ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH
Saints celebrated on the 7th of March
SAINTS NESTOR AND ARCADIUS, BISHOPS
According to the Greek Meneae*, Saints Nestor and Arcadius, two bishops of Trimethus on the island of Cyprus, went to their eternal reward on the same day. In what century they lived cannot be determined. (I. 643 and 644). These holy bishops are also commemorated on March 4.
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 526)
*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 Saints Nestor and Arcadius 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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