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SAINT MERCURIUS, MARTYR - 25 NOVEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 25th of November SAINT MERCURIUS, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Mercurius . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Caesarea, in Cappadocia, Saint Mercurius, soldier, who vanquished the barbarians and triumphed over the cruelty of Decius through the protection of his guardian angel. Finally, having acquired great glory from his sufferings, he was crowned with martyrdom and went to reign forever in heaven." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Mercurius 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.

ST MERCURIUS, MARTYR OF CAESAREA - 25 NOVEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 25th of November 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...