SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE Saints celebrated on the 21st of June WELCOME! SAINT INNOCENT, BISHOP OF MERIDA Saint Innocent (Innocentius) lived in 7th century Spain. He was the 14th Bishop of Merida ( Augusta Emerita  [today's Archdiocese Mérida-Badajoz]).  He is particularly remembered for his prayers at a time of great drought; he asked God for fruitful rain and his request was granted. During the reign of Ferdinand the Catholic (1479-1516) and Isabella, Saint Innocent's mortal remains were rediscovered in the church of Saint Eulalia in Merida. The last solemn raising of his relics took place in 1632. (IV. 99.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 44) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Innocent may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 7th of May WELCOME! SAINT INNOCENT, BISHOP Saint Innocent (Innocentius) , commemorated on May 7, was a 4th century African bishop. Most probably he was forced to leave his see because of the Arians' fury against the Catholics. His remains were transferred to Gaëta in Italy. He died in the 4th century. (II. 138.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3,Augsburg, 1869, p. 44) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Innocent 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 4th of May   WELCOME! SAINT INNOCENT, MARTYR OF ROME The relics of Saint Innocent were translated along with several other martyrs' mortal remains. In A.D. 1662 they arrived from Rome. Since then, they are kept and venerated at the parish church of Saint Mamolus in Bologna (I. 436). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p.44) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Innocent 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 4th of July SAINT INNOCENT AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Innocent and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Sirmium, Saints Innocent and Sebastia , with thirty other martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Innocent 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 APRIL Saints celebrated on the 17th of April SAINT INNOCENT, BISHOP OF TORTONA Today, we also commemorate Saint Innocent. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tortona, Saint Innocent, bishop and confessor." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of Saint Innocent, not to think high-mindedly, but to grow in humility pleasing to you; that, despising what is base, she may with unbounded love diligently do whatever is right. 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.