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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 7th of September WELCOME! VENERABLE THEODORIC, BISHOP OF METZ Venerable Theodoric I. (Deodericus),  Bishop and Confessor, is remembered on September 7, and also on February 3, and July 18. The first Bishop of Metz of this name, Theodoric was formerly Archdeacon in Trier ( Treves ), and a Saxon by birth ( ex pago Saxoniae Hamalant oriundus ). He mounted the episcopal chair in 961 and governed his diocese with great prudence and piety for 20 years. The reform of the monasteries was one particular task he dedicated himself to, and he also played a very significant role in the political history of his time. ( cf. Pertz, mon. scr. IV. 461-483 .) He is described in the chronicles as a nephew of Emperor Otto I and also accompanied him to Italy in 970, from where he brought many relics for his episcopal church, including those of  Saint Vincent , and of Saint Protus and Saint Hyacinth . Venerable Theodoric founded the...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 7th of October WELCOME! VENERABLE FINGEN, ABBOT ⬅️ List: Irish Confessors and Martyrs The venerable Fingen ( Fingenius ), remembered on October 7, originally from Ireland, arrived in Germany during the reign of Emperor Lothair. Because of his virtues and insights, Bishop Theodoric of Metz encouraged Fingen to take his vows according to the Rule of St. Benedict. Due to his qualities, he was elected abbot of three monasteries: St Felix and St Symphorian in Metz, and St Victor in Verdun. He died in 1004.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861) 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 5th of February WELCOME! SAINT FELICIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR OF CAGLIARI Encyclopedia of Saints Saint Felicia (February 5), a virgin and martyr of Cagliari ( Caralis, Calaris ) in Sardinia, was allegedly executed at the age of eight. Her body was rediscovered in 1627.   The name Felicia, as well as the names Felicianus , Felician , etc., derive from the Latin felix , meaning happy, blessed. (I. 592). (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 Felicia 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 orig...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH   Saints celebrated on the 1st of March WELCOME! SAINT PHOTINUS, BISHOP OF BENEVENTO Interior of Benevento Cathedral  before the WW2 bombing in 1943 Saint Photinus, commemorated on March 1 and November 1, is said to have been the first Bishop of Benevento¹, sent there by the  Apostle Peter  himself. This is stated in the city's list of saints and in the chronological table of its bishops. His successor, Saint Januarius , is also venerated there. (Mart. 1, 2, and Elenchus) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 920) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Photinus 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 28th of September WELCOME! SAINT FAUSTUS, BISHOP OF TARBES Saint Faustus, who is commemorated on September 28, was Bishop of Tarbes¹ ( Castrum Bigorrense, Tarba ) in Gascony. Because of his faithful service in his office, he was exiled for some time, but was later allowed to resume his episcopal see. Saint Licerius [Lizier] , later Bishop of  Conserans   ( Conseranum ) in Gascony, was one of his disciples. Saint Faustus may have died toward the end of the fifth century. (VII. 715). (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 167) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Faustus 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 eve...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 13th of November WELCOME! SAINT DALMATIUS, BISHOP OF RODEZ Rodez Cathedral Saint Dalmatius, commemorated on November 13, was a bishop of Rodez ( Rutenis ) [Rhodez] in France. According to Migne *, he first saw the light of day in that city toward the end of the 5th century.  While still very young, he was elevated to the episcopal see there in 524. Saint Dalmatius went to his eternal reward in 580.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 718) *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 Dalmatius 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 the...