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SAINT DIOMEDES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 2 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 2nd of September WELCOME! SAINT DIOMEDES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saint Diomedes, Julian, Philip, Eutychianus, Hesychius, Leonides, Philadelphus, Menalippus, Pantagapas, and  Eutychius were martyred for Christ's sake; some by fire, others by water, and still others with the sword and the cross. Their names, with the exception of the latter, are also listed in the Roman Martyrology * on this day.  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 756) *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 Diomedes, Julian, Philip, Eutychianus, Hesychius, Leonides, Philadelphus, Menalippus, Pantagapas, and Eutychius may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who li...

SAINT DIOMEDES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS - 2 SEPTEMBER

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 2nd of September SAINT DIOMEDES AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Diomedes and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, the holy martyrs Diomedes, Julian, Philip, Euthychian, Hesychius, Leonides, Philadelphus, Menalippus, and Pantagapas. They consummated their martyrdom, some by fire, some by water, others by the sword or by the cross." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Diomedes, Julian, Philip, Euthychian, Hesychius, Leonides, Philadelphus, Menalippus, and Pantagapas 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 Diomedes and Companions