Roman Martyrology 2004

Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr at Rome

Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr, who, while still a girl, gave Rome the supreme testimony of faith and consecrated the fame of her chastity with martyrdom; thus she conquered both her tender age and the tyrant, acquiring a vast admiration among the peoples and obtaining an even greater glory from God; on this day the deposition of her body is celebrated.

Saint Publius, bishop of Malta

Commemoration of Saint Publius, bishop of Athens, who bore witness to Christ in martyrdom.

Saints Fructuoso, bishop of Tarragona, Augurio and Eulogio, deacons, martyrs at Tarragona

At Tarragona in interior Spain, passion of the holy martyrs Fructuoso, bishop, Augurio and Eulogio, his deacons: under the emperors Valerian and Gallienus, after having confessed their faith in the presence of the procurator Emilian, they were led into the amphitheatre, where, facing clear voice from the bishop towards the faithful present a prayer for the peace of the Church, they completed their martyrdom by being thrown into the flames and praying on their knees.

Saint Patrocle, martyr at Troyes

At Troyes in Gallia Lugdunensis, in present-day France, Saint Patrocle, martyr.

Saint Epifanio, bishop of Pavia

At Pavia, Saint Epifanio, bishop, who, at the time of the barbarian invasions, worked hard for the reconciliation of peoples, for the liberation of prisoners and for the reconstruction of the destroyed city.

Saint Meinrad, priest and monk at Einsiedeln, martyr

On the mountains around Lake Zurich in present-day Switzerland, Saint Meinrad, priest, who, initially dedicated to cenobitic life, then to hermitic life, was killed by bandits.

Saint Zaccaria, master of cenobitic life

On the Mercury massif in Basilicata, Saint Zaccaria, known as Angelico, master of cenobitic life.

Blesseds Edward Stransham and Nicholas Wheeler (Woodfen), priests and martyrs of England

At London in England, Blesseds Edward Stransham and Nicholas Wheeler (Woodfen), priests and martyrs, who, condemned to death under Queen Elizabeth I for their priesthood, suffered martyrdom at Tyburn.

Saint Alban Roe, Benedictine priest, and Blessed Richard Reynolds (Green), priest, martyrs of England

At London in England, Saint Alban Roe, of the Order of Saint Benedict, and Blessed Richard Reynolds (Green), priests and martyrs: under King Charles I, the first having spent seventeen years in prison and the other fourteen, now old, together they were hung for Christ at the gallows at Tyburn.

Blessed Josefa María de Santa Inés, Discalced Augustinian virgin

In the monastery of Beniganim in the territory of Valencia in Spain, Blessed Josefa María de Santa Inés, virgin of the Order of the Discalced Augustinians.

Blessed Jean-Baptiste Turpin du Cormier and 13 companions, priests and martyrs of France

At Laval in France, Blesseds Jean-Baptiste Turpin du Cormier and thirteen companions, priests and martyrs, who died by guillotining for their tenacious loyalty to the Catholic Church during the French Revolution.

Saint Ioannes Yi Yun-il, father of family, martyr of Korea

In the territory of Daegu in Korea, holy martyr Ioannes Yi Yun-il: as father of the family, farmer and catechist, having overcome the beatings and the fracture of his limbs, remained steadfast in the Christian faith and with a serene soul received martyrdom by decapitation, the last victim of the great persecution implemented in this nation.

Saint Vincent, deacon of Saragossa and martyr

Saint Vincent, deacon of Saragossa and martyr, who after suffering imprisonment, hunger, easel and incandescent blades in the persecution of Emperor Diocletian, flew unscathed to heaven at Valencia in Spain to reward his martyrdom.

Saint Valero, bishop of Saragossa

Commemoration of Saint Valero, bishop of Zaragoza in Spain, who participated in the first Council of Elvira and, taken to Valencia together with Saint Vincent, was sent into exile.

Saint Gaudenzio, first bishop of Novara

At Novara, Saint Gaudenzio, who considers himself the first bishop of that see.

Saint Anastasius, monk and martyr in Persia

At Sergiopolis in Persia, passion of Saint Anastasius, monk and martyr, who after many torments suffered by him at Caesarea of Palestine, was afflicted with many tortures by Chosroes, king of the Persians, and, after seventy of his companions, near a river was suffocated and decapitated.

