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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Adrian  was of royal Hungarian lineage; after becoming a bishop, he won many heathens in that land for the Gospel. Later, he travelled to Scotland with 6,600 Christians, where he once again converted a great number of heathens and was elected Bishop of St Andrews. When the Danes ravaged Scotland, he was forced to flee to the Scottish island of May, along with Bishop Stolbrandus , Saints  Glodianus and Cajus, and many others. On this island, around the year 870, they were all killed by the Danes. God glorified them after their deaths through many miracles. Some hagiographers reckon that these martyrs were not Hungarians, but rather of Scottish origin. (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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 1st of March WELCOME! SAINT HERMES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Hermes was a martyr in Marseille ( Massilia ), who is commemorated in the Proprium of this church. The Roman Martyrology * lists him together with Saint Adrian ( Hadrianus ) and several unnamed people. They suffered c. 239 during the reign of Emperor Maximinus. In addition to these two martyrs, the following names are known to us from a martyrology discovered more recently: Gittheus (Getheus, Gotheus), Felix, Enuculus  (Eunuculus, Emunculus), Januarius , and 24 unnamed individuals. A Leo is also mentioned among these holy people. In general, persecution seems to have been raging badly in the city of Marseille, since the documents referring to this place at the time in question speak of " innumerable holy martyrs ".  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861) *A hagiography source used by...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 9th of July WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN HILVARENBECK, PRIEST AND MARTYR Saint Adrian Hilvarenbeck (Adrianus Becanus) , a member of the Premonstratensian Order was martyred at Gorcum in Holland. A companion of Nicholas Pick  (Nicolaus Pichius), these holy men are commemorated on July 9. (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 Adrian 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 21st of July WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS  (S.S. Adrianus, Helius et Soc. M.M.)  Saints Adrian (Adrianus), Helius, Victor, Patroclus , Caesarianus, Adrianitus, Dimesus, Felix, Aurelius, Thymagrates, Theodotus and Julian (Julianus) suffered martyrdom in Cesena in Romagna in Italy. Nothing else has been handed down to us regarding these holy martyrs. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 45) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that we who celebrate the anniversary of the death of your holy martyrs Adrian and companions, may by their intercession be delivered from all evils that threaten us. 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 7th of November WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN, MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA Saint Adrian (Adrianus) , a companion of  Saint Eusebius  was killed for his Christian faith in Nicomedia. (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 we who know how courageously your holy martyr Adrian  confessed the faith, may experience his goodness as he intercedes for us with you. 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 7th of November WELCOME! SAINT EUSEBIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate these holy martyrs:  Saints Eusebius, Ubisius, Eustasius, Marius, Primus, Julia, Januarius, Rogatian, Optatus and Adrian (Adrianus) were killed for their Christian faith by the pagan authorities in Nicomedia . (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 125) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eusebius, Ubisius, Eustasius, Marius, Primus, Julia, Januarius, Rogatian, Optatus and Adrian 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,  d...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 5th of March SAINT VICTOR AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Victor (Victorius), Adrian (Adrianus, Arrianus, Adriadus), Palatus, Martus (Palomartus), Saturninus, Justus, Lucosa, another Saturninus, Martin (Martinus), Peter (Petrus), Chariatton, Marcius and further 22 unnamed saints are mentioned as martyrs in Antioch. To this list of names, some martyrologies also add Syrus and Castus. (I. 363, 364) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 676) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Victor, Adrian, Palatus, Martus, Saturninus, Justus, Lucosa, another Saturninus, Martin, Peter, Chariatton, Marcius, Syrus, Castus, and Companions may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 5th of March SAINT ADRIAN, MARTYR For the sake of his faith, Saint Adrian  (Adrianus) endured the most cruel tortures under Emperor Diocletian in Caesarea in Palestine. He was then thrown to the lions, and when they did him no harm, he was finally beheaded (in A.D. 308). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 44) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Adrian 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 8th of September SAINT ADRIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Adrian and Companions . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, Saint Adrian, with twenty-three other martyrs, who ended their martyrdom the  4th of March by having their limbs crushed, after enduring many torments under the emperors Diocletian and Maximian. Their remains were carried to Byzantium by the Christians, and buried with due honours. Afterwards the body of Saint Adrian was taken to Rome on this day, on which his festival is celebrated." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Adrian and Companions 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 26th of August SAINT ADRIAN, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Adrian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, the martyrdom of Saint Adrian, son of the emperor Probus. For reproaching Licinius on account of the persecution raised against Christians, he was put to death by his order. His body was buried at Argyopolis by his uncle Domitius, bishop of Byzantium." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Adrian 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 MARCH Saints celebrated on the 19th of March WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN OF MAASTRICHT, MARTYR  Saint Adrian of Maastricht lived in the 7th century. A disciple of Saint Landoald , he was murdered by robbers while begging alms for his community near Maastricht (about A.D. 668). Afterwards he was locally venerated as a martyr. (From The Book of Saints, 1921, by the Monks of Ramsgate) PRAYER: O God, who gladden us each year by the feast of Saint Adrian, graciously grant that, as we rejoice in his merits, we may be inspired by his example. 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 MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March 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 lives, so t...

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN OF MAY, BISHOP AND MARTYR   ( Saint Adrian , Bishop of St Andrews in Scotland, Martyr. [Some calendars celebrate St Adrian on December 3.] DANISH ATTACKS ON THE COAST OF SCOTLAND When the Danes, in the ninth century, made frequent descents upon the coast of Scotland, plundered several provinces, and massacred great part of the inhabitants, this holy pastor [Saint Adrian, also sometimes called Magridin], often softened their fury, and converted several among them to Christ.  THE ABERDEEN BREVIARY RECORD In a most cruel invasion of these pirates, he withdrew into the isle of May, in the bay of the river Forth; but the barbarians plundering also that island, discovered him there, and slew him with another bishop named Stalbrand [Stolbrand] , and a great number of others: the Aberdeen Breviary says six thousand six hundred.  THE MONASTERY This massacre happened in the reign of Constanti...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 8th of September 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 liv...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 9th of January WELCOME! SAINT ADRIAN OF CANTERBURY, ABBOT An African by birth, Saint Adrian of Canterbury died in 710. He became Abbot of Nerida, a Benedictine monastery near Naples, when he was very young.  ADRIAN CONSIDERED HIMSELF UNWORTHY OF SO GREAT A DIGNITY Pope Vitalian intended to appoint him Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed St Deusdedit, who had died in 664, but Adrian considered himself unworthy of so great a dignity, and begged the Pope to appoint Theodore, a Greek monk, in his place. The Pope yielded, on condition that Adrian should accompany Theodore to England and be his adviser in the administration of the Diocese of Canterbury.  THEY LEFT ROME IN A.D. 668 They left Rome in 668, but Adrian was detained in France by Ebroin, the Mayor of the Palace who suspected that he had a secret mission from the Eastern Emperor, Constans II, to the English kings.  After two years Ebroin found that his su...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 5th of March 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 lives, so t...