Il Martirologio Romano

Basilio, santo
Cæsaréæ, in Cappadócia, deposítio sancti Basilíi, cognoménto Magni, Epíscopi, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris; qui, témpore Valéntis Imperatóris, doctrína et sapiéntia insignítus omnibúsque virtútibus exornátus, mirabíliter effúlsit, et Ecclésiam advérsus Ariános et Macedoniános inexpugnábili constántia deféndit. Ejus autem festívitas potíssimum ágitur décimo octávo Kaléndas Júlii, quo die Epíscopus ordinátus est.

At Caesarea, in Cappadocia, the burial of the holy Basil, bishop of Caesarea (in the year 379), whose feast we keep upon the 14th day of June. Which is the day whereon he was ordained a bishop.

Almacho, santo, martire
Romæ sancti Almáchii Mártyris, qui, cum díceret: «Hodie Octavæ Domínici diéi sunt, cessáte a superstitiónibus idolórum et a sacrifíciis pollútis,» proptérea, jubénte Præfécto Urbis Alípio, a gladiatóribus occísus est.

At Rome, the holy martyr Almachius, who was slain by gladiators (about the year 404) at the command of Alpius, prefect of the city, because he said: "This is the Octave of the Lord's Birth, cease from your idolatrous superstitions, and your unclean sacrifices." Likewise at Rome, upon the Appian Way, thirty holy soldiers who were crowned with martyrdom, under the Emperor Diocletian.

Martina, santa, martire
Romæ pássio sanctæ Martínæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Alexándro Imperatóre, divérsis tormentórum genéribus cruciáta, tandem, gládio percússa, martýrii palmam adépta est. Ipsíus vero festum tértio Kaléndas Februárii recólitur.

Likewise at Rome, the holy virgin Martina, who was put to diverse torments, under the Emperor Alexander, and at length gained the crown of martyrdom by the sword, whose feast we keep upon the 30th day of the month of January.

Magno di Fabrateria, santo

On the same day, the holy martyr Magnus.

Odilone, santo
Apud Silviníacum, in Gállia, sancti Odilónis, Abbátis Cluniacénsis, qui primus Commemoratiónem ómnium Fidélium Defunctórum, prima die post festum ómnium Sanctórum, in suis monastériis fíeri præcépit; quem ritum póstea universális Ecclésia recípiens comprobávit.

At Senlis (in the year 1049), holy Odilo, (6th) Abbot of Cluny (elected in the year 994), who first commanded that in his monasteries a commemoration of all the faithful departed should be made upon the first day after the festival of All Saints, the which custom the Universal Church hath since approved by adopting it.

Eufrosina, santa
Alexandríæ deposítio sanctæ Euphrósynæ Vírginis, quæ in monastério virtúte abstinéntiæ ac miráculis cláruit.

At Alexandria (in the year 470), the burial of the holy virgin Euphrosyne, who shone in her nunnery as a great light by the power of her self-denial and her miracles.

Spiridione, santo
Ipso die sancti Siridiónis Epíscopi.

Upon the same day the holy Bishop Siridion.

Macario d'Alessandria
In Thebáide sancti Macárii Alexandríni, Presbýteri et Abbátis.

In the Thebaid the holy Abbot Macarius of Alexandria (about the year 395.)

Genoveffa, santa
Lutétiæ Parisiórum sanctæ Genovéfæ Vírginis, quæ, a beáto Germáno, Antisiodorénsi Epíscopo, Christo dicáta, admirándis virtútibus et miráculis cláruit.

At Paris (in the year 512), the holy virgin (and Patron of Paris) Genevieve, who was dedicated to Christ by blessed Germanus, Bishop of Auxerre, and was famous for her wondrous graces and miracles.

Antèro (Antèrote), papa, santo
Romæ, via Appia, natális sancti Anthéri, Papæ et Mártyris; qui sub Júlio Maximíno passus est, et in cœmetério Callísti sepúltus.

At Rome, upon the Appian Way, holy Pope Anterus, who suffered under the Emperor Julius Maximian, and was buried in the cemetery of Callistus. (He reigned one month and 12 days in the year 236.)

Tito (Τίτος), santo
In Creta natális sancti Titi, qui, ab Apóstolo Paulo Epíscopus Creténsium ordinátus, et, post prædicatiónis offícium fidelíssime consummátum, finem beátum adéptus, in ea sepúltus est Ecclésia, ubi a beáto Apóstolo dignus miníster fúerat constitútus. Ipsíus tamen festívitas octávo Idus Februárii celebrátur.

In Crete, holy Titus, whom the Apostle Paul ordained Bishop for the Cretans. When he had faithfully brought to an end (about the year 105), his work of preaching, he obtained a blessed death, and was buried in that church whereof the blessed Apostle had appointed him a worthy minister. His feast is kept upon the 6th day of the month of February.