Saint Barnard, bishop of Vienne

In the monastery of Romans near the Isère river in the Alps, deposition of Saint Barnard, bishop of Vienne: having passed from the army of the emperor Charlemagne to the militia of Christ, he distributed the goods received from his father to the poor and built, in Ambronay and Romans, two monasteries, in which he spent his life.

Saint Domenico, abbot of Sora

At Sora in Lazio, Saint Domenico, abbot, who founded monasteries in various regions of Italy and brought others back to regular discipline with his reforming spirit.

Blessed Maria Mancini, widow, Dominican religious

At Pisa, Blessed Maria Mancini, who, having been widowed twice and having lost all her children, at the exhortation of Saint Catherine of Siena, began community life in the monastery of Saint Dominic, which she led for ten years.

Blessed Antonio della Chiesa, Dominican priest

At Como, Blessed Antonio della Chiesa, priest of the Order of Preachers, who in some convents of the Order reformed the observation of the rule, placing himself with clemency in the face of human frailty and correcting it with firmness.

Blessed William Patenson, priest and martyr of England

At London in England, Blessed William Patenson, priest and martyr: sentenced to death under Queen Elizabeth I for his priesthood, even in prison he reconciled six people detained with him with the Church and finally in Tyburn, disembowelled, crowned his martyrdom.

Saints Francesc Gil de Federich de Sans and Mateo Alonso de Leciñana y Alonso, Dominican priests and martyrs of Vietnam

In Tonkin, now Vietnam, Saints Francesc Gil de Federich de Sans and Mateo Alonso de Leciñana y Alonso, priests of the Order of Preachers and martyrs: under the reign of Trin Doanh, after an unceasing preaching of the Gospel, continued even in prison, pierced with the sword they died gloriously for Christ.

Saint Vincenzo Pallotti, priest, founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate

At Rome, Saint Vincenzo Pallotti, priest: founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, with his writings and works urged the vocation of all those baptised in Christ to work generously for the Church.

Blessed Guillaume Joseph Chaminade, priest and founder of the Society of Mary

At Bordeaux in France, Blessed Guillaume Joseph Chaminade, priest, who, with his pastoral zeal long exercised secretly and with courage, tried to bring together the lay faithful to promote the cult of the Blessed Virgin Mary and missions abroad, founding to this end the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate and the Society of Mary.

Blessed Laura Vicuña, virgin

At the village of Junín de los Andes in Argentina, Blessed Laura Vicuña, virgin, who, born at Santiago de Chile, as a student in the Institute of Mary Help of Christians, at the age of thirteen offered her life to God for the conversion of her mother.

Blessed Giuseppe Nascimbeni, priest, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family

At Castelletto del Garda in Veneto, Blessed Giuseppe Nascimbeni, priest, founder of the Institute of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family.

Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann, father of family

At Vienna in Austria, Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann: as father of family, bearing witness to the Gospel both in the family and in civil society with the sanctity of his life and works, he truly lived his title and dignity as a doctor in a Christian way and with great charity he worked to assist the sick, for whom he founded hospitals, in which, putting aside all vanity, he welcomed only the poor and indigent.

Saints Severian and Aquila, martyrs at Cesarea of Mauritania

At Caesarea in Mauritania, in present-day Algeria, the holy martyrs Severian and Aquila, married couple, who were burned in the fire.

Saint Emerenziana, martyr at Rome

At Rome on Via Nomentana in the major cemetery, Saint Emerenziana, martyr.

Saints Clement, bishop of Ancyra, and Agatangelo, martyrs

At Ankara in Galatia, in present-day Türkiye, Saints Clement, bishop, and Agatangelo, martyrs.

Saint Amasio, bishop of Teano

At Teano in Campania, commemoration of Saint Amasio, bishop.

Saint Ildefonso, archbishop of Toledo

At Toledo in Spain, Saint Ildefonso, bishop, who, as a monk and prior of a monastery, was elected to the episcopate, wrote numerous books with a very refined style, composed famous liturgical prayers and venerated the blessed and ever Virgin with admirable zeal and devotion Mary Mother of God.

