ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL
Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April
SAINT EPIPODIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
In the year 178, during the persecution of Antonius Verus at Lyon in France, after many previous torments, Saint Epipodius was beheaded. His companion Alexander was tortured and crucified two days later, which is probably why the Roman Martyrology* mentions him (with 34 Companions) on April 24. (III. 7)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 75)
*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 Epipodius, Alexander, 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 unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
➡️ More information about Saint Epipodius and Alexander
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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