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ST MAURONTUS, BISHOP OF MARSEILLE, CONFESSOR - 21 OCTOBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 21st of October WELCOME! SAINT MAURONTUS, BISHOP OF MARSEILLE, CONFESSOR  Saint Maurontus, Bishop and Confessor, is commemorated on  October 21 - or alternatively - October 18). This saint, initially Abbot of Saint Victor and later Bishop of Marseille, is listed in the Parisian Martyrology * on October 18 and also appears in the Elenchus *. According to Cointius , he became bishop around the year 767. A contemporary of Pope Hadrian I - who confirmed his monastery in 780 - Maurontus went to his eternal reward on  October 21 , 786 or 804. His body was initially interred at Saimt Victor but was later transferred to the cathedral, where his feast day (Gall. chr. nova I. 640) is celebrated on October 20. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, pp. 341-42) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbre...
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ST GONDULPH, BISHOP - 17 JUNE

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 17th of June WELCOME! SAINT GONDULPH, BISHOP The name Gondulph is derived from the Old German: " helper in battle ". Saint Gondulph (Gondulf,  Gondulphus ), ( June 17 ) is venerated with the title of Bishop in the former province of Berry and is the patron saint of the parish of St Gondon near Gien (Orléanais). We consider him identical to the figure described in the following entry . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 466) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gondulph may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zen...

ST JASON, MARTYR OF ROME - 3 DECEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 3rd of December WELCOME! SAINT JASON, MARTYR OF ROME The  Roman Martyrology * lists Saint Jason, commemorated on December 3, a son of Saint Claudius, who was beheaded in Rome. The  Bollandists * mention him - along with Saint Maurus - among their Praetermissi (omitted entries) for March 19 (III. 4) , September 13 (IV. 52), and October 17 (VIII. 6). On June 6 (I. 624. 4) , it is stated that his mortal remains - as well as those of his brother Maurus and of their mother Hilaria - were brought to Lucca by Pope Alexander II , where the latter had previously served as bishop. See Saint Claudius . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 149) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Jason may incre...

ST SPECIOSA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 13 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 13th of March WELCOME! SAINT SPECIOSA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Saint Speciosa, commemorated on March 13, was a virgin and martyr, of whom nothing further is known. Please see Saint Maximus . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Speciosa may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

SS. SPANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 25 OCTOBER

  WELCOME! SAINTS SPANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Spanus (French: Espain ), Syrus, Lupus, Benignus (French: Benin ), Messapius, Principinus, Genitor, Theodorus (Tritorius), and Marcellianus are martyrs commemorated on October 25; they are venerated in the vicinity of Tours (Touraine) and Bourges (in agris Turonensi et Bituricensi ). The name Syrus is missing from the French martyrologies; however, Beatus ( Bié ) appears in its place. They are said to have been biological brothers and to have died for Christ in the 4th century.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Spanus and Companions may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen....

ST CLAUDIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 3 DECEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 3rd of December WELCOME! SAINT CLAUDIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS These holy martyrs are commemorated on December 3; alternatively March 19 and October 17). Saints Claudius - a tribune - and his wife Hilaria, along with their two sons  Jason and Maurus and 70 soldiers, are listed in the Elenchus * as martyrs of Rome. Regarding them,  the Roman Martyrology * states that on this day, Saint Claudius was thrown into the river (the Tiber) with a stone tied around his neck by order of Emperor Numerian (283-284), while his two sons and the 70 soldiers were beheaded. After burying the bodies of her sons, the mother Hilaria was seized by pagans while praying at their grave and subsequently died.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRA...

ST SEVERINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 12 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of September WELCOME! SAINT SEVERINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Saint Severina is commemorated on September 12 . She was a Virgin and martyr whose translation is celebrated on the aforementioned day at Nicosia in Sicily.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Severina may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org