SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 24th of November WELCOME! ALBERT, COUNT OF MONTEACUTO Albert (Albertus) , Count of Monteacuto, is remembered on 24 November. He was held in such high esteem by  Saint Francis of Assisi  that he was visited by him whenever he travelled through his territory. Albert received the habit of the Third Order from  Saint Francis ' very own hands.  When  Saint Francis  once again came to see him and said that he would probably no longer be able to visit him due to his physical weakness, Count Albert requested a keepsake from the famous Saint and was given the habit he had been wearing. This habit remained in Albert's family for 280 years until this treasure came into the possession of the Friars Minor in Florence, where it is still located. This was the very same habit that  Saint Francis  wore when he received the  stigmata on Mount Alverno. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH   Saints celebrated on the 2nd of March WELCOME! BEATRICE HERMOSILLIA, VIRGIN Beatrice (Beatrix) Hermosillia (March 2), a virgin, gave all her possessions to the poor and lived solely on manual labour and alms. With the help of the citizens of Valladolid, she built a monastery of the Third Order of  Saint Francis of Assisi , and in 1462, she and several others took their vows there. She died on March 2, 1485, after a life of the strictest mortification and penance, and was buried in the monastery church.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 422) 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! RUDOLPH OF LUXEMBOURG, ABBOT Rudolph of Luxembourg ( Rudolphus ) was Abbot of Saint Vanne in Verdun [the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Vanne de Verdun, founded in 952].  A pious and devoutly religious man, he could not bring himself to side with the rebellious emperor and the false pope he sided with, as his bishop Dietrich [Thierry] had done. Rudolph instead remained steadfastly loyal to the legitimate  Pope Gregory VII . For this reason he left his monastery and initially went to Dijon, and later to the Abbey of Flavigny in the Diocese of Autun, where he died at the end of the 11th century. He is mentioned in Migne's * appendix without further comment.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 153) *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, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 2nd of August WELCOME! WALTER OF GUIMARAES, RELIGIOUS  Walter ( Gualterius ) is remembered on August. A native of Guimarães ( Vimaranum ), a city in Portugal, he was one of the earliest disciples of  Saint Francis of Assisi . After Walter's  death in 1258, he shone with miracles; in particular, by an oil highly beneficial against all diseases that was said to have constantly flowed from his grave. Solemn translations of his relics took place in 1277 and 1577. The nobility of Guimarães established a congregation in his honour, which  Pope Gregory XIII  endowed with great indulgences, on the condition that the members devoutly visit the shrine of this blessed Walter on  December 17 , the day of the grant.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 535) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sour...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 6th of July WELCOME! BLESSED HERMAN, MONK AND CANTOR Herman (Hermannus) , commemorated on July 6, was a monk and cantor in Heisterbach . He is listed as " Blessed Herman " by Henriquez *, Chalemot *, and Bucelin *. Bucelin * relates of Blessed Herman that he knew the thoughts of others, frequently conversed with heavenly spirits, and possessed the most wondrous insight into sublime and divine matters. (II. 250) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 672) *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 Herman 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 thes...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 23th of June WELCOME! BLESSED ALBERT AND BLESSED OCAR, FOUNDERS  Raderus *, in his " Bavaria sancta ", recounts that the two brothers, Albert and Ocar [Otkar], (who according to some hagiographers were sons of the Bavarian Duke Grimoald, who established the Diocese of Freising, and according to others were Dukes of Burgundy), founded  Tegernsee Abbey on the lake of the same name in Upper Bavaria, situated in the Alps. He also states that both aided  Pope Gregory   against the Lombards and were rewarded by him with relics of saints for their foundation.  Upon returning from Rome, they entered the very  Tegernsee Abbey  they had established and took up their habit there, where Albert subsequently became abbot, while Ocar remained a lay brother (conversus) . Similarly, according to the same author, they are said to have founded St. Pölten Abbey ( S. Hippolyti ) in Austria, while their nephew ...

