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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT FULGENTIUS, MARTYR Saint Fulgentius, commemorated on May 4 , was a martyr whose relics were brought from Rome to the Church of Saint Mamolus in Bologna in 1662. (I. 436) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 331) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Fulgentius 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT ROBERT LAWRENCE,  RELIGIOUS AND MARTYR London Oratory, The Martyrs of Tyburn Tree (detail)  Saint Robert Lawrence, the Carthusian martyr, was born probably in Dorsetshire, studied in Cambridge and, according to Thomas Wrothesley, Earl of Southampton, was once chaplain to the Duke of Norfolk. After his profession at the London Charterhouse, he succeeded John Houghton as prior of Beauvale (1531).  At the appearance of the decree of May 15, 1535, announcing Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the English Church, St Robert went to London for the advice of Prior Houghton. He accompanied Houghton and Augustine Webster, Prior of Axholme, in a visit to Thomas Cromwell for a modified form of the decree that they could accept in conscience.  Thereupon they were imprisoned in the Tower together with Richard Reynolds, a Bridgettine of Syon. On April 20 they were examined by royal commissioners and s...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT RICHARD REYNOLDS, PRIEST AND MARTYR Saint Richard Reynolds, an English Bridgettine priest, born in Devon c.1487, went to Cambridge at the age of 16, where, receiving his A.B. (1506) and his M.A. (1509), he became a fellow of Corpus Christi College. In 1513, when he was appointed University Preacher, he also became a Bridgettine monk at Syon Abbey, Isleworth, the last of the large medieval monastic foundations and the only house of the order in England. Little is known of his next 20 years beyond his reputation as a preacher and spiritual counselor.  When Henry VIII began his divorce proceedings, Reynolds was consulted by many who were perplexed about the "King's great matter," as well as about the prophecies of Elizabeth Barton , the Holy Maid of Kent. Barton was executed in April 1534, but before her arrest she had visited Syon several times; according to the depositions of St Thomas More, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! BLESSED JOHN HALE, PRIEST AND MARTYR With the group of famous martyrs listed below¹ died a secular priest, Blessed John Hale [Haile], LL.B., Fellow of King's Hall, Cambridge, and Vicar of Isleworth, Middlesex, since August 13, 1521. He took this living in exchange for the Rectory of Cranford, Middlesex, which he had held since September 11, 1505. There is nothing to identify him with the Rector of Chelmsford of 1492. He may possibly be the person of this name who became scholar of Eton in 1485. He was indicted April 20, 1535, with the perpetual curate of Teddington, Middlesex, named Robert Feron, for offences against 25 Henry VIII, c. 22. Both pleaded guilty and were condemned; but Robert Feron was pardoned.  [Fr John was beatified on December 29, 1886 by  Pope Leo XIII .] ¹ The Tyburn Martyrs : Blessed John Houghton, prior of the London Charterhouse, 1531/35; and of provincial visitor, 1532/35, t...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! PAUL BIGAZZINUS, SYLVESTRINE OF PERUGIA  Paul  (Paulus Bigazzinus),  of the Order of the  Sylvestrines in Perugia in Italy,  is called  "Blessed Paulus"  by  Jakobillus * in his work on the saints and blessed of Umbria. He is also remembered on November 26. The  Bollandists * mention this holy man among the  Praetermissi (I. 438). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 748) *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 ➡️ Paulinus, Sylvestrine

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! PAULINUS, RELIGIOUS OF PERUGIA Paulinus (May 4), a Benedictine monk of the  Congregation of the Sylvestrines  in Perugia, died godly in 1280.  (Lech.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875) 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 ➡️ Paul Bigazzinus, Sylvestrine

