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  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 20th of October WELCOME! SAINT RUSTICUS, BISHOP OF NARBONNE According to biographers, Rusticus, who was born either at Marseilles or at Narbonnaise, Gaul, is the one to whom  Saint Jerome  (about 411) addressed a letter, commending him to imitate the virtues of  Saint Exuperius of Toulouse and to follow the advice of Procule, then Bishop of Marseilles. When he had completed his education in Gaul, Rusticus went to Rome, where he soon gained a reputation as a public speaker, but he wished to embrace the contemplative life. He wrote to Saint Jerome, who advised him to continue his studies. Thus Rusticus entered the monastery of Saint Vincent of Lérins . He was ordained at Marseilles, and on October 3, 430 (or 427) was consecrated Bishop of Narbonne.  With all his zeal, he could not prevent the progress of the Arian heresy which the Goths were spreading abroad. The siege of Narbonne by the Goths and dissen...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 26th of October SAINT RUSTICUS, BISHOP OF NARBONNE Today, we also commemorate Saint Rusticus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Narbonne, Saint Rusticus, bishop and confessor, who flourished in the time of the emperors Valentinian and Leo." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Rusticus 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.