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ST ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 23 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 23rd of September WELCOME! SAINT ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR  Saint Albina, a sister of Saint Paxentius , suffered martyrdom with him in Paris under Emperor Antoninus. According to Migne *, the relics of the holy virgin Albina, together with the mortal remains of  Saint Paxentius , were kept in a silver reliquary at the Benedictine monastery of Saint-Martin-des-Champs in Paris and, in times of public misfortune, were carried around in procession along with those of  Saint Genevieve . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 113) *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 Albina may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns...

ST ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR OF FORMIO - 16 DECEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 16th of December WELCOME! SAINT ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR OF FORMIO Saint Albina was martyred for her faith in Formio in the Campagna during the persecution of Emperor Decius. In 1665, her mortal remains were translated to the Holy Sepulchre in the convent there, and the feast of this transfer is celebrated on May 3 . Her name is listed in the Roman Martyrology * on December 16 . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 113) *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 Albina 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 Germ...

ST ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 16 DECEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 16th of December WELCOME! SAINT ALBINA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate  Saint Albina. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Mola-di-Gaeta, in Campania, Saint Albina, virgin and martyr, under the emperor Decius." PRAYER: May blessed Albina, Virgin and Martyr, who was ever pleasing to you by the merit of her chastity and by her trust in your power, implore for us your forgiveness, we beseech you, O Lord. Through our Lord.