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May   WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, DEACON AND MARTYR Around A.D. 760, during the reign of Constantine Copronymus, Saint Paulinus, a deacon, was martyred for defending the veneration of holy images. His relics rest in Cologne near Saint Cecilia  (I. 499).  Saint Paulinus is commemorated on May 4 and also on July 8. (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 Paulinus 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 Paulinus' entry in the Roman Martyrology Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, BISHOP OF SINIGAGLIA ¹Saint Paulinus (May 4), is venerated on this day at  Sinigaglia as bishop of this city (I. 499) Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875 Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ² Sinigaglia was the birthplace of  Pope Pius IX and Blessed Gherardo di Serra. The patron saint of Sinigaglia is Saint Paulinus , whose body is preserved in the cathedral (as is attested for the first time in 1397). He is, therefore, not identical with Saint Paulinus of Nola , nor is it known to what epoch he belongs. The first bishop of certain date was Venantius (502). About 562 the bishop was Saint Bonifacius, who at the time of the Lombard invasion was martyred by the Arians. Under Bishop Sigismundus (c. 590) the relics of  Saint Gaudentius, Bishop of Rimini   and martyr, were...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT FULGENTIUS, MARTYR OF ROME Saint Fulgentius was a martyr whose relics were taken from Rome to Bologna in A.D. 1662 to the church of Saint Mamolus (San Mamolo) and interred there (I. 436). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 331) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Fulgentius 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May   WELCOME! SAINT INNOCENT, MARTYR OF ROME The relics of Saint Innocent were translated along with several other martyrs' mortal remains. In A.D. 1662 they arrived from Rome. Since then, they are kept and venerated at the parish church of Saint Mamolus in Bologna (I. 436). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p.44) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Innocent 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT FORTUNATUS, MARTYR OF ROME Saint Fortunatus, commemorated on May 4, was a Roman martyr whose relics came to Bologna in A.D. 1662 and are venerated at the Church of Saint Mamolus. However, he may be identical with one or the other Roman martyr of that name mentioned in the saints' calendar (I. 436). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 242) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Fortunatus 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, MARTYR OF ROME Along with mortal remains of Saints Fulgentius , Innocent  (Innocentius), Fortunatus , Erasmus, Valentine (Valentinus), and Pacificus, Saint Paulinus' head relic was transferred from Rome to Bologna in A.D. 1662. There, at the parish church of Saint Mamolus (San Mamolo), all those remains were solemnly interred (I. 436). (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 we who celebrate the anniversary of the death of your holy martyrs Paulinus and companions, may by their intercession be delivered from all evils that threaten us. 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 or...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT OLBIANUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Saint Olbianus, a bishop and martyr at Anea (Apea) in Asia, suffered with his disciples during the reign of Emperor Maximilian. He is known to have worked many miracles during his lifetime and after his death. Migne * states 304 as the year of his death. (I. 753) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 616) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Olbianus 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT OBBIANUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS (S.S. Obbianus, Ep. M. et Soc.)  Obbianus, a holy bishop and martyr at Aenea in Asia, is listed with his companions in the General Martyrology *. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 597) *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 Obbianus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! ETHELRED, KING OF MERCIA A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Ethelred (Æthelred, Ælred) (Ethelredus), king of the Mercians, resigned his reign after 29 years. He went on to prepare for a happy eternity by becoming a monk and died as such after 13 years (in  A.D. 716). He never seems to have enjoyed public veneration. On June 18, however, Bucelin * mentions a "venerable Ethelred". He calls him the seventh king of Mercia who joined a monastery and died in 704 . (May I. 436. /June III. 551., Buc.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 95) *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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May BLESSED MICHAEL GEDROYC, RELIGIOUS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Blessed Michael's surname Gedrocius or Gedroyc refers to his parents' castle of the same name which was situated not far from Vilnius. As he was weak by nature and extremely frail, it was suggested for him to join the monastic life. Michael, already as a child, wished to become a monk. This is supported by the fact that even as a boy he liked to take on and perform work that belonged to the service of God. For example, he made supply vessels with unusual skill.  His pious spirit was still more evident in the severe mortifications which, notwithstanding his physical weakness, he took up at a tender age and continued throughout his life. Four days of the week he designated fasting days for himself, and on the remaining three he ate normal amounts. To constantly remember his Redeemer he ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT SACERDOS, BISHOP OF LIMOGES Today, we also commemorate Saint Sacerdos. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the province of Perigord, Saint Sacerdos, bishop of Limoges." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Sacerdos 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Paulinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cologne, Saint Paulinus, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paulinus 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 Paulinus

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT PELAGIA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Pelagia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tarsus, Saint Pelagia, virgin, who endured martyrdom under Diocletian by being shut up within a red-hot brazen ox." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Pelagia 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May SAINT ANTONIA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Antonia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, the birthday of Saint Antonia, martyr, who, for the confession of Christ, was cruelly tortured, subjected to diverse torments, suspended by one arm for three days, kept two years in prison, and finally delivered to the flames by the governor Priscillian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Antonia 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.