ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 17th of June SAINT BESSARION, ANCHORITE Today, we also commemorate Saint Bessarion. The Roman Martyrology states: "Also, Saint Bessarion, anchorite." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Bessarion 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.