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SAINT GELANUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA - 10 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July WELCOME! SAINT GELANUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA A companion of  Saint Leontius , Saint Gelanus (Gilanus) was killed for the Christian faith in Alexandria . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Gelanus, 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 FEAST DAY 10 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY ➡️ Tomorrow ⬅️ Yesterday Saint of the Day Saint feast day July 10 Saint Canute, King and Martyr Saint Amalberga of Maubeuge, Widow Saint Amalia, Virgin   Saint Anthony, Martyr of Nicopolis Saint Apollonius, Martyr Benedict VII., Pope Saint Etto, Bishop Saint Eunhredisius, Martyr Saint Evarestus, Abbot Blessed Faustino Villanueva, Martyr Saint Nam Anton, Martyr Saint Octavius, Martyr of Alexandria Saint Oliver Plunket, Bishop and Martyr Blessed Pacificus   Saint Pascharius, Bishop of Nantes, Confessor Saint Peter Tu, Martyr Saint Ulrich of Cluny, Religious Saints Bianor and Silvanus, Martyrs Saint Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs Saint Januarius and Companions, Martyrs Saint Leontius and Companions, Martyrs Saint Maximus and Companions, Martyrs of Antioch Saints Rufina and Secunda, Virgins and Martyrs The Seven Brothers, Martyrs -1007-

SAINT FEAST DAY 10 JULY: ST CANUTE, KING AND MARTYR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July WELCOME! SAINT CANUTE, KING AND MARTYR Saint Canutus (Canute, Knut), king of Denmark, was natural son of Swein III. Denmark had received the Christian faith long before; some say in 826. St Canutus began his reign by a successful war against the troublesome barbarous enemies of the state. Amidst the glory of his victories, he humbly prostrated himself at the foot of the crucifix, laying there his diadem, and offering himself and his kingdom to the King of kings. After having provided for its peace and safety, he married Eltha, or Alice, daughter of Robert, earl of Flanders, by whom he had a pious son, St Charles, surnamed the Good, afterwards also earl of Flanders.  HE OFFERED HIMSELF AND HIS KINGDOM TO THE KING OF KINGS When William the Conqueror had made himself master of England, Canutus sent forces to assist the vanquished; but these troops finding no one willing to join them, were easily defeated in the...