Saints celebrated on the 3rd of May
SAINT HIGINIUS, CONFESSOR
Saint Higinius, St-Gène in French, was, according to Migne*, a confessor who lived in the 4th century. He is venerated on May 3 in some parts of France, especially in Moissac and Lectoure. (Mg.)
(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 Higinius 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.
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