ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 9th of July SAINTS ANATOLIA AND AUDAX, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Anatolia and Audax. The Roman Martyrology states: "In the town of Thora, on lake Velino, in Italy, the martyrdom of the Saints Anatolia and Audax , under the emperor Decius. Anatolia, a virgin consecrated to Christ, cured, through the whole province of Picenum, (now Ancona) many persons laboring under various infirmities, and made them believe in Christ. By order of the judge Fustinian, she was condemned to various kinds of punishments. She was cured of the sting of a serpent to which she had been exposed; a miracle which converted Audax to the faith. Finally she was transpierced with a sword, whilst her hands were extended in prayer. Audax was committed to prison, and being without delay sentenced to capital punishment, obtained the crown of a martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Anatolia...