Saints celebrated on the 20th of May
SAINT PATROCLUS, MARTYR
Saint Patroclus was a martyr and disciple of Saint Peter. According to some, he was Emperor Nero's master chef. No other details can be established about him, which is why the Bollandists* mention him among the Praetermissi (V. 170).
(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875)
*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 Patroclus 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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