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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April SAINT EPIPODIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS In the year 178, during the persecution of Antonius Verus at Lyon in France, after many previous torments, Saint Epipodius was beheaded. His companion Alexander was tortured and crucified two days later, which is probably why the Roman Martyrology * mentions him  (with 34 Companions) on April 24 . (III. 7) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 75) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Epipodius, Alexander, 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. ➡️ More information about Saint Epip...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 22nd of April Prayer to the Angels and the Saints Heavenly Father, in praising Your Angels and Saints we praise Your glory, for by honouring them we honour You, their Creator. Their splendour shows us Your greatness, which infinitely surpasses that of all creation. In Your loving providence, You saw fit to send Your Angels to watch over us. Grant that we may always be under their protection and one day enjoy their company in heaven. Heavenly Father, You are glorified in Your Saints, for their glory is the crowning of Your gifts. You provide an example for us by their lives on earth, You give us their friendship by our communion with them, You grant us strength and protection through their prayer for the Church, and You spur us on to victory over evil and the prize of eternal glory by this great company of witnesses. Grant that we who aspire to take part in their joy may be filled with the Spirit that blessed their lives, so ...