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HUGH OF SAINT VICTOR, MYSTIC - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! VENERABLE HUGH OF SAINT VICTOR, MYSTIC V. Hugo de S. Victore (commemorated on July 5, and also on February 11), also called "Hugh of Paris," is counted among the "Blessed" by Ferrarius * and Migne* , but others, and especially all the French sources, list him as "Venerable." We too give him this title, because the Bollandists * do (II. 215). In their work, they then cite his praise from Saussayus * and remark that they have not come across sources that call him " Saint " or " Blessed ," which is why they mention him among their praetermissi . He seems to have been born around the year 1097. Whether he descended, as is commonly assumed, from the Blankenburg family of counts is as uncertain as his homeland, as he is sometimes listed as a Saxon, sometimes as a Flemishman, a Lorrainer, and a Gaul. According to Mabillon *, he was born in the Ypres r...

HUGH OF SAINT VICTOR, ABBOT AND MYSTIC - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! HUGH OF SAINT VICTOR, ABBOT AND MYSTIC Hugh of Saint Victor Hugh of Saint Victor , born 1096, was Abbot of the Monastery of St Victor (Paris). He died [February 11], 1141. Hugh of Saint Victor is one of the orthodox mystics who, in contrast to the dialectical method of scholasticism, emphasize the spiritual vision of the highest truths and realities, although Church doctrine provides the criterion for the truth of vision. God is exalted above all being and includes it within himself. God is triune: Reason, Wisdom, and Love. Humanity is destined to participate in the blessedness of God. Toward the inner vision of God, the spirit rises above the stages of thought (cogitatio) and reflection (meditatio) to that of contemplation (on the part of the "intelligentia" ) and ecstasy. The soul is an immaterial, animating substance "anima substantia est vivificans... minime vero corporea....

ST ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT ADOLF, BISHOP OF OSNABRÜCK The name Adolf is derived from the Old German Ataulf , i.e., the helpful father . Saint Adolf ( Adolphus , Adolph) is commemorated on (February 11 [June 30]). Born in the mid-12th century to noble parents, Adolf initially held the position of canon in Cologne. When he once visited the Cistercian monastery of Kamp in the diocese of Cologne, the sight of the flagellating* monks made such an impression on his heart that he decided to take the habit of the order as well. He spent only a short time in the monastery in Kamp, however, because due to his excellent qualities and zeal for virtue, he was elevated to the episcopal see of Osnabrück, which he ascended as the 28th bishop of that diocese. As such, he truly proved himself a faithful successor of Saint Wiho and was particularly distinguished by his generosity towards the poor and his fath...

PAUL OF MILAN, BARNABITE PRIEST - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! PAUL OF MILAN, BARNABITE PRIEST Paul, who had been called Fabrizio Omodei (Fabricius Omodei) in the world, belonged to the Barnabite Order in Milan. He founded a house at Pavia, and by his zeal he earned anew the name "man of God" in a higher sense. The date of his death is February 11, 1584. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875) 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

SAINT OCCOMINIUS, MARTYR - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT OCCOMINIUS, MARTYR Saint Occominius (feast day: February 11) was killed for the Christian faith. He was a companion of Saint Zoticus. (II. 510) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 598) *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 Occominius 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

SAINT ZOTICUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT ZOTICUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS The place of suffering and the time of death of the holy martyrs Zoticus, Cyriacus, Occominius and Peleonicus are unknown; but they probably suffered in Africa, since the ancient Martyrology of Saint Jerome * lists them among the African martyrs . (II. 510) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 869) *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 Zoticus, Cyriacus, Occominius and Peleonicus 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 origin...

SAINT EVE, MARTYR OF CARTHAGE - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT EVE, MARTYR OF CARTHAGE A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Saint Eve (Eva) was martyred with Saint Saturninus. Saint Saturninus , Saint Dativus, and 46 others were taken captive in Carthage and brought before the governor Annulinus. Because all of them remained steadfast in their Christian faith, he had them cruelly tortured to death. These events took place in A.D. 304, during the reign of Diocletian. (Mg.) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 130) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eve 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 eve...

SAINT EUTROPIUS, BISHOP OF HADRIANOPOLIS - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT EUTROPIUS, BISHOP OF HADRIANOPOLIS Saint Eutropius, bishop of Hadrianopolis in Thrace and ancestor of Saint Lucius there was dispatched to Gaul. The mission entailed firstly, to preach the gospel to the heathen, and secondly, to defend the pure doctrine against the Arians. But the latter brought it about that he was sent into exile, where he died a faithful professor of the divinity of Jesus. (But. III. 13) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 140) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eutropius 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...

