ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 16th of December WELCOME! SAINT BEANUS, BISHOP Saint Beanus [Saint Bean], Bishop of Aberdonia [Aberdeen], Scotland. lived in the 11th century. A PERMANENT SEAT Since the See of Aberdeen at that time did not have a fixed residence and the respective bishop was until then living one time here, another time there, St Beanus chose Murthlac as his permanent seat. IN THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGY His name appears in the Roman Martyrology on this same day, according to which, incidentally, Aberdeen is said to be in Ireland - "Aberdone in Hibernia". Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Beanus, your blessed bishop, 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.