ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
Saints celebrated on the 20th of October
SAINT RUSTICUS, BISHOP OF NARBONNE
According to biographers, Rusticus, who was born either at Marseilles or at Narbonnaise, Gaul, is the one to whom Saint Jerome (about 411) addressed a letter, commending him to imitate the virtues of Saint Exuperius of Toulouse and to follow the advice of Procule, then Bishop of Marseilles. When he had completed his education in Gaul, Rusticus went to Rome, where he soon gained a reputation as a public speaker, but he wished to embrace the contemplative life. He wrote to Saint Jerome, who advised him to continue his studies. Thus Rusticus entered the monastery of Saint Vincent of Lérins. He was ordained at Marseilles, and on October 3, 430 (or 427) was consecrated Bishop of Narbonne.
PRAYER:
Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Rusticus 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.
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