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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT GRIMOALD, MARTYR The name Grimoald - derived from the Old German grim (stern) and bald/vald (strong, mighty), signifying something like " stern lord " was also borne by several Dukes of Bavaria and other rulers of early times.  Saint Grimoald, commemorated on July 16, was a martyred (in a church in today's Belgium) alongside  Saint Reineldis and Saint Gondulf . [ Some sources  claim that he was a deacon.] (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 59) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Grimoald 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 ori...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT GONDULF, MARTYR  According to Migne *, Saint Gondulf ( Gondulphus ) was a martyr from Zande in Belgium. Along with  Saint Grimoald and Saint Reineldis , he was killed inside the church around the year 680, presumably by the Saxons, who frequently launched devastating raids into neighboring Christian lands at that time. Elsewhere, the same source specifies an unnamed location near Soignies in Hainaut as the actual site of the atrocity. We have found no mention of this in the  Bollandists *; consequently, we report the above with considerable reservation, as it is highly unlikely that such details would have escaped their notice had the accounts been well-founded. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 466) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PR...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT GONDULPH, BISHOP OF MAASTRICHT 📷 PublicDomainPictures    Saint Gondulph, Bishop, also spelled Gondulphus, Gondulfus , Gundulphus - or Gondon in French, hailed from an ancient Lotharingian noble family; others, however, claim he was the son of Munderic of Austrasia, who was himself a direct descendant of the Frankish King Merovech and his son Childeric. It was in Maastricht ( Trajectum ad Mosam ), where he had grown up, that he embarked upon his apostolic calling. Around the year 600, he succeeded  Saint Monulf as the 12th or 13th Bishop of Maastricht and the 22nd Bishop of Tongeren, having previously devoted a long period to establishing and spreading the Kingdom of Christ through both word and deed. Detached from all worldly cares, he lived solely for God. He travelled throughout his diocese, confirming through signs and miracles what he had planted through his preaching. He ev...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT MONULF, BISHOP OF MAASTRICHT Bishops of Maastricht¹, souvenir postcard, 1902 Saint Monulf (Monulfus, Monulphus), commemorated on July 16, or alternatively July 26, successor to the blessed  Domitian , was raised to the see of Tongeren in the year 560 or 561 due to the twofold distinction of his birth (he was the son of a Count Dionantinus, Lord of Dinantium ) and his character; from there, he transferred the episcopal seat to Maastricht ( Friedrich, Kirchengeschichte Deutschlands, II. 319 ). His name appears written in various ways: as Monulphus , and subsequently as Numolfus and Mondolphus (as it appears on his tomb). He occupies the twenty-second place in the catalogue of the Bishops of Tongeren found in the Gallia Christiana (III. 808 et seq.). A contemporary of  Saint Gregory of Tours , he earned the latter's testimony: magnis virtutibus pollet - "he is distinguished by great virtu...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT FULRAD, ABBOT OF SAINT-DENIS  Saint Fulrad, Abbot, commemorated on July 16, alternatively February 17, was born in Alsace, where his parents - the nobles Riculf and Ermengarda - held significant estates that later enabled him to found several monasteries. He achieved great renown through his piety, his superior intellect, and the positions of honour and office entrusted to him by popes and kings.  According to historical records, he was the fourteenth Abbot of Saint-Denis (Dionysius) in France, an advisor to King Pepin, a palace chaplain, and archpriest of the kingdoms of Austrasia, Neustria, and Burgundy; he also served as arch-chaplain (or Grand Almoner) of France, a role he retained under Carloman and Charlemagne. In 744, he requested from Pope Zachary the pallium for the Archbishop of Reims; in 749, he was sent to Rome alongside Bishop Burchard of Würzburg to consult with the Holy Fat...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! BLESSED ROBERT GRISSOLD, MARTYR Robert Grissold (or Griswold) was born at Romington, in Warwickshire, and was servant to Mr Sheldon, of Broadway, in Worcestershire. He was, says my manuscript, simple and upright in his actions; unlearned, but enlightened with the Holy Ghost, feared God, hated sin, led a single life and chaste, was kind to his friends, mild in conversation, devout in prayer, bold and constant in professing the catholic religion, and heartily loved and reverenced catholic priests. When his cousin Clement Grissold apprehended him going upon the way with Mr Sugar , he said to him, Cousin, if you go your way, you may: I will not, answered he, except I may have my friend with me. Then the constable, Richard Smith, or his cousin said; That you shall not, for he is a stranger, and I will carry him before Mr Burgoyne: then said he, I will go with him to Mr Burgoyne, for he knoweth me very well; a...