Saints celebrated on the 17th of July
SAINT MAMMAS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
Next to nothing has been handed down to us regarding these holy men and women. They are mentioned in the older Roman Martyrology of
Saint Jerome*. Saints Mammas, Emasia, Nazarius, Maximus, Paul, Tatiana, Nesia, Siriana and Eutatus were killed for steadfastly confessing the faith. Perhaps Justinus and Nonnus are also part of this group of martyrs. (IV. 222).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 71)
*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 Mammas, Emasia, Nazarius, Maximus, Paul, Tatiana, Nesia, Siriana, Eutatus, Justinus and Nonnus 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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