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SAINT DOMNIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 11 APRIL

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 11th of April   WELCOME! SAINT DOMNIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS S.S. Domnius et alii M.M.  Saint Domnius (Domnio, Domnion), a bishop and martyr at Salona in Dalmatia, was born in Antioch. He and his parents had been converted by the  Apostle Peter (according to others by Saint Titus ).  Sent by the same to Salona in Dalmatia, he spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, baptised many there to the Christian faith, refuted the pagan sophists, built churches, and ordained priests. Finally, the government authorities arrested and killed him for being a Christian bishop. This happened after he had, on request of the Praeses , brought a dead boy back to life by his prayers. After a glorious confession of our Saviour Jesus Christ, the holy bishop was subjected to heinous tortures and finally executed. When the Goths ravaged Salona, ​​his mortal remains were taken to Spalatro for safety and from there to Rome. The latte...

SAINT DOMNIUS, MARTYR - 16 JULY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 16th of July SAINT DOMNIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Domnius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Bergamo, Saint Domnius, martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Domnius 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.