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SAINT MACARIA, MARTYR OF TERNI - 14 APRIL

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT MACARIA, MARTYR OF TERNI  Saint Macaria (Marcia), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (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 Macaria 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. ⬅️ Saint Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

SAINT JANUARIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 8 APRIL

  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.