SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 16th of May WELCOME! SAINTS FRIDOLUS AND PEREGRINE One of today's entries listed is SS. Fridolus and Peregrine (Fridolus et Peregrinus), commemorated on May 16. They are said to have been Irish saints; but Fridolus seems to be identical with the priest and abbot Fidolus of Troyes , and the other with the bishop Peregrinus of Auxerre , both of whom are venerated on this day (III. 560). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 319) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Fridolus and Peregrine 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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 20th of May WELCOME! INNOCENT OF MESTRA, RELIGIOUS Innocent (Innocenzo)( Innocentius de Mestra ), a Capuchin remembered for his mortification, was from Mestre ( Mestriana , Mestra), a town northwest of Venice. He died in 1621 . (Hub. Men.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p.47) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 30th of July WELCOME! SAINT URSUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE, CONFESSOR Saint Ursus (July 30, July 29), Confessor and Bishop of Auxerre, was the tenth (eleventh) in the order of succession. The Gallia Christiana * and Ferrarius * list him on July 29. For a long time, Saint Ursus lived in great austerity in a hermit's  cell near Saint Amator 's Church. Once, when a violent fire broke out in the city, it was miraculously quenched. On this occasion the people had become acquainted with his merits; therefore, when the holy bishop  Censurius departed hence, Ursus was taken out of his cell and placed on the episcopal chair. He ruled his diocese for six years and four months and died on July 30 at the beginning of the 6th century, around the year 508, in the 72nd year of his life.  Saint Ursus is mentioned in the Roman Martyrology *, and Baronius * in his work remarks ( notae ) that he co-signed a synodal letter sent by some...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 25th of July WELCOME! ABRANUS, HERMIT  Abranus (Abramus) (July 25, December 3), a hermit of Champagne in France, came originally from Ireland; his brother was Saint Gibrian . He arrived at the time of Saint Remigius, bishop of Reims, having landed there alongside six brothers and six sisters, all of whom, according to Migne, are venerated as saints in the church. He then lived in a hermitage on the Marne, which  Bishop Remigius  had instructed, in strict penance and the service of God, until his holy passing.  In the life of Saint Gibrian, whose feast is celebrated on May 8, the  Bollandists * mention that they could not establish whether Abranus enjoyed veneration by the church, which is why they count him among the praetermissi . According to Migne, this  Saint Abranus is celebrated on December 3. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsbur...

  WELCOME! VENERABLE CHU-YUNG Venerable Chu-Yung, a martyr in China, lived on alms, and one day one of the pagans spotted him blessing himself with the Sign on the Cross. Venerable Chu-Yung remained faithful to Christ and after much suffering and torture he went to his eternal reward in 1815. (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 618) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  WELCOME! WIBERT, ABBOT OF NUTCELLUM Monastery yard in the snow Wibert (Wibertus, Winberchtus), abbot of Nutcellum, was the teacher of  Saint Boniface (Bonifacius), Archbishop of Mainz. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 781) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