Saint Maimbod, pilgrim and hermit

At Dampierre in the territory of Besançon in Burgundy, in present-day France, Saint Maimbod, who, of Irish origin, became a pilgrim and hermit, said to have been killed by bandits.

Saint Andreas Chŏng Hwa-gyŏng, catechist and martyr of Korea

At Seoul in Korea, Saint Andreas Chŏng Hwa-gyŏng, catechist and martyr: while helping the holy bishop Laurent Imbert, he made his house a refuge for Christians; for this he was cruelly hit and wounded, finally strangled in prison.

Saint Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church

Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church: a true shepherd of souls, he brought back to Catholic communion many brothers separated from it, he taught Christians with his writings the devotion and love of God and instituted the Order of the Visitation together with Saint Jane Frances de Chantal; later living at Lyons in humility, he gave his soul back to God on December 28 and was buried on this day at Annecy.

Saint Feliciano, first bishop of Foligno

At Foligno in Umbria, Saint Feliciano, who is believed to have been the first bishop of this region.

Saint Savinien, martyr at Troyes

In the territory of Troyes in Gallia Lugdunensis, in present-day France, Saint Savinien, martyr.

Saints Babylas, bishop of Antioch, Urban, Prilidian and Epolonius, children, martyrs

At Antioch of Syria, now in Türkiye, passion of Saint Babylas, bishop, who, during the persecution of Emperor Decius, after having so many times given glory to God amidst suffering and torment, obtained to die gloriously tied to iron shackles, with which he ordered that his body was also buried. Together with him it is handed down that the three boys, Urban, Prilidian and Epolonius, whom he had educated in the Christian faith, also suffered the passion.

Saint Esuperanzio, bishop of Cingoli

At Cingoli in the Marches, Saint Esuperanzio, bishop.

Blessed Paola Gambara Costa, widow

At Binaco near Milan, Blessed Paola Gambara Costa, widow, who, enrolled in the Third Order of Saint Francis, tolerated her violent husband with such patience as to induce him to convert and always exercised charity towards the poor in an excellent way.

Saints William Ireland, Jesuit priest, and John Grove, martyrs of England

At London in England, blessed martyrs William Ireland, priest of the Society of Jesus, and John Grove, his servant, who, under King Charles II, falsely accused of treason, suffered martyrdom for Christ at Tyburn.

Blessed Marie Poussepin, virgin, founder of the Dominican Sisters of Charity

At the village of Sainville near Chartres in France, Blessed Marie Poussepin, virgin, who founded the Institute of the Dominican Sisters of Charity of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin to offer support to pastors of souls, education to girls and assistance to the needy and the sick.

Blesseds Wincenty Lewoniuk and 12 companions, martyrs of Poland

At the village of Pratulin near Siedlce in Poland, Blesseds Wincenty Lewoniuk and twelve companions, martyrs: adamant in the face of threats and flattery, they did not want to separate from the Catholic Church and were helplessly killed or mortally wounded for having refused to hand over the keys of the their parish.

Blessed Timoteo Giaccardo, Pauline priest

At Rome, Blessed Timoteo Giaccardo, priest, who in the Pious Society of Saint Paul trained many disciples to announce the Gospel to the world with an appropriate use of the means of social communication.

Conversion of Saint Paul, apostle

Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle, to whom, while walking on the road to Damascus still breathing threats and massacres against the disciples of the Lord, Jesus manifested himself gloriously along the road, so that, filled with the Holy Spirit, he would announce the Gospel of salvation to the people, suffering much for the name of Christ.

Saint Ananias, disciple of the Lord

Commemoration of Saint Ananias, disciple of the Lord, who baptised Paul at Damascus after his conversion.

Saint Artema, martyr at Pozzuoli in Campania

At Pozzuoli in Campania, Saint Artema, martyr.

Saint Agileus, martyr at Carthage

At Carthage, in present-day Tunisia, Saint Agileus, martyr, on the anniversary of whose death Saint Augustine held a sermon to the people in the basilica in honour of him.

Birth of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop and doctor of the Church

At Nazianzus in Cappadocia, in present-day Türkiye, the anniversary of the death of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop, whose memorial is celebrated on January 2.

