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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINT GIDEON, JUDGE Gideon by Caspar Luyken, 18th century dutch print The name Gideon is derived from the Hebrew Gid'on, meaning  tree feller , and is also interpreted as mighty warrior. Saint Gideon is commemorated on September 1 and September 12 [and September 26 ]. In the Vulgate Bible translation, this saint is called Gedeon , also known as Jerubbaal . One of the judges of Israel, he was the son of Joash, from the tribe of Manasseh in the city of Ophrah, who was called and strengthened by God to redeem the Israelites from the servitude of the Medinans with just a very small army. After an angel revealed his calling to him, he first destroyed the idols and reinstated the service of the true God (Judges 6:1-30). When the inhabitants were enraged by this and wanted to kill him, his father Joash replied: "If Baal is a god, then let him fight for himself," and therefore Gideon receive...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINTS ARCANUS AND AEGIDIUS, HERMITS [They lived in the 10th century.] Saint Arcanus, a native of Arcadia, and Saint Aegidius [Saint Giles], of Spain, were hermits at Borgo-di-San-Sepolcro ( Burgum, S. Sepulchri ) in Umbria, and in a sense the founders of this place.  Both made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem to visit the holy places, and it was probably here that they met and from then onwards journeyed together. Equipped with relics from the Holy Land, they then made a pilgrimage together to Rome to the tombs of the Holy Apostles, in order to also pray in the New Jerusalem.  Afterwards, they continued their travels through the March of Ancona to Venice to visit other holy places in Italy. One day, needing a rest, they sat down by a certain spring (called " the spring of St Peregrine " by the Italian writer Jacobillus), and Saint Arcanus, overcome by sleep, dozed off and heard a voice: "H...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINT GODINUS, CONFESSOR Saint Godinus [Gaudens], memorial: September 1, Confessor, is venerated at Castelet in Limousin. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 460) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Godinus 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! BLESSED AGNES OF VENOSA, ABBESS Agnes was abbess of the nunnery of San Salvatore in Venosa in Apulia, and, before she entered the monastery, a servant of the world, but who, at the persuasion of  Saint William of Montevergine  converted and took the veil.  Formerly a prostitute who was as beautiful as she was rich, she once overheard a conversation at the court of King Roger of Sicily in which the chastity of the saintly  Abbot William of Montevergine was mocked. Agnes took it upon herself to seduce him with her charms and cause him to fall. For this purpose she actually visited him in the monastery under some pretext. She then proceeded to display all her charms and all her skills of seduction and succeeded in persuading the saint to invite her into his bedchamber. Saint William went in first. But how shocked she was upon entering his cell to find him lying on a bed of glow...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! ST NIVARDUS, ARCHBISHOP OF REIMS Nivardus (Nivo), Archbishop of Reims (Rheims), is commemorated on September 1 and February 7. Of noble descent, he was educated at the court of King Clovis II.  Rich in virtues, he succeeded Lando, Archbishop of Reims, around the year 649. With zeal and great prudence he advanced his Church in both temporal and spiritual respects, especially in discipline and piety.  Since the saint nurtured the desire to build a monastery, he received a heavenly vision in his sleep. Thereupon he founded the monastery at Hautvilliers (mon. Altumvillare). Rich in merit and filled with an ardent desire for eternal bliss, he died a saint around the year 673 or 678 and was buried, as he wished, in the monastery church at Hautvilliers.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviatio...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! OTHONIEL, JUDGE Othoniel, one of the judges of Israel [he is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible], was the first judge after the death of Joshua (Josue). He had the Spirit of the Lord. He is not listed in the Roman Martyrology* (I. 3). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 638) *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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINT EVANTIA, MARTYR Saint Evantia, a martyr, is commemorated on September 1. Probably she is identical with another Saint Evantia . (I. 3)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 146) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Evantia 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINT ESTIEZ Saint Estiez (Anastasius) is the patron of a church in Provence (France). (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 92) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Estiez 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September HERESWITH, MOTHER OF AELDWULF  On September 1, we also remember  Hereswith   (Eresvitha), the mother of the West Saxon king Adulph (Aeldwulf). Bede the Venerable mentions her in his records*; she died at a convent. (I. 3) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 81) *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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINT VICTORIUS, BISHOP OF LE MANS Today, we also commemorate Saint Victorius. The  Roman Martyrology   states:  "At Le Mans, Saint Victorius, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Victorius 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINT CONSTANTIUS, BISHOP OF AQUINO Today, we also commemorate Saint Constantius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Aquino, Saint Constantius, a bishop renowned for the gift of prophecy and many virtues." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Constantius 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINTS VINCENT AND LAETUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Vincent and Laetus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Spain, the holy martyrs Vincent and Laetus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Vincent and Laetus 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINT AMMON AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Ammon and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Heraclea, Saint Ammon, deacon, and forty holy virgins whom he instructed in the faith, and led with him to the glory of martyrdom, under the tyrant Licinius." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ammon 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINT XYSTUS, BISHOP OF REIMS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Xystus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Reims, in France, Saint Xystus [Sixtus], disciple of the blessed apostle Peter, who was consecrated by him the first bishop of that city, and received the crown of martyrdom under Nero." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Xystus 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! SAINTS JOSUE AND GEDEON Today, we also commemorate Saints Josue and Gedeon. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Palestine, the Saints Josue and Gedeon [ Joshua and Gideon ]." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Josue and Gedeon 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September MARTYRS OF BENEVENTO Today, we also commemorate  The Martyrs of Benevento . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Benevento, twelve saintly brothers, martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of  The Martyrs of Benevento  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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September SAINT FELIX, BISHOP Saint Felix' tomb can be seen at the cathedral of Pisa. He was a bishop who seems to have lived about the middle of the sixth century, and found his resting place in Pisa. He is also called a martyr.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 186) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September WELCOME! ADRIAN IV., POPE  ⬅️ Saintly Popes - Index (Nicholas Brekespear [Brakespear]) Adrian IV, Pope, was probably born about A.D. 1100; he died September 1, 1159. Very little is known about the birthplace, parentage, or boyhood of Adrian. Yet, as is usual in such cases, very various, and sometimes very circumstantial, accounts have reached us about him.  Our only reliable information we owe to two writers, Cardinal Boso and John of Salisbury. The former wrote a life of Adrian, which is included in the collection of Nicolas Roselli, made Cardinal of Aragon in 1356 during the pontificate of Innocent VI. Boso's life, published by Muratori. It states that Boso, the author of it, was created cardinal-deacon of the title of SS. Cosmas and Damian, was chamberlain to Adrian and in constant and familiar attendance upon him from the commencement of his apostolate.  Boso tells us that Adrian was b...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September 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 liv...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of September 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 liv...