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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT GALLA, MARTYR 📷 PublicDomainPictures   Saint Galla, commemorated on May 8 , a martyr who suffered at Byzantium in the year 303, was a companion of Saint Agathius . (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 Saint Galla 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 8th of May WELCOME! THE BLESSED MARTYRS OF ALGERIA In the late 20th century, Algeria was shaken by civil war. Amid this violence, nineteen Catholic men and women made the deliberate choice to stay in the country; they did not see themselves as apart from the people among whom they lived, and they refused to abandon them in their hour of trial. Between 1994 and 1996, all of them were killed. Those who suffered include Trappist monks from the Atlas monastery; the Armed Islamic Group owned up to the murders. CHRISTIAN DE CHERGE AND COMPANIONS The seven Trappist monks Christian de Cherge (the prior of the monastery), Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Michel Fleury, Bruno Lemarchand, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville had been kidnapped on March 27, 1996 after 20 armed men stormed the place. The monks were later found decapitated. They are listed as killed on May 21, 1996. The funeral for these holy men took place at Notre-D...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! VENERABLE FREDERICK, ABBOT OF HIRSCHAU Monastery yard in the snow Venerable Frederick ( Fredericus , Friedrich is remembered on May 8, and also on February 19. He descended from an old noble family of Swabia and was carefully instructed in the sciences in his youth. Following the inspiration of divine grace, he entered the monastery of Meinradszelle (now Mariä-Einsiedeln in Switzerland), where he distinguished himself for his humility and obedience, as well as for his zeal in his studies.  At that time, the monastery building at  Hirschau [Hirsau] had already lain desolate and dilapidated for half a century. The Counts of Calw, as protectors of the monastery, had  sadly been instrumental in bringing it into this pitiful condition.  Pope Leo IX , who happened to came to Germany, saw the sad state of affairs and demanded from Count Adalbert, his relative, the restoration of the monaste...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT GODON, BISHOP OF METZ Saint Godon (Godo) who, according to Migne * is also called Gon, was Bishop of Metz. Little has come down to us with absolute certainty. Saint Gosricus, his predecessor, administered this diocese around A.D. 638.  Clodulphus, Godon's successor, flourished around the year 650. Between these to dates Godon's time as bishop is generally assumed to have taken place, which lasted eight years altogether.  Migne* (dict. hagiogr.) , however, states that Godon's episcopate began in 647, and that he is - for unknown reasons - revered as the patron saint of glovemakers and perfumers. According to Saussaius *, Godon carried out the episcopal duties alongside Clodulphus, which we regard as highly implausible. Saint Godon's mortal remains rest at St Symphorianus in Metz.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May WELCOME! SAINT PALLACHIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Saint Pallachius, who is commemorated on May 6 and May 8, was a bishop. Nothing else seems to be known about him. The  Bollandists * assume that he is the same person as  Saint Helladius (Elladius), Bishop of Auxerre (II. 97). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 659) *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 Pallachius 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 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Entrance of the ancient Saint Pierre Abbey, Auxerre  Not much is known about Bishop Helladius (Eladius). His episcopal seat was Auxerre (Antissiodorum) . Here he directed the ecclesiastical affairs of this ancient diocese for 23 years (from 364 to 387). Saint Amator , who later became his successor, was ordained to the priesthood by him, and he gave the veil to his sister Martha. His veneration is ongoing in France to this day, and he is mentioned in the  Roman Martyrology* on the above day. (II. 300.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 627) *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 *** Helladius, who ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT PAPHNUTIUS, ANCHORITE Saint Paphnutius (commemorated on May 8), anchorite in the Thebais, was a contemporary and friend of Saint Anthony (Antony). He is listed in the works of Migne *, Butler * and others.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) *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 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,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May Marian Feast Days OUR LADY OF LUJÁN Our Lady of Luján is a celebrated 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. The terracotta image was made in Brazil and sent to Argentina.and is on display in the Basilica of Luján in Argentina. In Spanish, she is known as Nuestra Señora de Luján. Pope John Paul went to pray at the shrine when he was in the area on one of his apostolic journeys. The feast day of Our Lady of Luján is May 8. Information from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Luj%C3%A1n

