SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 31st of May WELCOME! SAINT SILVANUS, MARTYR OF GERONA A companion of  Saint Gaulienus , Saint Silvanus was killed for the Christian faith in Gerona  (Gerunda)  in Catalonia . (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 Silvanus 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 30th of July WELCOME! SAINT SILVANUS, MARTYR OF TUBURBUM A companion of  Saint Rufus , Saint Silvanus was killed for the Christian faith in Tuburbum  [Tuburbum Mauretaniae]  in Mauritania, Africa. (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 Silvanus 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 16th of April WELCOME! SAINT SILVANUS , MARTYR OF PONTUS Saint Silvanus suffered martyrdom in the Pontus region; he was a companion of  Saint Martialis   (II. 406). (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 Silvanus 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 SILVANUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA  Saint Silvanus, 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 Silvanus 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 30th of April WELCOME! SAINT SILVANUS, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Saint Silvanus was a martyr in Alexandria, a companion of  Saint   Dorotheus . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  1, Augsburg, 1858, pp. 806-07) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that we who know how courageously your holy martyr Silvanus  confessed the faith, may experience his goodness as he intercedes for us with you. 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 20th of April WELCOME! SAINT SERVANUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Older martyrologies list Saint Servanus and his companions Araiacus, Silvanus (Silvanianus), Fortunatus, John, Honoratus ( Oratus ), Donatus, Marcia (sometimes rendered as Gemina or Cornelia), Fortunata, and Vincent (Vincentius) as martyrs who suffered in Africa . (II. 748) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 263) *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 Servanus and Companions 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,  d...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN APRIL Saints celebrated on the 26th of April WELCOME! SAINT SILVANUS, MARTYR Saint Silvanus was a companion of  Saint Julius , a martyr in Africa.  (III. 415) (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 Silvanus 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 17th of February WELCOME! SAINT DONATUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Originally from the Vicenza area, Saints Donatus, Secundianus, Romulus, Solonus, Chrysanthus, Eutychius, Justus, Cordius, Silvanus, Neomedius, Polykratius and about 80 other martyrs tried to flee from persecution; therefore they moved to Concordia. There they were taken prisoner, however, since someone reported them to the authorities for being Christians. Most cruel torment followed to make them renounce our Lord Jesus Christ, but the martyrs remained steadfast throughout. After their jaws had been broken in two with leaden tools, they were laid on the rack,  had their sides set alight with burning torches, had boiling oil poured all over their bodies, until they were finally beheaded. These events took place in A.D. 303 near the lake of Liminus. Saints Donatus and Solonus are venerated at Vicenza, and the former is distinct from the Saint Donatu...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of September WELCOME! SAINT RUFINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Rufinus, Silvanus, Marcellus (Macellus), Gaianus, Helpidius, Antonius, Eusticus, Maximus, Eusebius, another Gaianus, Vitalica (Vitalicus), Gaison, Magnus, Castus, Saturnius, Donatus, Eleusus, and other unnamed Companions suffered martyrdom at Ancyra in Galatia. The Roman Martyrology * lists only three Martyrs  of Ancyra on this day: Rufinus, Silvanus, and Vitalicus. (II. 204) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 157) *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 Rufinus, Silvanus, Marcellus, Gaianus, Helpidius, Antonius, Eusticus, Maximus, Eusebius, Vitalica, Gaison, Magnus, Castus, Saturnius, Donatus, Eleusus, and Companions...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 10th of September WELCOME! SAINT EUPIUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Eupius (Eupila), Alexander, Cupsicus or Cerociscus, Hysicus, Aloponius, Silvanus, and five Others were martyred for the Christian faith at Caesarea in Cappadocia . (III. 493)  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  2, Augsburg, 1861, p. 117) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Eupius, Alexander, Cupsicus, Hysicus, Aloponius, Silvanus, and Companions 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 DECEMBER   Saints celebrated on the 2nd of December SAINT SILVANUS OF TROAS Today, we also commemorate Saint Silvanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Troas, in Phrygia, Saint Silvanus, renowned for miracles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Silvanus 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 5th of November SAINT DOMNINUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS OF PALESTINE Today, we also commemorate Saint Domninus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "Also, the holy martyrs Domninus, Theotimus, Philotheus, Silvanus, and their companions, under the emperor Maximinus." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Domninus, Theotimus, Philotheus, Silvanus, and Companions 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 SEPTEMBER Saints celebrated on the 4th of September SAINTS RUFINUS, SILVANUS, AND VITALICUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Rufinus, Silvanus, and Vitalicus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Ancyra, in Galatia, the birthday of three saintly boys, Rufinus, Silvanus, and Vitalicus, martyrs." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Rufinus, Silvanus, and Vitalicus 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 the Martyrs of Ancyra

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 10th of July SAINTS BIANOR AND SILVANUS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Bianor and Silvanus. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Pisidia, the holy martyrs Bianor and Silvanus, who merited an immortal crown by being decapitated, after enduring most bitter torments for the name of Christ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Bianor and Silvanus 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 MAY Saints celebrated on the 24th of May SAINTS ZOELLUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saints Zoellus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In Istria, the holy martyrs Zoellus, Servilius, Felix, Silvanus, and Diocles." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Zoellus, Servilius, Felix, Silvanus, and Diocles 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.