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SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR OF TROYES - 21 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 21st of July WELCOME! SAINT APOLLONIUS , MARTYR OF TROYES Clement V., Pope Saint Apollonius ,  who was killed for the Christian faith in Troyes  (Trecae, Treci) , France, was a companion of  Saint Julia, Virgin and Martyr . (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 Apollonius 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.

SAINT APOLLONIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF TERNI - 14 APRIL

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April   WELCOME! SAINT APOLLONIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF TERNI S.S. Apollonius, Ephebus et Socii, M.M. About A.D. 272, Saints Apollonius, Ephebus, Optatus, Patus, Saturnin (Saturninus), Frontinus, Macaria (Marcia), Cornelius, Conditor, Titulus, Proculus, Valentine (Valentinus), Proculus, Laurinus, Domnina, Valerian (Valerianus) and a great number of virgins suffered martyrdom at Terni (Interamnae) in Umbria. The Roman Martyrology * lists but a few  of these holy men and women, namely Saint Proculus, who is said to have been a bishop, and the virgin Domnina. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 288) *A hagiography source used by the authors  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 marty...

SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR OF ROME - 25 JUNE

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 25th of June WELCOME! SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR OF ROME On June 25, we also commemorate Saint Apollonius, a martyr and a companion of  Saint Lucy . (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 Apollonius 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. ➡️ More information Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA - 10 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July WELCOME! SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA A companion of  Saint Leontius , Saint Apollonius 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 Apollonius 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

SAINTS APOLLONIUS AND EUPHEMIUS, MARTYRS - 1 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 1st of May WELCOME! SAINTS APOLLONIUS AND EUPHEMIUS, MARTYRS Saints Apollonius and Euphemius were two martyrs put to death for the Christian faith, although it may be possible that Saint Euphemius is the same person as either Saint Cuphebius or Euphebus [ Ephebus ]. Those two saints are venerated on February 15, together with Saint Proculus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 289) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Apollonius and  Euphemius 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, openlibr...

SAINT PARMENIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 7 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 7th of July WELCOME! SAINT PARMENIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Parmenius (Parthemius), Heraclius, Helias, Apollonius, Eudomius, Anovius, Publius, and eighteen Companions suffered at Alexandria. The  circumstances of their martyrdom have not been preserved . (II. 466) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 679) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Parmenius, Heraclius, Helias, Apollonius, Eudomius, Anovius, Publius 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

SAINTS APOLLONIUS AND EUGENIUS, MARTYRS - 23 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 23rd of July SAINTS APOLLONIUS AND EUGENIUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Apollonius and Eugenius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, the holy martyrs Apollonius and Eugenius [at Rome]." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Apollonius and Eugenius 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.

SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR - 10 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July SAINT APOLLONIUS, MARTYR  Today, we also commemorate Saint Apollonius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Iconium, Saint Apollonius, martyr, who consummated his glorious martyrdom by death on the cross." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Apollonius 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.

SAINT APOLLONIUS, BISHOP OF BRESCIA - 7 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 7th of July SAINT APOLLONIUS, BISHOP OF BRESCIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Apollonius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Brescia, Saint Apollonius, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Apollonius 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.

SAINT MARCIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 5 JUNE

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE   Saints celebrated on the 5th of June   SAINT MARCIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Marcian and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Egypt, the birthday of the holy martyrs Marcian, Nicanor, Apollonius, and others, who suffered a glorious martyrdom in the persecution of Galerius Maximian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Marcian, Nicanor, Apollonius, 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.

SAINT APOLLONIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 10 APRIL

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 10th of April SAINT APOLLONIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS   Today, we also commemorate Saint Apollonius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Alexandria, the holy martyrs Apollonius, priest, and five others, who, in the persecution of Maximian, were drowned in the sea." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Apollonius and Companions, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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.

SS. APOLLONIUS AND PHILEMON, MARTYRS - 8 MARCH

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 8th 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...

SS. CRATON AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 15 FEBRUARY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 15th of February 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 the...

SAINT FEAST DAY 18 APRIL: ST APOLLONIUS THE APOLOGIST

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 18th of April 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 ...