SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! SAINT FRIARDUS, CONFESSOR (SS. Friardus and Secundellus, Confessors [ August 1 )].  Saint Friardus - called Friarius by  Butler * - was distinguished from childhood by his fear of God; he spent most of his time in vigil and prayer, yet never failed to earn his livelihood through manual labour. After falling from a tall tree and remaining uninjured, he resolved to serve God ceaselessly in solitude. Together with Abbot Sabaudus and the deacon Secundellus , he settled on the island of Vindunita, in the territory of Nantes, living there in a simple cell. When the wind once tore a branch from a tree he had planted, Friardus fashioned a staff from it; long afterwards, he planted it in the ground and watered it diligently, and it grew into a large tree. Before his death, he respectfully invited  Bishop Felix to visit him. He passed into eternal life during the second half of the sixth century...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! SAINT MARY OF VERONA, VIRGIN 📷 FiniaM Saint Mary, Virgin (August 1) is venerated in Verona under the title "the Comforter." In the church bearing her name, where her relics repose, her image appears on the high altar alongside that of the Mother of God, the true "Comforter of the Afflicted." In her left hand, she holds a pair of scales: one pan contains images representing "duorum corporum" (two bodies), while the other holds a ring; in her right hand, she holds a lily. The latter signifies her virginal dignity, while the former alludes to the translation of the holy martyrs  Firmus and Rusticus (from Capra in Istria) - an event brought about, according to legend, through her intervention. For this purpose, she offered a large quantity of gold - consisting mostly of rings and jewellery - with which she intended to weigh the holy bodies against the metal. Yet, miraculou...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! SAINT ARCADIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF BOURGES Saint Arcadius, commemorated on August 1, was Archbishop of Bourges ( Bituricum ) in France and lived in the 6th century.  Not much is known of him except that he was represented by the priest Probianus at the third Council of Orleans, which according to some was held in 538. It is certain that he ordained St Patroclus, hermit in Berry, as cleric and deacon. Sources vary regarding the exact year of his death; but the Bollandists * consider it highly probable that he died in 545. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875) *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 Arcadius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! TORDO, RELIGIOUS The  Bollandists * list Tordo, a Cistercian, among the  Praetermissi . Please see  Peter  (I. 4). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) 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 1st of August WELCOME! OLAVE, RELIGIOUS The Bollandists * list Olave (Olaf, Olaus ), a Cistercian, among the Praetermissi . Please see  Peter  (I. 4). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 616) 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 1st of August WELCOME ! PETER, OLAVE, AND TORDO, MONKS Peter, Olave, and Tordo (Petrus, Olaus et Tordo) (August 1), of the Cistercian Order, lived in the monastery of Alvastra in Sweden. They are listed in the catalogues of the Order with the title "Blessed." (I. 4) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 872) 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 1st of August   WELCOME! SAINT EXUPERIUS, BISHOP OF BAYEUX Saint Exuperius was a bishop of Bayeux (Bajocae), whose activity may well have been at the end of the fourth or beginning of the fifth century. In A.D. 863, during the Norman raids, his relics were brought to the Castle in Gatinois and from there (in 943) to Corbeil (Corbolium) near Paris, where Count Haimon built a church and founded a monastery dedicated to this saint. (I. 52) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 152-53) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Exuperius 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 article...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! SAINT BONUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Bonus, Faustus, Maurus, Primitivus, Calumniosus, John, Exuperius, Cyril, Theodorus, Basil, Castelus and Honoratus were martyrs in Rome. The Roman Martyrology * mentions just  Bonus, Faustus and Maurus by name, adding that nine others suffered with them. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 509) *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 Saints Bonus, Faustus, Maurus, Primitivus, Calumniosus, John, Exuperius, Cyril, Theodorus, Basil, Castelus and Honoratus 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT NEMESIUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Nemesius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the territory of Liswin, Saint Nemesius, confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Nemesius 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT VERUS, BISHOP OF VIENNE Today, we also commemorate Saint Verus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Vienne, Saint Verus, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Verus 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT JUSTIN, MARTYR OF PARIS Today, we also commemorate Saint Justin. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the diocese of Paris, Saint Justin, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Justin 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT FELIX, MARTYR OF GERONA Today, we also commemorate Saint Felix. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Gerona, in Spain, the birthday of the holy martyr Felix. After enduring various torments, by order of Dacian, he was cut with knives until he gave his undaunted soul to Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Felix 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT LEONTIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Leontius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Pergen, in Pamphylia, the holy martyrs Leontius, Attius, Alexander, and six husbandmen, who were beheaded in the persecution of Diocletian, under the governor Flavian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Leontius, Attius, Alexander, and Companions 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT CYRIL AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Cyril and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Philadelphia, in Arabia, the holy martyrs Cyril, Aquila, Peter, Domitian, Rufus, and Menander, crowned on the same day." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Cyril, Aquila, Peter, Domitian, Rufus, and Menander 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT BONUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Bonus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, at Rome, on the Via Latina, the holy martyrs Bonus, a priest, Faustus and Maurus, with nine others, mentioned in the Acts of pope Saint Stephen." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Bonus, Faustus, Maurus, and Companions 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Bonus and Companions

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August SAINT MUNIS, BISHOP ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Munis, the brother of St Mel , was the founder of the church at Forguey (Fornagia) in Longford, (around the year 486). The Martyrology of Salisbury mentions him on the same day as St Riocus. Several sources give him the title bishop. His feast day is August 1 (Kelly*, p. 70.). In the Elenchus * he is listed on December 18. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 505) *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 Munis 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. ➡️ Irish Confessors and Martyrs   🇮🇪  PRAY...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August STEPHEN IV., POPE  ⬅️ Saintly Popes - Index (Also known as Stephen III.) Stephen IV, Pope, was born about 720; died August 1, 772. Paul I was not dead when trouble began about the election of his successor. Toto of Nepi with a body of Tuscans burst into Rome, and, despite the opposition of the primicerius Christopher, forcibly intruded his brother Constantine, a layman, into the chair of Peter (June, 767).  In the spring of 768, however, Christopher and his son Sergius contrived to escape from the city, and with the aid of the Lombards deposed the usurper. They were also able to overthrow the monk Philip, whom some of their Lombard allies had clandestinely elected pope.  By their efforts Stephen, a Sicilian, the son of Olivus, was at length canonically elected and consecrated (August 7, 768). He had been a Benedictine monk, and had been ordained priest by Pope Zachary. After his consecration the...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, so...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 2nd of August WELCOME! SAINT PETER FAVRE, PRIEST Peter Favre (Faber) was born in 1506 of poor Savoyard shepherds, and, at his earnest request, was sent to school, and afterwards to the University of Paris. His college friends were   Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Saint Francis Xavier .  HE BECAME ST IGNATIUS' FIRST COMPANION Ignatius found the young man’s heart ready for his thoughts of apostolic zeal; Peter became his first companion, and in the year of England’s revolt was ordained the first priest of the new  Society of Jesus . From that day to the close of his life he was ever in the van of the Church’s struggle with falsehood and sin. Boldly facing heresy in Germany, he laboured not less diligently to rouse up the dormant faith and charity of Catholic courts and Catholic lands.  OBEDIENT UNTO DEATH The odour of [Saint] Peter’s virtues drew after him into religion the Duke of Gandia, Francis Borgia, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, so...