ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY
Saints celebrated on the 3rd January
SAINT MARTIALIS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Saints Martialis, Statutianus (Statilianus), Constantius, Possessor, Hilarinus, Firmus, Candidus, Rogatianus, Eugenia, Lucida, Acuta, Phoenicia (?) (the latter seems to mean as much as Punic and is perhaps related to the fatherland of the saints mentioned here) suffered together in Africa; when and where is not stated in any of the sources. (I. 130).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 263)
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Martialis, Statutianus, Constantius, Possessor, Hilarinus, Firmus, Candidus, Rogatianus, Eugenia, Lucida and Acuta 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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