SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 11th of May WELCOME! SAINT ANASTASIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Anastasius, called Cornicularius (which under the emperors meant a civil servant, assistant) was married to Theopista, by whom he had four sons (Saints Esodes, Aradius, Calistus, and Felix) and two daughters (Saints Euphemia and Primitiva). Devoted pagans all their lives, they were eventually sanctified together with three servants (tres ex familia) by Saint Porphyry.  The holy man instructed them in the faith, baptised them and encouraged them to martyrdom, which they also endured under Emperor Decius. Before it was their turn to be rewarded with the martyr's crown, they had witnessed the heroic death of Saint Porphyry, Saint Venantius and other saints at the hands of the pagans and had seen for themselves the miracles which God wrought. Because of these saints' testimony, Anastasius and his Companions remained deeply inspired and strong in the faith u...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 14th of August WELCOME! SAINT CALLISTUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Callistus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Todi, Saint Callistus, bishop and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Callistus 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 25th of April WELCOME! SAINT EVODIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Evodius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Syracuse, the holy martyrs Evodius, Hermogenes, and Callistus." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Evodius, Hermogenes, and Callistus, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 16th of April WELCOME! SAINTS CALLISTUS AND CHARISIUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Callistus and Charisius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Corinth, the birthday of the holy martyrs Callistus and Charisius, with seven others, who were cast into the sea." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Callistus and Charisius, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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 DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 29th of December WELCOME! SAINTS CALLISTUS, FELIX, AND BONIFACE, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Callistus, Felix, and Boniface, martyrs. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, the holy martyrs Callistus, Felix, and Boniface." PRAYER: May your Church rejoice, O God, trusting in the support of your holy martyrs Callistus, Felix, and Boniface, and, by their glorious prayers, may she remain holy and fearlessly stand her ground. 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 14th of October WELCOME! SAINT CALLISTUS I., POPE AND MARTYR ⬅️ Saintly Popes - Index Saint Callistus, a Roman, ruled the Church when Antoninus Heliogabulus was emperor. He instituted the four periods of the year which are known as Ember Days – days on which, in accordance with the apostolic tradition, fasting was to be observed by all. He built the basilica called Saint Mary across-the-Tiber and enlarged the ancient cemetery on the Appian Way, in which are buried many holy Priests and martyrs. For this reason, it is called the cemetery of Callistus. He reigned five years, one month and twelve days. HE WAS CROWNED WITH MARTYRDOM After a long imprisonment, during which he was starved and frequently scourged, he was thrown head-downward into a well. He was crowned with martyrdom under the Emperor Alexander and was buried in the cemetery of Calepodius on the Aurelian Way , at the third mile-stone from the City, on the day before ...