270 HOLY MARTYRS OF AFRICA - 16 OCTOBER

 

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER

Saints celebrated on the 16th of October

270 HOLY MARTYRS OF AFRICA

Today, we also commemorate The 270 Holy Martyrs of Africa. The Roman Martyrology states: 

"In Africa, two hundred and seventy holy martyrs crowned together."

PRAYER:

Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The 270 Holy Martyrs of Africa 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.