Simeone Stilita il Vecchio, santo
Antiochíæ sancti Simeónis Mónachi, qui, multos annos in colúmna stans vixit, unde et Stylítæ cognómen accépit; cujus vita et conversátio éxstitit admirábilis.

At Antioch, the holy monk Simeon, who lived for many years standing upon a pillar, whence he is called Stylitis (from the Greek style, which is being interpreted a pillar), whose life and conversation was wonderful (in the year 459).

Telesforo, papa, santo, martire
Romæ sancti Telésphori, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, sub Antoníno Pio, post multos labóres, pro Christi confessióne, illústre martýrium duxit.

At Rome, the holy Pope Telesphorus, who toiled much for Christ, and under the Emperor Antoninus Pius obtained by his testimony a glorious martyrdom.

Emiliana, santa
Romæ sanctæ Æmiliánæ Vírginis, amitæ sancti Gregórii Papæ; quæ, vocánte Tharsílla soróre, quæ ad Deum præcésserat, hac ipsa die migrávit ad Dóminum.

At Rome, the holy virgin Emiliana, father's sister to holy Gregory the Great. Her sister Tharsilla, who had gone to God before her, came and called her, and upon the same day she passed hence to be for ever with the Lord (sixth century).

Sincletica, santa
Alexandríæ sanctæ Syncléticæ Vírginis, cujus res præcláre gestas sanctus Athanásius monuméntis litterárum commendávit.

At Alexandria (in the fourth century), holy Syncletica, whose noble acts holy Athanasius hath set before us in his writing.

Luciano di Antiochia, santo
Nicomédiæ natális beáti Luciáni, Ecclésiæ Antiochénæ Presbýteri et Mártyris; qui, satis clarus doctrína et eloquéntia, passus est, ob Christi confessiónem, in persecutióne Galérii Maximiáni, sepultúsque est Helenópoli, in Bithýnia. Ipsíus autem laudes sanctus Joánnes Chrysóstomus celebrávit.

At Nicomedia, for confessing Christ, in the persecution under the Emperor Galerius Maximian, the blessed martyr Lucian, priest of the Church of Antioch, distinguished for his learning and eloquence, whose praise hath been recorded by holy John Chrysostom. He is buried at Helenopolis in Bithynia.

Raimondo de Peñafort, santo

At Barcelona (in the year 1275), holy Raymond of Pehafuerte, of the order of Friars Preachers, famous for his holiness and teaching, whose feast we keep upon the 23rd day of this present month of January.

Niceta di Remesiana
In Dácia sancti Nicetæ Epíscopi, qui feras et bárbaras gentes, Evangélii prædicatióne, mites réddidit ac mansuétas.

In Dacia, the holy bishop Nicetas, who by his preaching of the Gospel caused savage and barbarous tribes to become mild and gentle. (Fifth century.)

Canuto IV, il santo, martire, Re di Danimarca
In Dánia sancti Canúti, Regis et Mártyris.

In Denmark (in the year 1086), the holy martyr King Canute (IV.), whose feast is kept on January 19 (although not in England).

Lorenzo Giustiniani, santo
Venétiis deposítio sancti Lauréntii Justiniáni, primi Patriárchæ urbis ejúsdem et Confessóris; quem, doctrína et supérnis divínæ sapiéntiæ charismátibus copiosíssime replétum, Alexánder Octávus, Póntifex Máximus, in Sanctórum númerum rétulit. Ipsíus autem festívitas Nonis Septémbris, quo die Cáthedram pontificálem ascéndit, potíssimum celebrátur.

At Venice, (in the year 1455,) the blessed Confessor Lawrence de' Giustiniani, the first Patriarch of that city he was filled very abundantly with learning and gifts of divine wisdom from on high, and Alexander VIII. enrolled his name among those of the saints. We keep his festival upon the fifth day of September.

Apollinare, vescovo di Gerapoli
Hierápoli, in Asia, sancti Apollináris Epíscopi, qui, sub Marco Antoníno Vero, sanctitáte atque doctrína flóruit.

At Hierapolis, in Asia, holy Apollinaris, Bishop (of that see,) who was eminent for holiness and learning, in the time of the Emperor Marcus Antoninus Verus.

Pietro, vescovo di Sebaste, santo
Sebáste, in Arménia, sancti Petri Epíscopi, fílii sanctórum Basilíi et Emméliæ, atque fratris item sanctórum Basilíi Magni et Gregórii Nysséni Episcopórum, ac Macrinæ Vírginis.

At Sebaste, in Armenia, (in the year 392,) holy Peter, Bishop (of that see,) brother of holy Basil the Great (also of St. Gregory of Nyssa. His father was St. Basil the Elder, his mother St. Emmelia, and his grandmother St. Macrina. He was made head of his convent in the year 362, when St. Basil was made bishop, St. Basil having before been Abbot thereof.)

