Saints celebrated on the 20th of June
SAINT PATRICK, MARTYR OF ROME
In 1643, the Theresian nuns in Vienna received the relics of Saint Patrick (Patricius), a Roman martyr, as well as those of Saint Fabius and his companions. At their church, the martyrs' mortal remains are kept and venerated up to this day (IV. 2).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875) |
Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Patricius 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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