SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 1st of October WELCOME! SAINT JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF TOMI Saint Januarius, commemorated on October 1, was a martyr in Tomi in Lower Moesia (Mysia), a companion of  Saint Priscus  (I. 30) . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Januarius 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 7th of November WELCOME! SAINT JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA Saint Januarius, a companion of  Saint Eusebius  was killed for his Christian faith in Nicomedia. (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 we who know how courageously your holy martyr Januarius 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 NOVEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 11th of November WELCOME! SAINT JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF RAVENNA Saint Januarius, who was killed for his Christian faith in Ravenna, was a companion of  Saint Valentine .  (El.) (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 Januarius 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 JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Januarius, 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 Januarius 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 10th of August WELCOME! SAINTS CRESCENTIO AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS The Martyrology of  Saint Jerome * lists Saints Crescentio, Arcuneus, Hyacinth, Januarius, Exuperatus, Quirillus, Quinctus, Geminus, Pastor, Lucilla, Pontianus, Crispina, Innocentia, Leocippia, Terentia, Sidora, Agapa, Chrestus, Cyriaca and Letisippus who suffered martyrdom for the sake of the faith.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 687-88) *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 Crescentio, Arcuneus, Hyacinth, Januarius, Exuperatus, Quirillus, Quinctus, Geminus, Pastor, Lucilla, Pontianus, Crispina, Innocentia, Leocippia, Terentia, Sidora, Agapa, Chrestus, Cyriaca and Letisippus may increase our devotion and promote ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 10th of May WELCOME! SAINT JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF TARSUS Saint Januarius, 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 Januarius 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 16th of April WELCOME! SAINT JANUARIUS, MARTYR OF ZARAGOZA Saint Januarius was a martyr of Zaragoza and a Companion of  Saint Optatus. (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 Januarius 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 JANUARIUS, MARTYR Saint Januarius 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 Januarius 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 7th of November WELCOME! SAINT EUSEBIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate these holy martyrs:  Saints Eusebius, Ubisius, Eustasius, Marius, Primus, Julia, Januarius, Rogatian, Optatus and Adrian (Adrianus) were killed for their Christian faith by the pagan authorities in Nicomedia . (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 125) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eusebius, Ubisius, Eustasius, Marius, Primus, Julia, Januarius, Rogatian, Optatus and Adrian 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 FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 28th of February WELCOME! SAINT NICOPHORUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate the martyrs Nicophorus, Diodorus (Dioscurus), Papias , Maccaris (Macarius), Tella (Tellas), Felix, Cajus, Enuclus, Januarius, Quinquianus, Mansuetus, Hermes, Betha (Zethas), Donatus, Servilia (Servilianus), Veneria, Basilia, Januaria, Stercola, Silvana, Maninlia (Marnintia), and Rufunia. According to the Greek records , the three first-named (Tan. II. 1024) suffered martyrdom at Corinth, and were joined by the three companions Victorinus, Victor, Claudius and Serapion. Canisius * states that Nicophorus died in Rome during the reign of Diocletian. They are not listed in the Roman Martyrology* . These holy martyrs are also commemorated on January 30 . (III. 724) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 569) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 8th of January SAINT TIMOTHY AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS WELCOME! The holy martyrs Timothy (Timotheus), Euctus (Polyeuctus), Rusticus, Piscus (Cipiscus), Secundus, Lucius, Felix, Januarius and Palladius are venerated particularly by the Greeks. No additional information about them has survived. (I. 473) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 557) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Timothy, Euctus, Rusticus, Piscus, Secundus, Lucius, Felix, Januarius and Palladius 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...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 13th of March SAINT MACEDONIUS AND COMPANIONS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) According to  Saint Jerome 's older version of the Roman Martyrology *, the priest Macedonius (Macedo) obtained his martyrs' crown at Nicomedia, together with Patricia (also called Matritia and Mitritia), Modesta, the priest Cyrio (or Cionus), Saturninus, Januarius, Salvius (or Silvius), Petronius (or Petrunus), Modestinus, Bosimus, the priest Eustasius, Basilla (or Basillissa), the deacon Eppepodus (Eppodus), and 11 unnamed Companions. Patricia was Macedonius' wife, Modesta his daughter. No other details are mentioned. The newer Roman Martyrology * lists only three martyrs, based on the works of  Bede, Usuard, Ado and others: Macedonius, Patricia and Modesta.  Although Migne * specifies that their martyrdom took place during Diocletian's persecution, Baronius * states that n...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 2nd of December SAINT SEVERUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Severus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, the birthday of the holy martyrs Severus, Securus, Januarius, and Victorinus, who were there crowned with martyrdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Severus, Securus, Januarius, and Victorinus 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 25th of October SAINTS PROTUS AND JANUARIUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Protus and Januarius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Torres, in Sardinia, the holy martyrs Protus, priest, and Januarius, deacon, who, being sent to that island by pope Saint Caius , were put to death, under the governor Barbarus, in the reign of Diocletian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Protus and Januarius 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 15th of July SAINT CATULINUS, DEACON Today, we also commemorate Saint Catulinus and the Martyrs of Carthage. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Carthage, blessed Catulinus, deacon, whose glories were proclaimed by Saint Augustine in a sermon to his people, and the Saints Januarius, Florentius, Julia and Justa, martyrs, who were entombed in the church of Saint Faustus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Catulinus, Januarius, Florentius, Julia and Justa 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 11th of July SAINTS JANUARIUS AND PELAGIA, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Januarius and Pelagia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicopolis, in Armenia, the birthday of the holy martyrs Januarius and Pelagia, who for four days were racked, torn with iron claws and pieces of earthenware, and thus achieved their  martyrdom." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Januarius and Pelagia 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 JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July SAINT JANUARIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Januarius and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, the holy martyrs Januarius, Marinus, Nabor, and Felix, who were beheaded." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Januarius, Marinus, Nabor, and Felix 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 8th of April SAINT JANUARIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Januarius, Maxima, and Macaria. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Africa, the holy martyrs Januarius, Maxima, and Macaria." PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of your holy martyrs Januarius, Maxima, and Macaria, 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 26th of May SAINT JANUARIUS, HERMIT Saint Januarius was a monk and hermit at Monte Cassino. He died in the second half of the eleventh century. Bucelin * lists him on February 25. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 3, Augsburg, 1869) *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 Januarius 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 13th of October 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,...