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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! WILICHAR, BISHOP OF VIENNE Wilichar ( Willicarus ), Bishop of Vienne, was expelled by the  Saracens  and subsequently presided over the monastery of the Holy Martyrs of Agaunum (Saint Maurice, Sankt Moritz ) as abbot. As such, he received  Pope Stephen II (III)   during his flight from the Lombard king Aistulf, who was severely oppressing the Roman Church. He was also the first bishop to proclaim  Charles the Great as King of the Franks after the death of Carlmann . He died piously in 753 after a pious life. The  Bollandists * mention him among the praetermissi. (II. 200) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 813) *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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! BLESSED LUCIEN BOTOVASOA, MARTYR Bl. Lucien Botovasoa Blessed Lucien Botovasoa, born in 1908 in Madagascar, studied in a public school from 1918 before being baptised and receiving his First Communion in 1922. He completed his studies at the  Jesuit college of  Saint Joseph  in 1928 and moved on to becoming an instructor there with his new teaching diploma. Blessed Lucien made it a practice after each lesson to read chapters and passages from the lives of the saints to those students who wanted to hear about them, and he often added his own comments and words of encouragement to the young people in his charge. On October 10, 1930, Blessed Lucien married Suzanna Soazana in his local parish. They had five children together; his wife was pregnant with their last child at the time of Blessed Lucien's murder. His firstborn,  Vincent de Paul Hermann,  was born on September 12, 1931....

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! BLESSED HADEWYCH OF MEHRE, PRIORESS Blessed Hadewych (Haedwig, Hedwig) was prioress of the Premonstratensian convent of Mehre (Meer), near Büderich, in Rhenish Prussia. Born c. 1150, she was a daughter of Hildegundis, with whom she founded the convent of Meer about 1165, and whom she succeeded as prioress at the convent in 1183. Her brother Herman [Hermann] was provost of the Premonstratensian monastery of Kappenberg, in the Diocese of Münster, from 1171-1210. She, as well as her mother and her brother, are counted among the Blessed. Hadewych passed to her eternal reward on April 14, 1200. Source: Michael Ott, Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Hadewych 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April   WELCOME! SAINT TASSACH ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Tassach ( Tassagus ), commemorated on April 14, is listed in Kelly's Mart. Taml .*. [A 5th century Saint from Ireland, he died around the year 497.] (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) *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 Tassach 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! PAUL CONSIGLIERI, THEATINE Paul Consiglieri, also Ghisiglieri (Paolo Consiglieri), a pious monk of the  Theatine Order and its co-founder, whom Pope Paul IV appointed Canonicus in the Vatican, died on April 14, 1556.  Initially members of a brotherhood called "Of Divine Love" which held their meetings at the Oratory of Saint Dorothy in Trastevere, they made the decision to renounce the world altogether. On the day of the Exaltation of the Cross in 1524, they solemnly renounced all dignities and offices and, having received Holy Communion, pronounced their holy vows at Saint Peter's Altar in the Vatican in presence of Bishop John Baptist Bonziani of Caserta (II. 475). (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 Germ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT LAMBERT, ARCHBISHOP OF LYON Lambert ( Lambertus, Landbertus, Landibertus ), first abbot of Fontenelle, then archbishop of Lyon, was born of noble family in the region of Therouanne in northern France. His father Erlebertus is called "Lord of Kern" ( Dominus Kernensis); no mention is made of his mother, nor of his early youth.  In an old biography by Aigradus, a contemporary writer,  of which only a fragment has been found, it says that Lambert performed secular military duties at the court of the young king Clotair III for some time and that he quitted the court in A.D. 663 in order to serve God fully. Various relatives (his uncles Robert and Rotberius¹, and Altbertus ) who also lived at the royal court tried everything in their might to dissuade Lambert from leaving. When they saw his steadfastness, however, they themselves escorted him to the the monastery of Fontenelle ( Fontanella ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Valerian (Valerianus), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT DOMNINA, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Domnina, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Domnina 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT LAURINUS, MARTYR OF TERNI A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Saint Laurinus, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Laurinus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT VALENTINE, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Valentine (Valentinus), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valentine 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT PROCULUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Proculus , commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Proculus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT TITULUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Titulus, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Titulus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT CONDITOR, MARTYR OF TERNI A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Saint Conditor, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Conditor 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT CORNELIUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Cornelius, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Cornelius 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT MACARIA, MARTYR OF TERNI  Saint Macaria (Marcia), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Macaria 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT FRONTINUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Frontinus, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Frontinus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT SATURNIN, MARTYR OF TERNI A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Saint Saturnin (Saturninus), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Saturnin 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT PATUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Patus, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Patus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT EPHEBUS, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Ephebus, commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ephebus 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April   WELCOME! SAINT APOLLONIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF TERNI S.S. Apollonius, Ephebus et Socii, M.M. About A.D. 272, Saints Apollonius, Ephebus, Optatus, Patus, Saturnin (Saturninus), Frontinus, Macaria (Marcia), Cornelius, Conditor, Titulus, Proculus, Valentine (Valentinus), Proculus, Laurinus, Domnina, Valerian (Valerianus) and a great number of virgins suffered martyrdom at Terni (Interamnae) in Umbria. The Roman Martyrology * lists but a few  of these holy men and women, namely Saint Proculus, who is said to have been a bishop, and the virgin Domnina. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 288) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that we who celebrate the anniversary of the death of your holy marty...