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ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! SAINT CILLEN, CONFESSOR ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Cillen ( Killenus ) appears on April 19 in the martyrologies of Tallaght* and Marianus Gormanus* ; otherwise, he is unknown. Kelly* lists only " S. Cilleni " for April 19. It is, however, quite possible that he is identical to another Killenus or Killinus ; as Kelly * himself notes (p. 75 ), some saints are listed on multiple days - a fact he explains by suggesting that these may represent different feast days for the same saint. See also: Saint Coleman . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 617) *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 Cillen may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! BURCHARD, ABBOT OF BALERNE Monastery yard in the snow Burchard ( Burcardus ), Abbot of Balerma ( Balerna , Balerne) in Burgundy, was a disciple of  Saint Bernard . He is remembered on April 19 and is listed as "Blessed Burchard" by the chroniclers of the Cistercian Order . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 524) 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 THE ANCIENT ABBEY OF BALERNE The abbey of Balerne (also sometimes called " Saint-Pierre or Notre-Dame de Balerne ") is located to the south-west of the village of Champagnole , in the Jura. The exact spot is a very isolated site, in a valley bottom, near the course of the Balerne. Founded at the very beginning of the 12th centu...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! BLESSED JAMES DUCKETT, MARTYR James Duckett, layman, was a younger son of Mr Duckett, of Gilfortrigs, in the parish of Schelsmore, in Westmoreland. He had the name of James given him in baptism from his godfather, James Leybourn, Esq., lord of Schelsmore, (who was drawn, hanged, and quartered at Lancaster, March 22, 1583, for denying the queen's supremacy,) yet it seems he was brought up a protestant, and, after some years passed in the school, was bound apprentice in London.  Here, after some time, a countryman of his, one Peter Mason, put a book in his hands, entitled, The Foundation of the Catholic Religion ; which he diligently perused, and, by the reading of it, was brought to stagger very much in his opinion; insomuch that he, who before was so zealous in his way, that he would have heard two or three sermons on a day, began now to withdraw himself from their sermons and service, and to be m...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! SAINT PAPHNUTIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR   Saint Paphnutius (commemorated on April 19), a 4th century bishop and martyr particularly venerated among the Greeks, is a different person from the  bishop of Jerusalem of the same name. Paphnutius was killed by the sword. His holy relics, formerly kept and venerated in Constantinople, exuded healing oil. He is invoked to promote peace and concord within the church (II. 623). (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 Paphnutius 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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! SAINT ANGELINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF BRIXEN On April 19, the Martyrology of Brixen in Tyrol features the following entry:   "In Brixen the day of death (natalis, i.e. the heavenly birthday) of the holy martyrs and spouses Angelinus and Orielda with their sons Paulinus and Gentilis, whose bodies are preserved at the church of Saint Afra (Aphra). They professed Jesus Christ under the Count (sub comite) Aurelianus, and were therefore thrown down from a height, as a result of which they became martyrs." Because an Aurelian was in charge during the first century (during the reign of Trajan's successor Hadrian), it was generally assumed that these martyrs suffered at that time in history. The learned Bollandist Papebroch* , in his Propylæum Antiquarium , with which he prefaces with the second volume of April, suggests that the martyrs suffered at a later date.  In any case, Angelinus is surna...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! SAINT EXPEDITUS, MARTYR OF MELITENE Saint Expeditus  was a martyr who shed his blood for the faith at Melitene. A companion of Saint Hermogenes , Expeditus' name is also listed in the Roman Martyrology *. (II. 619)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 151) *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 Expeditus 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 19th of April BLESSED ERCHENBALD, ABBOT A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Blessed Erchenbald ( Erchenbaldus [Erconbald, Erconwald]), abbot at the Benedictine monastery of Fleury in France, was the  successor of Saint Odo . (But. Suppl.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 79) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Erchenbald 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 19th of April PIERRE COSETTE, PRIEST AND MARTYR A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) On Good Friday 1560, Pierre Cosette (Coset) (Petrus), a holy Franciscan, was preaching on the suffering of Jesus to the assembled crowd at Barbesteux in the Saintonge. During his sermon, this unarmed priest was shot by riotous heretics.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 864) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINT PAPHNUTIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Paphnutius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Jerusalem, Saint Paphnutius, martyr." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyr Paphnutius, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINTS SOCRATES AND DENIS, MARTYRS   Today, we also commemorate Saints Socrates and Denis. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, the holy martyrs Socrates and Denis, who were transpierced with lances." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Socrates and Denis, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINT VINCENT, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Vincent. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Collioure, in Spain, the holy martyr Vincent." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyr Vincent, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINT HERMOGENES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Hermogenes and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Melitine, in Armenia, the holy martyrs Hermogenes, Caius, Expeditus , Aristonicus, Rufus and Galatas, crowned on the same day." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Hermogenes, Caius, Expeditus, Aristonicus, Rufus and Galatas, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINT TIMON, DEACON AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Timon. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The birthday of Saint Timon, one of the first seven deacons, who taught first at Berea. Afterwards while preaching the word of the Lord at Corinth, he was delivered to the flames by the Jews and the Greeks; but remaining uninjured, he ended his martyrdom by crucifixion." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyr Timon, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April PEDRO GARROVILLAS, MISSIONARY Pedro Garrovillas  (Petrus Garobiliae)  was a missionary in the West Indies. He brought the good news of Jesus Christ to the natives there and founded numerous Christian communities. He died in the West Indies c. 1540.  (II. 618 and Julii IV.   579).  He is remembered on April 19 and July 19. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 864) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! BLESSED BERNARD THE PENITENT Bernard the Penitent (Bernardus Poenitens) -  called the Penitent for the austerity of his life, which he led to the end - was born in Narbonnian Gaul of noble parents, but departed into exile for serious sins committed, and chiefly, as some say, for having taken part in a conspiracy against his sovereign. He walked barefoot for seven years, wrapped in woolen clothing, and put on seven iron rings, one around his body, one around his neck, and the rest around his chest, loins, arms, and thighs; travelled three times to Jerusalem, and even further, to India, and through the whole of Christendom, until finally settling at St-Omer, where he continued to live his very strict life. There he constantly attended church, and subjected himself to the strictest fasting. Although some of his iron rings loosened of their own accord, he persisted in his penitential severity agains...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April SAINT CRESCENTIUS, SUBDEACON Saint Crescentius, a subdeacon at Florence, born in that city of noble parents, was by them entrusted to Bishop Zenobius for his education.  He loved virtue, crucified his flesh, and was taken by everyone to be an angel.  After becoming a cleric and subdeacon, he endeavoured to imitate his superiors, Bishop Zenobius and Deacon Eugenius, working miracles, curing the blind and healing demoniacs.  He died about the year 396. His feast day, according to the Roman Martyrology* is April 19.  In church art, St Crescentius, is depicted as a deacon or subdeacon, with the sick at his side. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) *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 Cre...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April ANNAS SCARSIUS, BISHOP OF METZ Annas Scarsius, born in Paris, was first a monk and then an abbot in the monastery of St Benignus at Dijon. Afterwards, he spent some years at the monastery at Luxeuil (Luxovium) in Burgundy, and finally became Cardinal and Bishop of Metz. He died in 1612 and is listed by some authors among the "venerable". (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April CASULLA, RELIGIOUS Casulla, a Franciscan, was renowned for his chastity. He died A.D. 1532 in Boladikla in Spain. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April ST WERNER OF OBERWESEL  (Many popes have either directly or indirectly condemned the blood accusation, and no pope has ever sanctioned it (Strack, op. cit., 177 and v).) Werner of Oberwesel (or Bacharach) was a Rhenish saint of the 13th century, he belonged to the group of child martyrs who were alleged to have been sacrificed by Jews.  The son of a winemaker, Werner was allegedly killed in Oberwesel in 1287, being hung upside down from a column and passing out. The rumour of this ritual murder, true or false, unleashed bloody reprisals against the Jewish communities in the Rhine valley. Canonised in 1428, St Werner was first venerated in the diocese of Trier, particularly in Bacharach on the Rhine, where a chapel was consecrated to him. He was the protector of the winemakers of the Rhine, Burgundy and Auvergne. His feast was April 19. His French name is St Garnier. (Santi e Beati - http://www.santieb...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 19th of April WELCOME! BLESSED CONRAD OF ASCOLI, MISSIONARY  Blessed Conrad of Ascoli was a Friar Minor and missionary; he was born at Ascoli in the March of Ancona in 1234; died there, April 19, 1289.  A LIFE OF PENANCE He belonged to the noble family of Milliano and from his earliest years made penance the predominating element of his life.  HE TAUGHT THEOLOGY He entered the Order of Friars Minor at Ascoli together with his townsman and lifelong friend, Girolamo d’Ascoli, afterwards minister general, and later pope under the title of Nicholas IV. Having completed his studies at Perugia, Conrad was sent to Rome to teach theology.  MISSIONARY ENGAGEMENTS Later he obtained permission to go to Africa, where he preached with much fruit through the different provinces of Libya and worked numerous miracles. He was recalled from Africa to go on a mission to the King of France, then at war with Spain, and subseq...