SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 8th of December WELCOME! VENERABLE EGBERT, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER Venerable Egbert ( Egbertus ) is remembered on December 8 and December 9. Egbert was the son of the very powerful Count Theodoric II of Holland. In his early youth he was entrusted to the education of some pious Benedictine monks, whom he delighted with his piety and zeal. After making his profession as a youth, he received the ordination of the subdeaconate. And when, on the feast of Saint Adalbert , his special patron saint, he was prevented by a fever and ardently desired to be able to serve at the altar, he suddenly regained his health after invoking this saint.  When he was subsequently raised to the archiepiscopal see of Trier (Triers, Treves), he was so at home in his office that it seemed as if, in the solitude of his monastery, he had thought of nothing else but the duties of a bishop. He was a friend of the monasteries, watched strictly over his...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 26th of November WELCOME! SAINT SEBALD, BISHOP OF TRIER Saint Sebald (Sebaldus)  is commemorated on November 26. Some sources list him as Sabandus and (erroneously) Sabaudus . This Saint was was Bishop of Trier (Treves, Triers) at the beginning of the 7th century, and, according to the  Gallia Christiana*,  the 28th in the line of succession. When  Saint Magnericus died in 596, he was succeeded by Gunderich (Gauderich), who was succeeded by Saint Sebald. The dates of the beginning and end of his episcopate are not entirely certain. His successor, Saint Severin (Severinus II) ascended to the episcopal chair around 622. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 228) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 1st of June WELCOME! SAINT CONRAD, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER, MARTYR Saint Conrad (Cuno), (June 1), elected Archbishop of Trier and martyr, a descendant of a noble Swabian family, was born in Pfullingen, a four-hours' ride from Tübingen (Germany). He first saw the light of day at the beginning of the 11th century. Eylolf and Azecha (Hazecha), his parents, both distinguished by wealth and virtue, made sure that their son received a careful education.  When he was older Conrad met up with  Archbishop Hanno of Cologne (who may have been a relative of his). This holy prelate ordained him a priest and also appointed him provost at his cathedral church. When, after the death of Bishop Eberhard of Trier (Treves), Conrad was appointed his successor through the mediation of Archbishop Hanno, the clergy and the people of Trier vehemently opposed this choice.  Count Dietrich, who was in charge, rushed to meet the bishop on the...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 31st of October WELCOME! BEORNRED, ARCHBISHOP Beornred (Beornredus, Beornardus, Bernardus), an abbot at the monastery of  Saint Willibrord in Echternach (Epternach), initially held the archbishop's office (where is not stated, but probably in Trier¹, since this monastery is located in its catchment area). Some time later he withdrew into the solitude of the monastery mentioned. He was elected abbot against his will and died in the year 796. Saint Willehad , the first bishop of Bremen, lived under Beornred's direction for two years. Our source lists Beornred with the title “venerable.” (Buc. Sppl.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 445) *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.co...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 13th of January WELCOME! SAINT ANDREW, BISHOP OF TRIER S. Andreas, Ep. (Jan. 13)  This Saint Andrew was the twelfth Bishop of Trier and lived around the year 236. Whether he died as a martyr or a natural death, as some believe, cannot be stated with certainty. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 191) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Andrew 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 ➡️ Saint Agricius, Bishop of Trier

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 16th of June WELCOME! POPPO, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER The son of Leopold I. of Austria and his wife Richardis, Poppo of Babenberg was born c. 986. He was educated in Regensburg and appointed by the Emperor Henry II. in 1007 to be the first provost of his new cathedral at Bamberg. When the Archbishop Megingod died in 1015, Henry nominated Poppo to be his successor in Trier [Treves]. He was consecrated by Erkanbald, Archbishop of Mainz, later in 1016 he was confirmed by Pope Benedict VIII. Between 1028 and 1030, he travelled with the monk  Simeon of Trier  (Symeon) to the Holy Land. Later, Poppo had the monk buried in the Porta Nigra and on his word Pope Benedict IX canonised him. From 1037 to his death, Poppo was occupied extending Trier Cathedral westward. While inspecting construction on June 16, 1047, Poppo died. He was buried in the church of Saint Symeon in Trier, which he had founded. During World War II, his grave ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March SAINT BASINUS, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER Descended from a noble family in Austrasia and well educated from his youth, Basinus entered the monastery of Saint Maximin in Trier [Treves], where he was elected abbot following his predecessor Herwin's death.  Later he became archbishop of Trier. In his new role, Basinus devoted himself to attaining spiritual perfection, as well as building churches and directing the education of his nephew, Louis, who succeeded him in the archbishopric when, worn out by the burden of the episcopal office, he retired to monastic solitude.  Basinus went to his eternal reward towards the end of the 7th century, on March 4, and was buried in the Abbey of Saint Maximin. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 414) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almi...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of November WELCOME! SAINT FIBITIUS, BISHOP OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate Saint Fibitius The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], Saint Fibitius, who was made bishop of that city while filling the office of abbot." