SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 1st of June WELCOME! BLESSED ALBERT, BISHOP OF RIGA Albert, Bishop of Riga in Livonia , entered the Cistercian Order in his youth, where he made such progress in virtue that he was elevated to the episcopal see of Riga. As bishop of this diocese, he distinguished himself particularly through the spread of the faith in Livonia and by taking charge of the Order of the German Livonian Brothers of the Sword , prescribing rules and statutes for them. He flourished around the year 1200 and is considered by some to be among the "Blessed." (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 111) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Albert may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 25th of January WELCOME! HERMAN D'OGEVILLER, ABBOT Herman d'Ogéviller ( Hermannus d'Ogevillier ), remembered on January 25, was abbot of the monastery of Evre in Toul (monastery of S. Apri Tullorum ), founded by Saint Aper . A descendant of the princely houses of Salm and Blamont, he distinguished himself not only through scholarship but also through all the virtues of a monk, for which reason he was elected abbot. Subsequently sent as representative (orator) of the clergy of Toul to the Council of Constance, he pressed for monastic discipline there and tirelessly upheld it among his own people through word, writing, and example, as well as by portraying himself as an excellent superior, in which capacity he died on January 25, 1433.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp. 670-71) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviation...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of December WELCOME! SAINT JULIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR OF MERIDA Saint Julia, (December 10), a virgin and martyr of Merida (Emerita) in Spain, was a faithful companion and close friend of  Saint Eulalia . The  Bollandists * list her among on February 26 among the Praetermissi (III. 626) as a martyr of Barcelona in Spain. However, in the Elenchus * and also in the  Roman Martyrology *, she is listed on December 10 as a martyr of Merida and as an inseparable companion of  Saint Eulalia  on her way to martyrdom. According to Donin* (VI. 394) she went to her eternal reward in 303. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg) *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 Julia may increase o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of September WELCOME! THEUNANUS, ABBOT OF MELROSE Theunanus ( Thennanus ) is remembered on September 23). A Scottish abbot, he was an advisor (teacher) to King Edward VI, who died in 684. The  Bollandists * mention him among their Praetermissi, while other hagiographers list him as Saint Theunanus or Blessed Theunanus. He is said to have led the monastery of Melrose. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 513) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  WELCOME! THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGY  The Roman Martyrology (Latin: Martyrologium Romanum ) is the official martyrology of the Catholic Church. Its use is obligatory in matters regarding the Roman Rite liturgy, but dioceses, countries and religious institutes may add duly approved appendices to it. It provides an extensive but not exhaustive list of the saints recognised by the Church. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Martyrology

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 14th of May WELCOME! SAINTS VICTOR AND CORONA, MARTYRS Saints Victor and  Corona are commemorated on May 14, and also September 18). Their martyrdom is said to have taken place in the year 177, but its details are poorly documented. The Roman Martyrology * states that they gave their life for Christ in Syria, while the  Bollandists * relate that they suffered in Egypt. In Feletri , the feast of the translation of their relics celebrated on September 18. Church art depicts their martyrdom thus: Saint Victor is shown beheaded, while  Saint Corona is portrayed bound to two opposing laurel trees and being torn apart by them.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 679) *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 ve...