Giuliano e Basilissa, santi, martiri
Antiochíæ, sub Diocletiáno et Maximiáno, natális sanctórum Juliáni Mártyris, et Basilíssæ Vírginis, ipsíus Juliáni uxóris. Hæc, virginitáte cum viro suo serváta, in pace vitam finívit; Juliánus vero (postquam multitúdo Sacerdótum et Ministrórum Ecclésiæ Christi, quæ, propter immanitátem persecutiónis, ad eos confúgerat, igne cremáta est), Marciáni Prǽsidis jussu, plúrimis torméntis cruciátus, capitálem senténtiam accépit. Cum ipso étiam Antónius Présbyter, et Anastásius, quem idem Juliánus, a morte suscitátum, grátiæ Christi partícipem fécerat, et Celsus puer cum hujus matre Marcionílla, ac septem fratres, aliíque plúrimi passi sunt.

At Antioch, in the persecution under the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian, the holy martyr Julian, along with whom is commemorated the holy Virgin Basilissa, his wife, who kept her virginity with her husband and ended her life in peace. A multitude of priests and ministers of the Church of Christ had taken refuge with them because of the fury of the persecution. They were burnt with fire, and Julian, by command of the President Marcian, was thereafter made to suffer many torments and was then beheaded. Along with him there suffered also the Priest Anthony and Anastasius, whom Julian had raised from the dead and made a partaker of the grace of Christ, and the lad Celsus, together with his mother, Marcionilla, and seven brethren, and many others.

Agatone, papa, santo
Romæ sancti Agathónis Papæ, qui, sanctitáte et doctrína conspícuus, quiévit in pace.

At Rome, the holy Pope Agatho, who was eminent for holiness and learning, and fell asleep in peace, (in the year 682.)

Paolo di Tebe, santo
In Thebáide natális beáti Pauli, primi Eremítæ, Confessóris, qui, a sextodécimo ætátis suæ anno usque ad centésimum décimum tértium, solus in erémo permánsit; cujus ánimam, inter Apostolórum et Prophetárum choros, ad cælum ferri ab Angelis sanctus Antónius vidit. Ejus autem festívitas décimo octávo Kaléndas Februárii celebrátur.

In the Thebaid, blessed Paul, the first Hermit, who from the sixteenth even unto the hundred and thirteenth year of his age dwelt alone in the desert, (in the year 342,) holy Anthony saw his soul borne heavenward by angels between the choirs of the Apostles and of the Prophets. We keep his feast upon the 15th day of this present month of January.

Guglielmo di Bourges, santo
Bitúricis, in Aquitánia, sancti Willhélmi, Epíscopi et Confessóris, signis et virtútibus clari; quem Honórius Papa Tértius in Sanctórum cánonem adscrípsit.

At Bourges, in Aquitaine, (in the year 1209,) the holy Confessor William, Archbishop (of that see,) famous for signs and works of power, whose name Honorius III enrolled with those of the saints.

Pietro Orseolo, santo
In monastério Cuxanénsi, in Gállia, natális sancti Petri Urséoli Confessóris, qui, ántea Venetiárum Dux et deínde Monáchus ex Ordine sancti Benedícti, pietáte et virtútibus cláruit.

In the monastery of Cusan, (in the diocese of Perpignan,) the holy Confessor Peter Urseoli, who was sometime Doge of Venice, and then became a monk of the Order of St. Benedict, and was famous for godliness and works of power, (in the year 997.)

Marciano, santo
Constantinópoli sancti Marciáni Presbýteri.

At Constantinople, the holy Priest Marcian, (about the year 489.)

Igino, papa, santo
Romæ sancti Hygíni, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, in persecutióne Antoníni, glorióse martýrium consummávit.

At Rome, the holy Pope Hyginus, who achieved martyrdom gloriously in the persecution under the Emperor Antonine.

Teodosio il Cenobiarca, santo
In Judǽa sancti Theodósii Cœnobiárchæ, in vico Cappadóciæ Magariásso nati; qui, multa passus pro fide cathólica, in pace tandem quiévit in eo monastério, quod ille super solitárium Hierosolymitánæ diœcésis montem exstrúxerat.

At Marissa, in Cappadocia, the holy Abbot Theodosius, (head of all the monasteries of Palestine,) who suffered many things for the Catholic faith, but at length fell asleep in peace, (in the year 529.)

Benedetto Biscop (Baducino), santo
In Anglia sancti Benedícti, Abbátis et Confessóris.

In England, (in the year 690,) the holy Confessor Benedict Biscop, founder, and Abbot of the monastery of Jarrow-upon-Tyne, whose feast we keep upon the 12th day of February.

Zotico, santo, martire
Tíbure sancti Zótici Mártyris.

At Tivoli, (in the year 126,) the holy martyr Zoticus.

Zotico, santo, martire
In Africa sanctórum Mártyrum Zótici, Rogáti, Modésti, Cástuli, et corónæ Mílitum quadragínta.

In Africa, the holy martyrs Zoticus, Rogatus, Modestus, Castulus, and a crown of forty soldiers.

