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SAINT EMILAS AND JEREMIAS, MARTYRS - 15 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 15th of September SAINT EMILAS AND JEREMIAS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Emilas and Jeremias . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Cordova  [Cordoba] , the holy martyrs Emilas, deacon, and Jeremias, who ended their martyrdom in the persecution of the Arabs by being beheaded, after a long detention in prison." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Emilas and Jeremias 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.