ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 16th of May SAINT AUDAS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Audas and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states: "In Persia, the holy martyrs Audas, a bishop, seven priests, nine deacons and seven virgins, who endured various kinds of torments under king Isdegerdes, and thus gloriously consummated their martyrdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Audas 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.