Saints celebrated on the 21st of May
SAINT EPOLUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Saints Epolus, Vitus and Jocundus were martyred, probably in Eastern Mauretania, as it is called in the older records. This area, in the north-western part of Africa, is part of present-day Morocco. (V. 5)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 75-76)
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Epolus, Vitus and Jocundus 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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