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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT ALBINUS It is documented that this Saint Albinus is commemorated on February 14. Who he was and when he lived is unknown; but his remains are kept in Annecy with those of Saint  Paulianus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 113) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Albinus 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 FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT CONRAD OF BARI, HERMIT Bari Conrad (Conradus), the son of Henry and grandson of Welf IV, Duke of Bavaria, began his scientific education in his homeland. Afterwards Conrad went to Cologne, where he was instructed by Bishop Frederick, Margrave of Friuli. Due to his excellent progress in the sciences he was expected to embark on a most magnificent career.  But Conrad was looking for something other than temporal honours and headed for Clairvaux, where Saint Bernard had just started the foundation of this monastery. Conrad then undertook a pilgrimage to Palestine to the holy places and spent the rest of his life with a hermit who instructed him in all spiritual perfection. He died at Bari in Apulia. See also: Saint Conrad .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1885, p. 662) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - So...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! PAUL DE MUSTINIS, CARMELITE Paul (Paulus)  is listed with the addition: de Mustinis in the register of saints etc. of the Carmelite Order*, bearing the title "Venerable." (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 Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT PAULIANUS, BISHOP OF VELAY Saint Paulianus, the sixth Bishop of Velay  (Velaunum)  or le Puy en Velay  (Velavum, Podium Vellavorum),  who upheld the Church of Christ in that region at the time of the fiercest storms, lived in the sixth century. The episcopal seat was then still in  Ruessium , which place later took its name,  Saint-Paulien.  His successor, the holy Evodius , moved the bishop's seat to Puy in A.D. 565  (II. 749) . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paulianus 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, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! OTHO, PRIEST Otho, whom the Bollandists * list among the Praetermissi , was a priest of the Minorite Order, who is buried at the Convent of Halberstadt. He went to his eternal reward in 1234. Wadding * says he was glorified by miracles after his death (II. 741). (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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! ORENTIUS, MARTYR OF GALICIA Orentius, allegedly a martyr during the reign of Diocletian in the Spanish province of Galicia, is mentioned along with others by Georgius Cardosus in the Portuguese Saints' catalogue. The Bollandists * list him among their Praetermissi. (II. 741) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 622) *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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February   WELCOME! SAINT BASSUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA  (SS. Bassus and 17 Soc. MM.) In Alexandria, Saints Bassus, Anthony (Antonius), Protolicus, and also Cyrion (a priest), Bassianus (a Lector), Agathon (an Exorcist), Moses (Moyses), Denis (Dionysius), Ammonius, Armata, Arbasus, another Denis (a bishop), Paul (Paulus), Leviorus, Orbas (Orbasus), Plebus, another Denis (a priest), and Amantius were martyred in various ways. The names of the first of these are also listed in the Roman Martyrology * on February 14. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 415) *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 Bassus and Companions may increase our devotion and promote o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT ORBAS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Orbas (Orbasus) (February 14), is an otherwise unknown martyr at Alexandria. He is listed along with Saint Bassus . (II.750) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 622) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Orbas 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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT EVODIUS, MARTYR OF GALICIA The name Evodius is Greek, meaning happy in undertakings. Saint Evodius (Euodius), commemorated on February 14, was a martyr who suffered in Galicia (Gallaecia) during the reign of Diocletian . (II. 741) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 149) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Evodius 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 FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 14th of February SAINT EPHEBUS, MARTYR Saint Ephebus, who had come from Athens to Rome accompanied by Apollonius and Proculus, became a pupil of Croton, whose disabled son had been cured by Saint Valentine . This miracle  was instrumental in Ephebus' and his fellow students' conversion to Christianity. Because of their subsequent zeal in spreading the Christian religion, they suffered martyrdom. This occurred around the year A.D. 272 at Terni. On the above-mentioned day the name of the saint is also inserted in the Roman Martyrology*. (II 853) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 70) *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 Ephebus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February SAINT EUPHRASIA OF ALL SAINTS, VIRGIN Saint Euphrasia, a daughter of the Longobard king Aistulph in Italy, entered the monastery "All Saints" with her sister Febronia. It had been built by her father (later it was called St Marinus). There she died a holy and happy death about the year 756. Bucelin * lists both sisters among the saints. In the Supplement *, they are mentioned on April 2. (Buc.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 103) *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 Euphrasia 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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February SAINT MANCHAN THE LEPER ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Manchan, nicknamed "the leper," (Manchanus leprosus) is listed in several Irish martyrologies. He is also called Mochuocus . According to Colgan *, he was abbot of Mohill (Methal, Molthensis) in the county of Longfort. Kelly * adds, "with his Companions" whose number is given as 150, which perhaps indicates that they suffered martyrdom. The year of his death is unknown. St Manchan is also commemorated on October 21. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 72) *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 Manchan may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns wi...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! HONORIUS II., POPE  ⬅️ Saintly Popes - Index Lamberto Scannabecchi was born of humble parents at Fagnano near Imola at an unknown date. He died at Rome, February 14, 1130.  For a time he was Archdeacon of Bologna. On account of his great learning he was called to Rome by Paschal II, became canon at the Lateran, then Cardinal-Priest of Santa Prassede, and, in 1117, Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia and Velletri. He was one of the cardinals who accompanied Gelasius II into exile.  In 1119 Calistus II [Callixtus II] sent him as legate to Henry V, German Emperor, with powers to come to an understanding concerning the right of investiture.  In October of the same year he was present at the Synod of Reims where the emperor was solemnly excommunicated by Callistus II. A great part of the following three years he spent in Germany, endeavouring to bring about a reconciliation between the pope a...

