SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 8th of July SAINT EPERENTIUS, MARTYR Saint Eperentius was a martyr of Sirmium (the capital of ancient Pannonia during Roman rule). He was a companion of Saint Ostratus. (II. 578) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eperentius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

    ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 28th of May SAINT EPEGATUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Epegatus , Eustasius, Victia, Castulus, Ania, Octubrus , Aroria, Vippia, Hilus, Hominius, Marcilius, Cillonia, Maxima, Filominus, Avettia, Comminius, Marcianus, Fluminius, Marciana, Castula, and several unnamed saints were martyred for their Christian faith in Rome . (VI. 746) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Epegatus, Eustasius, Victia, Castulus, Ania, Octubrus, Aroria, Vippia, Hilus, Hominius, Marcilius, Cillonia, Maxima, Filominus, Avettia, Comminius, Marcianus, Fluminius, Marciana, Castula, 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 28th of May SAINT EPEGATUS, MARTYR One of several martyr companions , Saint Epegatus (Epecatus) was killed for his Christian faith in Rome. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epegatus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT EPASUS, MARTYR Saint Epasus, who was killed for his Christian faith in Antioch, was a companion of Saint Severianus . (I. 30) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epasus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT EPARCHIUS, ABBOT Saint Eparchius (French: St-Cybar) was born in Perigord (Petrocorii) in France. Without their knowledge and against the will of his parents he left the world at an early age and entered the monastery of Sedaciae .  After he had served God here for a while with all zeal and even received the gift of miracles, he retired (with the permission of his abbot Martin) to a remote wilderness in the vicinity of Angouleme (Engolisma).  Ordained a priest by the bishop of that city because of his saintly conduct, he gathered about him some disciples, whom he established in the life of godliness. He also turned his love to the captives, many of whom he ransomed with charities from generous believers.  After living in his cell for 40 years, he died in the Lord in A.D. 581. His relics were kept in the church of the abbey of his name until 1568, when they were burned by the Huguenots. His nam...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 23rd of March SAINT EPARCHIUS, MARTYR Saint Eparchius, who was killed for his Christian faith in Greece, was a companion of Saint Pelagia. He is mentioned in the Roman Martyrology * on this day, along with his companions. (III. 460.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eparchius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 24th of August SAINT EPAPHRODITUS, MARTYR Saint Epaphroditus, a martyr of Philippopolis in Thrace, was a companion of Saint Horion . (IV. 741) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epaphroditus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINT EPAPHRODITUS, MARTYR  Saint Epaphroditus, who was killed for his Christian faith in Africa, was a companion of Saint Celerinus. (II. 136) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epaphroditus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 22nd of March SAINT EPAPHRODITUS, BISHOP OF TERRACINA The Roman Martyrology* relates that Saint Epaphroditus, Bishop of Terracina in Italy, was a disciple of the apostles, and that Saint Peter himself made him bishop of this city. It is further claimed that this Epaphroditus is the same who brought financial support from Philippi to Rome, and whom Saint Paul praises in his letters to the Philippians (2:25; 4:18), but this is not necessarily the case. Other sources suggest, however, that Epaphroditus was one of the 72 disciples. (III. 369) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epaphroditus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 15th of December EPAPHRODITUS, PRIEST Epaphroditus, who is remembered on December 15, was a priest at Taormina in Sicily. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 2nd of June SAINT EPAGATUS, MARTYR Saint Epagatus was a  Martyr of Lyon, a companion of Saint Vincent . (I. 168) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epagatus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 1st of June SAINT EPAGATUS, MARTYR Saint Epagatus, who was killed in Thessalonica for his Christian faith, was a companion of Saint Lucia. (I. 48) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epagatus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November EPAENETUS, CONFESSOR The name Epaenetus is derived from the Greek, meaning " the promised one ."  Saint Epaenetus was the first believer of proconsular Asia (Ionia), and a disciple and favourite of the holy apostle Saint Paul, as he expressly says in his letter to Romans: ["And my greetings to the church at their house. Greetings to my dear friend Epaenetus, the first of Asia's offerings to Christ."]  (Romans 16:5)  (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May SAINTS EWALD AND SIXTUS, MARTYRS Saints Ewald and Sixtus (Evaldus [Eovaldus] et Sixtus) are commemorated on May 7. Ewald seems to be an Old German name borne by a man who entered the Roman military service and came to Gerunda (Girona), an ancient episcopal city in Spain, where he was martyred under Dacian along with a certain Sixtus. An ancient legend runs thus: "In the city of Celran lived a pious peasant who daily attended holy Mass. One night, an angel appeared to him in his sleep and said: 'Servant of God, go to that vineyard of yours next to the church of the virgin and martyr Saint Thekla. There you will find the bodies of two saints who suffered for their faith in Jesus. At the time, they were hidden there by devout believers.'  For three days in a row, after rising at daybreak and assisting at Holy Mass, he made his way to the designated place and each time saw a shining spot. So he provided himse...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of October SAINT EUPROBUS, MARTYR Eoprobus (Euprobus), a martyr from Tomi (Tomiswar) in Lower Moesia, was a companion of Saint Priscus . (I. 30) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Euprobus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 22nd of November EOLIBA AND NANA, VIRGINS On November 22, we also remember Eoliba and Nana, two holy nuns of the Benedictine Order. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 25th of January EOGLODIUS, RELIGIOUS AND MISSIONARY A disciple of Saint Columba , the monk Eoglodius assisted the great apostle with the conversion of the Picts, a barbaric tribe of north-west Britain. (II . 610) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 17th of March SAINT EOGENIUS, MARTYR The holy martyr Saint Eogenius suffered at Nicomedia along with Saint Pamphilus and two Companions. (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 105) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eogenius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of October EODICIUS, BISHOP OF VIENNE On October 23, we also remember Eodicius. He was bishop of Vienne in France. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 31st of December SAINT EODALDUS, MISSIONARY AND MARTYR A preacher of the Christian faith in France, Saint Eodaldus (Eobardus) is known to have been one of  Saint Altinus ' fellow missionaries. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eodaldus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 19th of October EODALDUS Eodaldus (Totaldus) is listed in Usuard * and Canisius *. (VIII. 386) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ➡️ Saint Eodaldus, Missionary and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 17th of April EOCHADUS OF LISMORE ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Eochadus of Lismore is listed in the Martyrology of Tamlact *. Adam and Lugadius, sons of a Garvanus, are mentioned along with him, as well as a second Lugadius, son of a certain Druchta. Some sources suggest that one of these holy men called Lugadius may be the priest who occurs in the Life of Saint Patricius ( Saint Patrick ). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 12th of April SAINT EOCAPUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Eocapus suffered martyrdom with these six companions: Textulla, Antonia, Mustila, Maggina (Miggina or Magina), Acutina and Donata (II. 81) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eocapus, Textulla, Antonia, Mustila, Maggina, Acutina and Donata  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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 13th of February SAINT IGNATIUS, MARTYR Saint Ignatius was a martyr; his holy relics are kept and venerated in the Archmonastery of the Antonians, bishopric of Vienne. The Bollandists * state that his feast day is February 26. Saint Heremita is commemorated on the same day. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 10) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ignatius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 3rd of February SAINT IGNATIUS, MARTYR Saint Ignatius, who was killed for his Christian faith, was a companion of Saint Celerina. He is mentioned in the Roman Martyrology .* (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 10) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ignatius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 31st of December SAINTS ALTINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Altinus, Serotinus and Eobardus ( Eodaldus ) were companions of Saint Savianus and Potentianus. They preached the Christian faith in France, namely around Chartres, Paris and Orleans.  Some sources suggest that Savinianus, Potentianus and Altinus were among the 72 disciples of Christ and had been blessed by Saint Peter before he sent them to Gaul. But this assertion, as the Bollandists * remark, cannot be proven. At Creteil, two hours from Paris, Altinus and Eobardus converted many souls to the faith; among them were Saints Agoardus and Aglibertus. All these holy men are believed to have been martyred around the year 273, during the persecution under Emperor Aurelian. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 153) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclope...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July STEPHEN OF SAINT ADALBERT, RELIGIOUS Stephen of Saint Adalbert, a Polish Carmelite who died in A.D. 1727, is listed in the catalogue of the Order.* (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 384) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com/, www.zeno.org/, https://openlibrary.org/

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 15th of July VENERABLE SIMON LOPEZ, MARTYR Venerable Simon Lopez, of the Society of Jesus, died as a martyr in 1570 on the crossing to Brazil at the hands of French Huguenots. He was a Companion of Blessed Ignatius. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 321) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  PHILIP DOLCETTO, HERMIT A Franciscan hermit in Sicily, Philip Dolcetto died in the reputation of holiness in A.D. 1554. He is also remembered on July 23. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 913) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 27th of July ROBERT VALDEREST, PRIEST AND RELIGIOUS Robert Valderest (Robertus), a devout Carmelite priest, is listed in the catalogue of the Order * without further details. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 111) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations