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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! BLESSED GOSWIN, ABBOT Encyclopedia of Saints   Blessed Goswin ( Goswinus , Gosvinus ) succeeded  Abbot Alvisus - who was raised to the episcopate in 1131 - in the leadership of the Abbey of Achin or Anchin ( Aquiscinctum ) in Hainaut (French: le Hainaut ). A contemporary writer describes him - according to the  Bollandists *  (Maji III, 110) - as "a relentless chastiser of his own body" and adds that Goswin never uttered a word regarding his mortifications, because he did not seek any human praise for it. He died on October 9, 1166 . (IV, 1084). (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 472) *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 Blessed Goswin may increase our devotion and ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! BLESSED AARON, ARCHBISHOP OF KRAKOW Aaron was born in France and belonged to the Benedictine Congregation of Cluny under the holy Abbot Odilo . There he distinguished himself by such virtue and learning that his superiors appointed him the first abbot of the monastery in Krakow [Kraków], which had been newly founded by  Casimir I and for which the king had specifically requested monks from Cluny. Soon thereafter, the king himself raised him to the rank of Archbishop of Krakow. The new archbishop was held in such high esteem by the cathedral chapter of his see that they not only admitted all his successors in the abbacy as honorary members but also adopted Aaron's family coat of arms - three golden crowns on a silver background - as the chapter's own coat of arms; the cathedral chapter of Vilnius did the same. Bucelin’s Menologium Benedictinum * (Part II) lists him as Blessed Aaron, Archbishop ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! ROBERT GROSSETESTE, BISHOP OF LINCOLN Robert Grosseteste was Bishop of Lincoln and one of the most learned men of the Middle Ages; born about 1175; died October 9, 1253. He came from Stradbroke in the county of Suffolk. Little is known of his family, but it was certainly a poor one. His name is probably a family name.  The first definite date which we can connect with his life, is that of a letter written in 1199 by Giraldus Cambrensis to recommend him to the Bishop of Hereford. Giraldus spoke of his knowledge of the liberal arts and of literature, and of his excellent character and industry. We may also gather from this letter, that he was acquainted with law and medicine. If he was in 1199 a "master" of such distinction he must have gone to the young, but already very flourishing, University of Oxford not later than 1192 or 1193. That he afterwards studied and taught theology in Paris is int...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! GERARD, ABBOT Gerard (Gerardus) (October 9), abbot of the Cistercian monastery Nydall or Nidal (Nova-Vallis) in Sweden (Suecia), was born in Utrecht on the Moselle. He died at Clairvaux around 1190. There is no evidence of his public veneration.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 402) 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! SAINT INGRID OF VADSTENA, VIRGIN Saint Ingrid  (Ingridis), commemorated on October 9, was a virgin of the Vadstena monastery (Vastanum). She is mentioned in the Life of  Saint Bridget  with the remark that in 1599, Charles IX. of Sweden had men searching for relics of this Saint (IV. 484) . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg 1869, p. 41) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Ingrid 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! OSBERT, BISHOP IN SCOTLAND Osbert (Osbertus) , a Scottish bishop, who is remembered on October 9, is listed among the Praetermissi by the Bollandists* (IV. 566). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 628) *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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! SAINT OLLA, VIRGIN Today, we also commemorate Saint Olla, a virgin who is venerated in the Cambrai region. We do not have any more information about this holy lady. (IV. 1045)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 619) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Olla 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! BLESSED ODOARD, ABBOT AND BISHOP Blessed Odoard (Odoardus), commemorated on  October 9 [and June 19 ], was an abbot and bishop. He is better known as Blessed Odo . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 613) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of the blessed Odoard 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINTS ANDRONICUS AND ATHANASIA OF JERUSALEM Today, we also commemorate Saints Andronicus and Athanasia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Jerusalem, the Saints Andronicus, and Athanasia, his wife." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Andronicus and Athanasia 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT DEUSDEDIT, ABBOT Today, we also commemorate Saint Deusdedit. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cassino, Saint Deusdedit, abbot, who was cast into prison by the tyrant Sicardus, and being there consumed with hunger and misery, yielded up his soul." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Deusdedit 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT PUBLIA, ABBESS Today, we also commemorate Saint Publia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Antioch, Saint Publia, abbess, who, whilst Julian the Apostate was passing by, sang with her religious these words of David : "The idols of the Gentiles are silver and gold;" and: "Let them that make them, become like unto them." By the command of the emperor, she was struck on the face and severely rebuked." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Publia 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT DOROTHEUS OF ALEXANDRIA, CONFESSOR Saint Dorotheus was a confessor of the faith at Alexandria. He had to endure much at the hands of the Arians, and died, it is believed, in the year 373. (Mg.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Dorotheus 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SIXTUS TOCAUM, PRIEST AND MARTYR Father Sixtus Tocaum was a priest of the Jesuit order, a native Japanese, who zealously proclaimed the Christian faith. For being a Christian, he was martyred in 1633 together with the catechist Damian Fucaye. They were killed by the pit torture. (Menol. Soc. Is. 79.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations   ⬅️ Saint Paul Miki and Companions   ➡️ 205 Martyrs of Japan  

