Saint of the Day – 15 April – Saint Waltmann O.Praem. (Died 1138) Abbot, a disciple of St Norbert (c1080-1134). a renowned Preacher and Defender of the Faith against heresy, Founder of new Monasteries. He entered the Premonstratensian Order, also knopwn as the Norbertines or White Canons. Also known as – Gualtmannus, Waltmann of Antwerp, of Cambrai.
In around 1120, when Tanchelm, a layman, proved effective in spreading his new heretical movement in Antwerp, the local Bishop, Burchard of Cambrai, sought the assistance of St Norbert of Xanten and his newly formed Premonstratensians in combating the heresy.
St Norbert’s success over Tanchelm (commemorated in a stained glass window of the Cathedral) led the Canons of historic St Michaels in Antwerp, to move to Notre-Dame and give St Michaels to St Norbert as the site of the first Premonstratensian foundation in Antwerp.
St Waltmann, one of St Norbert’s talented Preachers in Antwerp, became the first Abbot. During his 14 years in that Office St Waltmann made St Michaels the centre of re-established religious unity in Antwerp.
He also founded, as daughter-houses, the Premonstratensian Abbeys of Averbode and Tongerloo, both of which still exist today, alhough St Michael’s was suppressed during the French Revolution.
Saint Anastasia of Rome (Died c 68) Martyr, Spiritual Student of St Peter the Apostle AND: St Basilissa of Rome (Died c 68) Martyr, Spiritual Student of St Peter the Apostle. put to death during the reign of Nero. They were among the first converts to Christianity in the 1st century after Christ. The Roman Martyrology states today: “At Rome, the Saints Basilissa and Anastasia. Of noble families, they were disciples of the Apostles and, as they persevered courageously in the profession of their faith, in the time of the Emperor Nero, they had their tongues and feet cut off, were put to the sword and thus obtained the Crown of Martyrdom.” Their Life and Death: https://anastpaul.com/2022/04/15/saint-s-of-the-day-15-april-saints-anastasia-and-st-basilissa-died-c-68-martyrs/
St Crescens Martyr of Myra No further information has survived bar the method of his Martyrdom, being by fire. St Eutyches of Rome St Eutychius Martyr of Ferentino. No further information has survived.
Bl Laurentinus Sossius St Maro of Rome St Maximus of Persia St Mundus St Nidger of Augsburg St Olympiades of Persia
St Ortarius (Died c580) Priest, Abbotof Landelles, near Vire in Normandy, France. A man of great wisdom, austerity and devotion, a renowned and rivetting Preacher, a skilled and beloved leader as well as the benefactor of all the poor and the sick within his reach. Also known as “The Apostle of Normandy.” The Roman Martyrology states: “In the Monastery of Landelles in the territory of Bayeux in Normandy, France, Saint Ortarius, the Abbot, dedicated to a life of austerity and prayer and assiduous in caring for the sick and assisting the poor.” “The Apostle of Normandy:” https://anastpaul.com/2024/04/15/saint-of-the-day-15-april-saint-ortarius-of-landelles-died-c580-priest-abbot/
St Theodore of Thrace St Victorinus of Rome St Waltmann O.Praem. (Died 1138) Abbot
Mercedarian Martyrs of Africa: A group of Mercedarian Monks sailing to Africa as on a mission to redeem capture Christians. Captured by Moors, they were tortured and executed for their faith. Martyrs. 1393.
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