SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 16th of October WELCOME! SAINT BERNERIUS, HERMIT Saint Bernerius, commemorated on October 16, descended from a noble family in Spain, but renounced all claims that he could make on the world and instead took to visiting a myriad of holy places, sustaining himself by begging for his living at people's doors. His pilgrimages also took him to Italy, where he eventually settled. Eevee in the Diocese of Salerno was the place where he built himself a cell. He died towards the end of the 12th century, rich in merits. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 467) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Bernerius 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 Hol...

  WELCOME! SAINT BICOR, MARTYR OF PERSIA Saint Bicor (memorial: April 22) was martyred in Persia during the reign of King Sapor. The Roman Martyrology * lists him with this name; he is the same person as Saint Bochres , a Companion of Saint Acepsimas . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 479-80) *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 Bicor 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 11th of October WELCOME! BIENERIUS, HERMIT According to some sources, Bienerius (Biendrius) , memorial: October 11 or October 16, is said to have been a hermit in Osma in Spain. He was a different person than Saint Bernerius , who is also venerated on October 16. The authors who mention him call him "Saint Bienerius." But since the Bollandists * have founded reasons to doubt whether a hermit Bienerius did indeed live at Osma at all (Oct. Tom. VII. p. 1185) , we refrained from giving him a title in our entry. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 480) *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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April WELCOME! SAINT ACEPSIMAS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF PERSIA The memorial of Saint Acepsimas and Companions is variously celebrated on April 22, March 14, or October 10. Saint Acepsimas, bishop of Honit in Persia (Assyria), a venerable old man of more than eighty years, received the prophecy that he would one day be martyred for his faith already as a boy, which duly came to pass. A terrible persecution against Christians broke out under the Persian King Sapor II and lasted with equal intensity for more than half a century. Saint Acepsimas was taken prisoner in 347 and tortured in the most cruel way. After his first steadfast confession of the Christian faith, his feet were bound with heavy chains by order of the governor, and Acepsimas was stretched out on the ground and scourged so cruelly that his body, covered in blood, seemed to be just an enormous single wound. Finally, after this terrible mistreatment he ...

  WELCOME! GODWIN, ABBOT OF STAVELOT  According to Migne *, who lists him as Saint , Godwin ( Goduinus ) was abbot of Stavelot and was venerated there. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 463) *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 JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 12th of January WELCOME! SAINT BICCIANUS, MARTYR OF AFRICA  Saint Biccianus (Ebiclanus), commemorated on January 12, was a martyr in Africa and a Companion of Saint Zoticus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 479) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Biccianus 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 6th of June WELCOME! SAINT CERATIUS, BISHOP OF GRENOBLE Saint Ceratius, who was a contemporary of Saint Ambrose of Milan , is generally thought to have been Bishop of Grenoble. Some sources list him as Bishop of Eauze (Elusa) in Gascony. The Bollandists * state that he was expelled as bishop of Grenoble, and afterwards appointed to head the church of Eauze. His body is buried in the Lombez monastery in Simorra (Migne*). According to this author, Saint Ceratius' festival is also celebrated on April 24, which is the day his relics were translated to Simorra. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 595) *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 Ceratius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Thr...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 17th of November WELCOME! JACQUES-MARIE ACHILLE GINOULHIAC - ARCHBISHOP OF LYON Jacques-Marie Achilles Ginoulhiac, French bishop and theologian was born in Montpellier, December 3, 1806. In 1830 he was appointed professor of philosophy and natural sciences and in 1833 professor of theology at the seminary of Montpellier. In 1839 he became vicar-general of Aix. He was bishop of Grenoble March 7, 1853 to June 27, 1870. While bishop there, he conducted a thorough investigation during the controversy concerning  La Salette before deciding in favour of the credibility of the apparitions there. In 1870 he was promoted to the archbishopric of Lyons, where in 1873 he laid the cornerstone for the basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière.  A prolific writer, he penned the famous Histoire du dogme catholique pendant les trois premiers siècles (1852). His other writings include Sermon sur la montagne (1873) and Les ori...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 12th of February WELCOME! GODWIN OF DURHAM, RELIGIOUS Godwin [Goduinus] was a 12th century monk of Durham who later in his life became a hermit. Some consider him to be a disciple and companion of Saint Godric . He is also referred to as Ethelricus and Ailricus . [The name Godwin / Goduin is derived from the Old German and means: God's friend . The Bollandists * list it as Gottlieb .] (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 463) *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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of September WELCOME! SAINTS DESIDERIUS AND REGINFRID, MARTYRS Saints Desiderius (Saint Dizier, Disier, Didier) and Reginfrid (Reginfridus, Regnifridus, Reinfried, Rainfridus [Rainfroy]) , Martyrs, are commemorated on September 18.  Saint Desiderius, Bishop of Redon [Rennes] in Brittany (or Rhodez in Guienne) came from respected and pious parents, entered the clergy and was elevated to one of the specified episcopal chairs because of his outstanding virtues.  After a long time of leading his flock, he eventually undertook a pilgrimage to the graves of the apostles. He was accompanied by his archdeacon Regnifrid and several others. On his return journey via Tyrol or Switzerland he came to Ortenau in Baden, where he miraculously convinced a heretical bishop of the error of his teaching and led the people back to pure teaching. When he arrived at the town of St-Dizier (St. Störigen) in the Vosges Mountains, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 7th of August WELCOME! GODESCALC, BISHOP OF ARRAS Godescalc (Godschalcus) [Gottschalk](August 7), Bishop of Arras (Ep. Atrebatensis) [A.D. 1150-1161] is listed by the Bollandists* on the designated day -  albeit among the Praetermissi -  because they are not certain whether he ever enjoyed public veneration. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp. 462-63) *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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 6th of September WELCOME! SAINT BIBUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Bibus (Abibus) (September 6) was a deacon and martyr at Alexandria in Egypt, a Companion of Saint Faustus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 479) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Bibus 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

