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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Entrance of the ancient Saint Pierre Abbey, Auxerre  Not much is known about Bishop Helladius (Eladius). His episcopal seat was Auxerre (Antissiodorum) . Here he directed the ecclesiastical affairs of this ancient diocese for 23 years (from 364 to 387). Saint Amator , who later became his successor, was ordained to the priesthood by him, and he gave the veil to his sister Martha. His veneration is ongoing in France to this day, and he is mentioned in the  Roman Martyrology* on the above day. (II. 300.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 627) *A hagiography source used by the authors Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org *** Helladius, who ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 28th of May SAINT CRESCENS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Crescens and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, the martyrdom of the Saints Crescens, Dioscorides, Paul, and Helladius." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Crescens, Dioscorides, Paul, and Helladius 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 8th of May WELCOME! SAINT HELLADIUS, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Today, we also commemorate Saint Helladius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Auxerre, Saint Helladius, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Helladius 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 Helladius

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY   Saints celebrated on the 18th of February 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 the...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 8th of January 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, ...