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! BLESSED JOHN SUGAR, PRIEST AND MARTYR John Sugar was born at Womborn [Wombourn] in Staffordshire, of a noted family in those parts. He made a good proficiency in his grammar studies at home in his own country; and then was sent to Oxford to Merton College, where he went through his course of philosophy. And now he was upon the point of receiving his degree of bachelor of arts; but there was an oath first to be taken of the queen's supremacy, which he boggled at; and upon this quitted the university. Yet I do not find that he embraced forthwith the catholic religion; on the contrary, we are told, that for some time after he exercised the office of a minister at Cank, in his own country, and there held forth against the pope, and the catholic faith: but the Father of mercies did not suffer him to continue long in this way, but by his heavenly light opened the eyes of his soul to see the beauty of truth; an...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! ODO, BISHOP OF WORCESTER Odo, remembered on July 16, a Bishop of Wigorn ( Wigorniensis , of Worcester) in England, is listed by the Bollandists * among the Praetermissi. (IV. 122) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 612) 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 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT EUSTASIUS, MARTYR OF ANTIOCH Saint Eustasius, commemorated on July 16, was a martyr at Antioch. This holy man was a companion of Saint Theodosius . (IV. 129) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 131) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eustasius 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 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT THEODOSIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Theodisius (Theodisius), Eustasius , Denis (Dionysius), Theodulus - and perhaps also another holy companion called Maximus - suffered martyrdom at Antioch . (IV. 129) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 454) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Theodisius, Eustasius, Denis, Theodulus, and Maximus 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 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT EUGENIUS, BISHOP Saint Eugenius was a bishop who preached the gospel in ancient Liguria (the stretch of coast from Provence to Livorno). After a lifetime of service to God and neighbour, he died on a nearby island, and is venerated  at Noli (Naulum), in the former Duchy of Genoa, along with Saints Ennius and Euginius. (IV. 180) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 107) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eugenius 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July ALANUS, DOCTOR VENERABILIS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Alanus, called Doctor venerabilis , is probably the same Alan who is venerated on January 30 .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 95) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July SAINT VITALIAN, BISHOP OF CAPUA Today, we also commemorate Saint Vitalian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Capua, Saint Vitalian, bishop and  confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Vitalian 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 16th of July SAINT DOMNIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Domnius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bergamo, Saint Domnius, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Domnius 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 16th of July SAINT SISENANDUS, DEACON AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Sisenandus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cordova [ Cordoba ] in Spain, Saint Sisenandus, deacon and martyr, who was strangled by the Saracens for the faith of Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Sisenandus 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 16th of July SAINT VALENTINE, BISHOP OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate Saint Valentine. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], Saint Valentine, bishop and martyr." 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July WELCOME! SAINT HILARINUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Hilarinus . The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, Saint Hilarinus, monk, who was arrested with  Saint Donatus in the persecution of Julian. As he would not sacrifice to idols, he was beaten with rods, and died a martyr at Arezzo, in Tuscany. His body was translated to Ostia." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hilarinus 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 16th of July SAINT ATHENOGENES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS  Today, we also commemorate Saint Athenogenes and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Sebaste, in Armenia, the holy martyrs Athenogenes, bishop, and ten of his disciples, in the time of the emperor Diocletian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Athenogenes 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July SAINT FAUSTUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Faustus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, the birthday of Saint Faustus, a martyr, under Decius. He lived five days fastened on a cross, and being then pierced with arrows, he went to heaven." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Faustus 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 16th of July ARNOLD, ABBOT Arnold (Arnoldus), abbot at the monastery of Saint Godehard in Hildesheim, was called to this position from Fulda, where he had previously been a monk. He died on July 16, 1180 and his body was found intact in the years 1400 and 1473. Bucelin * lists Arnold among the "venerable". (Buc . Suppl.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 317) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations