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SAINT CANDIDA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR - 29 AUGUST

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 29th of August SAINT CANDIDA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Candida. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, at Rome, Saint Candida, virgin and martyr, whose body was transferred to the church of Saint Praxedes by pope Paschal I." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Candida 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.