Ilario di Poitiers
Pictávis, in Gállia, natális sancti Hilárii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; qui, ob cathólicam fidem, quam strénue propugnávit, quadriénnio apud Phrýgiam relegátus, ibi, inter ália mirácula, mortúum suscitávit. Eum Pius Nonus, Póntifex Máximus, universális Ecclésiæ Doctórem declarávit et confirmávit. Ipsíus autem festum sequénti die celebrátur.

At Poitiers, in Gaul, the holy Confessor Hilary, Bishop of that see. He was a stalwart champion of the Catholic faith, for the which cause he was banished for four years into Phrygia. Among other miracles which he wrought he raised a dead man to life, (about the year 369.) The Supreme Pontiff Pius IX confirmed and published his title of Doctor of the Universal Church. We keep his feast upon the morrow.

Felice di Nola, santo
Nolæ, in Campánia, natális sancti Felícis Presbýteri, qui (ut sanctus Paulínus Epíscopus scribit), cum a persecutóribus post torménta in cárcerem missus esset, et cóchleis ac téstulis vinctus superpósitus jacéret, nocte ab Angelo solútus atque edúctus fuit; póstmodum vero, cessánte persecutióne, ibídem, cum multos ad Christi fidem exémplo vitæ ac doctrína convertísset, clarus miráculis quiévit in pace.

At Nola, in Campania, the holy Priest Felix. Holy Paulinus, Bishop of the same city, writeth that after the persecutors had put Felix to the torture they committed him to prison, where they laid him in chains, upon shells and potsherds, but in the night an angel loosed him and led him forth. In after-times, when the persecution was over and he had turned many to Christ by his example and teaching, he fell asleep, famous for miracles, (about the year 256.)

Malachia
In Judǽa sancti Malachíæ Prophétæ.

In Judea, the holy Prophet Malachi, (415 B.C.)

Macrina, santa
Neocæsaréæ, in Ponto, sanctæ Macrínæ, discípulæ beáti Gregórii Thaumatúrgi, et áviæ sancti Basilíi, quæ eúndem Basilíum educávit.

At Neo-Caesarea, in Pontus, (in the fourth century,) holy Macrina, a disciple of blessed Gregory the wonder-worker, and grandmother of holy Basil, whom she trained up in the faith.

Dazio, santo
Medioláni sancti Dátii, Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus méminit beátus Gregórius Papa.

At Milan, (in the year 552,) the holy Confessor Datius, Bishop of that see, of whom blessed Pope Gregory maketh mention.

Macario il Grande
In Ægýpto sancti Macárii Abbátis, qui fuit discípulus beáti Antónii, ac vita et miráculis celebérrimus éxstitit.

In Egypt, the holy Macarius, (in the year 391,) Abbot (of Scittir,) a disciple of blessed Anthony, and very famous for his life and miracles.

Michea (Ebr. Mikhah)
In Judǽa sanctórum Hábacuc et Michǽæ Prophetárum, quorum córpora, sub Theodósio senióre, divína revelatióne sunt repérta.

In Judea, the holy prophets Habakkuk and Michah, (606 years before Christ,) whose bodies were found by revelation from God in the time of the Emperor Theodosius the elder, (between the years of Our Lord 346 and 395.)

Mauro, santo
In território Andegavénsi beáti Mauri Abbátis, qui fuit discípulus sancti Benedícti; et, hujus disciplínis usque ab infántia erudítus, quantum in eis profécerit, inter ália quæ apud eum pósitus gessit (res nova et post Petrum fere inusitáta), pédibus super aquas incédens patefécit. In Gállias inde ab ipso Benedícto diréctus, ibi, constrúcto célebri monastério, cui quadragínta annis prǽfuit, miraculórum glória clarus, in pace quiévit.

In the country of Angers, the blessed Maurus, (founder and) Abbot (of Glanfeuil,) a disciple of St. Benedict, by whom he was trained from his childhood, and made such headway that in obedience to him he walked upon water, a thing new and almost unheard of since the time of the Apostle Peter. Benedict sent him into Gaul, where he built a famous monastery, whereof he was Abbot for forty years, and fell asleep in peace, illustrious for miracles, (in the year 584.)

Abacuc (Ebr. Hâbaqqûq; Settanta: Ἀμβακούμ Confondendolo Col Personaggio di Dan. 14, 32)
In Judǽa sanctórum Hábacuc et Michǽæ Prophetárum, quorum córpora, sub Theodósio senióre, divína revelatióne sunt repérta.

In Judea, the holy prophets Habakkuk and Michah, (606 years before Christ,) whose bodies were found by revelation from God in the time of the Emperor Theodosius the elder, (between the years of Our Lord 346 and 395.)

Isidoro di Alessandria, santo
Alexandríæ beáti Isidóri, sanctitáte vitæ, fide et miráculis clari.

Likewise (in Egypt, in the year 391,) blessed Isidore, famous for the holiness of his life, his faith, and his miracles.