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February OTHER SAINTLY PEOPLE REMEMBERED ON FEBRUARY 14 OBSCURE SAINTS OTHO, PRIEST - 14 FEBRUARY Otho was a priest of the Minorite order, who is buried in the Convent of Halberstadt, Germany. Wadding says he was glorified by miracles after his death, about 1234. CELLACUS, ABBOT - 14 FEBRUARY Cellacus was first abbot of an (unnamed) monastery and then bishop of Litchfield. He died  A.D.  660.  ORENTIUS - 14 FEBRUARY Orentius was a martyr in the Spanish province of Gallicia under Diocletian. He is mentioned along with others by Georgius Cardosus in the Portuguese Hagiologium. MICHAEL, PENITENT - 14 FEBRUARY Michael, attributed to Magotti, was a devout and earnest penitent lay brother of the Order of St Francis of Assisi who died in great godliness in 1334 at Toulouse. He is mentioned in the Seraphic Martyrology. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858) -6666-

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February HELINWARD, BISHOP OF MINDEN   Helinward, also called Helmward, Helimward, Helmwerd, was the 10th bishop of Minden, Lower Saxony, Germany. and according to the Bollandists is listed among the saints in some martyrologies.  THE CATHEDRAL OF MINDEN In 952 (according to Ebeling in 953) he consecrated the newly built cathedral of Minden with the assistance of bishops Dudo of Paderborn and Drogo of Osnabrück. He died on February 14, 958. Migne calls him "blessed". It is also in listed in Elenchus - this source gives his feast day as December 16. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 - 🎨 A detail of the Minden Cathedral altar picture)

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th of February WELCOME! SAINT ERUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Saint Erus was a holy bishop and martyr of the Spanish province of Galicia (Galaecia). who suffered under Emperor Diocletian. Meanwhile the ecclesiastical writers of Spain are largely silent about this saint.  Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Erus, your blessed bishop and martyr, 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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th 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...

  RAYMOND ROLDAN, MARTYR  Raymundus Roldanus [Raymond Roldan] was one of the group of Franciscans that was murdered by the Huguenots in A.D. 1570 because of the Catholic faith. He is mentioned by the hagiographer Hueber. Raymundus Roldanus is also remembered on August 8 or September 30 in some calendars. The city of Candem [in Aquitaine] where he died, still suffers from the devastation and cruelty of that terrible time. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 - 📷 Raymundus Roldanus' entry in the book quoted above, "Stammenbuch aller Heyligen, Seeligen...", Fortunatus Hueber - 1693) ÷÷÷ FROM THE AQUITAINE SAINTS GALLERY: ST ADELINUS OF AQUITAINE, PRIEST  Saint Adelinus (Hadelinus) is commemorated on February 3 or October 11. A native of Aquitaine of noble birth, left his country and the world for the sake of following Jesus, to serve the Lord at the monastery of Solignac (Solemniacum)...  ➡️ continue reading

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 14th 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...