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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November WELCOME! SAINT AURELIUS, BISHOP OF ARIARATHE This holy prelate is commemorated on November 9. According to Migne *, Saint Aurelius was Bishop of Ariarathe in Cappadocia; Butler *, however, does not mention him at all. Saint Aurelius is especially known for the translation of the mortal remains of Saint Dionysius, Bishop of Milan, who died in his diocese. Saint Ambrose was the one who originally came up with the idea of returning the saint's relics to his native city. Saint Aurelius went to his eternal reward in 383, on the very day on which Saint Dionysius's transfer took place, and is venerated in Milan. Some of his relics are said to have been in the  Hirschau monastery in Württemberg.  The Bollandists * list this Saint Aurelius as an Armenian bishop on May 25, September 14, and 25; some of those dates most probably mark translations of his relics. He is also mentioned in the Elenchus *. (Inf...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November WELCOME! BLESSED ALBERO, ABBOT OF TEN DUINEN Blessed Albero, second abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Dunen (Dunense) [Ten Duinen], a grandson of Count Theodoric of Alsace, despised the worldly honours and riches of time and zealously pursued the eternal pearl of the Gospel instead.  Having become a monk, he made such progress in the godly life that he was elected abbot in 1153. However, he retained this dignity for only two years, joyfully renouncing everything and retiring to a common monk's cell in Clairvaux. where, after a life entirely consecrated to God, he entered the Lord's rest towards the end of the 12th century.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 102-03) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Blessed Albe...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November WELCOME! SAINT BENEN, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Benen was archbishop of Armagh in Ireland. He is widely known as  Saint Benignus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 438) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Benen 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 9th of November WELCOME! SAINT BENIGNUS, ARCHBISHOP OF ARMAGH ⬅️ Litany of the Irish Saints Saint Benignus, also known as Benen , archbishop of Armagh on the Emerald Isle, came from a distinguished family in Ireland. His father, who converted to Christianity, provided hospitality to Saint Patrick (Patricius)   in his house, and it was there, in the area of Taragh or Themoria, the abode of the Irish kings, that this apostle celebrated his first Easter. Although Saint Benignus was still very young at that time, Saint Patrick, with the consent of the boy's parents, made him an inseparable companion in his apostolic work. After the death of his tutor Benignus was raised to the archbishopric of Armagh, where he directed his church with apostolic zeal for ten years. He died in the 5th century. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 440) Stadler's Comple...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November WELCOME! SAINT ORESTES, MARTYR OF TYANA Around A.D. 304, Saint Orestes (Arestes) was martyred at Tyana in Cappadocia. On November 9, this holy man is listed in the Roman Martyrology *; Migne* has his entry on November 19. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 626) *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 Orestes 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 9th of November WELCOME! EUSEBIA, VIRGIN Eusebia, who is remembered on November 9, was a holy virgin in the Hellespont region . (El.)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 120) 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 9th of November ERPHO, BISHOP Erpho was a bishop, probably of Münster (Monasterium, Minimigardum. Mimingroda) in Westphalia [Germany]. (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 87) 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 ➡️ Saint Erphon, 17th bishop of Münster

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November SAINT ERMENEGILDO, RELIGIOUS On November 9, we also commemorate Saint Ermenegildo (Ermenegildus), a holy Benedictine monk in Spain . (Buc. Suppl.) (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 Ermenegildo 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 9th of November SAINTS EUSTOLIA AND SOPATRA, VIRGINS Today, we also commemorate Saints Eustolia and Sopatra. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Constantinople, the holy virgins Eustolia, a native of Rome, and Sopatra, daughter of the emperor Maurice." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eustolia and Sopatra 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 9th of November SAINT AGRIPPINUS, BISHOP OF NAPLES Today, we also commemorate Saint Agrippinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Naples, in Campania, Saint Agrippinus, a bishop renowned for miracles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Agrippinus 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 9th of November SAINT URSINUS, BISHOP OF BOURGES Today, we also commemorate Saint Ursinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bourges, Saint Ursinus, confessor, who was ordained at Rome by the successors of the apostles and appointed first bishop of that city." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ursinus 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 9th of November SAINT ALEXANDER, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Alexander. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Thessalonica, Saint Alexander, martyr, during the reign of Maximian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Alexander 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 9th of November SAINT ORESTES, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Orestes . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tyana, in Cappadocia, the martyrdom of Saint Orestes, under the emperor Diocletian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Orestes 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 9th of November THE HOLY  IMAGE OF BERYTUS Today, we also commemorate  The Holy Image of Berytus.  The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Berytus, in Syria, the Commemoration of the Image of our Saviour, which being fastened to a cross by the Jews, poured out blood so copiously that the Eastern and Western Churches received abundantly of it." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of  The Holy Image of Berytus  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 9th of November SAINT THEOCTISTA OF LESBOS, VIRGIN AND HERMITESS Saint Theoctista, ascribed of Lesbos (Lesbia) , after fleeing from the hostile Arabs, lived for 25 years as a hermitess in the forest on the island of Paros. With the greatest patience she endured the tremendous hardships connected with this  penitential life. Not once did she think of abandoning her faith. When she was finally discovered by a huntsman, she no longer resembled a human being. Her hair was bleached by the elements, the face disfigured, the body emaciated. She looked like a shadow rather than a living creature. Theoctista took this opportunity to ask the huntsman to have someone bring her Holy Communion. After receiving the same, she gave up the ghost.  If what has been presented here sounds quite improbable - what has been omitted by us of her story is even more far-fetched. Therefore, seemingly, only so much remains certain that a v...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November WELCOME! BLESSED GEORGE, BISHOP OF LODÈVE Blessed George (Georgius), Bishop of Lodève (Lodovensis) on the Ergue in Languedoc, had been a monk at Conque (Concha) prior to being invested with the episcopal dignity. He flourished in the second half of the 9th century and died around A.D. 883 . (Mg ., El.) (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 George 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 9th of November SAINT ERPHON, BISHOP OF MÜNSTER Saint Erphon, the 17th Bishop of the See of Münster [Germany], lived in the 11th century. (Mg) (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 Erphon 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 9th of November ST RAGNULPH, MARTYR Saint Ragnulph (Ranulphus, Rainulphus, Renon) is assumed to have been the father of St Hadulph (Hadulfus), Bishop of Arras and Cambrai.  About A.D. 700 he was killed at Thelus (Telodium) in the county of Artois (Pas de Calais). Who committed the murder and their motives are not known. His body initially rested in the church at Thelus, where the trough-like stone coffin of the saint is still shown behind the high altar, but his relics have since been transferred to the monastery of St Vaast near Arras. There they were solemnly exposed for veneration on February 12, 1188 . At Ardres his festival is celebrated on November 9. His name is listed in the Roman Martyrology. He is also commemorated on May 27. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech y...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November MALDONATA, WIDOW This devout Tertiary of the Order of St Francis of Assisi was a disciple of St Peter of Alcantara who walked as a virgin, then wife, and finally widow in the footsteps of Jesus, which she did especially in spiritual (teaching the ignorant) and corporal works of mercy. She died in 1535 at the monastery of Belvisio and is listed in the Elenchus * on November 9, with Hueber * on March 8 and with Born * on March 30. (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

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of November FULCARD, ABBOT OF DISIBODENBERG  Venerable Fulcard (Fulcardus) was the third abbot at the monastery of Mount St Disibod (Diesenberg, Disibodenberg) in the bishopric of Mainz [Germany]. He ruled from 1128-1136; a shining example and model of all the virtues of the Order. ( Buc., Lech.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations