ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER
Saints celebrated on the 29th of November
SAINT SPEUS, BISHOP OF SPOLETO
Saint Speus, a bishop of Spoleto in Umbria, is in mentioned in the Elenchus*. As he lay dying, a dove flew down from heaven and placed a note on the holy bishop's head, on which was written, "Today his head shall be adorned with a lovely crown."
St Speus is also commemorated on October 23.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882)
*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 Speus 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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