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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 12th of May SAINT EPIPHANA, MARTYR During the reign of Emperor Diocletian, the governor Tertyllus condemned Saint Epiphana, a holy martyr of Leontium [Lentini] in Sicily, to the most terrible torments. When, finally, her breasts were partially torn from her body by the murderers, she gave up her ghost.  At Tertyllus' command, her body was dragged into a dark cave with a rope around its neck, lest it should have a Christian burial.  The story of her martyrdom is found in the Acts of the martyrs Alphius, Philadelphus and Cyrinus, whose memory is celebrated on May 10. (III. 2. II . 528) Saint Epiphana is also commemorated on July 12. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 73) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epiphana may increase our dev...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 12th of July SAINT EPIPHANA, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Epiphana . The Roman Martyrology states:   "At Lentini, Saint Epiphana, who, after having her breasts cut off, died in the time of the emperor Diocletian and the governor Tertillus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Epiphana 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.