SAINT EUPHRAXIUS, MARTYR - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT EUPHRAXIUS, MARTYR Saint Euphraxius, who was killed for his Christian faith in Apamea, was a companion of Saint Poena . (II. 511) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 116) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Euphraxius 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

SAINT JOHN DE BRITO, MARTYR - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February SAINT JOHN DE BRITO, MARTYR [Saint John de Brito (Britto)] was a martyr; born in Lisbon, March 1, 1647, and was brought up in court; martyred in India February 11, 1693. Entering the Society of Jesus at fifteen, he obtained as his mission field Madura in southern India. In September, 1673, he reached Goa. Before taking up his work he spent thirty days in the Exercises of Saint Ignatius at Ambalacate near Cranganore. De Britto apparently entered the Kshatriyas, a noble caste. His dress was yellow cotton; he abstained from every kind of animal food and from wine. Setting out early in 1674, he traversed the Ghauts on foot and reached Colei in the Cauvery Delta, where he perfected himself in the language. He journeyed northward at least as far as Madras and Vellore, but Cauvery Delta, Tanjore, Madura, and Marava, between Madura and the sea, were his chief field. In 1684 he was imprisoned in...

SAINT FELIX, LECTOR AND MARTYR - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February SAINT FELIX, LECTOR AND MARTYR Saint Felix was a lector and martyr at Carthage in Africa. A companion of Saint Saturninus , Felix died about the year 303. These holy men are also listed in the Roman Martyrology *. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 176) *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 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.

SAINT GOBNATA, ABBESS OF BAIRNECH - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February SAINT GOBNATA, ABBESS OF BAIRNECH ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Gobnata [Gobnait] was abbess of Bairnech (Bornicensis) in Ireland, where her festival is celebrated. Nothing more is known of her life than that she lived in the 7th century. Menzel* (Symb. I . 131) calls her Gobinate, and relates that it is said of her that bees drove away her enemies. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 448) *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 Gobnata 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...

SAINT ECHEN, BISHOP OF CLONFERT - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February SAINT ECHEN, BISHOP OF CLONFERT ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Echen (Echenus, Ecianus) sat on the episcopal chair of Clonfert (Cluainfodiae) in Ireland and died in the year 577. He was a man of great holiness and uncommon humility. He tilled his field himself. Columba, to test him, asked him to give him the ox he was plowing with. Echen gladly granted his request, but instead commanded a stag, which sprang out of the nearby forest, to pull the plow, which happened immediately. Hence he is represented as a bishop, with a deer-drawn plow at his side. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 8) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Echen may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, yo...

OTTILIA WIDMANN, VIRGIN - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February OTTILIA WIDMANN, VIRGIN Ottilia (remembered on February 11), surnamed Widmann, was a devout nun of the Third Order of St Francis. She died in 1583 at Lenzfried near Kempten. THE "GREY SISTERS" Since 1460, this order also had a small monastery near the St Magnus Church in Kempten. Here the community was called the "grey sisters." It was here that our Ottilia Widmann was dressed in the habit of the Order and took her vows. SHE TOOK HER VOWS Perhaps she was already suffering with her eye-ailment back then, which might be the reason for her to have been given the name Ottilia . In her later years she became completely blind. THEY WERE BANISHED In 1537 the good sisters were driven out by the Kempten magistrate, who had reneged on their fathers' faith, and had to travel around in misery for eleven years until finally in 1548 the Franciscans in Lenzfried gave them their little mon...

STARCHANDUS, BISHOP OF EICHSTÄTT - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! STARCHANDUS, BISHOP OF EICHSTÄTT Starchandus, a holy bishop of Eichstätt, 10th in line, ruled this church from 933 to 966. He was well instructed in the sacred Scriptures and other sciences, preached the Word of God with all zeal and showed by a virtuous life what fruits living faith must produce. HE WAS PRESENT AT THE BATTLE OF LECHFELD He was a close friend of Ulrich of Augsburg and, like him, attended the battle of the Huns on the Lechfeld. Whether he died in battle against these enemies of the Empire and the Catholic faith or died in time of peace is not clear. SAINT ULRICH BURIED HIS BODY Saint Ulrich buried his body. The brief note that Starchandus composed prayers indicates his great piety, and we see his love of learning from the care he took for copies of many books to be made. A TRUE TEACHER OF HIS FLOCK He was a true teacher of his flock and...

ST CASTRENSIS, BISHOP - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February 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 the...

ST LAZARUS, BISHOP OF MILAN - 11 FEBRUARY

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 11th of February WELCOME! SAINT LAZARUS, BISHOP OF MILAN Saint Lazarus (Lazarius) bishop of Milan, was born the son of a citizen of Milan called Lazarus. Bishop Ennodius of Pavia mentioned him among the saints, as can be seen from the epigrams he made for twelve bishops of Milan, among whom is St Ambrosius, and in the 7th place of this list occurs our St Lazarus. HE BECAME BISHOP IN A.D. 449 According to Bossius, he would have become bishop of Milan in the year 449, which also agrees with a Milan breviary, according to which he endured great tribulations as a bishop at the time when the "Gothic king" Attila was devastating Italy (around the year 452), but without slacking off from his pastoral care. HE PROBABLY HAD TO ENDURE A LOT FROM THE GOTHS But Attila was not the king of the Goths, but of the Huns; also the invasion of the Huns only happened under the holy Bishop Eusebius, the successor of our St L...