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Saint of the Day – 26 June – St Deodatus (Died 473) Bishop

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Saint of the Day – 26 June – St Deodatus (Died 473) Bishop of Nola succeeding St Paulinus the Younger after having been his Archpriest. He had previously been the Deacon of St Paulinus Nola (c354-431) (St Paulinus image below).

The life of Saint Deodatus, although rich in virtues and meritorious works, has come down to us in fragments.

From various sources we learn that Deodato was first Archpriest of the City of Nola during the Episcopate of Saint Paulinus the Younger, who died in 442. His wisdom and prudence were such that “with the consent of all the Presbyters and Clerics of the entire Nolan Church,, he was entrusted with the administration of the revenues to be collected and distributed and, in a certain sense, he was a bishop.”

However, his moral integrity was put to the test by slanderous accusations. Malicious individuals denounced him to the Emperor Valentinian III, accusing him of disposing of Ecclesiastical goods “at his pleasure and for his own use.”

Following these accusations, Deodato was imprisoned, exiled and only thanks to divine intervention was he able to regain his freedom.

Unknown Deacon

Two years after the death of St Paulinus the Younger, in 444, Deodatus was elected as the Bishop of Nola, assuming the leadership of the Diocese with dedication and wisdom.

His Episcopate was characterised by intense pastoral activity and deep attention to the needs of the faithful. Deodatus distinguished himself by his humility and charity, earning the affection and esteem of all. He died on 26 June 473 and was buried in his hometown of Nola.

Already in life, Deodatus was venerated for his sanctity. While still the Archpriest, he had prepared a cenotaph with an inscription which emphasised his humility:
“Deodatus, unworthy Archpriest of the Holy Church of Nola, rests here.”
After his death, another epigraph was dedicated to him, extolling his virtues:
“Beloved by God and men in the Priesthood.”

Several historical sources, including the author of the Vita himself, confirm that Deodatus was both Archpriest and Bishop of Nola.

Around 840, his Relics were transported to Benevento, where they are still venerated today.

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The Octave Day of Corpus Christi, Matka Boża Tęskniąca / Longing Mother of God, Warsaw, Poland, Sts John and Paul, Martyrs and the Saints for 26 June

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The Octave Day of Corpus Christi

Matka Boża Tęskniąca / Longing Mother of God, Warsaw, Poland – 26 June:
HERE:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/06/26/matka-boza-teskniaca-longing-mother-of-god-warsaw-poland-and-memorials-of-the-saints-26-june/

St John of Rome * Layman Brothers, Martyr
St Paul of Rome * Layman Brothers, Martyr
The year of their Martyrdom is uncertain according to their Acts; it occurred under the Emperor, Julian the Apostate.
The Roman Martyrology reads today: “At Rome, on Mount Coelus, the holy Martyrs, John and Paul, brothers. The former was Steward, the other Secretary of the virgin Constantia, daughter of the Emperor Constantine. Afterwards, under Hulian the Apostate, they received the Palm of Martyrdom by being beheaded.”
Their Lives and Deaths:
https://anastpaul.com/2023/06/26/saints-of-the-day-26-june-saint-john-and-saint-paul-died-c362-laymen-brothers-martyrs/

St Acteie of Rome
St Albinus of Rome

St Anthelm O. Cart. (c1105-1178) Bishop of Belley, France, Prior of the Carthusian Grand Chartreuse. Reformer, talented Administrator, Founder of the female Carthusians and originated of the Carthusian Rule (with the zealous and learned assistance of Bless John the Spaniard whom we celebrated yesterday) Apostle of the poor, the sick and the needy.
The wonderful St Anthelm:
https://anastpaul.com/2021/06/26/saint-of-the-day-st-anthelm-of-belley-o-cart-c-1105-1178/

St Babolenus of Stavelot-Malmédy
St Barbolenus of Fossés
Bl Bartholomew of Vir
St Corbican
St David of Thessalonica
St Deodatus (Died 473) Deacon of St Paulinus Nola (c354-431)
St Dionysius of Bulgaria
St Edburga of Gloucester
St Hermogius of Tuy
St John of the Goths

St Maxentius (c448-c515) Abbot, Miracle-worker in Poitou.
he Roman Martyrology records: “In the territory of Poitiers in Aquitaine, in today’s France, Saint Maxentius, Abbot, famous for his virtues.”
His Holy Life of Virtue:
https://anastpaul.com/2024/06/26/saint-of-the-day-26-june-st-maxentius-of-poitou-c448-c515-abbot/

St Medico of Otricoli
St Pelagius of Oviedo
St Perseveranda of Poitiers
Bl Raymond Petiniaud de Jourgnac
St Salvius
Bl Sebastian de Burgherre
St Soadbair
St Superius
St Terence of Rome
St Vigilius of Trent

Martyrs of Africa – 4 Saints: Four Christians who were Martyred together – Agapitus, Emerita, Felix and Gaudentius at an unknown location in Africa, date unknown.

Martyrs of Alexandria – 3 Saints: Three Christians who were Martyred together but we really know little more that the names – Agatho, Diogenes and Luceja. They were Martyred in Alexandria, Egypt, date unknown.

Martyrs of Cambrai – 4 Beati: Four Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Nuns at Arras, France. Imprisoned together in 1792 and executed together two years later in the anti-Catholic excesses of the French Revolution. They were: , Jeanne Gerard, Marie-Françoise Lanel, Marie-Madeleine Fontaine, Thérèse-Madeleine Fantou, They were guillotined on 26 June 1794 at Cambrai, Nord, France and Beatified in June 1920 by Pope Benedict XV.