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)
*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 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
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