SAINT FEAST DAY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 6th of May WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN, BISHOP OF AUXERRE Saint Valerian (Valerianus), Bishop of Auxerre, third in the order of succession, is thought to have been the successor of Saint Valerius . Valerian ruled this church for 30 years. He is particularly remembered for having taught Saint Amator .  Valerian is documented to have attended the Council of Cologne in 346. His veneration carries on to this day. There once was a large church in Chitry dedicated to his name. He was also venerated at Chateaudun in the diocese of Chartres, where some of his relics were located. The  Bollandists * state that Bishop Valerian went to his eternal reward in 364. He is commemorated on May 6 (II. 105).  (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 644) *A hagiography source used by the authors  Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbrevia...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JULY Saints celebrated on the 20th of July WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN, MARTYR OF CORINTH Saint Valerian  (Valerianus) , a companion of  Saint Cyriacus , was a martyr at Corinth . (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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 14th of April WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN, MARTYR OF TERNI Saint Valerian (Valerianus), commemorated on April 14, was a martyr at  Interamna , now Terni, in Umbria, and a companion of  Saint Apollonius .  (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 Valerian 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 Valentine, Bishop and Martyr Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk,  de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 9th of August WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN, MARTYR OF ALEXANDRIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Valerian, a companion of  Saint Onion . They were killed for the Christian faith in Alexandria. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  4, Augsburg, 1875, p. 622) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 28th of November WELCOME! SAINT QUODVULTDEUS AND COMPANIONS, BISHOPS AND MARTYRS Saint Quodvultdeus of Carthage, Valerian, Urban, Crescens, Habetdeum, Eustachius, Cresconius, Crescentianus, Felix, Hortulanus, and Florentian were all bishops and martyrs in Africa . (El.) (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 20) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Quodvultdeus, Valerian, Urban, Crescens, Habetdeum, Eustachius, Cresconius, Crescentianus, Felix, Hortulanus, and Florentian 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 Valerian and Companions ⬅️ Saint Eustachius, Bishop and Confessor Sources of the...

  ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JANUARY Saints celebrated on the 21st of January WELCOME! SAINT VALERIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Saints Valerian (Valerianus), Candidus, Aquila and Eugenius are said to have been martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. They suffered in Trebizond in Asia Minor. (Information from  Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints,  Volume  5, Augsburg, 1882, p. 644) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Valerian ,  Candidus, Aquila and Eugenius 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 NOVEMBER Saints celebrated on the 27th of November SAINT VALERIAN, BISHOP OF AQUILEIA Today, we also commemorate Saint Valerian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Aquileia, Saint Valerian, bishop." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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 17th of September SAINT VALERIAN AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Valerian and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Nevers, the holy martyrs Valerian, Macrinus, and Gordian." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Valerian, Macrinus, and Gordian 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 15th of September SAINT VALERIAN, MARTYR Today, we also commemorate Saint Valerian. The Roman Martyrology states:  "In the diocese of Chalons, Saint Valerian, martyr, who was suspended on high by the governor Priscus, and tortured with iron hooks. Remaining immovable in the confession of Christ, and continuing joyfully to praise Him, he was struck with the sword by order of the same magistrate." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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 23rd of August SAINT RESTITUTUS AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Today, we also commemorate Saint Restitutus and Companions. The Roman Martyrology states:  "At Antioch, the birthday of the holy martyrs Restitutus, Donatus, Valerian, and Fructuosa, with twelve others, who were crowned after having distinguished themselves by a glorious confession." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saints Restitutus, Donatus, Valerian, and Fructuosa 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 28th of November SAINT VALERIAN AND COMPANIONS, BISHOPS Saints Valerian, Urban, Crescens, Eustace, Cresconius, Crescentianus, Felix, Hortulanus and Florentianus were 5th century African Bishops. Banished from their country by Genseric, the Arian King of the Vandals, they died in exile and were afterwards honoured as Confessors of the Faith. (Information from The Book of Saints, 1921, by the Monks of Ramsgate) PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Valerian 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. ➡️ Saint Quodvultdeus and Companions, Bishops and Martyrs ⬅️ Saint Eustachius, Bishop and Confessor