Saints celebrated on the 7th of July
SAINT CLAUDIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Today, we also commemorate Saint Claudius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:
"At Rome, the holy martyrs Claudius, notary, Nicostratus, assistant prefect, Castorius, Victorinus, and Symphorian, who were brought to the faith of Christ by Saint Sebastian, and baptised by the blessed priest Polycarp. Whilst they were engaged in searching for the bodies of the holy martyrs, the judge Fabian had them arrested, and for ten days he tried by threats and caresses to shake their constancy, but being utterly unable to succeed, he ordered them to be thrice tortured, and then precipitated into the sea."
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Claudius, Nicostratus, Castorius, Victorinus, and Symphorian 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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