ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 12th of October SAINT HEDISTIUS, MARTYR Hedistius (Edistius, Botistius, Betistius) suffered and died at Ravenna, and was buried on the Lauretanian road. According to the more recent Bollandists *, he was martyred under Emperor Diocletian. His veneration, which is ancient and takes place especially on Mount Soracte, also demonstrates the glory of his triumph. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 2, Augsburg, 1861) *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 Saint Hedistius 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.