SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT SALVINUS, BISHOP OF VERONA Today, we also commemorate Saint Salvinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Verona, Saint Salvinus, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Salvinus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT MONAS, BISHOP OF MILAN Today, we also commemorate Saint Monas. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Milan, Saint Monas, bishop. He was chosen as head of that church, because a miraculous light from heaven surrounded him whilst they were deliberating on the choice of a bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Monas 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October 4966 HOLY MARTYRS OF AFRICA Today, we also commemorate  The 4966 Holy Martyrs of Africa . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, four thousand nine hundred and sixty-six holy confessors and martyrs, in the persecution of the Vandals under the Arian king Hunneric. Some of them were bishops, some priests and deacons, with a multitude of the faithful accompanying them, who were driven into a frightful wilderness for the defence of the Catholic truth. Many of them were cruelly annoyed by the Moorish leaders, and with sharp-pointed spears and stones forced to hasten their march, whilst others, with their feet tied, were dragged like corpses through rough places and mangled in all their limbs. They were finally tortured in different manners, and won the honours of martyrdom. The principal among them were the bishops Felix and Cyprian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT DOMNINA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Domnina. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Lycia, Saint Domnina, martyr, under the emperor Diocletian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Domnina 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT EDISTIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Edistius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Ravenna, on the Lauretine road, the birthday of Saint Edistius, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Edistius 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT EVAGRIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Evagrius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, the holy martyrs Evagrius, Priscian, and their companions." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Evagrius, Priscian, 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Evagrius and Companions

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT ANASTASIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Anastasius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, the martyrdom of the Saints Anastasius, priest, Placidus, Genesius, and their  companions." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Anastasius, Placidus, Genesius, 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT SARMATA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Sarmata. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Thebais, Saint Sarmata, disciple of the blessed abbot Anthony, who was put to death for Christ by the Saracens." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Sarmata 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT GERMANUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Germanus . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Besançon, in France, Saint Germanus, bishop and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Germanus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT FIRMINUS, BISHOP Today, we also commemorate Saint Firminus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Uzes, in Narbonese Gaul, Saint Firminus, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Firminus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT EMILIANUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Emilianus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rennes, Saint Emilianus, confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Emilianus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINTS ZENAIDES AND PHILONILLA OF TARSUS Today, we also commemorate Saints Zenaides and Philonilla. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tarsus, in Cilicia, the holy women Zenaides and Philonilla, sisters, who were relatives of the blessed apostle Paul, and his disciples in the faith." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Zenaides and Philonilla 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October SAINT PLACIDIA, VIRGIN Today, we also commemorate Saint Placida. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Verona, Saint Placidia, virgin." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Placida 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October WELCOME! SAINT NICASIUS, BISHOP OF ROUEN, MARTYR, AND COMPANIONS Today, we also commemorate  Saint Nicasius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Vexin, in the time of the governor Fescenninus, the passion of the holy martyrs Nicasius, bishop of Rouen, Quirinus, priest, Scubiculus, deacon, and Pientia, virgin." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Nicasius, Quirinus, Scubiculus, and Pientia 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of October SAINT EULAMPIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Eulampius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  " At Nicomedia, the holy martyrs Eulampius, and his sister, the virgin Eulampia, who, hearing that her brother was tortured for Christ, rushed through the crowd, embraced him and became his companion. Both were cast into a caldron of boiling oil, but being quite uninjured, they terminated their martyrdom by decapitation with two hundred others, who, impressed by the miracle, had believed in Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eulampius, Eulampia, 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of October SAINTS CASSIUS, FLORENTIUS, AND COMPANIONS   Today, we also commemorate Saints Cassius, Florentius, and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bonn, in Germany, the holy martyrs Cassius and Florentius, with many others." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Cassius, Florentius, 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of October SAINT PINYTUS, BISHOP OF GNOSIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Pinytus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the island of Crete, blessed Pinytus, most noble among the bishops. He was bishop of Gnosia, and flourished under Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus. He left in his writings, as in a mirror, a vivid delineation of himself." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Pinytus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINTS ANDRONICUS AND ATHANASIA OF JERUSALEM Today, we also commemorate Saints Andronicus and Athanasia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Jerusalem, the Saints Andronicus, and Athanasia, his wife." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Andronicus and Athanasia 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT DEUSDEDIT, ABBOT Today, we also commemorate Saint Deusdedit. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cassino, Saint Deusdedit, abbot, who was cast into prison by the tyrant Sicardus, and being there consumed with hunger and misery, yielded up his soul." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Deusdedit 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT PUBLIA, ABBESS Today, we also commemorate Saint Publia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Antioch, Saint Publia, abbess, who, whilst Julian the Apostate was passing by, sang with her religious these words of David : "The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold;" and: "Let them that make them, become like unto them." By the command of the emperor, she was struck on the face and severely rebuked." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Publia 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 8th of October SAINT EVODIUS, BISHOP OF ROUEN Today, we also commemorate Saint Evodius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rouen, Saint Evodius, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Evodius 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 8th of October SAINT BENEDICTA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Benedicta. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the diocese of Laon, Saint Benedicta, virgin and martyr." 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 8th of October SAINT PETER, MARTYR OF SEVILLE Today, we also commemorate Saint Peter. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Seville, in Spain, Saint Peter, martyr." 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 8th of October SAINT NESTOR, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Nestor. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the same place [Thessalonica], Saint Nestor, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Nestor 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 8th of October SAINT DEMETRIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Demetrius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Thessalonica, Saint Demetrius, a proconsul, who, for having brought many to the faith of Christ, was pierced with spears by order of the emperor Maximian, and thus ended his martyrdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Demetrius 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 7th of October THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT BRIDGET Today, we also commemorate  The Translation of Saint Bridget . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Sweden, the translation of the body of Saint Bridget, widow." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of  The Translation of Saint Bridget  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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 7th of October WELCOME! SAINT HELANUS, PRIEST Today, we also commemorate Saint Helanus . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the diocese of Reims, Saint Helanus, priest." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Helanus 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 Helanus

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 7th of October SAINT AUGUSTUS, PRIEST AND CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Augustus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bourges, Saint Augustus, priest and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Augustus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 6th of October SAINT MAGNUS, BISHOP OF ODERZO Today, we also commemorate Saint Magnus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Oderzo, Saint Magnus, bishop, whose body rests at Venice." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Magnus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 6th of October SAINT ROMANUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Romanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, Saint Romanus, bishop and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Romanus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 6th of October MARTYRS OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate  The Martyrs of Trier . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], the commemoration of almost numberless martyrs, who were put to death for the faith in various manners, under the governor Rictiovarus, in the persecution of Diocletian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of  The Martyrs of Trier  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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 6th of October SAINT EROTIS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Erotis. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, Saint Erotis, martyr, who, being inflamed with the love of Christ, triumphed over the violence of the flames." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Erotis 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 6th of October SAINT MARCELLUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Marcellus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Capua, the birthday of the holy martyrs Marcellus, Castus, Emilius, and Saturninus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Marcellus, Castus, Emilius, and Saturninus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of October SAINT FROILANUS, BISHOP OF LEON Today, we also commemorate Saint Froilanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Leon, in Spain, Saint Froilanus, bishop of that city, renowned for his zeal in spreading the monastic life, for his liberality to the poor and other virtues, and for miracles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Froilanus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of October SAINT ATTILANUS, BISHOP OF ZAMORA Today, we also commemorate Saint Attilanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, Saint Attilanus, bishop of Zamora, who was ranked among the saints by Urban II." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Attilanus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of October SAINTS FIRMATUS AND FLAVIANA Today, we also commemorate Saints Firmatus and Flaviana. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, the departure from this life of the saintly deacon Firmatus and the virgin Flaviana, his sister." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Firmatus and Flaviana 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of October SAINT CHARITINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Charitina. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, under the emperor Diocletian and the ex-consul Domitius, Saint Charitina, a virgin, who was exposed to the fire and thrown into the sea; but escaping uninjured, she had her hands and feet cut off, her teeth plucked out, and finally she yielded her spirit in prayer." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Charitina 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of October SAINT THRASEAS, BISHOP OF EUMENIA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saints Thraseas. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, the birthday of blessed Thraseas, bishop of Eumenia, who ended his career by martyrdom at Smyrna." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Thraseas 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October SAINT HIEROTHEUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Hierotheus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Athens, Saint Hierotheus, disciple of the blessed apostle Paul." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hierotheus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of October SAINTS CAIUS, FAUSTUS, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Caius, Faustus, and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Alexandria, the holy priests and deacons Caius, Faustus, Eusebius, Chaeremon, Lucius, and their companions. Some of them were martyred in the persecution of Valerian; others, for serving the martyrs, received the reward of martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Caius, Faustus, Eusebius, Chaeremon, Lucius, 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 3rd of October SAINT MAXIMIAN, BISHOP OF BAGAI Today, we also commemorate Saint Maximian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, Saint Maximian, bishop of Bagai, who, after having frequently endured great cruelties from the Donatists, was finally cast headlong from a high tower, and left for dead. Illustrious by a glorious confession, he afterwards rested in the Lord." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Maximian 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER   Saints celebrated on the 3rd of October SAINT DIONYSIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Dionysius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day the holy martyrs Dionysius, Faustus, Caius, Peter, Paul, and four others, who suffered much under Decius; and under Valerian, being a long time subjected to torments by the governor Emilianus, merited the palm of martyrdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Dionysius, Faustus, Caius, Peter, Paul, 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.