ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY
Saints celebrated on the 22nd of January
SAINT ORION AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS
The martyrology of Saint Jerome* lists S.S. Orion et Soc. M.M.
Saint Orion, martyr, is mentioned along with Memnon, Hermes (Ermes), Januaria, Techus (Tetoticus), Quintilianus, Cassian, Matutinus, Pulvus (Publius, Paulinus), Urbanus, Martialis, Faustus, Successus, Felix, Paul, Peter, Januarius, Primitivus, Ebolus (Botus), Cedianus, Optatus, Fronto, Julius, Bellicus, Municipius, Mucius (Minucius), Saturus, a second Januarius and Bellicus . The Spanish bishop Valerius and his deacon Vincentius also feature in this particular entry, but the Bollandists* could not locate enough information in the various sources to place them into context. These saints are commemorated on January 22 and April 16. (II. 414)
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 628)
*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 Orion and Companions 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.
➡️ Saint Vincent and Four Companions
⬅️ Saint Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon and Martyr
Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org
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