terracina
Bl Francis Patrizzi of Siena
Bl Gemma of Goriano

St Germanus of Constantinople (c640-733) Bishop of Constantinople from 715 to 730, Defender of the Doctrine of the Church both against Monothelitism and Iconoclasm, Poet, Hymnist, Spiritual writer, some of his works being used and quoted very often today. 
St Germanus’ Life of Grace
https://anastpaul.com/2021/05/12/saint-of-the-day-12-may-saint-germanus-of-constantinople-c-640-733/

Blessed Joanna of Portugal OP (1452-1490) Religious of the Second Order of St Dominic, Virgin, Princess of Portugal of the House of Aviz, daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal and his first wife Isabella of Coimbra, Penitent.
Blessed Joanna whom the Portuguese called “Saint Princess Joanna”:
https://anastpaul.com/2020/05/12/saint-of-the-day-12-may-blessed-joanna-of-portugal-1452-1490/

Bl Juan de Segalars
St Lucien Gala

St Modoaldus (Died c640) Bishop of Trier, Germany. Brother of Saint Severa of Saint Gemma. Uncle of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, Saint Begga of Ardenne and Saint Modesta of Trier. Counselor to King Dagobert I of the Franks.
His Zealous Life:
https://anastpaul.com/2025/05/12/saint-of-the-day-12-may-st-modoaldus-died-c640-bishop/

St Palladius of Rome
St Philip of Agira
St Richrudis of Marchiennes
St Theodora of Terracina
St Thomas Khampheuane Inthirath