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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 22nd of December WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, BISHOP OF TOULOUSE Saint Honoratus, commemorated on December 22, the second Bishop of Toulouse, was a Cantabrian (northern Spaniard) by birth. He lived in the 3rd century and is listed as the successor to  Saint Saturninus and the second in the line of succession. He was himself succeeded by Saint Hilarius. His body was interred in the Basilica of  Saint Saturninus  and  on October 7, 1265  was ceremonially exhumed, along with the remains of other saints. Quite a few dates have been provided as feast days: In Migne * and the Elenchus *, he is listed on December 21, and he appears also on  October 7 in the section for " Omitted Entries ," where it is noted that Castellanus*  states he is venerated on December 16, whereas he actually lists him on December 10. The  Bollandists * also cross-reference their discussion of him to both of these da...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 30th of April WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Honoratus was a martyr in Alexandria, a companion of  Saint   Dorotheus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 806-07) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that we who know how courageously your holy martyr Honoratus confessed the faith, may experience his goodness as he intercedes for us with you. 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 20th of April WELCOME! SAINT SERVANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Older martyrologies list Saint Servanus and his companions Araiacus, Silvanus (Silvanianus), Fortunatus, John, Honoratus ( Oratus ), Donatus, Marcia (sometimes rendered as Gemina or Cornelia), Fortunata, and Vincent (Vincentius) as martyrs who suffered in Africa . (II. 748) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 263) *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 Servanus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  d...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 20th of April WELCOME! SAINT ORATUS, MARTYR OF AFRICA Saint Oratus (Honoratus), a martyr of Africa, was a companion of Saint Servanus . (II. 748) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 622) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Oratus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 24th of February   WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA  Today, we also commemorate Saint Honoratus, a companion of  Saint Lucian , who was martyred at Nicomedia in Bithynia. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 892-93) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 1st of August WELCOME! SAINT BONUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Bonus, Faustus, Maurus, Primitivus, Calumniosus, John, Exuperius, Cyril, Theodorus, Basil, Castelus and Honoratus were martyrs in Rome. The Roman Martyrology * mentions just  Bonus, Faustus and Maurus by name, adding that nine others suffered with them. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 509) *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 Bonus, Faustus, Maurus, Primitivus, Calumniosus, John, Exuperius, Cyril, Theodorus, Basil, Castelus and Honoratus 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 10th of May WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR OF TARSUS Saint Honoratus, who was killed for the Christian faith in Tarsus in Cilicia, was a companion of  Saint Aphrodisius . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 26th of April WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus was a companion of  Saint Julius , a martyr in Africa.  (III. 415) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 12th of April WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus was killed for the Christian faith along with a large group of holy men and women, headed by  Saint Quartus . They most probably suffered at Cappadocia; their names survive; but the exact details about their lives and martyrdom have been lost .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR A martyr for the Christian faith, Saint Honoratus was a companion of  Saint Caius . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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 Caius and Companions ⬅️ Their entry in the Roman Martyrology Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 8th of July WELCOME! SAINT ELADIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS At Nicaea in Bithynia, Saints Eladius, Eminus, Senator, Alethius, Severus, Honoratus, Encollus, Eleutius, Fratonus, Artemius, Eudemines, Helias, Novasius, Alopius, and 18 Companions were martyred for their Christian faith. (II.578) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 22) *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 Eladius, Eminus, Senator, Alethius, Severus, Honoratus, Encollus, Eleutius, Fratonus, Artemius, Eudemines, Helias, Novasius, Alopius 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. So...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 2nd of June SAINT THAMATUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Thamatus and Companions. Saints Thamatus, Honoratus, Seleucus, Porfirus, Pasilus, Estivus (Palestinus), and Rogata are listed as martyrs at Caesarea in Palestine. (I. 211) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 442) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Thamatus, Honoratus, Seleucus, Porfirus, Pasilus, Estivus, and Rogata 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus was a martyr of whom nothing else is known for certain but but his name. An arm of a martyr called Saint Honoratus is kept at Saint Catherine's Monastery in Turin. The Bollandists * state (Mart. I. 358) that, on his feast day, a special office is prayed for him there.  They reckon the saint of the name venerated in Turin to be our Saint Honoratus. (I.310) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 763) *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 Honoratus 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 JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 1st of January SAINT PRIMIANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS On January 1, Saint Primianus is listed with several Others in the old Roman Martyrology *. His companions in martyrdom are: Saturninus, Victor, Honoratus, Lucius and Hermes. Not much is known about them other than their names. According to Migne *, Saint Priminius suffered in Nicomedia, and is therefore the same person as Saint Priamianus.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 978) *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 Primianus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 29th of December SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus was killed for the Christian faith. He suffered in Africa as a companion of the holy martyr  Dominic .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, pp. 764-65) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 16th of November   SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus was a martyr in Africa, a Companion of Saint Rufinus . (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 764) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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 NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 22nd of November SAINT HONORATUS, MARTYR Saint Honoratus suffered a martyr's death at Alexandria. He was a Companion of Saint Felix.  (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 764) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Honoratus 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 OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 28th of October SAINT HONORATUS, BISHOP OF VERCELLI Saint Honoratus, Bishop of Vercelli, was ordained by  Saint Ambrose in the year 397. According to the Roman breviary on April 4, he also had to receive the Last Rites the same year and died shortly after. Nothing else is known of Saint Honoratus' life. Zedler * states that he was the third bishop of Vercelli, successor to Saint Limenius and predecessor of Saint Dunschelius (Duscelius or Celius). The Bollandists * list him on October 18 among the Praetermissi , and the Roman Martyrology * mentions Saint Honoratus on October 28. (El., Mg.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 764) *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 Honoratus may increase ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 16th of May 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 that...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 16th 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,...