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Fibitius 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 16th of October SAINT FLORENTINUS, BISHOP OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate Saint Florentinus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], Saint Florentinus, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Florentinus 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of September SAINT MARCELLUS, BISHOP OF TRIER, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Marcellus. The Roman Martyrology states:   "At Treves [Trier], Saint Marcellus, bishop and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Marcellus 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 16th of July SAINT VALENTINE, BISHOP OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate Saint Valentine. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], Saint Valentine, bishop and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valentine 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 5th of July SAINT NUMERIAN, BISHOP OF TRIER Today, we also commemorate Saint Numerian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Treves [Trier], Saint Numerian, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Numerian 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 11th of April SAINT FELIX, BISHOP OF TRIER Saint Felix seems to have been the sixth bishop of Trier and to have flourished in the second century (according to some, from A.D. 142 to 168). He is styled a martyr by some writers, but his physical dying for the faith, however, is not entirely certain. Saint Felix is also commemorated on October 24. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 179) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Felix 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. ➡️ Information about Bishop Felix of Trier (4th century )

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 8th of July SAINT AUSPICIUS, BISHOP OF TRIER  Saint Auspicius, was one of the first bishops of Trier (Treves] - perhaps the 4th. He lived in the 2nd century and is revered in this city as a martyr. However, the information about him is so uncertain that we are unable to provide any further details. Saint Auspicius is listed in the Roman Martyrology * on July 8. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 363) *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 Auspicius 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 FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 19th of February SAINT LEGONTIUS, BISHOP OF TRIER Saint Legontius (Leguntius, Leontius, Liconcius, Ligontius) was the 34th bishop of Trier [Treves]. According to some, he died on February 19, 409. Our Saint Legontius came from an old noble family and by his holy life spread piety and virtue among his flock.  (According to Ebeling *, who does not accept the first 26 bishops of Trier but rather begins the Trier bishop series with Saint Agritius, who was present at the Council of Arles in 314 and is described by Zedler * as the first Archbishop of Trier, our Saint Legontius is not of Trier but rather the bishop Saint Leontius of Bordeaux .) Incidentally, our holy bishop Legontius is listed in many ancient martyrologies, except the Roman Martyrology*. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 732) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete En...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 17th of February SAINT BONOSIUS, BISHOP OF TRIER Saint Bonosius (Bonosus, Adelarius) was a bishop of Trier [Treves]. He succeeded  Saint Paulinus in the episcopal See of Trier in A.D. 358 and died in 381. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 508) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Bonosius 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 JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 4th of January SAINT CELSUS, BISHOP OF TRIER The name Celsus is Latin: celsus means the high , sublime . Saint Celsus, the fifth bishop of Trier [Treves], was of a noble family, and died about the year 142 or 150, having reigned, as some believe, fourteen years and converting many to Christianity. In 980, his mortal remains were rediscovered and solemnly raised. The memory of this event is celebrated on February 23. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 593) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Celsus 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April WELCOME! SAINT ABRUNCULUS, BISHOP OF TRIER Saint Abrunculus was the 46th bishop of Trier [Treves] and successor of St Ubicius. He reigned from A.D. 528 until his death in 532. His life was a perpetual dying to this world, and he was said to have been so endowed with virtues that he "shone like a carbuncle in the middle of the night." Some of his relics were later brought from Trier to Sprengersbach, from where some parts came to Helmwardshausen. St Abrunculus is honoured as a patron saint at Bruchsal. (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 Abrunculus 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,...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 12th of May SAINT MODOALD, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER Saint Modoald (Modoaldus), bishop of Trier [Treves], earned the honorary title of "father and protector of the miserable" from the citizens of the city owing to his charity and apostolic self-sacrifice.  Relics of him are found in Trier at St Matthias outside the city, in Cologne at St Gereon and at St Jacob in Liège.  Variants of his name are Modowaldus and Rodoaldus. However, the year of his death is not known. The Bollandists * place his episcopal activity between A.D. 622 and 640; so does the Gall. Christiana *. But according to the annals of Lobbach (Pertx, mon. hist. Germ. VI. script. IV. 11) St Modoald was still alive in the year 647, as this sentence proves : "Modoaldus, brother of Itta, Gertrude's mother, Archbishop of Trier, and his sister, the abbess Severa, shine through their sanctity."  Some of his episcopal duties are also chronologically fixed...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of October MEGINERIUS, ARCHBISHOP OF TRIER  Meginerius [Meginher], Archbishop of Trier [Treves] is listed by the Bollandists*. He died at Parma in prison in A.D. 1176. Calmet* calls him a martyr. However, neither his martyrdom nor his public veneration can be proven.  (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