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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 12th of July WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS The story of these holy martyrs is rooted in pious legend. Saint Paulinus was born in Antioch and accompanied  Saint Peter   to Rome, where the Prince of the Apostles ordained him bishop and sent him to Lucca to preach the word of God. In a short time, assisted by the priest Severus and the deacon Luke, he converted a large group of pagan men and women to Christianity. He built seven churches, for which he appointed priests and other clergy, so that the newly converted Christian flock would be fed the bread of eternal life. News of the spread of Christianity soon reached the cruel Emperor Nero, who had Bishop Paulinus seized along with Saint Severus, the priest, Saint Luke, the deacon, and the holy soldier  Saint Theobald and many others.  They were brought before the tyrant, who, upon their refusal to sacrifice to his idols, cruelly beat them a...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 12th of July WELCOME! SAINT PAULINUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Paulinus . The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Lucca, in Tuscany, blessed Paulinus, who was consecrated first bishop of that city by Saint Peter. Under Nero, after many combats, he terminated his martyrdom with some companions, at the foot of Mount Pisa." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Paulinus 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 Paulinus