Saint Bretannione, bishop of Tomi in Scizia

Commemoration of Saint Bretannione, bishop of Constance in Scythia, in present-day Romania, who, under the Arian emperor Valens, whom he strenuously opposed, distinguished himself in admirable holiness and zeal for the Catholic faith.

Saint Palaemon, anchorite

At Tabennesis in Thebaid in Egypt, Saint Palaemon, anchorite, dedicated to prayer and continuous penance, and teacher of Saint Pachomius.

Saints Priest, bishop of Clermont, and Amarin, man of God, martyrs in Auvergne

At Clermont-Ferrand in the Aquitaine region, in France, Saints Priest, bishop, and Amarin, man of God, both murdered by notables of the city.

Saint Poppon, abbot of Stavelot and Malmedy

At Marchiennes in Flanders, in the territory of present-day France, Saint Poppon, abbot of Stavelot and Malmédy, who spread the Cluniac observance in many monasteries of Lotharingia.

Blessed Henry Suso, Dominican priest

At Ulm in Swabia in Germany, Blessed Henry Suso, priest of the Order of Preachers, who patiently endured countless difficulties and illnesses, wrote a treatise on eternal wisdom and assiduously preached the sweet name of Jesus.

Blessed Antonio Migliorati, Augustinian priest

At Amandola in the Marches, Blessed Antonio Migliorati, priest of the Order of the Hermits of Saint Augustine.

Blessed Arcangela Girlani, Carmelite virgin

At Mantua, Blessed Arcangela Girlani, virgin of the Carmelite Order, prioress of the convent of Parma and founder of the monastery of Mantua.

Blessed Manuel Domingo y Sol, priest, founder of the Diocesan Labour Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

At Tortosa in Spain, Blessed Manuel Domingo y Sol, priest, who founded the Society of Diocesan Worker Priests of the Heart of Jesus to encourage priestly vocations.

Blessed Maria Antonia Grillo Michel, widow, founder of the Little Sisters of Divine Providence

At Alessandria, Blessed Maria Antonia Grillo Michel, religious, who, once widowed, mercifully provided for the needs of the poor and, having sold all her property, established the Congregation of the Little Sisters of Divine Providence.

Blessed Antoni Świadek, priest and martyr at Dachau

In the prison camp of Dachau near Munich in Germany, Blessed Antoni Świadek, priest and martyr, who, in times of war, defended the faith against the followers of doctrines contrary to every human and Christian dignity, receiving the imperishable crown.

Saints Timothy and Titus, disciples of Saint Paul

Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops, disciples of Saint Paul the Apostle and his collaborators in the ministry, one at the head of the Church of Ephesus, the other of that of Crete; Paul’s letters of wise recommendations for the instruction of pastors and the faithful are addressed to them.

Saint Theogenes, martyr at Hippo

At Hippo in Numidia in present-day Algeria, Saint Theogenes, martyr, on whom Saint Augustine gave a sermon.

Saint Paola, widow

At Bethlehem of Judea, Saint Paola, widow: of a very noble senatorial family, she renounced the world and, having distributed her assets to the poor, together with the blessed virgin Eustochium, her daughter, retired to the nativity scene of the Lord.

Saints Xenophon and Mary, husband and wife, and their sons John and Arcadius, monks

At Jerusalem, Saints Xenophon and Mary and their sons John and Arcadius, who, after having renounced their senatorial dignity and huge assets, are said to have embraced monastic life in the Holy City with equal ardour of soul.

Saint Albéric, abbot of Cîteaux

At Cîteaux in Burgundy, in present-day France, Saint Albéric, abbot: among the first monks of Molesme, he arrived at the foundation of Neumünster, which then he ruled as abbot, dedicating himself with all zeal and commitment to the training of the monks, as true lover of the rule and of his brothers.

Saint Øystein Erlendsson, archbishop of Nidaros

At Trondheim in Norway, Saint Øystein Erlendsson, bishop, who tenaciously defended the Church entrusted to him against sovereigns and increased it with admirable care.

Blessed Marie de la Dive veuve du Verdier de la Sorinière, martyr of France

At Angers in France, Blessed Marie de la Dive veuve du Verdier de la Sorinière, martyr, who, widowed, was guillotined during the French Revolution for her loyalty to her Church.

