ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN MAY Saints celebrated on the 25th of May THE TRANSLATION OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI Today, we also commemorate The Translation of Saint Francis . The Roman Martyrology states: "At Assisi, in Umbria, the translation of Saint Francis , confessor, in the time of pope Gregory IX ." PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of The Translation of Saint Francis 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.