ST MICHAEL, MARTYR OF JERUSALEM - 19 JULY

 

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Saints celebrated on the 19th of July

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SAINT MICHAEL, MARTYR OF JERUSALEM

Saint Michael, of whom it is said that he “suffered in Jerusalem” and dwelt “in the laura of Saint Sabas" is commemorated on July 19. The Bollandists* mention him among their Praetermissi, albeit with the title “Saint.” (IV. 578).

(Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p.440)

*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 Michael 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