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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 21st of July WELCOME! SAINT JULIA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF TROYES (S.S. Julia et Soc. M.M.) Saint Julia, French St-Jule, was born at Troyes ( Trecae, Trecasis, Augusta Trecorum ) in France of Christian parents. Accused of being a Christian she was arrested and led to the prefect Elidius, who had her tortured because she, even in the face of death-threats, refused to sacrifice to the gods. The tormentors were miraculously struck with sudden blindness.  On July 21, 260, Saint Julia was eventually beheaded. Several companions, who also professed the Christian faith, were executed in the same session: Justus, Jucundinus (or Justa and Jocunda) and 5 others; according to another source, Ternus, Anthony, Herenus, Theodore ( Theodorus ), Dionysius, Apollonius, Appamia, Pionicus, Cassian, Papyra, Saturius and 7 others suffered martyrdom, too. The Roman Martyrology * lists Julia , Claudius, Justus and Jucundinus, martyrs, on Jul...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 21st of July SAINT JULIA, VIRGIN AND MARTYR  Today, we also commemorate Saint Julia. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Troyes, Saint Julia, virgin and martyr." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Julia 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.