ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
Saints celebrated on the 31st of October
SAINTS DACONUS AND 49 COMPANIONS, MARTYRS IN AFRICA
Saints Daconus, Julianus, Fortunatus, Silvanus, Calendion, Bonifacius, Castus, Secundus, Gallicus, Agapius, Victorius, Felicissimus, Donatus, Rusticianus, another Fortunatus, Romanus, Silvanus, Mimus, Angelasus, Nundinus, Felix, another Donatus and a further 28 Companions were martyred in Africa. (el.)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858)
*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 Saints Daconus and Companions 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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