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SAINT EMERITA, MARTYR OF MILAN - 6 MAY

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May WELCOME! SAINT EMERITA, MARTYR OF MILAN Saint Emerita, a third century martyr of Milan, was executed by the pagan government authorities for being a Christian. She suffered along with  Saint Victor . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Emerita 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

SAINTS DIGNA AND EMERITA, VIRGINS AND MARTYRS - 22 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 22nd of September WELCOME! SAINTS DIGNA AND EMERITA, VIRGINS AND MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Digna and Emerita . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, the martyrdom of the holy virgins and martyrs Digna and  Emerita , under Valerian and Gallienus. Their relics are kept in the church of Saint Marcellus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Digna and Emerita 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.