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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November WELCOME! BLESSED ROMAEUS OF LIVIA, RELIGIOUS Blessed Romaeus (November 21, November 1), was a Dominican friar, who died in Carcassonne in 1261. He was a native of Livia near Puycerdà ( Catalonia ) in Spain and is therefore also known as "the Catalan" or "of Livia."  From childhood, he was a fervent devotee of the Mother of God and thus entered the Order of Saint Dominic, where he enlightened the province of Toulouse through his sermons and holy examples. His relics were venerated for a long time but were scattered during the Revolution.  In Church art, he carries a rosary with his favorite words: Ave Maria!  (Hail Mary!)  (Guerin) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, pp. 125-26) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerabl...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November WELCOME! SAINT ALBERT, BISHOP OF LIÈGE, MARTYR ​Saint Albert, Cardinal, Bishop of Liège, died in 1192 or 1193. He was a son of Godfrey III, Count of Louvain, and brother of Henry I, Duke of Lorraine and Brabant, and was chosen Bishop of Liège in 1191 by the suffrages of both people and chapter. The Emperor Henry VI violently intruded his own venal choice into the see, and Albert journeyed to Rome to appeal to Celestine III , who ordained him deacon, created him cardinal, and sent him away with gifts of great value and a letter of recommendation to the Archbishop of Rheims [Reims], where he was ordained priest and consecrated bishop.  Outside that city, soon after, he was set upon by eight German knights of the Emperor's following, who took advantage of the confiding kindness of the saintly bishop, and stabbed him to death. The date of his martyrdom is given variously as November 24, 1193 (Moro...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November WELCOME! SAINT PAPPOLUS, BISHOP Saint Pappolus, a bishop of Metz, is better known as Saint Papolus . (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 Pappolus 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 21st of November WELCOME!  SAINT OBODIUS, HERMIT Saint Obodius (Autbodius) was a hermit in Artois. He is also commemorated on April 25 . (Apr. III. 344 and El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 598) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Obodius 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 21st of November WELCOME! SAINT MAXIMUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) On this day, the Elenchus * lists Saints Maximus, Quintianus, Sissinnius, Eustasius, Tutius, Stephen, Pion, Heraclius, Macedonius, Verus, and Theodulus as martyrs. The place of their suffering is not specified. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 377) *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 Maximus, Quintianus, Sissinnius, Eustasius, Tutius, Stephen, Pion, Heraclius, Macedonius, Verus, and Theodulus 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 Spiri...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November WELCOME! BLESSED EUGENE OMULKERAM, RELIGIOUS AND MARTYR ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints In A.D. 1580, in Ireland, Blessed Eugene Omulkeram (Eugenius) received the imperishable crown of martyrdom along with the godly Abbot Gelasius . (Buc.)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 108) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Eugene 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. ➡️ Irish Confessors and Martyrs   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 21st of November WELCOME! EPAENETUS, CONFESSOR The name Epaenetus is derived from the Greek, meaning " the promised one ."  Saint Epaenetus was the first believer of proconsular Asia (Ionia), and a disciple and favourite of the holy apostle Saint Paul, as he expressly says in his letter to Romans: ["And my greetings to the church at their house. Greetings to my dear friend Epaenetus, the first of Asia's offerings to Christ."]  (Romans 16:5)  (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 69) 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 21st of November SAINTS CELSUS AND CLEMENT, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Celsus and Clement. The Roman Martyrology states: "At Rome, the martyrdom of the Saints Celsus and Clement." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Celsus and Clement 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 21st of November SAINTS DEMETRIUS AND HONORIUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Demetrius and Honorius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Ostia, the holy martyrs Demetrius and Honorius." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Demetrius and Honorius 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 21st of November WELCOME! SAINT RUFUS, CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Rufus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "The same day, the birthday of blessed Rufus, mentioned by the apostle Saint Paul in his epistle to the Romans." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Rufus 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 21st of November WELCOME! SAINT ALBERT, BISHOP OF LIEGE, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Albert . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Reims, Saint Albert, bishop of Liege and martyr, who was put to death for defending the liberties of the Church." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Albert 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 Albert

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November SAINT MAURUS, BISHOP OF VERONA Today, we also commemorate Saint Maurus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Verona, Saint Maurus, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Maurus 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 21st of November SAINT COLUMBAN, ABBOT Today, we also commemorate Saint Columban . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the monastery of Bobbio, the departure from this life of Saint Columban, abbot, who founded many convents and governed a large number of monks. He died at an advanced age, celebrated for many virtues." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Columban 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 Columban

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November SAINTS HONORIUS, EUTYCHIUS, AND STEPHEN, MARTYRS These Spanish Martyrs, of whom nothing is now known, are registered in various ancient catalogues. (From The Book of Saints, 1921, by the Monks of Ramsgate) PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Honorius, Eutychius, and Stephen 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 21st of November BLESSED GELASIUS O'CULLENAN, ABBOT OF BOYLE, MARTYR ⬅️ List: Irish Confessors and Martyrs Gelasius, surnamed Oculeram [O'Cullenan], was abbot of Boyle in Ireland. Born of noble blood, he was nobler still in virtue and holiness. He died as a martyr under the persecution of Queen Elizabeth of England in 1580. On the way to the place of execution he converted 550 more heretics. He was hanged and quartered. With him also suffered the blessed monk Eugenius Omulkeram, who was put to death by the same kind of torture . (Lech.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861)   Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Gelasius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November CAESAR PERGOMUS, RELIGIOUS Caesar Pergomus, a Franciscan of the Strict Observance, was born at Alba Pompeja in Piedmont, and died after a short illness in 1589. (Sz.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  SAINT HELIODORUS, MARTYR Saint Heliodorus was a martyr who died in Pamphylia (Asia Minor) during the Aurelian persecution, about the year 273, under the Preses Antius (in Migne* he is called Preses Festus).  Heliodorus' patience and devotion made such an impression on his tormentors that they converted to the faith, whereupon they were thrown into the sea. His name is listed both in the Elenchus* and in the Roman Martyrology*. In addition to November 21, Migne also mentions the 19th of this month as his feast day. (Mart. Rom.) (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 Heliodorus 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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November BONITUS OF MONTE CASSINO, ABBOT Bonitus was an abbot at Monte Cassino. He died rich in merits in the year 588. (Buc. Sppl.) Bonitus is also remembered on July 7. (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 NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 21st of November HUGH OF BLOIS, RELIGIOUS Hugh (Hugo) of Blois (Blesensis) (in the province of Tours) was a Capuchin brother, richly adorned with all virtues.  According to the Flor. Seraph .* he died in 1605. In Hub. Men .*, where he occurs twice, Genoa is given as the place of his work or death, and on October 21 the year he died is specified as 1604, but on November 21 they say he passed away in 1606. (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 21st of November SAINT LIBERALIS, BISHOP OF EMBRUN Saint Liberalis, bischop of Embrun (Ebredunum) in France, was, according to Zedler*, the 22nd bishop of that See. He flourished in the 10th century and is also listed in the Elenchus*. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869) *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 Liberalis 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.