ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 19th of May SAINTS CALOCERUS AND PARTHENIUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Calocerus and Parthenius . The Roman Martyrology states: "Also, at Rome, on the Appian road, the birthday of the Saints Calocerus and Parthenius , eunuchs. The former was chamberlain to the wife of the emperor Decius, and the latter chief officer in another department. For refusing to offer sacrifice to idols, they were put to death." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Calocerus and Parthenius 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.