Blessed Michał Kozal, auxiliary bishop of Włocławek and martyr at Dachau

Near Munich in Germany, Blessed Michał Kozal, auxiliary bishop of Wloclawek and martyr: for having taken on the defence of the faith and freedom of the Church under the nefarious Nazi regime, with unconquered endurance he remained relegated for three years to the prison extermination camp of Dachau, until he crowned his life with martyrdom.

Saint Angela Merici, virgin, founder of the Sisters of Saint Ursula

Saint Angela Merici, virgin, who first took the habit of the Third Order of Saint Francis and gathered young women to be trained in works of charity; then she instituted a female order under the name of Saint Ursula, to which she entrusted the task of seeking the perfection of life in the world and of educating adolescent girls in the ways of the Lord; finally, at Brescia she gave her soul to God.

Saint Giuliano, martyr at Le Mans

At Sora in Lazio, commemoration of Saint Giuliano, martyr, who is said to have suffered martyrdom at the time of the emperor Antoninus.

Saint Julien, first bishop of Le Mans

At Le Mans in Gallia Lugdunensis, in present-day France, Saint Julien, who is considered the first bishop of this city.

Saint Dévote, virgin and martyr

At Biguglia in Corsica, commemoration of Saint Dévote, virgin and martyr.

Saint May, abbot of Bodon

In the monastery of Beuvoux in the territory of Sisteron in France, Saint May, abbot.

Saint Vitalian, pope

At Rome at Saint Peter’s, deposition of Saint Vitalian, pope, who dealt with particular commitment to the salvation of the Angles.

Saint Thierry, bishop of Orléans

At Tonnerre in Burgundy, in present-day France, transitus of Saint Thierry, bishop of Orléans, who ended his life while visiting the basilicas of the Apostles.

Saint Gilduin, deacon of Dol

At Chartres in France, transitus of Saint Gilduin, deacon of Dôle in Brittany: elected bishop while still very young, he refused such a great honour in the presence of Pope Saint Gregory VII, considering himself unworthy of it and, on returning from Rome, attacked by fever, he ended his earthly pilgrimage in this region.

Blessed Jean, canon regular, bishop

At Thérouanne also in France, Blessed Jean, bishop: as canon regular, he occupied the episcopal see of Maurienne, in which for over thirty years he fought against the simoniacs and founded eight monasteries of both canons and monks.

Blessed Manfredo Settale, priest and hermit

At Riva San Vitale near Como, Blessed Manfredo Settale, priest and hermit.

Blessed Saint-Celeste du Verdier de la Sorinière, virgin of the monastery of the Calvary and martyr of France

At Angers in France, Blessed Saint-Celeste du Verdier de la Sorinière, virgin in the Calvary monastery of this city and martyr, condemned to death while the French Revolution raged in hatred of the Christian faith.

Saint Ioannes Maria Muzeyi, martyr of Uganda

Near Mengo in Uganda, passion of Saint Ioannes Maria Muzeyi, known for his maturity of soul as Muzei, the Elder: servant of the king, once becoming a Christian he did not want to escape persecution, but spontaneously professed the his faith in Christ and was therefore beheaded, the last victim of that persecution.

Saint Enrique de Ossó i Cervelló, priest, founder of the Congregation of Saint Teresa of Jesus

At the town of Gilet in the province of Valencia in Spain, Saint Enrique de Ossó i Cervelló, priest, who founded the Society of Saint Teresa of Jesus to provide for the education of girls; later removed from it, he spent the remaining years of his life in a convent of the Friars Minor.

Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevicius, bishop of Vilnius and later apostolic visitor to Lithuania

At Kaunas in Lithuania, Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevicius, bishop of Vilnius and then Apostolic Nuncio in Lithuania, founder of the Congregation of Marian Clerics and of the Congregation of the Poor Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Saint Thomas Aquinas, Dominican priest and doctor of the Church

Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, priest of the Order of Preachers and doctor of the Church, who, endowed with very great gifts of intellect, transmitted his extraordinary wisdom to others with speeches and writings. Invited by Blessed Pope Gregory X to participate in the second Ecumenical Council of Lyons, he died on March 7 on the way to the monastery of Fossanova in Lazio. After many years his body was transferred to Toulouse on this day.