Marcello i, papa, santo
Romæ, via Salária, natális sancti Marcélli Primi, Papæ et Mártyris; qui, ob cathólicæ fídei confessiónem, jubénte Maxéntio tyránno, primo cæsus est fústibus, deínde ad servítium animálium cum custódia pública deputátus, et ibídem, serviéndo indútus amíctu cilícino, defúnctus est.

At Rome, upon the Salarian Way, the holy martyr Pope Marcellus I, who for his confession of the Catholic faith was first cudgelled by order of the tyrant Maxentius and then sent to take care of the beasts which were fed at the public cost, in the which service he died, clad in sack-cloth, (in the year 309-310.)

Onorato di Lérins
Areláte, in Gállia, sancti Honoráti, Epíscopi et Confessóris; cujus vita tam doctrína quam miráculis fuit illústris.

At Arles, (in the year 429,) the holy Confessor Honoratus, Bishop of that see, whose life was rendered famous by his teaching and miracles.

Berardo, Pietro, Accursio, Adiuto, Ottone, santi
Marróchii, in Africa, pássio sanctórum quinque Protomártyrum Ordinis Minórum, scílicet Berárdi, Petri atque Othónis Sacerdótum, Accúrsii et Adjúti Laicórum; qui, ob Christiánæ fídei prædicatiónem ac Mahuméticæ reprobatiónem legis, post vária torménta et ludíbria, a Saracenórum Rege, scissis gládio capítibus, enecáti sunt.

At Morocco, in Africa, (in the year 1220,) the holy martyrs Berard (de Carbis), Peter, Accursius, Adjutus, and Otho, of the Order of Friars Minors.

Prisca, santa
Ibídem pássio sanctæ Priscæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ sub Cláudio Imperatóre, post multa torménta, martýrio coronáta est.

At Rome, the holy Virgin and martyr Prisca, who after suffering many torments was crowned with martyrdom under the Emperor Claudius.

Mario, Marta, Audiface e Abago, santi, martiri
Romæ, via Cornélia, sanctórum Mártyrum Márii et Marthæ conjúgum, et filiórum Audifácis et Abachum, nobílium Persárum; qui Romam, tempóribus Cláudii Príncipis, ad oratiónem vénerant. Ex eis vero, post tolerátos fustes, equúleum, ignes, ungues férreos manuúmque præcisiónem, Martha in Nympha necáta est; ceteri sunt decolláti, et córpora eórum incénsa.

At Rome, (in the year 270,) upon the Cornelian Way, the holy martyrs Maris, and Martha, his wife, and their sons Audifax and Abachum. These were noble Persians, who came to Rome for prayer's sake in the time of the Emperor Claudius. They were cudgelled, racked, burnt, torn with iron hooks, and had their hands cut off. At length Martha was drowned and the others beheaded, and their bodies cast into the fire.

Volstano, vescovo di Worcester, santo
Wigórniæ, in Anglia, sancti Wulstáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris, méritis et miráculis conspícui; qui ab Innocéntio Papa Tértio inter Sanctos relátus est.

At Worcester, in England, (in the year 1095,) the holy Confessor Wolstan, Bishop of that see, famous for his worthy and wondrous works, whose name was enrolled among those of the saints by Innocent III.

Bassiano (Bassano), santo
Laudæ, in Insúbria, sancti Bassiáni, Epíscopi et Confessóris, qui advérsus hæréticos, una cum sancto Ambrósio, strénue decertávit.

At Lodi, (about the year 413,) the holy Confessor Bassian, Bishop of that see, who fought manfully along with holy Ambrose against the heretics.

Sebastiano, santo, martire
Item Romæ, ad Catacúmbas, sancti Sebastiáni Mártyris, qui, Diocletiáno Imperatóre, cum habéret principátum primæ cohórtis, jussus est, sub título christianitátis, ligári in médio campo, et sagittári a milítibus, atque ad últimum fústibus cædi, donec defíceret.

There also, at the Catacombs, the holy martyr Sebastian, commander of the first cohort under the Emperor Diocletian. Being convicted of Christianity, he was tied up in the midst of a field and shot at by the soldiers, but in the end he was beaten to death with cudgels.

Fabiano, papa, santo, martire
Romæ natális sancti Fabiáni, Papæ et Mártyris, qui, Décii témpore, martýrium passus est, atque in cœmetério Callísti sepúltus.

At Rome, the holy Pope Fabian, who suffered in the time of the Emperor Decius, and was buried in the cemetery of Callistus.

Eutimio il Grande, santo
In Palæstína natális sancti Euthýmii Abbátis, qui zelo cathólicæ disciplínæ et virtúte miraculórum, témpore Marciáni Imperatóris, in Ecclésia flóruit.

In Palestine, (in the year 473,) holy Euthymius, (surnamed the Great,) Abbot (near Jerusalem,) who flourished in the Church in the time of the Emperor Marcian, filled with zeal for catholic discipline, and marked by the power of working miracles.

