SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 3rd of August WELCOME! SAINT EUPHRONIUS, BISHOP The name Euphronius is Greek; it means cheerful , joyful, benevolent. Saint Euphronius was distinguished by piety and his extensive knowledge of science. Even when still just a priest, he built a church at Autun in honour of the martyr Saint Symphorian; he also sent marble to Tours to enhance the tomb of Saint Martin. He was friends with Bishop Sidonius Apollinaris of Auvergne and Bishop Lupus of Troyes. Euphronius did definitely not die prior to A.D. 476, because, as bishop of Autun (Augustodunum) he signed the Council held in Arles in 475. His resting place is in the Church of Saint Symphorian. On August 3, Saint Euphronius is also listed in the Roman Martyrology * . (I. 227) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 116) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Sai...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 3rd of August WELCOME! SAINT EUPHRONIUS, BISHOP AND CONFESSOR Today, we also commemorate Saint Euphronius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Autun. the demise of Saint Euphronius, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Euphronius 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 Euphronius