Saint Jean, priest, founder of the monastery of Réome

In the monastery of Réom near Langres in the territory of Neustria, in France, Saint Jean, priest, a man submissive to God, who gathered monks under the rule of Saint Macarius.

Saint James, hermit in Palestine

Commemoration of Saint James, hermit in Palestine, who for penance locked himself in a tomb for a long time.

Saint Julián, bishop of Cuenca

At Cuenca in New Castile in Spain, Saint Julián, bishop, who, as the second prelate after the liberation of the city from the Moors, gave prestige to the Church, donating his goods to the poor and procuring his daily food with the work of his own hands.

Blessed Bartolomeo Aiutamicristo da Pisa, Camaldolese religious

Near San Frediano near Pisa, Blessed Bartolomeo Aiutamicristo da Pisa, religious of the Camaldolese Order.

Blessed Julien Maunoir, Jesuit priest

At the village of Plévin in Brittany in France, Blessed Julien Maunoir, priest of the Society of Jesus, who dedicated himself entirely to missions to the people in towns and villages as well as in the cities of this province for forty-two years.

Saints Agatha Lin Zhao, virgin, Hieronymus Lu Tingmei and Laurentius Wang Bing, martyrs of China

At the city of Maokou in Guizhou Province in China, the holy martyrs Agatha Lin Zhao, virgin, Hieronymus Lu Tingmei and Laurentius Wang Bing: as catechists, they were denounced as Christians under Emperor Wenzong of Qing and finally beheaded.

Saint Josef Freinademetz, Verbite priest

At the city of Daijiazhuang in the southern province of Shandong in China, Saint Josef Freinademetz, priest of the Society of the Divine Word, who worked tirelessly for the evangelisation of this region.

Blessed María Luisa Montesinos Orduña, virgin and martyr of Spain

At the town of Picassent in the territory of Valencia in Spain, Blessed María Luisa Montesinos Orduña, virgin and martyr, who, while the persecution against the faith raged, with her martyrdom participated in the victory of Christ.

Blessed Olimpia Bida, virgin of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and martyr of Russia

In the prison camp of Kharsk near Tomsk in Siberia in Russia, Blessed Olimpia Bida, virgin of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and martyr, who endured every adversity for the love of Christ during a regime of persecution against the faith.

Saints Sarbelius, priest, and Barbea, her sister, martyrs

At Edessa in Osroene, today in Türkiye, the holy martyrs Sarbelius, priest, and Barbea, his sister, who are said to have been led to baptism by Bishop Saint Barsamya and suffered martyrdom for Christ.

Saints Papia and Mauro, soldiers, martyrs

At Rome on Via Nomentana in the major cemetery, the holy martyrs Papia and Mauro, soldiers.

Saint Costanzo, bishop of Perugia and martyr

At Perugia, Saint Costanzo, bishop.

Saints Juventinus and Maximinus, martyrs

At Antioch of Syria, today in Türkiye, the holy martyrs Juventinus and Maximinus, crowned by martyrdom under the emperor Julian the Apostate.

Saint Valerius, second bishop of Trier

At Trier in Gallia Belgica, now in Germany, Saint Valerius, bishop, who was the second to rule this see.

Saint Aphrahat, anchorite

Near Antioch of Syria, today in Türkiye, Aphrahat, anchorite, who, born and educated among the Persians, following in the footsteps of the Magi, converted to the Lord in Bethlehem and, having reached Edessa, retired to a small house outside the walls; finally, in Antioch, he defended the Catholic faith from the Arians with his preaching and writings.

Saint Gildas, abbot

In Brittany, Saint Gildas, known as the Wise, abbot: he wrote on the extermination of Brittany, deploring the misfortunes of his people and reproaching the wickedness of the princes and clergy; it is said that he founded the monastery of Rhuys facing the sea and that he died on the island of Houat.

Saint Sulpice Sévère, bishop of Bourges

Near Bourges in Aquitaine, in France, Saint Sulpice Sévère, bishop, senator of Gaul, whose wisdom, pastoral care and zeal in restoring discipline, Saint Gregory of Tours praised.

