Saints celebrated on the 16th of May
SAINT PAPILINUS, MARTYR
Saint Papilinus was, according to the Greek Menaeus*, a martyr "in the Orient" who died for Christ by the sword. Place, time and circumstances are unknown.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875)
*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 Papilinus 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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