SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  WELCOME! RICHARD OF ARNSBERG, RELIGIOUS  Scriptorium Monk at Work Richard, of the Premonstratensian Order, occupied himself with copying books for God's sake in his monastery in Arnsberg, Diocese of Cologne, and composed a biography of Saint Ursula . This is why, as  Caesarius of Heisterbach (d. 1240) reports, his right hand was found in the grave 20 years later, still fresh, while his body had long since decayed. He lived in the late 12th century. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 93) 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! BLESSED RICHARD, ARCHDEACON OF AOUST Richard, the immediate successor of Saint  Bernard of Menthon  (d. 1008) and, like him, archdeacon of Aoust  ( Aosta),  is listed by many hagiographers with the title "blessed." He deeply cared for the afflicted and starving, and had prepared himself for his calling through pilgrimages to the Promised Land, Rome, and other places of grace. He was also the first to describe the life of Saint  Bernard of Menthon   based on his own observations and other reliable sources.  (Burg. III. 759.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 93) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Richard 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 30th of December WELCOME! BLESSED RICHARD, RELIGIOUS Richard (commemorated on December 30, April 26, July 11), a 12th century doctor and monk of the Cistercian Order at Adwerde near Groningen in Friesland, shone through his virtues and miracles. Many hagiographers list him with the title "blessed." (III. 409). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 93) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Richard 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! BLESSED RICHARD, ABBOT Richard, first abbot of Saint-Marie-aux-Bois in the diocese of Toul in Lorraine, who died a saintly death in 1100, is listed as "blessed" by Migne *. An excellent student of Saint Norbert , he distinguished himself by his punctual obedience. His power over the possessed was attributed to his strict practice of this virtue. (La vie de Saint Norbert, 373*.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 93) *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 Blessed Richard 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 DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 21st of December WELCOME! RICHARD FITZRALPH, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH Richard [FitzRalph], (remembered on December 21), was - already during his lifetime - so honoured as a writer and member of the Trinitarian Order that  Pope Innocent III had him consecrated Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland, while  Gregory IX made him Cardinal. He died in London [on December 16] and is listed in the Order's calendar.* (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 93) *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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of November WELCOME! RICHARD, HERMIT Richard, a hermit in Alsace, is listed in the Elenchus *. He is remembered on November 1 . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, pp. 92-93) *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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 9th of August WELCOME! RICHARD CHARTRIET, RELIGIOUS Richard Chartriet, remembered on August 9 , was a martyr of the Franciscan Order in England. During the reign of King Henry VIII, whom he refused to recognize as head of the Church, Richard died in 1537 from exhaustion as a result of severe prison suffering, along with several other men and women (II. 400). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 92) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ⬅️ The Holy Martyrs of England and Wales

  WELCOME! BLESSED RICHARD, BISHOP OF FOSSOMBRONE Richard, commemorated on August 7, Bishop of Fossombrone (Forum Sempronii) in Umbria, is listed by Artur * as a "blessed." According to Sintzel *, Blessed Richard descended from a aristocratic family, but was even more noble by his excellent virtues. In order to serve God alone, he avoided the company of men and loved solitude, devoting himself solely to prayer and spiritual learning.  When he was elected Bishop of Fossombrone, he refused, saying in his humility: "A bishop, according to the saying of Saint Paul , should be blameless; How shall I, an unworthy man, dare to accept the episcopal dignity, when I am so reprehensible in my actions and omissions?" Since his refusal was not successful, he was consecrated.  As bishop, Blessed Richard strove to be an example and model of all good works to the people entrusted to his charge; he redoubled his prayers, practiced fasting and vigils even more strictly, increased a...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 24th of June WELCOME! RICHARD DE BURGUNDIA, BISHOP AND MARTYR Richard, remembered on June 24 , was probably a native of Burgundy, and hence is called de Burgundia . He entered the Order of the Friars Minor, went to Tartary as a missionary, became Bishop of Armalech ( Episcopus Armalecanus, Eiscopus Civitatis Armalech in Tartaria) and, on the  feast of Saint John the Baptist in 1352, was cruelly murdered for his faith along with several other brothers. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 92) 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 JUNE Saints celebrated on the 14th of June WELCOME! VENERABLE RICHARD, ABBOT OF ST VANNES Venerable Richard, abbot of the Benedictine monastery of St Vannes near Verdun was born in France to Christian parents. His father was named Walter, his mother Theorada. He studied in Reims. There he became a priest, music master, and archdeacon. After a few years, he sold everything he owned and entered the monastery St Vannes near Verdun. In 1004, he was elected abbot with the approval of Bishop Haemon. He enjoyed such widespread trust that many bishops and secular lords entrusted him with the reform of the monasteries in their territories. His efforts in this direction were indeed successful, but also cost him much effort, night vigils, and caused him bitterness. At one point, his own life was in great danger. The most famous monasteries he improved and governed for a time are Lobbes, St Amand, where, during a famine, he pawned all the proceeds to raise money for ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 9th of August WELCOME! SAINT RICHARD, CONFESSOR At Tortona (Dertona) in Liguria, the feast of Saint Richard, Confessor, is celebrated on  August 9   ritu dupl . because of the relics venerated there. However, the source used by the  Bollandists * did not state whether these relics came from  King Richard of England ( February 7 ), whose remains rest in Lucca, or are those of another saint of this name. (II. 399) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 90) *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 Richard 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. ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of September WELCOME! VENERABLE RICHARD OF ST ANNE, MISSIONARY AND MARTYR Venerable Richard (Richardus), commemorated on September 10 and June 27, a priest of the Order of Saint Francis and martyr in Japan, was burned for his faith in 1622. He was originally from Belgium. As a small child, a wolf had seized him and dragged him away for a while. When, after invoking Saint Anne, he was returned to his mother's home without any particular injury, he adopted the above-mentioned nickname. He came to Japan disguised as a merchant and died heroically in Nagasaki. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 91) 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 ⬅️ 205 Martyrs of Japan   ⬅️ Saint Paul Miki and Companio...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 26th of January WELCOME! SAINT ALBERIC, ABBOT Saint Alberic receives the white robe from the Blessed Virgin  The blessed Alberic, Abbot and co-founder of the Order of Citeaux [Cîteaux] (Cistercium) , was one of the noblest disciples of  Saint Robert , for which reason the latter appointed him Prior at the Monastery of Molesme. But when the greater part of the monks opposed  Robert 's pious intentions in observing the Holy Rule, and he founded a new settlement in Citeaux, a marshy desert near Châlons in Burgundy, Alberic was his inseparable companion and shared with him all the hardships and difficulties of the first foundation. He and 18 companions renewed their oath of allegiance to the Rule of  Saint Benedict  on March 21, 1098, and when Robert returned to Molesme, he was elected Abbot of Citeaux. Alberic equipped the new Order of the Cistercians with the white cowl and the constitutions, which, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 26th of January WELCOME! THE FIRST ABBOTS OF CÎTEAUX The first three abbots of Cîteaux are regarded as the Founders of the Cistercian Order:  Saint Robert of Molesme , Saint Alberic , and  Saint Stephen Harding  were the pioneers of the monastery in Cîteaux, France. Their way of life was based on a particular interpretation of the Rule of  Saint Benedict . The Cistercian Order celebrates their joint feast ( January 26 ) as a solemnity. PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the first abbots of Cîteaux 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 19th of December WELCOME! SAINT ADELAIDE, COUNTESS Saint Adelaide ( Adelheidis , Adelais) is commemorated on December 19. Due to a lack of sources, we have no detailed information about Saint Adelaide other than the date of her feast day and that she was a Countess of Turin (Taurinum).   (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Adelaide 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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 10th of February WELCOME! ADELAIDE, WIDOW Adelaide (Adelheidis) is remembered on February 10. She was the mother of Emperor Conrad the Salian and founded the two colleges of  Saint Emmeram and  Saint Nicholas in the town of Spalt in Franconia. She rests in the church of the monastery she built in Oringau, in the former County of Hohenlohe, where a stone marks her grave in the choir. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) 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! ADELAIDE, ABBESS Adelaide (Adelheidis) , Abbess, is remembered on April 28. She was born into the illustrious house of the Counts of Ridtberg and and at an early age entered the monastery of  Saint Aegidius in Münster. Subsequently she became abbess there. She had a special devotion to Jesus the Crucified, whose image she constantly carried with her, and shone before all by the holiness of her example. She flourished in 1325. Several martyrologists of the Benedictine Order list her with the title " venerable ."  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) 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 30th of May WELCOME! ADELHEID VON FRAUENBERG, VIRGIN Adelheid von Frauenberg (Adelheidis de Frauenberg) , remembered on May 30, was a nun in the Dominican monastery of Thosa in Switzerland and, along with several other women from this monastery, is listed among the "blessed" in H. Murer's Helvetia sacra* . She was born at the end of the 14th century and went to her eternal reward in the mid-15th century. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) *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 JUNE Saints celebrated on the 2nd of June WELCOME! ADELAIDE, VIRGIN Adelaide (Adelheidis) is remembered on June 2. She lived in a community of fifty virgins who had gathered in Isny, a town in Württemberg (Germany). Known to have been extremely pious and God-fearing, Adelaide is listed as a "blessed" by quite a few of the major hagiographers. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 20th of August WELCOME! ADELAIDE, RECLUSE Adelaide (Adelheidis) , Virgin and Recluse, is remembered on August 20. Artur du Monstier * lists her on this day with the title "Saint". She was a disciple of Saint Ugebeda, who rendered great service to the restoration of the Order of Hermits (cloisters). She lived for many years as a recluse until she was freed from her double imprisonment, namely that of her body and of the freely chosen confinement of her cell, and instead entered the heavenly freedom of the children of God. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 36) *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