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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 3rd of July WELCOME! SAINT ANATOLIUS, BISHOP OF LAODICEA Saint Anatolius, Bishop of Laodicea and successor of Saint Eusebius , was a native of Alexandria. One of the most celebrated orators of the mid-third century, he was distinguished by holiness as well as learning. Throughout history, the writings he left behind have been highly esteemed and equated with the works of the world sages of old.  When his native city was besieged by the Romans, resulting in a great famine, he extracted a promise from the Roman general that all who wished to leave the city should receive food and protection in the enemy camp. In this way, Anatolius saved women, children and the greater part of his fellow citizens from starvation.  After leaving his native land, he went to Caesarea in Palestine, where Bishop Theotekus appointed him his successor. But when he passed through Laodicea on his return from the Second Council of Antioch, the ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 20th of November SAINT EUSTACHIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Eustachius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicaea, in Bithynia, the holy martyrs Eustachius, Thespesius and Anatolius, in the persecution of Maximinus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eustachius, Thespesius and Anatolius 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 3rd of July WELCOME! 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 live...