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ST DIONYSIUS, BISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA - 17 NOVEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 17th of November WELCOME! SAINT DIONYSIUS, BISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA Dionysius of Alexandria, Bishop [Dennis, Denis] (Feast days: November 17; also January 27, February 18, April 8, August 31, September 14). This Saint Dionysius, Bishop of Alexandria - whose life is recounted by the Bollandists * on  October 3 because they identify him with the  holy martyr Dionysius listed in the Roman Martyrology * on that day - was born in Alexandria, Egypt, into a highly distinguished pagan family. He initially attended schools of pagan philosophy but found no satisfaction there; this he only attained when his thirst for knowledge led him to the Holy Scriptures of the Christians. Through reading them - and especially the letters of the holy apostle Paul - his heart was so deeply moved that, setting aside all the advantages afforded by his birth and merits, he renounced paganism and embraced the Christian faith.  At the ca...
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CATHARINA ZOLLER, ABBESS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! CATHARINA ZOLLER, ABBESS Catharina Zoller, who is remembered on March 21, was the foundress and first abbess of the Poor Clare convent in Bamberg. She went to her eternal reward in 1350. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858) 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
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ST GLODIAN, MARTYR - 4 MARCH

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT GLODIAN, MARTYR Saint Glodian ( Glodianus ), commemorated on March 4, was a martyr who died during the Danish invasions of Scotland around the year 870. He was a companion of the holy Bishop Adrian . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Glodian 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
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ST EUGENE, MARTYR - 18 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 18th of July WELCOME! SAINT EUGENE, MARTYR Saint Eugene ( Eugenius ), commemorated on July 18, was a martyr, son of Saint Symphorosa , with whom he is listed in the  Roman Martyrology *.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861) *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 Eugene 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
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ST AARON, ABBOT - 21 JUNE

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 21st of June WELCOME! SAINT AARON, ABBOT Saint Aaron, Abbot (Feast day: June 22 or June 21). Saint Aaron, an abbot, was born in England towards the end of the fifth century and came to France; there, in Brittany, he presided over a monastery situated on an island opposite the town of Aletha - an island that took its name, "Monke"(Monachus) or "Arem" (Aaron) , from him.  When  Saint Machutus (Saint Malo)  intended to sail from England to France to preach the faith, he found a small boat on the shore in which sat our Saviour in human form. Our Lord invited him aboard and guided him across the sea, saying: "There is an island in this sea inhabited by a monk named Aaron; I shall have my angel lead you to him, and he will receive you most graciously." And so it came to pass.  Aaron welcomed the saint in the manner befitting a true servant of God and shared with him the honour of the apostolic mission. H...
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ST ADRIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 4 MARCH

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Adrian  was of royal Hungarian lineage; after becoming a bishop, he won many heathens in that land for the Gospel. Later, he travelled to Scotland with 6,600 Christians, where he once again converted a great number of heathens and was elected Bishop of St Andrews. When the Danes ravaged Scotland, he was forced to flee to the Scottish island of May, along with Bishop Stolbrandus , Saints  Glodianus and Cajus, and many others. On this island, around the year 870, they were all killed by the Danes. God glorified them after their deaths through many miracles. Some hagiographers reckon that these martyrs were not Hungarians, but rather of Scottish origin. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty...
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ILLUMINATUS OF RIETI, RELIGIOUS - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May WELCOME! ILLUMINATUS OF RIETI, RELIGIOUS Illuminatus of Rieti ( Illuminatus Reatinus ) - so named after the city of Rieti ( Reate ) in the Papal States - was blind from birth and miraculously regained his sight through  Saint Francis of Assisi ; his father subsequently gave him the aforementioned name, while he himself became a disciple and companion of  the saint  on his journey to Syria and distinguished himself especially through his piety.  Saint Francis  is also said to have confided in him regarding his stigmata . The  Bollandists * ( Oct. II. 650, no. 550 ) provide further details, noting that  Saint Francis   summoned Illuminatus - along with several other friars - and asked for advice regarding the matter [stigmata] in very general terms. Illuminatus immediately realized that a miraculous phenomenon was involved and remarked that this grace had been bestowed upon...
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