  WELCOME! SAINT HEMETERIUS, MARTYR Saint Hemeterius, commemorated on March 3 , was a martyr who suffered alongside Saint Cheledonius  (Celedonius) at Calahorra in Spain. The poet Prudentius says that the pagans burned the records of their martyrdom to spare themselves the shame of their defeat. The date of their martyrdom is unknown.  Butler * (III. 350) lists him as Emeritus ; the  Roman Martyrology * as Hermiterius , and the  Bollandists * refer to this saint as Emetherius (I. 228). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2,, Augsburg, 1861, p. 629) *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 Hemeterius 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, G...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 29th of June WELCOME! SAINT HEMMA OF GURK, WIDOW [Saint]  Hemma [commemorated on June 27 and June 29] is the foundress of the former double monastery of Gurk in Carinthia . She was born in the Archduchy of Carinthia in the year 983. Her parents were Engelbert and Tuta of Peilenstein. On her mother's side, she was closely related to the holy Emperor  Henry II . Even her early childhood revealed the most splendid talents and a great inclination towards a devout life. At the Emperor's court, under the watchful eye of Saint Cunigunde , her education was completed. In marriage, she set an example of all Christian virtues for the world and her family. Her husband was Landgrave William, Lord of Friesach and Seltschach. They were a noble couple, of one heart and one soul, husband and wife imbued with the same childlike piety. They attended Holy Mass daily and received Holy Communion every Sunday. They had two sons who, as...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 29th of June WELCOME! VENERABLE BEATRIX, WIDOW In the biography of  Saint Hemma (June 29), a Venerable Beatrix [Beatrice] is ​​mentioned, who is said to have been a sister of Hemma. Nothing more is known about her than that after the death of her husband, she renounced all earthly possessions and earned her living by begging. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 420) 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 1st of June WELCOME! BLESSED ALBERT, BISHOP OF RIGA Albert, Bishop of Riga in Livonia , entered the Cistercian Order in his youth, where he made such progress in virtue that he was elevated to the episcopal see of Riga. As bishop of this diocese, he distinguished himself particularly through the spread of the faith in Livonia and by taking charge of the Order of the German Livonian Brothers of the Sword , prescribing rules and statutes for them. He flourished around the year 1200 and is considered by some to be among the "Blessed." (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 111) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Albert may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 25th of January WELCOME! HERMAN D'OGEVILLER, ABBOT Herman d'Ogéviller ( Hermannus d'Ogevillier ), remembered on January 25, was abbot of the monastery of Evre in Toul (monastery of S. Apri Tullorum ), founded by Saint Aper . A descendant of the princely houses of Salm and Blamont, he distinguished himself not only through scholarship but also through all the virtues of a monk, for which reason he was elected abbot. Subsequently sent as representative (orator) of the clergy of Toul to the Council of Constance, he pressed for monastic discipline there and tirelessly upheld it among his own people through word, writing, and example, as well as by portraying himself as an excellent superior, in which capacity he died on January 25, 1433.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp. 670-71) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviation...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of December WELCOME! SAINT JULIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR OF MERIDA Saint Julia, (December 10), a virgin and martyr of Merida (Emerita) in Spain, was a faithful companion and close friend of  Saint Eulalia . The  Bollandists * list her among on February 26 among the Praetermissi (III. 626) as a martyr of Barcelona in Spain. However, in the Elenchus * and also in the  Roman Martyrology *, she is listed on December 10 as a martyr of Merida and as an inseparable companion of  Saint Eulalia  on her way to martyrdom. According to Donin* (VI. 394) she went to her eternal reward in 303. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg) *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 Julia may increase o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of September WELCOME! THEUNANUS, ABBOT OF MELROSE Theunanus ( Thennanus ) is remembered on September 23). A Scottish abbot, he was an advisor (teacher) to King Edward VI, who died in 684. The  Bollandists * mention him among their Praetermissi, while other hagiographers list him as Saint Theunanus or Blessed Theunanus. He is said to have led the monastery of Melrose. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 513) *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