Blessed Villana delle Botti, Dominican tertiary

At Florence, Blessed Villana delle Botti, mother of family, who, having abandoned worldly life, took the habit of the Sisters of Penance of Saint Dominic and shone in meditation on the passion of Christ and in the austere conduct of life, also begging for street alms for the poor.

Blessed Bolesława Lament, virgin, founder of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family

At the city of Bialystok in Poland, Blessed Bolesława Lament, virgin, who in the midst of political upheavals founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Family to promote Christian unity, help the derelict and train girls in Christian life.

Saint Matthias, bishop of Jerusalem

At Jerusalem, Saint Matthias, bishop, who, after having suffered much for Christ, finally rested in peace.

Saint Barsamya, bishop of Edessa in Osrhoëne

At Edessa in Osroene, today in Türkiye, Saint Barsamya, bishop: it is handed down that for his faith in Christ he was beaten with rods under Emperor Decius; once the persecution was over and released from prison, he dedicated himself for the rest of his life with utmost commitment to the government of the Church entrusted to him.

Saint Martina, martyr at Rome

At Rome, commemoration of Saint Martina, under whose title Pope Donus dedicated a basilica in the Roman Forum.

Saint Bathilde, queen of Burgundy and Neustria

At Chelles near Paris in France, Saint Bathilde, queen: she founded monasteries under the rule of Saint Benedict according to the custom of Luxeuil; after the death of her husband Clovis II, she assumed the government of the kingdom of the Franks and, during the reign of her son, lived her last years in absolute observance of the rule of monastic life.

Saint Aldegonde, abbess of Maubeuge

At Maubeuge in Neustria, in present-day France, Saint Aldegonde, abbess at the time of King Dagobert.

Saint Armentario, bishop of Pavia

At Pavia, Saint Armentario, bishop, who solemnly placed the body of Saint Augustine, transferred there by King Liutprand, in the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Sky of Gold.

Saint Theophilus, martyr

Passion of Saint Theophilus, known as the Younger, martyr, who, at the head of a Christian fleet, was captured by enemies near Cyprus and brought before Harun, supreme leader of the Saracens and, not bending either with gifts or threats to deny Christ, was pierced with the sword.

Saint Lesmes, abbot of Burgos

At Burgos in old Castile in Spain, Saint Lesmes, abbot, who transformed the chapel and hospice of Saint John into a monastery.

Blessed Francis Taylor, martyr at Dublin

At Dublin in Ireland, transitus of Blessed Francis Taylor, martyr, who, as father of family, suffered seven years in prison for his Catholic faith, and exhausted by tribulations and old age, crowned his martyrdom under the reign of James I.

Saint Giacinta Marescotti, virgin of the Franciscan Third Order

At Viterbo, Saint Giacinta Marescotti, virgin of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis, who, after fifteen years spending among vain pleasures, embraced a very hard life and established confraternities for the assistance of the elderly and for the adoration of the Holy Eucharist.

Blessed Sebastiano Valfrè, Oratorian priest

At Turin, Blessed Sebastiano Valfrè, priest of the Congregation of the Oratory, who dedicated himself with commitment to assisting the poor, the sick and prisoners and with his friendship and active charity led many to Christ.

Saint Paulus Hŏ Hyŏb, soldier, martyr of Korea

At Seoul in Korea, Saint Paulus Hŏ Hyŏb, martyr: as soldier, arrested and tortured for having made a profession of faith, his strength failing, he seemed to give in, but repenting, immediately confirmed his faith in Christ before the judge and for this reason, after a long imprisonment, died exhausted from the beatings.

Saint Tôma Khuông, priest and martyr of Vietnam

In Tonkin, now Vietnam, Saint Tôma Khuông, priest and martyr, who, during the persecution of Emperor Tu Duc, having professed with invincible spirit that he was a Christian, was put in prison and, on his knees before the cross, killed in axe blows.

Saint David Galván Bermúdez, priest and martyr of Mexico

At Guadalajara in Mexico, Saint David Galván Bermúdez, priest and martyr, who, during the Mexican persecution, having claimed the sanctity of marriage, was shot by soldiers without trial and obtained the crown of glory.

