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.
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
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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