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ALBINA OF ROME, WIDOW - 4 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! ALBINA OF ROME, WIDOW Albina was the mother of the holy widow Saint Marcella of Rome , and is mentioned in the latter's biography by Saint Jerome *. However, some writers believe that this Albina was a different person from the one mentioned by Jerome. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 113) *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

ST ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 23 SEPTEMBER

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of September WELCOME! SAINT ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Saint Albina, a sister of Saint Paxentius , suffered martyrdom with him in Paris under Emperor Antoninus. According to Migne *, the relics of the holy virgin Albina, together with the mortal remains of Saint Paxentius , were kept in a silver reliquary at the Benedictine monastery of Saint-Martin-des-Champs in Paris and, in times of public misfortune, were carried around in procession along with those of Saint Genevieve . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 113) *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 Albina may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns...

ST PAXENTIUS, MARTYR - 23 SEPTEMBER

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of September WELCOME! SAINT PAXENTIUS, MARTYR The holy martyr Paxentius of Paris was, according to ancient tradition, a disciple of Saint Dionysius. Therefore, some place him in the second century, others in the third. The holy virgin Saint Albina is said to have been his sister and to have been martyred with him. Their relics formerly rested in the Abbey of Saint Martin-des-Champs near Paris, where they were kept in a silver reliquary from the beginning of the 14th century. They were invoked as patron saints of the city, and their relics were carried around during processions, along with those of Saint Genevieve (VI. 568). (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 755) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paxentius may ...

ST NEARCHUS, MARTYR OF ARMENIA - 22 APRIL

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April WELCOME! SAINT NEARCHUS, MARTYR OF ARMENIA Saint Nearchus (April 22), a martyr in Armenia, gave his life for Christ along with Saint Polyeuctus , whom he had converted to the faith. They suffered around the year 260 during the reign of Emperor Valerian. The martyrdom narrative of Saint Polyeuctus recounts that he collected the blood of his friend and brought it to the otherwise unknown city of the Cananeotes , perhaps located in Armenia. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 518) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Nearchus 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 ...

ST CYRIACUS, ABBOT - 29 SEPTEMBER

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 29th of September WELCOME! SAINT CYRIACUS, ABBOT Saint Cyriacus (September 29), abbot of the ancient Laura (called Suka in Syriac) in Palestine, was born in Corinth, Greece, in 448. At the Laura of Saint Euthymius in Palestine he received his monastic habit. There he distinguished himself through the rigor of his life, his orthodoxy in the dispute with the Origenists, and his gift for miracles. He died at an advanced age in 556. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p.708) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Cyriacus 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...

ST MICHAEL, MARTYR OF JERUSALEM - 19 JULY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 19th of July WELCOME! SAINT MICHAEL, MARTYR OF JERUSALEM Saint Michael, of whom it is said that he “ suffered in Jerusalem ” and dwelt “ in the laura of Saint Sabas " is commemorated on July 19. The Bollandists * mention him among their Praetermissi , albeit with the title “Saint.” (IV. 578). (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p.440) *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 Michael 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