Saints celebrated on the 25th of June
SAINT GALLICANUS, MARTYR
Today, we also commemorate Saint Gallicanus. The Roman Martyrology states:
"At Alexandria, Saint Gallicanus, ex-consul and martyr, who had been honoured with a triumph, and was held in affection by the emperor Constantine. Converted by Saints John and Paul, he withdrew to Ostia with Saint Hilarinus, and devoted himself entirely to the duties of hospitality and to the service of the sick. The report of such an event spread through the whole world, and from all sides many persons came to see a man who had been a senator and consul, washing the feet of the poor, preparing their table, serving them, carefully waiting on the infirm, and performing other works of mercy. Driven from this place by Julian the Apostate, he repaired to Alexandria, where, for refusing to sacrifice to idols, at the command of the judge Raucian, he was put to the sword, and thus became a martyr of Christ."
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gallicanus 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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