  WELCOME! Monastery yard in the snow Godric (Godricus) [Goding], a monk at Ely, formerly at Winchester (Vintonia), was extremely pious and gifted with many graces by God. He is mentioned in the life of Saint Ethelreda  (Jan. IV. 544). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 462) 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 30th of April WELCOME! SAINT DESIDERIUS, BISHOP OF CHALONS Saint Desiderius [Didier] (April 30) was a bishop of Chalons in France.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 743) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Desiderius 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT GODON, BISHOP OF METZ Saint Godon (Godo) who, according to Migne * is also called Gon, was Bishop of Metz. Little has come down to us with absolute certainty. Saint Gosricus, his predecessor, administered this diocese around A.D. 638.  Clodulphus, Godon's successor, flourished around the year 650. Between these to dates Godon's time as bishop is generally assumed to have taken place, which lasted eight years altogether.  Migne* (dict. hagiogr.) , however, states that Godon's episcopate began in 647, and that he is - for unknown reasons - revered as the patron saint of glovemakers and perfumers. According to Saussaius *, Godon carried out the episcopal duties alongside Clodulphus, which we regard as highly implausible. Saint Godon's mortal remains rest at St Symphorianus in Metz.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 2nd of June WELCOME! SAINT BIBLIDES, MARTYR Saint Biblides (Biblis) was a martyr at Lyons (Lyon) in France. The Roman Martyrology * lists this holy man on June 2. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 479) *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 Biblides 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINT GODINUS, CONFESSOR Saint Godinus [Gaudens], memorial: September 1, Confessor, is venerated at Castelet in Limousin. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 460) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Godinus 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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 12th of May WELCOME! INNOCENT, MARTYR Innocent (Innocentius), remembered on May 12,  was a martyr about whom, however, nothing else is known. (III. 2.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 47) *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 30th of July WELCOME! GODINUS, BISHOP OF BRAGA The Bollandists * list Godinus (July 30), Bishop of Braga, without providing further details about his life and work. (VII. 129.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 460) *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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 3rd of September WELCOME! BLESSED GUALLA, BISHOP OF BRESCIA Blessed Gualla, whose name is also spelled Guala , Wala and Gaula , was born in Bergamo (not in Brescia) of the noble Romanoni family. He also studied there, and when  Saint Dominic  happened to preach in Bergamo, Gualla was deeply touched and felt called by divine grace to become a member of the new Order.  He then went on to found new religious houses himself, first in Bologna near  St Agnes , and then in Brescia (in 1220 or 1221). As prior of the new monastery he earned so much trust through his virtues that his mediation between the Bolognese and Modena residents, who were engaged in bloody warfare with one another, brought about a ten-year peace. The death of Saint Dominic had been known to him by divine revelation in a vision.  Elected Bishop of Brescia in 1228, he accepted the dreaded office at the special request of Pope Gregory...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 22nd of November WELCOME! CHRISTIAN, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Christian (Christianus ), remembered on November 22 and December 22, was a bishop of Auxerre in France, who followed  Bishop Abbo and had Wala as his successor. He probably died in the year 872 or 873, and has the title " Pius " i.e. " pious " in Mabillon * (Saec. IV. P. 2 pag. 575). Migne * states that in several calendars he is listed as " Beatus " i.e. " blessed " and is venerated on December 22. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 605) *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