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October SAINT GEMINUS OF ST PATERNIANO DE FARNO Saint Geminus was, a monk of St Paterniano de Fano near Narni in the Duchy of Spoleto (Papal States). He died on October 9, 815.  (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 Geminus 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 Paternianus of Fano

  BLESSED SIBYLLA DE GAGES Blessed Sibylla, surnamed de Gages, was a Cistercian at Aviers in Brabant. She died in A.D. 1246. Lechner* noted the elevation of her relics on the above date. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882) *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 the blessed Sibylla 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October AYMARD, BISHOP OF ALBI Aymard (Aymardus), the son of a certain Wilhelm de Gouffier, left the world and all its glories, became a monk at Cluny, then abbot, and finally Bishop of Albi, as which he died in A.D. 1528. Our source lists him as "Venerable" (Buc. Sppl.) (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! BL. GUNTHER OF BOHEMIA, HERMIT   Blessed Gunther was a hermit in Bohemia in the eleventh century; he was born about 955; he died at Hartmanitz, Bohemia, October 9, 1045.  The son of a noble family, he was a cousin of St Stephen, the King of Hungary, and is numbered among the ancestors of the princely house of Schwarzburg. He passed the earlier of his life at court in the midst of worldly pleasures and ambitious intrigues.  He was converted in 1005 at the age of fifty by St Gotthard, Abbot of Hersfeld, later Bishop of Hildesheim, and resolved to embrace the monastic life in order to do penance for his past faults.  With the consent of his heirs, he bequeathed all his goods to the Abbey of Hersfeld, reserving the right to richly endow and maintain the monastery of Göllingen, the ownership of which he persisted in retaining despite all the efforts of St Gotthard to prevent him....

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! BLESSED JOHANNES LOBEDAVIUS   Johannes Lobedavius, also Johannes Thorunensis or Johannes Thorunio, Prutenus or Pruthenus ("The Prussian").  He was  a Franciscan priest, who was born in Thorn or Tournia (Thorunium, Torunia) on the river Weichsel in the Diocese of Kulm in West Prussia. The Polish priest Friedrich Schembeck, on whose work the Bollandists draw in a Latin translation, was able to re-establish the veneration through Archbishop Johannes Lipski of Gnesen. It had nearly ceased after Lutheranism contaminated Johannes Lobedavius' place of burial, Kulmsee. Fr Schembeck was not able to establish a great deal about the Blessed when going through old traditions and paperwork left by some bishops of Kulm.  The year of his birth is uncertain, but it can hardly have taken place before the year 1231, since this was the year the city of Thorn had been founded by the Knights of the T...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October WELCOME! SAINT GUISLAIN, ABBOT  The name of St Guislain [Ghislain] is famous in the lives of St Amand, St Aubert, and St Aldegondes.  Having led some time an eremitical life in a forest in Haynault, upon the river Haysne, for the benefit of many who desired to serve God under his direction, he founded there a monastery in 651, in honour of St Peter and St Paul, which he governed with great sanctity and prudence thirty-six years, under the rule of St Basil, or of the eastern monks.  By his exhortations two holy and illustrious sisters renounced the world, - St Vaudru, who, in 656, erected a monastery at a place called, from a certain camp, Castri Locus, now Mons, - and St Aldegondes, who erected a double monastery, which gave rise to the town of Maubeuge.  St Guislain died on October 9, in 681, and is commemorated in the Roman Martyrology.  His monastery, which was long called The Cel...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of October   Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their ...