ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
Saints celebrated on the 16th of October
SAINT MARTINIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Today, we also commemorate Saint Martinian and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:
"In the same country [Africa], the Saints Martinian and Saturnian with their two brothers. In the reign of the Arian king Genseric, while the persecution of the Vandals was raging, they were slaves belonging to a man of that race, and being converted to the faith of Christ by Maxima, a slave like themselves, they manifested their attachment to the truth with such courage, that they were beaten with rough clubs and lacerated in all parts of their bodies to the very bone. Although this barbarous treatment was continued for a considerable period, their wounds were each time healed over night, wherefore they were at length sent into exile. There they converted many barbarians to the faith, and obtained from the Roman Pontiff a priest and other ministers to baptise them. Finally they were condemned to die by being dragged through thorns, with their feet tied behind running chariots. Maxima being miraculously delivered after enduring many tribulations, became the Superioress of a large monastery of virgins, where she ended her days in peace."
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Martinian, Saturnian, and their Companions and of Saint Maxima 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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