Saints celebrated on the 22 May
SAINTS MARCOLLUS AND CODRATUS, MARTYRS
It is not known when and where Saint Marcollus and Saint Codratus (Codrus) suffered. Most probably, their martyrdom took place under Decius or Diocletian. Liquid lead was poured into the mouth of the former and he died in the torment, the latter was torn to pieces by wild horses. . The Greeks celebrate their feast day on May 20, the Latins on May 22.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875)
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PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Marcollus and Codratus 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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