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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 25th of September SAINT ANACHARIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Today, we also commemorate Saint Anacharius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, Saint Anacharius, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Anacharius 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 25th of September WELCOME! SAINT AUNARIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE  St Aunarius (Aunacharius) was Bishop of Auxerre in France, born 573; he died 603.  Being of noble birth, he was brought up in the royal court, but evinced a desire to enter the clerical state, was ordained priest by St Syagrius of Autum, and eventually was made Bishop of Auxerre.  BISHOP OF AUXERRE His administration is noted for certain important disciplinary measures that throw light on the religious and moral life of the Merovingian times.  SOLEMN LITANIES He caused solemn litanies to be said daily in the chief centres of population, by rotation, and on the first day of each month in the larger towns and monasteries. He enforced a regular daily attendance at the Divine Office on the part both of regular and secular clergy. HE HELD AN IMPORTANT SYNOD He held an important synod of four bishops, seven abbots, thirty-five priests, and four d...