Agnese, santa, martire
Romæ pássio sanctæ Agnétis, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, sub Præfécto Urbis Symphrónio, ígnibus injécta, sed iis per oratiónem ejus exstínctis, gládio percússa est. De ea beátus Hierónymus hæc scribit: « Omnium géntium lítteris atque linguis, præcípue in Ecclésiis, Agnétis vita laudáta est; quæ et ætátem vicit et tyránnum, et títulum castitátis martýrio consecrávit ».

At Rome, under Symphronius, Prefect of the city, the holy Virgin and martyr Agnes. She was cast into the fire, but the fire died out at her prayer, and then she was smitten with the sword, (in the year 304.) Blessed Jerome writeth concerning her. The life of Agnes hath been praised in the writings and in the tongues of all nations, and most chiefly in the churches. She overcame not only the tyrant but also the weakness of her own age, and hallowed by martyrdom the title of virgin.

Publio, santo, martire
Athénis natális sancti Públii Epíscopi, qui Atheniénsium Ecclésiam, post sanctum Dionýsium Areopagítam, nobíliter rexit; et, præclárus virtútibus ac doctrínæ laude præfúlgens, ob Christi martýrium glorióse coronátur.

At Athens, (in the second century,) the holy Bishop Publius, who ruled illustriously over the Church of Athens in succession to holy Denis the Areopagite he was famous for graces and eminent for teaching, and was gloriously crowned with the martyrdom of Christ.

Fruttuoso, santo, martire
Tarracóne, in Hispánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Fructuósi Epíscopi, Augúrii et Eulógii Diaconórum. Hi, témpore Galliéni, primo in cárcerem trusi, deínde flammis injécti, et, exústis vínculis, mánibus in modum crucis expánsis orántes, martýrium complevérunt; in quorum die natáli sanctus Augustínus sermónem ad pópulum hábuit.

At Tarragona, in Spain, the holy martyrs Fructuosus, Bishop of that see, and the Deacons Augurius and Eulogius. In (the year 259,) in the time of the Emperor Gallienus, they were first imprisoned and then cast into the fire, and when their bonds had been burnt they stretched forth their hands in the form of a cross, and so in prayer finished their martyrdom. Holy Augustin preached to the people upon their feast-day.

Meinrado (Meginrado), santo
In monastério Einsidlénsi, apud Helvétios, sancti Meinrádi, Presbýteri et Mónachi; qui eódem in loco, ubi póstea monastérium ipsum excrévit, eremíticæ inténtus vitæ, a latrónibus interféctus est. Ipsíus vero beáti viri corpus, olim in Augiénsi Germániæ monastério sepúltum, ad Einsidlénse monastérium deínde relátum fuit.

In the Monastery of Einsiedeln, in Gaul, the holy hermit Meinard, who was murdered by thieves, (in the year 861. Founder of Notre Dame des Ermites.)

Epifanio di Pavia
Pápiæ sancti Epiphánii, Epíscopi et Confessóris.

At Pavia, the holy Confessor Epiphanius, Bishop of that see.

Vincenzo, santo, martire
Valéntiæ, in Hispánia Tarraconénsi, sancti Vincéntii, Levítæ et Mártyris; qui, sub impiíssimo Prǽside Daciáno, cárceres, famem, equúleum, distorsiónes membrórum, láminas candéntes, férream cratem ignítam áliaque tormentórum génera perpéssus, ad martýrii prǽmium evolávit in cælum; cujus passiónis nóbilem triúmphum Prudéntius luculénter vérsibus exséquitur, et beátus Augustínus ac sanctus Leo Papa summis láudibus comméndant.

At Valentia, in Spain, the holy Levite and martyr Vincent. Under the wicked Prefect Dacian he suffered imprisonment, starvation, racking, twisting of his limbs, red-hot plates, and bed of red-hot iron, and other kinds of torments, and passed away to heaven to receive there a martyr's reward, (in the year 304.) The glorious triumph of his passion hath been set forth by Prudentius in noble poetry, and the blessed Augustine and the holy Pope Leo have praised him in the highest language.

Ildefonso da Toledo, santo
Toléti, in Hispánia, sancti Ildefónsi Epíscopi, qui, ob singulárem vitæ integritátem, susceptámque fídei defensiónem advérsus hæréticos, sanctíssimæ Dei Genitrícis virginitátem impugnántes, ab eádem Vírgine María donátus est candidíssima veste ac demum, sanctitáte célebris, in cælum vocátus.

At Toledo, holy Ildefonsus, Archbishop of that city, who on account of the singular purity of his life, and the defence of the virginity of the Mother of God against the heretics who impugned it which he took up, was first gifted, by the same most Blessed Virgin with a chasuble of the purest white, and afterwards called away to heaven, famous for holiness, (in the year 669.)

Giovanni L'Elemosiniere

At Alexandria, (in the year 619,) holy John, surnamed the Almoner, Pope of that city, very famous for his pity toward the poor.

Emerenziana, santa, martire
Romæ sanctæ Emerentiánæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ adhuc catechúmena, dum oráret ad sepúlcrum sanctæ Agnétis, cujus fúerat collactánea, a Gentílibus lapidáta est.

At Rome, the holy Virgin and martyr Emerentiana, who while as yet she was making her ready to be baptized, was stoned to death by the Gentiles while she was praying at the grave of her holy foster-sister Agnes.

Parmenas (« Costante »)
Philíppis, in Macedónia, sancti Pármenæ, qui fuit unus de septem primis Diáconis. Hic, tráditus grátiæ Dei, injúnctum sibi a frátribus offícium prædicatiónis plena fide consúmmans, martýrii glóriam, sub Trajáno, est adéptus.

At Philippi, in Macedonia, holy Parmenas, one of the first seven Deacons. He yielded himself wholly to the grace of God, discharged in the fulness of faith the office of preaching which had been laid upon him by the brethren, and obtained the glory of martyrdom under the Emperor Trajan.

Clemente di Ancira, martire
Ancýræ, in Galátia, sancti Cleméntis Epíscopi, qui, sǽpius cruciátus, tandem, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre, martýrium consummávit.

At Ancyra, in Galatia, (in the fourth century,) holy Clement, Bishop of that see, who had often been put to the torture, but at length achieved martyrdom in the persecution under the Emperor Diocletian.

Babila, santo, martire
Antiochíæ sancti Bábilæ Epíscopi, qui, in persecutióne Décii, póstea quam frequénter passiónibus suis ac cruciátibus glorificáverat Deum, gloriósæ vitæ finem sortítus est in vínculis férreis, cum quibus et suum corpus sepelíri mandávit. Referúntur étiam passi cum eo tres púeri, scílicet Urbánus, Prilidiánus et Epolónius, quos ille in Christi fide instrúxerat.

At Antioch, (in the year 250,) holy Babilas, Patriarch of that city. After he had oftentimes glorified God by the sufferings and torments which he bore, and in the persecution under the Emperor Decius, he ended his glorious life in iron fetters, which he commanded should be buried with him. It is recorded also that there suffered with him three children Urban, Prilidian, and Epolonius whom he had instructed in the faith of Christ.

Poppone, santo
Marciánis, in Gállia, sancti Poppónis, Presbýteri et Abbátis, miráculis clari.

At Arras, in Gaul, holy Poppo, Abbot (of Stavelotz,) famous for miracles, (in the year 1048, and also his mother, blessed Adelviva.)

Policarpo, santo
Sancti Polycárpi, Epíscopi Smyrnénsis et Mártyris, qui martýrii corónam séptimo Kaléndas Mártii consecútus est.

At Smyrna, holy Polycarp, a disciple of the blessed Apostle John, and by him ordained Bishop of that city, having the charge of all Asia. In the reign of Mark Antony, and Lucius Aurelius Commodus, as the Pro-consul was sitting in the amphitheatre all the people cried out against Polycarp, and to please them he was cast into the fire, but forasmuch as it burned him not he was pierced with the sword, and so received the crown of martyrdom, (in the year 166.) With him there suffered also twelve others that were come from Philadelphia unto the city aforesaid.

Paola Romana, santa
Apud Béthlehem Judæ dormítio sanctæ Paulæ Víduæ, quæ, cum esset e nobilíssimo Senatórum génere, cum beata Vírgine Christi Eustóchio, fília sua, renúntians sǽculo, facultátes suas paupéribus distríbuit, et ad Præsépe Dómini se recépit; ibíque, multis virtútibus prǽdita et longo coronáta martýrio, ad cæléstia regna transívit. Ipsíus autem vitam, virtútibus admirándam, sanctus Hierónymus scripsit.

At Bethlehem of Judah, the holy widow Paula, mother of Eustochium, the virgin of Christ. She was of a very noble senatorial family, that gave up the world and distributed all her goods to feed the poor and betook herself to the manger of the Lord, and thence passed away into the kingdom of heaven endowed with many graces and crowned with a long martyrdom, (in the year 404.) Jerome hath written of her life, full of graces.

Batilde, santa

In the country of Paris, (in the year 685,) holy Bathildes, Queen (of France,) illustrious for her holiness and the glory of her miracles.

Teagene, santo, martire
Hippóne Régio, in Africa, sanctórum Theógenis Epíscopi, et aliórum trigínta sex, qui, in persecutióne Valeriáni, contemnéntes temporálem mortem, corónam ætérnæ vitæ adépti sunt.

At Hippo, in Africa, the holy martyrs Theogenes, Bishop of that city, and thirty-six others, who in the persecution under the Emperor Valerian reckoned cheaply death here in time, and received the crown of life eternal, (about the year 260.)

Giovanni Crisostomo, santo
Sancti Joánnis Chrysóstomi, Epíscopi Constantinopolitáni, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, cæléstis Oratórum sacrórum Patróni; qui décimo octávo Kaléndas Octóbris obdormívit in Dómino. Ejus sacrum corpus, sub Theodósio junióre, hac die Constantinópolim, inde póstea Romam translátum fuit, et in Basílica Príncipis Apostolórum cónditum.

The feast of holy John, Patriarch of Constantinople, (in the years 398-407,) surnamed Chrysostom that is to say, golden mouth on account of the golden stream of his eloquence, whose word and example much profited the Church, but after many toils he ended his life in exile. Mention is made of him upon the 14th day of September, but the 27th of January is the day whereon his sacred body was brought to Constantinople under the Emperor Theodosius the younger, whence it was afterward brought to Rome, and buried in the Basilica of the Prince of the Apostles.

Angela Merici, santa
Bríxiæ natális sanctæ Angelæ Meríci Vírginis, ex tértio Ordine sancti Francísci, quæ Societátem Vírginum sanctæ Ursulæ instítuit, quarum præcípuum munus esset dirígere adolescéntulas in vias Dómini. Ejus tamen festívitas, ex decréto Pii Papæ Duodécimi, Kaléndas Júnii celebrátur.

At Brescia, (in the year 1540,) the holy Virgin Angela Merici, Foundress of the Society of Nuns of St. Ursula, whose first duty is to lead young maidens into the paths of the Lord. We keep her festival upon the last day of May, in accordance with an ordinance of Pius VII.

Vitaliano, papa, santo
Romæ sancti Vitaliáni Papæ.

At Rome, (in the year 671,) holy Pope Vitalian.

Mauro, santo

At the monastery of La Val-Benois, the holy Maurus, Abbot of Val-Benois.

Cirillo d'Alessandria, santo
Alexandríæ pássio plurimórum sanctórum Mártyrum, qui, hac ipsa die, a factióne Syriáni, Ducis Ariáni, dum in Ecclésia synáxim ágerent, divérso mortis génere sunt interémpti.

At Alexandria, a multitude of holy martyrs, who upon this day were gathered together in a church at Communion, when they were massacred in diverse ways by the followers of the Arian Duke Syrianus, (in the year 376.) Likewise at Alexandria, the holy Confessor Cyril, Pope of that city a most eminent champion of the Catholic faith, and illustrious for his teaching and holiness, who fell asleep in peace, (in the year 444.) whose feast we keep upon the 9th day of February.

Francesco di Sales, santo
Sancti Francísci Salésii, Epíscopi Gebennénsis, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, ómnium Scriptórum catholicórum, diáriis aliísve scriptis in vulgus edéndis sapiéntiam Christiánam illustrántium ac provehéntium et tutántium, peculiáris apud Deum Patróni; qui migrávit in cælum quinto Kaléndas Januárii, sed hac die, ob Translatiónem córporis ejus, potíssimum cólitur.

On the morrow we keep the feast of the holy Confessor Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, (in the year 1622,) of whom mention is made upon the 28th day of December.

Felice IV, papa

At Rome, holy Pope Felix (IV, Pope in 526, died in 530,) who laboured much for the Catholic faith.

Giacinta Marescotti, santa
Vitérbii sanctæ Hyacínthæ de Mariscóttis Vírginis, ex tértio sancti Francísci Ordine Sanctimoniális, pæniténtia et caritáte insígnis; quam Pius Papa Séptimus Sanctis adscrípsit.

At Viterbo, the holy Virgin Hyacinth de' Mariscotti, (in the year 1640,) a nun of the Third Order of St. Francis, eminent for penitence and for love, whose name Pope Pius VII enrolled with those of the saints.

Marco Evangelista, santo

Upon the same day is commemorated the translation of the holy Evangelist Mark, when (in the year 831) his sacred body was taken from Alexandria, in Egypt, already occupied by the Mohammedans, and brought to Venice, where it is honourably buried in the great cathedral church consecrated in his name.

Zotico, santo, martire
Item Alexandríæ sanctórum Mártyrum Tharsícii, Zótici, Cyríaci et Sociórum.

In the same city, the holy martyrs Tharsicius, Zoticus, Cyriacus, and their Companions.

Geminiano, santo
Mútinæ sancti Geminiáni Epíscopi, miraculórum glória conspícui.

At Modena, holy Geminian, (after the year 390,) Bishop of that see, famous for miracles.

Marcella, santa
Romæ sanctæ Marcéllæ Víduæ, cujus præcláras laudes beátus Hierónymus scripsit.

At Rome, (in the year 410,) the holy widow Marcella, whose excellences have been written by blessed Jerome.

Albertoni, Ludovica degli, beata
Item Romæ Beátæ Ludovícæ Albertóniæ, Víduæ Románæ, ex tértio Ordine sancti Francísci, virtútibus claræ.

At Rome, likewise, the blessed widow Louisa Albertoni, (in the year 1530,) of the 3rd Order of St. Francis, illustrious for her graces.