SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July WELCOME! BLESSED GIOVANNI COLOMBINI, MERCHANT Born in Siena, Upper Italy, about 1300, there was nothing in the early life of the Founder of the Congregation of Jesuati to indicate the presence in his character of any unusual seeds of holiness. Belonging to an old patrician family, Giovanni Colombini (John Colombini) devoted himself, like thousands of his class in Italy, to commerce, swelled his already substantial fortune, and rose to a position of great prominence and influence among his fellow-citizens. Fortunate in his marriage, his private life was marred by his avarice, his ambition, and his proneness to anger. One day, he chanced to take up a biography of Saint Mary of Egypt, whose later life had been as conspicuous for penance as her earlier had been for sin. The perusal of this narrative brought a new light into his life; henceforth ambition and anger gave way to an almost incredible humility and meekness...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July WELCOME! BLESSED EVERARD HANSE, PRIEST AND MARTYR Colleges at the University of Douai, 16th century   Mr Everard [Everald] Hanse  was born in Northamptonshire, and performed his higher studies in the university of Cambridge; then was made a minister, and promoted to a good fat benefice. But, by God's great providence and mercy towards him, he had not been above two or three years in that state, before he fell into a grievous sickness, in which, as well by that chastisement, as by some special miraculous admonitions from above, he began to consider of his former life, and the damnable state and function he was in. Whereupon, calling for a catholic priest, (the manuscript says it was his own brother, William Hanse, who was a priest of Douay college, with whom before he had many disputes,) he reconciled himself to the church, forsook the ministry, abandoned his wrongfully-begotten benefice, and so passed o...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July WELCOME! HEINRICH, FOUNDER OF THE EICHSTÄTT LEPROSY HOUSE The Eichstätt leprosy house is  considered to be the only completely preserved late medieval leprosy complex Heinrich [Henry]  (Henricus, Hainricus) (July 31) is named as the founder of a leprosy house outside the walls of Eichstätt [Germany]. He is described as a pious man who was also buried there . (Rad. IV. 97.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 647) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations THE EICHSTÄTT LEPROSY HOUSE The Eichstätt leprosy house "Siechhof" was first mentioned as “domum leprosorum” (house of lepers) in 1307 under Bishop Philipp of Eichstätt, who ruled from 1306 to 1322. The founder was a “Brother Heinrich”.  Anyone suffering from leprosy was isolated here; the expatriation from the city took place as part of a churc...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT ERASMUS, MARTYR OF POZZUOLI Today, we also commemorate Saint Erasmus, a companion of  Saint Onesimus . They were killed for the Christian faith in Pozzuoli. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, pp. 621-22) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Erasmus 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 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT CYRINUS, MARTYR OF POZZUOLI Today, we also commemorate Saint Cyrinus, a companion of  Saint Onesimus . They were killed for the Christian faith in Pozzuoli. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, pp. 621-22) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Cyrinus 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 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT PHILADELPHUS, MARTYR OF POZZUOLI Today, we also commemorate Saint Philadelphus, a companion of  Saint Onesimus . They were killed for the Christian faith in Pozzuoli. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, pp. 621-22) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Philadelphus 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 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT ALPHIUS, MARTYR OF POZZUOLI Today, we also commemorate Saint Alphius, a companion of  Saint Onesimus . They were killed for the Christian faith in Pozzuoli. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, pp. 621-22) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Alphius 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 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT ONESIMUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Onesimus suffered in the persecution of Decius, along with Alphius, Philadelphus, Cyrinus, Erasmus, and 13 others. After the first torture  for the sake of their faith, which took place at Puteoli (now Pozzuoli), they were sent to Rome. There they endured an excruciating interrogation by the city prefect Tertullus, and afterwards found themselves locked up in the local dungeon. The apostles Peter and Paul themselves, so the legend goes, visited the saints in prison to encourage them.  All the government officials' attempts to induce them to renounce the faith were fruitless. Onesimus and his companions were led out of the dungeon and, for eighteen days, subjected to yet another ordeal, after which they were expelled from the city under the pretence of clemency.  Upon their return to Puteoli, the governor Diomedes had them interrogated and afterw...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT EUDOCIMUS THE YOUNGER A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) This holy man, known as "Eudocimus the Younger" and "Eudocimus the Just", lived in the first half of the ninth century. He was commander of an army in Cappadocia under Emperor Theophilus. Distinguished by moral purity as well as by mercy to the poor, he lovingly cared for widows and orphans. He died young in years, and his grave was glorified by miracles . (VII. 308) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 102) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Eudocimus 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 30th of July SAINT ERMENGYTH, VIRGIN Saint Ermengyth (Ermengitha), a daughter of  Ermenred (Klito), and a niece of King Ercombert of Kent, took the veil at the monastery of Minstrey on the Isle of Thanet, which had been founded by her sister Ermenburgis . Saint Mildraudis, her niece,  was the second abbess there. Ermengyth died at the end of the 7th century. She used to be venerated in England. (Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 85) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ermengyth 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.c...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July STEPHEN OF SAINT ADALBERT, RELIGIOUS Stephen of Saint Adalbert, a Polish Carmelite who died in A.D. 1727, is listed in the catalogue of the Order.* (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 384) *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/, www.zeno.org/, https://openlibrary.org/

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July MARK THE CATTLE HERDER, RELIGIOUS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Mark (Marcus) is usually remembered on July 31. He was a cattle herder (pecorarius) who lived in Etruria and belonged to the Third Order of  Saint Francis of Assisi . Mark is listed among the "blessed" by  Artur*. Hueber * mentions him on January 19. (VII. 170).  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 123) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July SAINT FIRMUS, BISHOP OF TAGASTE Today, we also commemorate Saint Firmus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tagaste, in Africa, Saint Firmus, bishop, illustrious by a glorious confession of the faith." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Firmus 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 31st of July MARTYRS OF SYRIA Today, we also commemorate  The Martyrs of Syria.  The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Syria, three hundred and fifty monks, who became martyrs by being slain by the heretics for defending the Council of Chalcedon." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of  The Martyrs of Syria  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 31st of July SAINT DEMOCRITUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS   Today, we also commemorate Saint Democritus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Synnada, in Phrygia, the holy martyrs Democritus, Secundus and Dionysius." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Democritus, Secundus and Dionysius 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 31st of July WELCOME! SAINT FABIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Fabius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Caesarea, the martyrdom of the blessed martyr Fabius. As he refused to carry the ensign of the governor of the province, he was thrown into prison for some days, and as he persisted twice in confessing Christ when brought before the judge, he was condemned to capital punishment." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Fabius 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 31st of July SEBASTIAN AVEZZANO, RELIGIOUS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Sebastian (Sebastianus), a devout Carmelite, died in Rimini in A.D. 1580. In the catalogue he is listed with the surname Avezzano. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 233) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July PETER OF NAPLES Peter, of Naples, died in A.D..1510 after a painful facial illness in Massacio in the Marc Ancona with a reputation for extraordinary holiness. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 872) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July ARNALDUS, ABBOT OF CÎTEAUX Arnaldus, ( A.S .* July 31) an abbot of Citeaux (Cistercian), is listed by Bucelin * and others on September 24 and counted among the "blessed." According to Bucelin *, he died in A.D. 1113. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 315) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 31st of July ADAM, ABBOT A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Adam (Adamus) was the first abbot of the monastery of the Blessed Virgin at Lankheim near Culmbach in Franconia. He died in A.D. 1132 with a reputation for holiness. Bucelin * gives him the title "blessed". (Buc.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 30) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations