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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! SAINT AMANDUS, ABBOT OF LÉRINS Saint Amandus, Abbot of  Lérins  in France, succeeded  Saint Aigulph in the leadership of this monastery in the year 676;  Aigulph  had been killed by wayward monks on account of his strictness. This crime plunged the monastery into utter disorder, and at that precise time an abbot like Saint Amandus was needed - one who was ablaze with zeal for the salvation of souls, while combining prudence and piety with firmness of character. He did indeed restore the monastery to its former flourishing state and presided over 3,700 monks. He went to his eternal reward around the year 708.  (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 161) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Amandus ma...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! WILLIAM OF REICHENAU, BISHOP OF EICHSTÄTT William of Reichenau (Wilhelm von Reichenau, Wilhelmus ), remembered on November 18, provost of Eichstätt Cathedral¹, was elected bishop there on January 16, 1464. He was held in high esteem by Emperors Frederick III and Maximilian I for his wisdom and loyalty.  In 1487, in Innsbruck, he blessed the marriage of Duke Albert V of Bavaria to the imperial princess Cunigunde of Austria. The " holy and pious Eichstädt " testifies to the devotion he bore to the Mother of God and the saints. Under his leadership, the diocese of Eichstätt received new synodal statutes. William passed away after 33 years of blessed ministry  in his 70th year on November 18, 1496, in the castle of Obermässing. His epitaph in the  Willibald   Choir in Eichstätt describes him as a man adorned with all virtues. ¹ original spelling: Eichstädt (Information from  ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November   WELCOME! EUSEBIA, ABBESS Eusebia, who is remembered on November 18, was a virgin and abbess in the diocese of Arras (Atrebatum) in France. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 120) 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! SAINT ORICULUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Oriculus,  Oricula, and Basilissa (November 18 and 8) were allegedly siblings and martyrs at Reims, whose memory Surius * and Migne * commemorate. The latter states that some of their relics are venerated at Senuc in Champagne. According to the Roman Martyrology * Oriculus and Companions suffered at the hands of the Vandals . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 626) *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 Oriculus, Oricula, and Basilissa 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. Ame...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! SAINT ORICULA, MARTYR OF REIMS Saint Oricula, who is commemorated on November 18, was martyred in Reims. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 627) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Oricula 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! HOLY BISHOPS OF PUY In the Elenchus * of the Bollandists *, Saints Evodius, Scrutarius , Hermentarius, Aurelius, Benignus and Suacrius, otherwise largely unknown names, are referred to as bishops of Puy (Anicium) on November 18; but it is not entirely clear whether the Evodius mentioned as part of this group of holy bishops is identical with  Evodius of Puy (November 11) or not. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 150) *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 Evodius, Scrutarius, Hermentarius, Aurelius, Benignus and Suacrius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unit...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! EUSEBIA, VIRGIN AND ABBESS Today, we also remember Eusebia, who was a virgin and abbess in the diocese of Arras (Atrebatum) in France. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 120) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ➡️ Saint Eusebia, Virgin and Abbess Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! EUSEBIA, VIRGIN Today, we also remember Eusebia, a saintly virgin of Rome . (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 120) 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November SAINT HESYCHIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Hesychius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, at Antioch, the holy martyr Hesychius, a soldier. Hearing the order that anyone refusing to sacrifice to idols, should lay aside his military belt, he immediately took off his. For this reason, he was precipitated into the river with a large stone tied to his right hand." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hesychius 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November SAINT ORICULUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate  Saint Oriculus and Companions . The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, the Saints Oriculus and his companions, who suffered for the Catholic faith, in the persecution of the Vandals." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Oriculus 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November WELCOME! SAINT FRIGDIAN, BISHOP OF LUCCA Today, we also commemorate Saint Frigdian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Lucca, in Tuscany, the translation of Saint Frigdian, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Frigdian 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Frigdian