Saint Mutien-Marie Wiaux, Lasalian brother

At Malonne in Belgium, Saint Mutien-Marie Wiaux, brother of the Christian Schools, who with great constancy and assiduous concern dedicated almost his entire life to the education of young people.

Blessed Columba Marmion, abbot of Maredsous

In the monastery of Saint Benedict in Maredsous, also in Belgium, Blessed Columba Marmion: born in Ireland, ordained priest and later abbot in the Order of Saint Benedict, excelled as father of the monastery and guide of souls, for holiness of life, spiritual doctrine and eloquence.

Blessed Carmen García Moyón, martyr of Spain

At the village of Torrent in Spain, Blessed Carmen García Moyón, martyr: as a fervent teacher of Christian doctrine, during religious persecution, for her faith in Christ she was raped and burned while still alive.

Blessed Zygmunt Pisarski, priest and martyr at Dachau

At the city of Gdeszyn in Poland, Blessed Zygmunt Pisarski, priest and martyr, who during the war, for not having agreed to deny his faith in front of the persecutors, was shot in the local parish.

Saint John Bosco, priest, founder of the Salesian Society and Daughters of the Help of Christians

Memorial of Saint John Bosco, priest: ordained priest after a hard childhood, he dedicated all his strength to the education of adolescents, founding the Salesian Society and, with the collaboration of Saint Mary Domenica Mazzarello, the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, for the formation of youth in work and in the Christian life. On this day at Turin, after having completed many works, he piously passed to the eternal banquet.

Saints Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion and Papias, martyrs at Corinth

At Corinth in Achaia, in Greece, the holy martyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion and Papias, who are said to have suffered martyrdom with various tortures under Emperor Decius.

Saint Metranus, martyr at Alexandria of Egypt

Commemoration of Saint Metranus, martyr at Alexandria in Egypt, who under the empire of Decius, having not wanted to utter impious words at the injunction of the pagans, was ferociously struck by bystanders and then stoned outside the city.

Saints Cyrus and John, martyrs

Also at Alexandria, Saints Cyrus and John, martyrs, who for their faith in Christ were beheaded after many torments.

Saint Geminiano, bishop of Modena

At Modena, Saint Geminiano, bishop, who brought his Church back from the Arian heresy to the right faith.

Saint Abraham, bishop of Arbil, martyr

In Persia, passion of Saint Abraham, bishop of Arbela, who under the king of the Persians Shapur, having refused the order to worship the sun, was beheaded.

Saint Giulio, priest

At Novara, Saint Giulio, priest.

Saint Marcella, widow

At Rome, commemoration of Saint Marcella, widow, who, as Saint Jerome attests, after having despised riches and nobility, became even more noble through poverty and humility.

Saint Aidan, bishop of Ferns

At Ferns in Ireland, Saint Aidan or Maedóc, bishop, who founded a monastery in this place and shone for the great austerity of his life.

Saint Gaud, bishop of Évreux

In the territory of Coutances in Neustria, today in France, Saint Gaud, bishop of Évreux.

Saint Eusebius, hermit at Viktorsberg

At Viktorsberg near Rankweil in southern Bavaria, today in Austria, Saint Eusebius, who, born in Ireland, was a pilgrim for Christ and, later becoming a monk in the monastery of Saint Gall, finally lived as a hermit.

Blessed Ludovica, widow, Franciscan tertiary

At Rome, Blessed Ludovica, who, after having educated her children in a Christian way, upon the death of her husband, entered the Third Order of Saint Francis, brought help to the poor, choosing to become very poor from being rich.

Saint Francis Xavier Bianchi, Barnabite priest

At Naples, Saint Francis Xavier Bianchi, priest of the Order of Clerics Regular of Saint Paul, who, rich in mystical gifts, induced many to live with him in the grace of the Gospel.

Saint Augustinus Pak Chong-wŏn, catechist, and 5 companions, martyrs of Korea

In Korea, the holy martyrs Saint Augustinus Pak Chong-wŏn, catechist, and five companions, who, after suffering many tortures, with fearless fortitude professed their Christian faith and glorified God with their beheading.