    WELCOME! WIBERT, ABBOT OF GERLACHSHEIM Wibert (Wibertus) (October 25), was abbot and founder of the Premonstratensian monastery of Gerlachsheim in what is now the Grand Duchy of Baden. He is listed in the Elenchus *. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 781) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 19th of July WELCOME! WIBOLD, ABBOT OF STABLO Wibold (Wiboldus) (July 19), the 42nd abbot of Stablo in Belgium, consecrated himself to the Lord in the monastery of Vasor, became abbot of Stablo and Malmedy in 1130; he was held in high esteem by both secular and spiritual notables.  Wibold accompanied Emperor Lothar to Italy in 1137; he then held the position of  abbot in Monte Cassino for some time. Because he was very humble, Wibold refused the offices and honours that were intended for him, e.g. the archdioceses of Bremen and Cologne. He died in 1158 at Butellia in Paphlagonia, where he had gone as ambassador for Frederick I. His remains were buried in Stablo. The  Bollandists * list this holy abbot among their praetermissi . (Lech.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, pp. 781-82) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's C...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 11 September WELCOME! VENERABLE WILBERT, ARCHBISHOP OF COLOGNE Venerable Wilbert (Wilbertus, Willibertus, Wullibertus, Weribertus) , remembered on September 11, was Archbishop of Cologne from January 7, 870 to September 11, 889. Although he enjoys no ecclesiastical veneration, he is included in many martyrologies.  (III. 744) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 787) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 20th of October WELCOME! BLESSED HUMBALD, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Coin, back and front, Humbaud, 1095-1120, Berry (France) Blessed Humbald ( Humbaldus , French: Humbaud ), was the first bishop of Auxerre of this name, although some sources erroneously list him as the second, mistakenly interpreting the old handwritten manuscript's entry regarding Vibald [ Wibaldus (A.D. 879-887)] as Humbaldus . In order of succession Humbald was the 53rd Bishop of Auxerre (Antissiodorum) . He bore his father's name, Humbaldus, his mother was called Adela. The year of his birth is not explicitly stated. The  Neo-Bollandist Victor de Buck * reckons that this holy bishop first saw the light of day between the years 1040 - 1050. In 1076 he was dean of the cathedral chapter. He received a good Christian education under the supervision of Bishop Heribertus (1040-1052). Afterwards, Humbald progressed through all the degrees of priesthood and ca...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 9th of February WELCOME! INNOCENZO MILAZZO, RELIGIOUS Innocenzo Milazzo (Innocentius a S. Lucia)  is remembered on February 9. He was a Sicilian Franciscan, full of virtue and holiness, who nurtured an ardent desire for martyrdom. He predicted the hour of his death, which occurred in A.D. 1572 . (Hub. Men.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 47) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 2nd of May WELCOME! SAINT GERMANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Nothing much is known about this Saint Germanus except his name. However, he definitely existed. It is certain that he is not identical with the  other martyr of that name who is commemorated on the same day. This fact is ascertained by the names of his companions - all the ancient manuscripts agree on those names. His fellow martyrs were called  Celestinus, Felix, Cetinus, Urbanus, Bellicus (Bellacus, Hellacus, Bellapus) and Privata. When and where they obtained the martyr's crown is unknown. Relics of them are kept in Bologna. Perhaps this location coincides with their place of martyrdom (I. 179). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 410) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint ...

  WELCOME! SAINT HELAN, PRIEST Saint Helan (Helanus), commemorated on October 7, was Irish by birth. He flourished in the late 5th century. Together with his brother  Gibrian and his other brothers and sisters he moved to Gaul. There he lived as a hermit on the banks of the Marne and later became a priest. His name is listed in the Roman Martyrology *.  (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 613) *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 Helan 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.o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 3rd of December WELCOME! SAINT GERMAN, HERMIT Saint German [Gorman ] (Germanus), commemorated on December 3, was a hermit and brother of Saint Gibrian  (Gibrianus). Together with him and five other brothers and three sisters German left his native Ireland. According to Migne *, all of these siblings are venerated as saints in the church. Once they had arrived in France, Saint Remigius of Reims , who was bishop at the time, directed them to a desolate area on the banks of the Marne for them to live hermits' lives. In complete isolation, away from worldly distractions, they completed their earthly pilgrimage. Their hermitages, located not too far from each other, made it possible for them to pay visits to one another from time to time.  Saint Gibrian was regarded as their superior because he was the eldest of them and a priest.  Migne * lists this holy hermit as Saint German. However, according to the ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 28th of September WELCOME! SAINT ALODIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Saint Alodius (Alodus, Elodus), commemorated on September 28, was bishop of Auxerre in Burgundy and first abbot of the monastery of  Saint Germanus in this city, but was elevated to the episcopal see there after the latter's death. He flourished in the second half of the fifth century and ruled the church of Auxerre for thirty years. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 144) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Alodius 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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 16th of May WELCOME! SAINT TRICIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Saint Tricius (commemorated on May 16), who supposedly was a bishop of Auxerre, is mentioned in some German martyrologies. Records of him other than those entries do not seem to exist. The  Bollandists * suggest that he is the same person as Saint Tetricus  (III. 559). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, pp. 566-67) *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 Tricius 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, z...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 3rd of July WELCOME! SAINT GERMAN, BISHOP OF MAN The Cathedral Church of Saint German, Peel, Isle of Man Saint German [Gorman] (Germanus), commemorated on July 3,  was a student of  Saint Patrick  (Patricius). According to the  Bollandists *, he was sent to Man (later called Sodor, now Castleton) in A.D. 447, and became Bishop there (Jun. I. 408) .  Some sources state that he previously had been Canon Lateran in Rome. German died in A.D. 474 after an extremely meritorious and virtuous life. His name lives on in the town of Kirk-German (German's church). Peel-Castle Cathedral is consecrated in his name (I. 667). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 414) *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 venera...