ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY
Saints celebrated on the 20th of February
SAINT EUCHERIUS, BISHOP OF MAASTRICHT
The name Eucherius is derived from the Greek; it means skilful, ready, nimble. This Saint Eucherius was bishop of Maastricht (Trajectum).
[Bishop Eucherius was preceded by Bishop Quirillus and succeeded by Bishop Falco who, in turn, was succeeded by Bishop Eucharius.]
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 98)
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eucherius 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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