ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER
Saints celebrated on the 5th of November
SAINT EUPSYCHIUS, CONFESSOR
Saint Eupsychius, saintly Confessor, was mutilated for his steadfastness in the Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Maximin II. Afterwards, he was condemned to forced labour in the mines. In the Greek Meneae* he is listed alongside Saint Carterius. (Mg.)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 119)
*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 Saint Eupsychius 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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