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November RICHARD CREAGH, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH, MARTYR ⬅️ List: Irish Confessors and Martyrs [Richard Creagh]  (Richardus) , Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland, steadfastly refused to recognise Queen Elizabeth as head of the Church. Therefore, he was taken to London and thrown into prison, where he died on November 18, 1578 [1586] from the mistreatment he had suffered. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882)   Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November   HELENA OF SANTAREM, VIRGIN Helena (Elena), a Poor Clare at Santarem on the Tagus, a daughter of King Alphons III of Portugal, was full of humility and devotion, joyfully serving at church and in the sick-room. She died in 1290 in the odour of sanctity.  Both in life and after death, but especially on the occasion of a ceremonial translation of her relics, God worked numerous miracles at her intercession. Helena is also mentioned in the Elenchus*. (Hub. Men.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November SAINT MAXIMUS, BISHOP OF MAINZ Of Saint Maximus, bishop of Mainz, we have little reliable information. According to some he lived towards the end of the fourth century, others maintain that he flourished at the beginning of the fifth age. In any case, it was not him, but St Maximin of Trier who presided over the Council of Cologne in 346, because at the time in question the See of Mainz was headed by Bishop Martin. St Maximus had much to suffer in his time. The Roman Martyrology* confirms this fact. He possessed many talents and great learning, which were surpassed only by his zeal and piety.  As is generally assumed, he was born in Mainz. According to the Proprium of the Mainz Diocese, Maximus was ordained by St Adelhard and remained a faithful servant of the Church under both his leadership and that of his successor Lucius Annaeus. Maximus continued to preach the orthodox faith throughout the vario...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November MANDETUS, HERMIT During the 7th century, this holy religious and hermit lived on an island off the coast of Brittany. Nothing has survived about him apart from his name (French Mandé).  His relics, which were originally kept at St Etienne des Bourges and afterwards moved to a church near Paris dedicated to him, are also no longer extant. A parish in the diocese of La Rochelle bears his name - at that place there are still traces of his former activity, which perhaps, with continued investigation, will bring to light further details of his life. (Mg.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November SAINT MUMBOLUS, ABBOT For some time, Saint Mumbolus (Mumbolenus) held the position of abbot at Lagny (Latiniacum), bishopric of Paris. Driven out by the monks, he went to Noyon with a few like-minded people. A few years later, he was ordained by St Eligius who assigned to him the office of preacher for the area there. St Mumbolus died on November 18; the year is unknown. His body was transferred from the church at Calniac to the monastery of Fons S. Eligii. (Gal. Chr.). (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 Mumbolus 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 THOMAS SALUS, MONK Saint Thomas Salus, a monk in Celesyria, once came to Antioch in Syria to get alms for his monastery. Anastasius, who was in charge of provisions and supplies, slapped him on the cheek, which annoyed those present. But St Thomas prophesied calmly, "I will ask no more of him, and he will give no more."  So it was. Anastasius died the following day, and on his way home, Thomas was summoned to immortal life at Daphne's infirmary. His body was initially buried in the pilgrim burial ground, but later transferred to the city of Antioch, because a number of miracles had occurred at his grave.  (St Thomas is also commemorated on May 24.)  (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Thomas may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November SAINT ANSELM, ABBOT OF LÉRINS Saint Anselm was abbot at the monastery of  Lérins in France. He is mentioned in the Benedictine martyrologies among those saintly abbots under whom religious discipline in this monastery flourished in a very excellent way. The date of his death is not specified. (El., Buc.) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Anselm 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November   BLESSED ODO OF CLAIRVAUX Odo was subprior at Clairvaux and disciple of St Bernhard. He shone through exceptional gentleness and other virtues.  Most sources refer to him as a "Blessed" (Menardus, Bucelin, and others); Saussayus lists him among the "Saints".  It is specifically related of Odo (in Chalemot) that during the celebration of the Holy Mass he was often ecstatic and appreciated seeing the dear Saviour face to face. Nevertheless, before he died, fell into great fear that he might not stand up in the judgement of God. St Bernhard himself kept the dying man company during his last agony. Odo's grave was held in high esteem by his brothers. Some calendars mention him on February 17. (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, alm...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 18th of November   ANIANUS OF EBERBACH Anianus, a lay brother (conversus) at the monastery of Eberbach in the Odenwald [in Germany], possessed the gift of miracles. Every sick person on whom he laid his hands was healed.  When the influx of people seeking to be cured caused great unrest and disruption in the monastery and the abbot forbade him to do what the people wanted, Anianus, in perfect obedience, promptly and completely submitted to his superior's will. The period in which Anianus lived is not specified in our source. (Buc.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations