SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 18th of May   WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, PRIEST AND MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA A companion of  Saint Patamon , Saint Serapion, a holy priest, obtained the martyr's crown in Alexandria. (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 18th of May WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR OF CONSTANTINOPLE Saint Serapion, a martyr of Constantinople, was a companion of  Saint Eucho   (IV. 145). (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 27th of April WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION , MARTYR OF NICOMEDIA Saint Serapion, commemorated on April 27, a martyr of Nicomedia, was a companion of  Saint Germelina .  (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 8th of September WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Serapion, commemorated on September 8, was a martyr at Alexandria in Egypt and a companion of  Saint Ammon  (Ammonius). (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 9th of February WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR OF EGYPT Saint Serapion, who was martyred in Egypt for the Christian faith, was a companion of  Saint Julius . (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 18th of January WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR OF EGYPT Saint Serapion was killed in Egypt for being a Christian. He was a companion of the martyr  Saint Paul  (II. 188) (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 Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 20th of March WELCOME! SAINTS PAUL AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF SYRIA Saints Paul, Cyril, Eugenius, Serapion, Tygrinus, Claudius, Exuperius, Valentine, Victoricus and Domnus are listed in the martyrologies as martyrs in Syria; no further details are provided. (III. 83) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 723) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Paul, Cyril, Eugenius, Serapion, Tygrinus, Claudius, Exuperius, Valentine, Victoricus and Domnus 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. ➡️ Their entry in the Roman Martyrology Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-a...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 13th of July WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) Saint Serapion  was a martyr; he is particularly venerated by the Greeks. As the monologue relates, he is said to have been burned by the governor Aquila during the reign of Emperor Severus. No further details have been provided. (III. 481) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 254) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibr...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 9th of July WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION, BISHOP Certain sources mention Saint Serapion, a bishop in Egypt. We are not sure about him. (II. 670) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 254) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Serapion 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. Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 13th of July WELCOME! SAINT SERAPION AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF ALEXANDRIA Saints Serapion, Trophimus, Meleus, Guangelus, Propolus, Attalus, Zeno, Meneus, a priest, Trophima, a virgin and Macrabius suffered martyrdom in Alexandria. The martyrologies contain just their names; no further details are provided . (III. 481) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg 1882, p. 254) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Serapion, Trophimus, Meleus, Guangelus, Propolus, Attalus, Zeno, Meneus, Trophima, and Macrabius 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 Serapion, Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original Ge...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 27th of April WELCOME! SAINT GERMELINA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF NICOMEDIA Saint Germelina, a martyr, suffered with several others in Nicomedia. Her companions' names are: Laetissima, Felicia, Germana, Felix, Evanthia , Victorinus, Nicephorus, Dioscorus, Papias , Serapion, John (Johannes), and Julius . (III. 488) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 419) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant to your Church, we beseech you, O Lord, through the intercession of Saint Germelina and Companions, your holy martyrs, 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. Sources of...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY Saints celebrated on the 28th of February SAINT CELER AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS A page of one of Fortunatus Hueber's Saints' books, "Stammenbuch..." (1693) The name Celer  is derived from the Latin celer , meaning the fast one, the nimble one .  Saint Celer (Cerealis), Pupillus (Pupulus), Serapion, Justus, Claudianus (Claudius), Theophilus, Victorinus, Saturninus, Eppolus, Euthecla, Astuta, Mustila, Alexander, Victor, Secundella, Caius and Felix died as martyrs in Alexandria. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, p. 592) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Celer, Pupillus, Serapion, Justus, Claudianus, Theophilus, Victorinus, Saturninus, Eppolus, Euthecla, Astuta, Mustila, Alexander, Victor, Secundella, Caius and Felix may increase our devotion and promote our...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 27th of August SAINT MARCELLINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Marcellinus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Tomis, in Pontus, the holy martyrs Marcellinus, tribune, and Mannea, his wife, and his sons John, Serapion, and Peter." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Marcellinus, Mannea, John, Serapion, and Peter 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 18th of August SAINT HERMAS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate  Saint Hermas and Companions . The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the same city [Rome], the holy martyrs Hermas, Serapion, and Polyaenus. Being dragged through narrow, stony, and craggy places, they yielded up their souls to God." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Hermas, Serapion, and Polyaenus 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 15th of August SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR OF ROME Saint Serapion ,  who was killed for his Christian faith in Rome, was a companion of  Saint Hermas .  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 254) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Serapion 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 13th of July SAINT SERAPION, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Serapion . The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, Saint Serapion, martyr, who obtained the crown of martyrdom by fire, in the time of the emperor Severus and the governor Aquila." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Serapion 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER Saints celebrated on the 30th of October SAINT SERAPION, BISHOP OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Serapion, a bishop of Alexandria, eighth in line, is listed in the Roman Martyrology *. He died in A.D. 213. His writings and some fragments are preserved by Eusebius. (Information from Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints, Volume 5, Augsburg, 1882) *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 Saint Serapion 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.

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 26th of March 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 lives, so ...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March 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 lives, so tha...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MARCH Saints celebrated on the 21st March 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 lives, so tha...