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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 12th November WELCOME! SAINT HYMERIUS, CONFESSOR Saint Hymerius (Himerius), commemorated on November 12 or July 28, was a confessor. Burgener's * recently published work, " Helvetia sancta ," where he is called the " Apostle of the Northern Jura Mountains ," recounts his life story. The village of Lugué , near the town of Puntrut , is identified as the birthplace of Saint Hymerius; his parents were of noble birth and raised their son in a Christian and sensible manner. Early on, he renounced the world, gave his wealth to the poor, and went with a servant (Albert Elbertus) to the Sufinger Valley (now St Immerthal , French: St-Imier , with a village of the same name). There he cultivated a small field of grain and led a holy life with his companion.  Several years had passed when he felt the urge to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He happily carried out his pious decision with Albert and stayed for ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 17th of June SAINT HIMERIUS, BISHOP OF AMELIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Himerius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Amelia, in Umbria, the bishop Saint Himerius, whose body was translated to Cremona." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Himerius 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.