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ST BIRILLUS, BISHOP OF CATANEA - 21 MARCH

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March WELCOME! SAINT BIRILLUS, BISHOP OF CATANEA Saint Birillus, (March 21), was, according to the Roman Martyrology, Bishop of Catanea in Cicily. He was appointed Bishop by the holy Apostle Peter. He died in old age after he had been instrumental in converting many Gentiles to Christianity. He is also known as "Berylus". Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, 1858 PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Birillus, 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.