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SAINT LAURENCE, BISHOP OF NOLA - 15 NOVEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 15th of November SAINT LAURENCE, BISHOP OF NOLA Saint Laurence (Laurentius) , according to Zedler*, was the 15th bishop of Nola and is called "saint" by him, while in the General Martyrology* , he is indicated merely by name. He is also listed in the Elenchus*. St Laurence lived in the 5th century. (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 Laurence 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.