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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July WELCOME! BLESSED THOMAS MAXFIELD, PRIEST AND MARTYR London Oratory, The Martyrs of Tyburn Tree (detail)  Thomas Maxfield  was descended of an ancient family of this name in Staffordshire. His father, who was a man of great piety, had suffered much for his religion; and besides the confiscation of his estate, and a long and close imprisonment of many years, was actually under sentence of death for his faith when his son was born; his wife being at the same time a close prisoner for the same cause.  As for Mr Thomas, having got some little tincture of grammar in his own country, he was sent abroad to the English college of Douay, where he arrived in 1603, and there made a good progress in learning; finished his course of philosophy; and was advanced two years in the study of divinity, when he was attacked with a long and lingering sickness, which which obliged him to interrupt his studies, and return ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July WELCOME! SAINT SANUDA, HERMIT Sanuda (Sanudas) (July 1, July 30), the teacher of the hermit Bishoe, is listed as a saint in the Greek Menaea*. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 203.) *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 Sanuda 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July WELCOME! ALELLUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Alellus (Alildus) was Archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. The Bollandists * list him without the title"saint."  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 121) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ➡️ Irish Confessors and Martyrs 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 1st of July WELCOME! SAINT ZELUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF MESOPOTAMIA On July 1, the martyrology of  Saint Jerome * lists Saint Zelus (Zoelus) (July 1), who suffered with six companions in Mesopotamia. Details are unknown. (I. 30) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 853) *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 Zelus 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. 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 1st of July   WELCOME! SAINT ORION, MARTYR OF MESOPOTAMIA Saint Orion, commemorated on July 1, was a martyr in Mesopotamia and a companion of Saint Zelus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 628) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Orion 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July WELCOME! BLESSED EZZO, BISHOP OF SALZBURG At first, Blessed Ezzo was an abbot at Saint Peter, then bishop of Salzburg. He worked with much zeal in his profession. When the strength of his body waned, he practised contemplative prayer at all times until the Lord called him to his eternal reward around the year 790. (Lech.)   (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 155) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Ezzo 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT ESICUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Esicus, who has several other names (Esicius, Isicus, Isicius), was a martyr in Rome. His companions in suffering were: Processus, Marina, Antonius or Antoninus, Serenus and Victor.  (I. 1) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 89) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Esicus, Processus, Marina, Antonius, Serenus and Victor 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

  ERNIN This holy man, Ernin (Erninus), is listed by Sirinus *. No information about his life is provided. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 87) *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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT EPASUS, MARTYR Saint Epasus, who was killed for his Christian faith in Antioch, was a companion of Saint Severianus . (I. 30) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epasus 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT EPARCHIUS, ABBOT Saint Eparchius (French: St-Cybar) was born in Perigord (Petrocorii) in France. Without their knowledge and against the will of his parents he left the world at an early age and entered the monastery of Sedaciae .  After he had served God here for a while with all zeal and even received the gift of miracles, he retired (with the permission of his abbot Martin) to a remote wilderness in the vicinity of Angouleme (Engolisma).  Ordained a priest by the bishop of that city because of his saintly conduct, he gathered about him some disciples, whom he established in the life of godliness. He also turned his love to the captives, many of whom he ransomed with charities from generous believers.  After living in his cell for 40 years, he died in the Lord in A.D. 581. His relics were kept in the church of the abbey of his name until 1568, when they were burned by the Huguenots. His nam...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July PIETER SCHEBBE, RELIGIOUS Pieter Schebbe (Petrus), of the Order of Saint Francis, worked for the faith alongside his fellow monk  Hermes Engler at Bruges in Belgium. Pieter suffered three years of heavy imprisonment for proclaiming the Catholic faith. (Hub.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 870) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT EPARCHIUS, ABBOT Today, we also commemorate Saint Eparchius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Angouleme, Saint Eparchius, abbot." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eparchius 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT DOMITIAN, ABBOT Today, we also commemorate Saint Domitian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the diocese of Lyons, the decease of Saint Domitian, abbot, who was the first to lead there an eremitical life. After having assembled in that place many servants of God, and gained great renown for virtues and miracles, he was gathered to his fathers at an advanced age." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Domitian 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT MARTIN, BISHOP OF VIENNE Today, we also commemorate Saint Martin. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Vienne, Saint Martin, bishop and disciple of the Apostles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Martin 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINTS CASTUS AND SECUNDINUS, BISHOPS AND MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Castus and Secundinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Sinuessa, the holy martyrs Castus and Secundinus, bishops." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Castus and Secundinus 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINTS JULIUS AND AARON, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Julius and Aaron . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In England, the holy martyrs Julius and Aaron, who suffered after Saint Alban, in the persecution of Diocletian. In the same country, a great number being at that time tortured in different manners and barbarously lacerated, ended their combat, and attained to the joys of the heavenly city." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Julius and Aaron 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT AARON, LEVITE Today, we also commemorate Saints Aaron. The Roman Martyrology states:  "On Mount Hor, the demise of Saint Aaron, the first priest of the Levitical Order." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Aaron 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT ANTHONY, MARTYR OF ROME Saint Anthony (Antonius, Antoninus), who was killed for his Christian faith in Rome, was a companion of Saint Iscius.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 259) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Anthony 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July SAINT HILARY OF OISÉ, PRIEST AND CONFESSOR A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) According to the tradition of the Diocese of Le Mans (apud Cenomanos), this Confessor lived and died in the small village of Oisé (Aviciacum), between Le Mans and la Flèche, which is why he is surnamed Aviciacensis . Saint Hilary (Hilarius Aviciacensis) allegedly flourished at the end of the 4th century. A biography of him is not available. Tradition relates that he was related to Bishop Hilary of Poitiers and ordained by him.  When the latter was exiled to Phrygia by the Arians, our Saint Hilary, too, had to take up the walking staff. He arrived at the Le Mans region, where Bishop Victurius gave Hilary the order to evangelise the surrounding villages. This he did, strong in word and deed; he healed the sick and crippled and worked other miracles. Hilary's death took place at ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 1st of July PETER OF MECHELEN, RELIGIOUS Peter, of Mechelen, died about A.D. 1254 at the Franciscan monastery there with the reputation of a miracle worker. (Hub.) Peter of Mechelen is also remembered on March 21. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 862) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations