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CATHARINA ZOLLER, ABBESS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! CATHARINA ZOLLER, ABBESS Catharina Zoller, who is remembered on March 21, was the foundress and first abbess of the Poor Clare convent in Bamberg. She went to her eternal reward in 1350. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) 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

ST HERMES, BISHOP - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! SAINT HERMES, BISHOP Saint Hermes, commemorated on May 21, was a bishop in Egypt, who was exiled by the Arians along with other orthodox bishops. The Bollandist Papebroch * mentions a bishop Hermion of Tanis in Lower Egypt and a bishop Hermias, who co-signed the Council of Sardica. But he does not indicate in the slightest whether our Saint Hermes might be identical with either of these two. (V. 29) (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 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Hermes 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 articl...

ST ELIAS, BISHOP OF SITTEN - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! SAINT ELIAS, BISHOP OF SITTEN Saint Elias, a bishop of Sitten ( Sedunum ) [Diocèse de Sion] in the Valais [Wallis] region [in today's Switzerland] resigned his bishopric out of humility and decided to conclude his earthly pilgrimage as a hermit in the diocese of Novara in Italy. When, as bishop of Sitten, he was acquainted with Saint Julius, as some sources assert, Elias must have lived in the 5th century. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 31) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Elias 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 origina...

BL. THOMAS PILCHARD, PRIEST AND MARTYR - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! BLESSED THOMAS PILCHARD, PRIEST AND MARTYR Thomas Pilchard (Pilcher) was born at Battle, in Sussex, and educated in Douay college, during its residence at Rheims, where he was made priest, and sent upon the mission, anno 1583. Here he was, for some time, an unwearied labourer in the vineyard of his Lord, till, falling into the hands of the persecutors, he was committed to prison, and banished in 1585; but returning upon the mission, he was again apprehended, tried and condemned for being a priest, ordained beyond the seas by authority of the See Apostolic, and for exercising his functions in England, and for reconciling the Queen's subjects. He was hanged, drawn and quartered at Dorchester, March 21. From the Douay Journal and Catalogues, and the MS. History of Dr Champney. Source: Bishop Richard Challoner, Memoirs of Missionary Priests, Volume 1 ⬅️ The Holy Martyrs of England and Wales PRAYER: Gran...

BL. WILLIAM PIKES, MARTYR - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! BLESSED WILLIAM PIKES, MARTYR Some time this year, 1591, (the particular day or month, I have not found,) William Pikes [ William Pike ], a layman, suffered at Dorchester, as in cases of high treason, for being reconciled to the church of Rome, and denying the queen's spiritual supremacy. He was, as I learn, from a written relation of the reverend Mr Manger's, born in Dorsetshire, and dwelt in a village called Moors, in the parish of Parley, four or five miles from Christ's church, in Hampshire. He was hanged, cut down alive, bowelled, and quartered. Being cut down all alive, says a manuscript relation in my hands, and being a very able, strong man, when the executioner came to throw him on the block to quarter him, he stood upon his feet; whereupon the sheriff's men over-mastering him, threw him down, and pinned his hands fast to the ground with their halberts; and so the butchery was perfec...

BL. SANTUCCIA, ABBESS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! BLESSED SANTUCCIA, ABBESS Blessed Santuccia (Sanctuccia) was a native of Gubbio ( Eugubium ) in Umbria. At an early age, she married a pious man, to whom she gave birth to a daughter named Julia. The child died, after which the parents decided to dedicate their future days to the Lord and lead a monastic life. After she had run a monastery in Gubbio for some time, the Templars gave her the church of St Mary on Street Julia (Via Giulia), later called St Anna [Sant'Anna dei Palafrenieri] in Rome, whereupon she moved there. She promoted the veneration of the Mother of God and died on March 21, 1305 in Rome. Her feast day is also variously celebrated on March 2 and September 8. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 203) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that t...

PAUL AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF PODOLSK - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! PAUL AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF PODOLSK Hueber * lists Paul (Paulus), of the Franciscan Order, who was martyred at Podolsk near Moscow. His companions were Dominic (Dominicus), Martin, Wenceslaus and Adam. These holy men suffered in A.D. 1563. (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

OLYMPIADES - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! OLYMPIADES ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints On March 21, Olympiades is listed along with others in an ancient handwritten copy of the Martyrology of Tamlact*. No further details are provided. (III. 256) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 619) *A hagiography source used by the authors Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ➡️ Irish Confessors and Martyrs Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

THE DEATH OF SAINT BENEDICT - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! THE DEATH OF SAINT BENEDICT Saint Benedict of Nursia, Abbot , founded numerous monasteries, and on the summit of Monte Cassino (in the Samnite country, south-east of Rome) he erected that new settlement which became a source of rich blessings for all generations to come, and produced so many saints. Here stood an old temple and a grove dedicated to Apollo, which were still frequented by people of that region. The sight of the pagan abominations kindled his zeal; he preached the gospel and by the power of his preaching and miracles brought many to conversion. He smashed the idol, felled the grove and built on the ruins of the idol temple two prayer houses or chapels, invoking Saint John and Saint Martin. This is the origin of the famous monastery of Monte-Cassino (Mons-Cassinus) , for which our saint laid the foundation stone in A.D. 529 at the age of 48. Benedict was not versed in the worldly scien...

SAINT ERINPHUS, APOSTLE OF ICELAND - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March SAINT ERINPHUS, APOSTLE OF ICELAND Saint Erinphus [Ernulph], Apostle of Iceland, flourished towards the close of the ninth century. He converted a considerable number of Icelanders who had hitherto not heard of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Mg.) (Please see also: Erlulph, Missionary ) (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 84) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Erinphus 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

ADAM SASBOUT, RELIGIOUS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March ADAM SASBOUT, RELIGIOUS Adam Sasbout (Adamus Sasboldus) was a Franciscan Minorite. He died in A.D. 1553 at Leuven in Belgium. A number of authors list him among the "blessed," others among the "venerable"; incidentally, his public veneration cannot be proven. In some martyrologies, his name is mentioned on October 4. (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 29) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

BL. WILLIAM PIKE, MARTYR - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! BLESSED WILLIAM PIKE, MARTYR ⬅️ Eighty-five Martyrs of England and Wales Blessed William Pike was born at Parley, near Christchurch, Hampshire, and became a joiner by trade in the town of Dorchester. HE WAS PUT ON TRIAL FOR HAVING SPOKEN IN FAVOUR OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION He was put on his trial for having spoken in prison too freely in favour of the Catholic religion. The “bloody” question about the Pope’s supremacy was put to him, and he frankly confessed that he maintained the authority of the Roman See, and he was condemned to die a traitor’s death. HE WAS CONDEMNED TO DEATH When they asked him, as is their wont, whether to save his life and family he would recant, he boldly replied that it did not become a son of Mr Pilchard to do so. “Did that traitor, then, pervert you?” asked the judge. “That holy priest of God and true martyr of Christ,” he replied, “taught me the t...

BL. MATTHEW FLATHERS, PRIEST AND MARTYR - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! 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 their live...

MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA, VICTIMS OF ARIANS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March 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 their lives, so tha...

SS. PHILEMON AND DOMNINUS, MARTYRS - 21 MARCH

ST BIRILLUS, BISHOP OF CATANEA - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! SAINT BIRILLUS, BISHOP OF CATANEA Saint Birillus, (March 21), was, according to the Roman Martyrology, Bishop of Catanea in Cicily. He was appointed Bishop by the holy Apostle Peter. He died in old age after he had been instrumental in converting many Gentiles to Christianity. He is also known as "Berylus". Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Birillus, your blessed bishop, 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.

ST BENEDETTA CAMBIAGIO FRASINELLO, FOUNDRESS - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! SAINT BENEDETTA CAMBIAGIO FRASINELLO, FOUNDRESS Saint Benedetta Cambiagio Frasinello was born on October 2, 1791 in Langasco (Genoa) Italy; she died on March 21, 1858 in Ronco Scrivia in Liguria. She was wife, religious and foundress. HER MARRIAGE When she was 20 years old, Benedetta had a mystical experience that gave her a profound desire for a life of prayer and penance, and of consecration to God. However, in obedience to the wishes of her parents, in 1816, she married Giovanni Frassinello and lived married life for two years. In 1818, moved by the example of his saintly wife, Giovanni agreed that the two should live chastely, "as brother and sister" and take care of Benedetta's younger sister, Maria, who was dying from intestinal cancer. They began to live a supernatural parenthood quite unique in the history of the Church. RELIGIOUS LIFE Following Maria's death in 1825, Giovanni ente...

BL. MARIA CANDIDA OF THE EUCHARIST - 21 MARCH

ST JUSTIANUS, BISHOP OF VERCELLI - 21 MARCH

ABSALON, ARCHBISHOP OF LUND - 21 MARCH

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! ABSALON, ARCHBISHOP OF LUND Absalon of Lund, also known as Axel, a famous Danish prelate, was born in 1128, at Finnestoe in Seeland; he died March 21, 1201, in the Benedictine monastery of Sorøe (Sora) founded by his father. He was a graduate of the University of Paris, and taught for a while in the school of Ste. Geneviève. In 1158 he was made Bishop of Roskilde, and in 1178 Archbishop of Lund, Primate of Denmark and Sweden, and eventually Papal Legate. In this capacity he laboured zealously for the final extirpation of paganism in the Scandinavian world, notably on the Isle of Rügen, its last stronghold. He exercised great political influence under King Waldemar I (1155–81) and Canute VI. It was at his request that Saxo Grammaticus composed his "Historiæ Danicæ Libri XVI". A tribute to Absalon is found in the fourteenth book of that work. From Catholic Encyclopedia, 1913 ABSALON'...