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THE INVENTION OF SAINTS NAZARIUS AND CELSUS, MARTYRS - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May THE INVENTION OF SAINTS NAZARIUS AND CELSUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate The Invention of Saints Nazarius and Celsus , Martyrs . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Milan, the finding of the bodies of the holy martyrs Nazarius and Celsus. The blessed bishop Ambrose found the body of St. Nazarius covered with blood still fresh, which he translated to the basilica of the Apostles, together with the body of the blessed boy Celsus, whom Nazarius had brought up, and whom Anolinus, in the persecution of Nero, had ordered to be struck with the sword on the 28th of July, the day when their martyrdom is commemorated." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Invention of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, Martyrs, 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 a...

SAINT NICHOLAS ALBERGATI, CARDINAL - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINT NICHOLAS ALBERGATI, CARDINAL Today, we also commemorate Saint Nicholas. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bologna, blessed Nicholas Albergati, a Carthusian monk, bishop of that city, and Cardinal of the holy Roman Church, celebrated for his holiness and Legations Apostolic. His body was buried at Florence, in the monastery of the Carthusians." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Nicholas 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.

SAINT DIOSCORIDES, MARTYR - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINT DIOSCORIDES, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Dioscorides. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Smyrna, Saint Dioscorides, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Dioscorides 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.

SAINTS ALPHIUS, PHILADELPUS, AND CYRINUS, MARTYRS - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINTS ALPHIUS, PHILADELPUS, AND CYRINUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Alphius, Philadelpus, and Cyrinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Lentini, in Sicily, the holy martyrs Alphius, Philadelpus, and Cyrinus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Alphius, Philadelpus, and Cyrinusm 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.

SAINTS QUARTUS AND QUINCTUS, MARTYRS - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINTS QUARTUS AND QUINCTUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Quartus and Quinctus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, at Rome, on the Latin way, the birthday of the holy martyrs Quartus and Quinctus, whose bodies were translated to Capua." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Quartus and Quinctus 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.

SAINT CALEPODIUS, PRIEST AND MARTYR - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINT CALEPODIUS, PRIEST AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Calepodius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, the blessed priest and martyr Calepodius, who was killed with the sword, by order of the emperor Alexander. His body was dragged through the city and thrown into the Tiber. It was afterwards found and buried by Pope Callistus. The consul Palmatius was also beheaded with his wife, his sons, and forty-two of both sexes belonging to his household; likewise, the senator Simplicius with his wife, and sixty-eight of his house; Felix also with his wife Blanda. The heads of all these martyrs were exposed over different gates of the city, to terrify the Christians." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Calepodius 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 Ho...

SAINTS GORDIAN AND EPIMACHUS, MARTYRS - 10 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May SAINTS GORDIAN AND EPIMACHUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Gordian and Epimachus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, on the Latin road, the birthday of the holy martyrs Gordian and Epimachus. In the time of Julian the Apostate, the former was a long time scourged and finally decapitated for confessing the name of Christ. He was buried at night by the Christians, in a crypt to which, shortly before, the remains of the blessed martyr Epimachus had been translated from Alexandria, where he had been martyred for the faith of Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Gordian and Epimachus 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. ➡️ More information about Saints Gordian and Epimachus

THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT NICHOLAS OF MYRA - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT NICHOLAS OF MYRA Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Nicholas of Myra . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bari, in Apulia, the translation likewise of the holy bishop Nicholas, from Myra, a town of Lycia." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Nicholas of Myra 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.

THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT JEROME, PRIEST - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT JEROME, PRIEST Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Jerome, Priest . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, also, the translation of Saint Jerome , priest and doctor of the Church, from Bethlehem of Juda, to the basilica of St Mary of the manger." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Jerome, Priest, 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.

THE TRANSLATION OF SAINTS ANDREW AND LUKE, APOSTLES - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May THE TRANSLATION OF SAINTS ANDREW AND LUKE, APOSTLES Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saints Andrew and Luke, Apostles. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Constantinople, the translation of the apostle  Saint Andrew and the evangelist Saint Luke , out of Achaia, and of Timothy , disciple of the blessed apostle Paul, from Ephesus. The body of Saint Andrew, long after, was conveyed to Amalfi, where it is honoured by the pious concourse of the faithful. From his tomb continually issues a liquid which heals diseases." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Andrew and Luke, Apostles, 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.

SAINT BEATUS, CONFESSOR - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May SAINT BEATUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Beatus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the castle of Windish, the decease of Saint Beatus, confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Beatus 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.

SAINT GERONTIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May SAINT GERONTIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Gerontius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Caglio, on the Flaminian road, the passion of Saint Gerontius, bishop of Cervia." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gerontius 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.

310 HOLY MARTYRS OF PERSIA - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May 310 HOLY MARTYRS OF PERSIA   Today, we also commemorate The 310 Holy Martyrs of Persia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Persia, three hundred and ten holy martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The 310 Holy Martyrs of Persia 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.

SAINT HERMAS, CONFESSOR - 9 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 9th of May SAINT HERMAS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Hermas. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, Saint Hermas, mentioned by the apostle Saint Paul in the epistle to the Romans. Generously sacrificing himself, he became an offering acceptable to God, and adorned with virtues took his departure for the heavenly kingdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hermas 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Hermas

SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE - 8 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Today, we also commemorate Saint Helladius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, Saint Helladius, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Helladius 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Helladius

SAINT DENIS, BISHOP OF VIENNE - 8 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT DENIS, BISHOP OF VIENNE Today, we also commemorate Saint Denis. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Vienne, Saint Denis, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Denis 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.

SAINT ACATHIUS, MARTYR - 8 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT ACATHIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Acathius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Constantinople, in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian, Saint Acathius, a centurion, who, being denounced as a Christian by the tribune Firmus, and cruelly tortured at Perinthus by the judge Bibian, was finally condemned to death at Byzantium by the proconsul Flaccinus. His body was afterwards miraculously brought to the shore of Syllacium, where it is preserved with due honour." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Acathius 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Acathius

SAINT VICTOR MAURUS, MARTYR - 8 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May SAINT VICTOR MAURUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Victor. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Milan, the birthday of the holy martyr Victor Maurus. He became a Christian in his youth, and served as soldier in the imperial army. When Maximian wished to force him to offer sacrifice to idols, he persevered with the greatest fortitude in the confession of the Lord. Being first beaten with rods, but without experiencing any pain, through the protection of God, and then having melted lead poured over him, which did him no injury whatever, he at length terminated the career of his glorious martyrdom by being beheaded." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Victor 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. ➡️ More information ...

THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT STEPHEN, PROTOMARTYR - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT STEPHEN, PROTOMARTYR Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Stephen. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, the translation of the body of  Saint Stephen ,  the first martyr, which was brought from Constantinople to Rome, and laid in the sepulchre of the martyr Saint Lawrence in the field of Verano, where it is honoured with great devotion by the pious faithful." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Stephen 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. ➡️ The Invention of Saint Stephen

SAINT PETER, BISHOP OF PAVIA - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May WELCOME! SAINT PETER, BISHOP OF PAVIA  Today, we also commemorate Saint Peter. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Pavia, the bishop Saint Peter." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Peter 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.

SAINT QUADRATUS, MARTYR - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINT QUADRATUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Quadratus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the same city [Nicomedia], Saint Quadratus, martyr, who was frequently tortured in the persecution of Decius, and at last decapitated." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Quadratus 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.

SAINT FLAVIUS, AUGUSTUS, AND AUGUSTINE, MARTYRS - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINTS FLAVIUS, AUGUSTUS, AND AUGUSTINE, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Flavius, Augustus, and Augustine. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, the holy martyrs Flavius, Augustus, and Augustine, brothers." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Flavius, Augustus, and Augustine 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.

SAINT JUVENAL, MARTYR - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINT JUVENAL, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Juvenal. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, Saint Juvenal, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Juvenal 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.

SAINT FLAVIA DOMITILLA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 7 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINT FLAVIA DOMITILLA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Flavia Domitilla. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Terracina, in Campania, the birthday of blessed Flavia Domitilla, virgin and martyr, niece of the Consul Flavius Clemens. She received the religious veil at the hands of Saint Clement, and in the persecution of Domitian was exiled with many others to the island of Pontia, where she endured a long martyrdom for Christ. Taken afterwards to Terracina, she converted many to the faith of Christ by her teaching and miracles. The judge ordered the chamber in which she was with the virgins Euphrosina and Theodora, to be set on fire, and she thus consummated her glorious martyrdom. She is also mentioned with the holy martyrs Nereus and Achilleus, on the 12th of this month. " PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Flavia Domitilla may increase our devotio...

THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May WELCOME! THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Matthew, Apostle . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Salerno, the Translation of Saint Matthew, apostle. His sacred body previously transferred from Ethiopia to various countries , was finally taken to Salerno, and there with a great pomp placed in a church dedicated under his invocation." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Matthew, Apostle, 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.

SAINT BENEDICTA, VIRGIN - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May SAINT BENEDICTA, VIRGIN Today, we also commemorate Saint Benedicta. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, Saint Benedicta, virgin." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Benedicta 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.

SAINT PROTOGENES, BISHOP - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May SAINT PROTOGENES, BISHOP Today, we also commemorate Saint Protogenes. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Carrhae, in Mesopotamia, Saint Protogenes, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Protogenes 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.

SAINT THEODOTUS, BISHOP - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May SAINT THEODOTUS, BISHOP Today, we also commemorate Saint Theodotus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Cyprus, Saint Theodotus, bishop of Cyrinia, who having undergone grievous afflictions under the emperor Licinius, at length yielded his soul to God, when peace was restored to the Church." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Theodotus 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.

SAINT HELIODORUS, VENUSTUS, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May SAINT HELIODORUS, VENUSTUS, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Heliodorus, Venustus, and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, the holy martyrs Heliodorus and Venustus, with seventy-five others." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Heliodorus, Venustus, 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.

SAINT LUCIUS, BISHOP - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May SAINT LUCIUS, BISHOP Today, we also commemorate Saints Lucius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cyrene, Saint Lucius, bishop, who is mentioned by Saint Luke, in the Acts of the Apostles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Lucius 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.

SAINT EULOGIUS, BISHOP OF EDESSA - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT EULOGIUS, BISHOP OF EDESSA Today, we also commemorate Saint Eulogius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Edessa, in Syria, Saint Eulogius, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eulogius 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.

SAINT MAXIMUS, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT MAXIMUS, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Maximus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Jerusalem, Saint Maximus, bishop and confessor, whom the Caesar Maximian Galerius condemned to work in the mines, after having plucked out one of his eyes and branded him on the foot with hot iron." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Maximus 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.

SAINT JOVINIAN, MARTYR - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May WELCOME! SAINT JOVINIAN, MARTYR  Today, we also commemorate Saint Jovinian . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, the martyrdom of Saint Jovinian, lector." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Jovinian 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Jovinian

SAINT IRENAEUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT IRENAEUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Irenaeus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Thessalonica, the birthday of the holy martyrs Irenaeus, Peregrinus and Irenes, who were burned alive." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Irenaeus 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.

SAINT EUTHYMIUS, DEACON AND MARTYR - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT EUTHYMIUS, DEACON AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Euthymius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Alexandria, Saint Euthymius, deacon, who died in prison for Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Euthymius 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Euthymius

SAINT SYLVANUS, MARTYR - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT SYLVANUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Sylvanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the same city [Rome], Saint Sylvanus, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Sylvanus 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.

SAINT CRESCENTIANA, MARTYR - 5 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 5th of May SAINT CRESCENTIANA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Crescentiana. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also at Rome, Saint Crescentiana, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Crescentiana 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.

SAINT SACERDOS, BISHOP OF LIMOGES - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT SACERDOS, BISHOP OF LIMOGES Today, we also commemorate Saint Sacerdos. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the province of Perigord, Saint Sacerdos, bishop of Limoges." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Sacerdos 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.

SAINT PAULINUS, MARTYR - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Paulinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cologne, Saint Paulinus, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paulinus 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Paulinus

SAINT PELAGIA, MARTYR - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT PELAGIA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Pelagia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tarsus, Saint Pelagia, virgin, who endured martyrdom under Diocletian by being shut up within a red-hot brazen ox." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Pelagia 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.

SAINT ANTONIA, MARTYR - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT ANTONIA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Antonia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, the birthday of Saint Antonia, martyr, who, for the confession of Christ, was cruelly tortured, subjected to diverse torments, suspended by one arm for three days, kept two years in prison, and finally delivered to the flames by the governor Priscillian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Antonia 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.

SAINT PORPHYRY, MARTYR - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT PORPHYRY, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Porphyry. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Umbria, Saint Porphyry, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Porphyry 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.

ST CYRIACUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May ST CYRIACUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR  Today, we also commemorate Saint Cyriacus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Jerusalem, in the reign of Julian the Apostate, Saint Cyriacus, bishop, who was murdered as he was visiting the holy places." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Cyriacus 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.

39 HOLY MARTYRS - 4 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May 39 HOLY MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate the 39 Holy Martyrs. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, thirty-nine holy martyrs, who were beheaded together after having been condemned to work in the same mines, to be branded with a hot iron, and to undergo other torments." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the 39 Holy Martyrs 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.