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME ! ODRAN, BISHOP Among their Praetermissi , the Bollandists * list on this day Odran (Odranus), an Irish bishop. (II. 284)   (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 614) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations ➡️ More information about Bishop Odran 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 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT EUTICUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Euticus, Fortunatus, Saturninus, and Marcia. They were martyred in Africa; it is not known in what year their martyrdom took place . (II. 299) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 139) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Euticus, Fortunatus, Saturninus, and Marcia 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 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT AGATHIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Agathius, a centurion in Cappadocia, as well as Saint Maximus, priest, and Saint Anthes, deacon, were martyred at Constantinople, which was then still called Byzantium. 75 companions were killed together with them for the sake of the faith, namely Saints Arestinus, Marinus, Campus, Stereita, Rogata, Victuria, two ladies called Florida, Lucius, Donata, Victor, Flavia, John, Nina, Castus, Gaius, Furius, Maximus, another Victor, Julia, Felix, Marcian, Famosa, Honesta, Nigrus, Batleius, Rusticus, Processus, Secunda, Militus, Felicia, Maxima, Dativa, Tunianus, Eutidius, Secundola, Datica, Gundinis, Tertulus, Celestinus, Faustinus, Cenerius, Barachus, Siddinius, another Nina, Tidus, Mittunus, Siricus, Rogatus, Baccinus, Gadderus, Bereusus, Donata, Spicus, Rogatus, Saturnina, Gaudiosa, Vitalis, Cecilia, Januaria, Galla , Senerus, Rogata, Matrona, Augustina, Saturninus, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May OCTAVIO BRANCARI, PRIEST AND RELIGIOUS Octavio Brancari (Octavius) was a Sicilian priest of the Order of the calced Carmelites. He died godly in A.D. 1654 at Carovigno, and is listed in the catalogue of the Order with the designation "Venerable." (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 599) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT GIBRIAN, PRIEST A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Scottish or Irish by birth, Saint Gibrian  (Gibrianus) came to France towards the end of the fifth century during the reign of King Clovis. He travelled there to be able to serve God more devoutly in the wilderness. On this journey he was accompanied by his six brothers  Helanus (7 October), Trasanus ( Tersan )(7 February),  Germanus and Veranus (3 December),  Abranus (25 July), Petranus, and his three sisters Francla, Promptia and Posenna, all of which are, according to Migne *,  venerated as "saints". Arriving in the diocese of Reims, Bishop Remigius offered them secluded places not very far apart, so that we could easily visit each other. Saint Gibrian, who as a priest was the head of this hermit family, took up residence at Cole, where his brothers and sisters often visited him. ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Today, we also commemorate Saint Helladius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, Saint Helladius, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Helladius 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 Helladius

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT DENIS, BISHOP OF VIENNE Today, we also commemorate Saint Denis. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Vienne, Saint Denis, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Denis 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 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT ACATHIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Acathius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Constantinople, in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian, Saint Acathius, a centurion, who, being denounced as a Christian by the tribune Firmus, and cruelly tortured at Perinthus by the judge Bibian, was finally condemned to death at Byzantium by the proconsul Flaccinus. His body was afterwards miraculously brought to the shore of Syllacium, where it is preserved with due honour." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Acathius 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 Acathius

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May SAINT VICTOR MAURUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Victor. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Milan, the birthday of the holy martyr Victor Maurus. He became a Christian in his youth, and served as soldier in the imperial army. When Maximian wished to force him to offer sacrifice to idols, he persevered with the greatest fortitude in the confession of the Lord. Being first beaten with rods, but without experiencing any pain, through the protection of God, and then having melted lead poured over him, which did him no injury whatever, he at length terminated the career of his glorious martyrdom by being beheaded." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Victor 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 ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May SAINT MARTIN, ABBOT The holy abbot Martin, a disciple of  Saint Martin of Tours , initially lived at Marmoutier and Saintonge (Sanctonicum). He then built a monastery of which he became the first abbot. It probably flourished at the beginning of the fifth century. He may be listed elsewhere as a different saint of that name, although no such conjecture is expressed in Migne*. (But. El.) St Martin the abbot is also commemorated on May 7, May 13, and December 7. (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 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Martin 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 ev...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May SAINT METRONES, PENITENT Saint Metrones is a beautiful and edifying example of the strictest penance. He lived - at a time unknown - with a chain fastened to a stone like a criminal, in Verona. Perhaps a German by birth, but more likely, judging by the derivation of his name, a Greek (cf. Maji VII. 654), he had committed incest with his daughter, although unknowingly. When he later intended to become a priest, the bishop imposed a penance on him, which he aggravated in the manner indicated above. He threw the key to the chains into the river Etsch, with a vow not to get rid of them until a fish was caught that had the key in its entrails. After several years, this case really happened through divine providence. Stone and chain have long been shown at St Vitale, where the saint rests. He died in Verona. An elevation of his relics took place on May 7, 1658; on that occasion they were placed into a more valuable ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May AGLA OF ROME  Agla (Aglaë [Aglaida]) is the person with whom the holy Martyr  Boniface of Tarsus lived with in sin. Saint Boniface, commemorated on May 14, was one of her slaves. A REPENTANT SINNER A very wealthy Roman lady, Agla repented and buried the body of this saint. She is listed as "saint" in Arthur's Gynaceum.  (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 - 🎨 Aglaida and Boniface, by Alexandre Cabanel) HER LIFE (About the Year 307.) There lived at Rome, about the beginning of the fourth century, a certain lady called Aglaë [Aglaida], young, beautiful, and well born, and so rich and fond of making a figure in the world, that she had entertained the city three several times with public shows at her own charge.  THREE GOOD QUALITIES Her chief steward was one Boniface, with whom she entertained a criminal commerce [they lived in sin with each other]. This man, though a...