  WELCOME! THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGY  The Roman Martyrology (Latin: Martyrologium Romanum ) is the official martyrology of the Catholic Church. Its use is obligatory in matters regarding the Roman Rite liturgy, but dioceses, countries and religious institutes may add duly approved appendices to it. It provides an extensive but not exhaustive list of the saints recognised by the Church. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Martyrology

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 14th of May WELCOME! SAINTS VICTOR AND CORONA, MARTYRS Saints Victor and  Corona are commemorated on May 14, and also September 18). Their martyrdom is said to have taken place in the year 177, but its details are poorly documented. The Roman Martyrology * states that they gave their life for Christ in Syria, while the  Bollandists * relate that they suffered in Egypt. In Feletri , the feast of the translation of their relics celebrated on September 18. Church art depicts their martyrdom thus: Saint Victor is shown beheaded, while  Saint Corona is portrayed bound to two opposing laurel trees and being torn apart by them.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 679) *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 ve...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 4th of July WELCOME! SAINT ALBERT, BISHOP OF LODI Lodi Cathedral   Saint Albert ( Albertus ), Bishop of Lodi ( Laude Pompeia ) in northern Italy, was born in Ripalta ( Ripa Alta ) in the Diocese of Milan, into the Quadrelli family. A pious priest, asked to pray for Albert's mother, who was in mortal danger at his birth, prophesied that her baby would one day become a great man, which indeed came to pass. He grew up in the fear of God and in all virtue, and even in his youth was exceedingly charitable towards the poor.  At the time of the disputes between  Pope Alexander III and Emperor Frederick I, we find him as provost in his native Ripalta, from where he was expelled at the urging of Archbishop Galdinus de la Sala, who was decidedly on the side of  Pope Alexander III . He was elected bishop by the Lodensians on March 29, 1168.  As such, he administered his diocese with an apostolic spirit, shining...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 6th of August WELCOME! BLESSED HERMANN, PROVOST Blessed Hermann (Hermannus) ( August 6 , December 23 ), first provost of the Premonstratensian monastery of Scheda or Scheida in Westphalia, was a Jew converted to the Gospel by divine grace. Nothing beyond the tradition of his sanctity has survived to posterity. He is said to have died on August 6, 1173; however, all modern religious writers mention him on December 23 . They also give him the title "Blessed." Since the  Bollandists * could not obtain reliable evidence of his public veneration, they include him among their Praetermissi , intending to report on him in more detail on December 23 . He is also mentioned in the Elenchus *.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 670) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 2nd of May WELCOME! ANTONIA, VIRGIN Antonia is remembered on  May 2 as well as July 8 . Some calendars of the Carmelite Order mention her, and she is believed to be the saintly woman under whom Saint Euphraxia  or  Euphrasia , venerated on March 13 , lived in the Thebaid. In a work entitled "Acies bene ordinata," she is called abbess and teacher of Saint Euphrasia, and her memory is celebrated on July 8. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858) 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 8th of July WELCOME! SAINT ALBERT OF GENOA, HERMIT Saint Albert ( Albertus ), commemorated on July 8, was a Cistercian monk who led the life of a hermit. Distinguished by his holiness and the gift of miracles, he died at a very advanced age. His mortal remains rest at Saint Albert on a mountain near Sestri-di-Ponente ( Sigestrum ) in the Diocese of Genoa. Large numbers of people flock there to ask for his intercession. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 104) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Albert 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.g...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 19th of August WELCOME! SAINT GUNNINUS, BISHOP OF VANNES  O Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like unto Thine. Saint Gunninus, French: St-Guin , Bishop of Vannes in Brittany, is commemorated on August 19. He lived in the 6th century. (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 584) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gunninus 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 MARCH Saints celebrated on the 23rd of March WELCOME! ROUAUD, BISHOP OF VANNES Rouaud ( Roaudus ), remembered on March 23, as well as June 26 and October 22, who is also spelled Ruandus and Rothaldus , started off as a Cistercian and later became Bishop of Vannes ( Vennetum ) in Brittany. He is said to have died at an advanced age in 1177. The Bollandists* list this holy Bishop among their Praetermissi , the French Martyrology * calls him " Blessed ," and Chalemot * refers to him as "Blessed of God." (III. 441.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 151) *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