ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 23rd of August SAINT MINERVUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Minervus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states: "At Lyon, the holy martyrs Minervus, and Eleazar with his eight sons." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Minervus, Eleazar, and Companions 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.