SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 25th of August WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, MARTYR OF CAPUA Saint Julius (Julianus), a martyr of Capua, Italy, was a companion of  Saint Rufina . (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 Julius 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 13th of March   WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR OF NICAEA A companion of  Saint Theusetas , Saint Julius, a bishop, was martyred in Nicaea . (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 Julius 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 these holy martyrs 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 27th of April WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS , MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA Saint Julius, commemorated on April 27, a martyr of Nicomedia, was a companion of  Saint Germelina .  (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 Julius 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 JUNE Saints celebrated on the 28th of June   WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA A companion of  Saint Serenus , Saint Julius obtained the martyr's crown in Alexandria. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, pp. 256-57) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Julius 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 30th of April WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Julius 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 Julius  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 4th of April WELCOME! SAINT PAUL AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Paul, Martin ( Martinus , Maturinus),  Orban   (Orbanus), Saturnin (Saturninus), Quintilianus, Publius, Ingenius, Victor, Successus, Julian (Julianus), Palatinus, Julius, and two unnamed companions, suffered martyrdom in Thessalonica. However, some of the sources state that they obtained the martyr's crown in Egypt. (I. 325) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 724) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paul, Martin, Orban, Saturnin,   Quintilianus, Publius, Ingenius, Victor, Successus, Julian,   Palatinus, Julius, and Companions may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in th...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 9th of February WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS (S.S. Julius and 31 Soc. MM.) Julius, Milicutus, Thyrsus, Pleseus, Roneus, Orbasus, Orinion, Agathon, Recumbus, Bastamus, Sermata, Prothirion, Colorus, Lusus, Aratus, Theonita, Hippus, Germanus, Saturnilla, Pectimus, Serapion, Liastamon, Papia, Pampirus, Dioscodus, Herodus, Potamon, Peticonides, Cuminus, Zoticus, Cyriacus and Hippias obtained the palm of martyrdom in Egypt.  It is worth observing that on January 18 (II. 188) there are listed 37 Martyrs of Egypt , headed by Saint Paul . Among these, there are several names that are similar or even identical to those mentioned here on February 9, so that one might think that both groups of martyrs are the same; but there are definitely 37 martyrs named with Saint Paul and Companions, Martyrs of Egypt, and only 32 with Saint Julius and Companions, Martyrs of Egypt. Therefore the Bollandists * arrived at ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 27th of April WELCOME! SAINT GERMELINA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF NICOMEDIA Saint Germelina, a martyr, suffered with several others in Nicomedia. Her companions' names are: Laetissima, Felicia, Germana, Felix, Evanthia , Victorinus, Nicephorus, Dioscorus, Papias , Serapion, John (Johannes), and Julius . (III. 488) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 419) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of Saint Germelina and Companions, your holy martyrs, 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. Sources of...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 4th of March WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, MARTYR A martyr for the Christian faith, Saint Julius 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 Julius 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 28th of May WELCOME! SAINT ZETULUS AND COMPANIONS   Today, we also commemorate the holy martyrs Saints Zetulus, Primus, Nonnus, Euresius and Julius. They suffered in Pamphylia (or Africa). (VI . 744) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 861) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Zetulus, Primus, Nonnus, Euresius and Julius 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 JULIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Julius obtained the crown of martyrdom along with Saints Victurinus (Victurus), Siricus (Cyricus), Felix, Paulus, Maximus, Victor, Simplicius, Pollio, Vitus, Calendinus, Appollonus, Marciana, Felicissima, Ethemia (Timia and Hernia), Marcianus, Lectissimus (Litissimus), Simia, Germianus, Felicia, Evasia, Gemellinus (Gemellina), Silvanus and other Companions. They suffered in Africa. The names of the Companions vary from martyrology to martyrology; several names are omitted, but other ones are listed instead, e.g. a Saint Honoratus, Victor etc. The Roman Martyrology * mentions none of these Saints on April 26. (II. 415). (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  3, Augsburg, 1869, p. 542) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Gra...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 3rd of July SAINT TRYPHON AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) These saints suffered martyrdom at Alexandria in Egypt: Tryphon, two holy men named Cyrion, Eulogius, Menelaus, Porophoxius, Apricus, Chustus, Julianus, another Tryphon, Orestes , Cyril, Emerion and Julius. The Roman Martyrology * lists the martyrs  on July 3, but does not mention all their names. (I. 636) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 571) *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 Tryphon, Cyrion, Eulogius, Menelaus, Porophoxius, Apricus, Chustus, Julianus Orestes, Cyril, Emerion and Julius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 3rd of December SAINT AMBICUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF NICOMEDIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Ambicus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nicomedia, the Saints Ambicus, Victor and Julius." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Ambicus, Victor and Julius 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 AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 19th of August SAINT JULIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Julius. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Rome, Saint Julius, senator and martyr, who was delivered up to the judge Vitellius, and by him thrown into prison. By order of the emperor Commodus, he was beaten with rods until be expired. His body was buried in the cemetery of Calepodius on the Aurelian road." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Julius 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 1st of July SAINTS JULIUS AND AARON, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Julius and Aaron . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In England, the holy martyrs Julius and Aaron, who suffered after Saint Alban, in the persecution of Diocletian. In the same country, a great number being at that time tortured in different manners and barbarously lacerated, ended their combat, and attained to the joys of the heavenly city." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Julius and Aaron 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 1st of July 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 tha...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 20th of December 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 live...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 12th of April WELCOME! SAINT JULIUS, POPE AND CONFESSOR ⬅️ Saintly Popes - Index Saint Julius [Julian] was a Roman, and chosen pope on February 6, 337. The Arian bishops in the East sent to him three deputies to accuse St Athanasius, the zealous patriarch of Alexandria.  These informations, as the order of justice required, Julius imparted to Athanasius, who thereupon sent his deputies to Rome; when, upon an impartial hearing, the advocates of the heretics were confounded, and silenced, upon every article of their accusation. The Arians then demanded a council, and the pope assembled one in Rome, in 341, at which appeared St Athanasius, Marcellus of Ancyra, and other orthodox prelates, who entreated the pope that he would cite their adversaries to appear. Julius accordingly sent them an order to repair to Rome within a limited time.  JULIUS SENT THEM AN ORDER TO REPAIR TO ROME They, instead of obeying, held a prete...