Il Martirologio Romano

Panfilo, santo
Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, beáti Pámphili, Presbýteri et Mártyris, viri admirándæ sanctitátis et doctrínæ, atque in páuperes munífici; qui, ob Christi fidem, in persecutióne Galérii Maximiáni, primum, sub Urbáno Prǽside, cruciátus et in cárcerem trusus, deínde, sub Firmiliáno, íterum revocátus ad pœnas, una cum áliis martýrium consummávit. Passi sunt étiam tunc Valens Diáconus, et Paulus, aliíque novem; quorum memória áliis diébus celebrátur.

At Caesarea, in Palestine, [in the year 308,] the blessed martyr Pamphilus, the Priest. He was a man wonderful for his holiness, his teaching, and his goodness towards the poor. In the persecution under the Emperor Galerius Maximian, he was first tortured for Christ's faith's sake, under the President Urban, and cast into prison then under Fermilian he was called back again to suffer, and then along with others finished his testimony. There then suffered also the Deacon Valens, Paul, and nine others whose memory is celebrated upon other days.

Caprasio, santo
In monastério Lirinénsi, in Gállia, sancti Caprásii Abbátis.

At the Monastery of Lerins, [in the year 430,] the holy Abbot Caprasius.

Eugenio i, papa, santo
Romæ sancti Eugénii Primi, Papæ et Confessóris.

At Rome, [in the year 657,] the holy Confessor Pope Eugenius I.

Marcellino e Pietro, santi, martiri
Romæ natális sanctórum Mártyrum Marcellíni Presbýteri, et Petri Exorcístæ, qui, sub Diocletiáno, cum multos in cárcere ad fidem erudírent, ídeo, post dira víncula et plúrima torménta, a Seréno Júdice decolláti sunt in loco qui dicebátur Silva Nigra; quæ deínde, in honórem Sanctórum, commutáto nómine, Silva Cándida appelláta est. Horum córpora in crypta, juxta sanctum Tibúrtium, sepúlta sunt; eorúmque sepúlcrum sanctus Dámasus Papa vérsibus póstea exornávit.

At Rome, the holy martyrs Marcellinus the priest, and Peter the Exorcist. They were teaching the faith to many in prison in the time of Diocletian, when Serenus the judge, after putting them to terrible bonds and many torments, caused them to be beheaded at the place which was then called the Black Wood, but the name of which was afterwards changed in honor of the Saints, and called the White Wood. Their bodies were buried in the crypt, hard by the body of holy Tibertius, and holy Pope Damasus in after-days decorated their grave with a set of verses.

Erasmo, santo
In Campánia sancti Erásmi, Epíscopi et Mártyris. Hic, sub Diocletiáno Augústo, primum plumbátis cæsus, deínde fústibus gráviter mactátus, post resína, súlphure, plumbo, pice, cera oleóque perfúsus, illǽsus appáruit; deínde Fórmiis, sub Maximiáno, divérsis atque immaníssimis supplíciis íterum tortus, sed ad confirmándum céteros a Deo servátus; tandem, vocánte Dómino, martýrio clarus, sancto fine quiévit. Ipsíus autem corpus Cajétam póstea translátum est.

In Campania, the holy martyr Elmo, Patriarch [of Antioch.] Under the Emperor Diocletian he was first hided with scourges laden with lead, then heavily beaten with cudgels, after which resin, sulphur, lead, pitch, wax, and oil were poured over him, but he still appeared unharmed. Thereafter at Formi, under Maximian, he was tortured again with diverse and most cruel sufferings but God preserved him to strengthen others, until at length, famous for his testimony, he fell asleep in a holy death at the call of the Lord. His body was afterwards taken to Gaeta.

Clotilde, santa
Lutétiæ Parisiórum sanctæ Clotíldis Regínæ, cujus précibus vir ejus Clodovéus, Rex Francórum, Christi fidem suscépit.

At Paris, the holy Queen Clotilde, at whose entreaties her husband, King Clovis, accepted the faith of Christ.

Francesco Caracciolo, santo
Agnóni, in Aprútio citerióre, sancti Francísci, ex nóbili Neapolitána família Carácciolo, Confessóris, Congregatiónis Clericórum Regulárium Minórum Fundatóris, qui mira in Deum et próximum caritáte et ardentíssimo sacræ Eucharístiæ cultus propagándi stúdio flagrávit; atque a Pio Séptimo, Pontífice Máximo, Sanctórum cánoni adscríptus est. Ipsíus corpus Neápolim, in Campánia, translátum fuit, ibíque religiosíssime cólitur.

At Agnone, in the Abruzzi, holy Confessor Francis, of the noble Neapolitan family of Caracciolo, founder of the congregation of Regular Clerks Minors. He was a burning and a shining light of love towards God and his neighbor, and intense earnestness in spreading abroad the worship of the Holy Eucharist. His body lieth at Naples, and is held in great veneration. Pius VII added his name to the list of those of the Saints.

Quirino, santo, martire
Sísciæ, in Illýrico, sancti Quiríni Epíscopi, qui, sub Galério Prǽside, pro fide Christi (ut Prudéntius scribit), molári saxo ad collum ligáto, in flumen præcipitátus est; sed, lápide supernatánte, cum circumstántes Christiános, ne ejus terreréntur supplício neve titubárent in fide, diu fuísset hortátus, ipse, ut martýrii glóriam assequerétur, précibus a Deo, ut mergerétur, obtínuit.

At Sisseg, in Illyricum, [in the year 304,] holy Quirinus, Bishop [of that see.] Prudentius writeth of him that, under the President Galerius, for Christ's faith's sake, a millstone was tied about his neck and he was cast into the river, but the millstone swam, and he was a long time exhorting the Christians who stood by not to be scared at the sight of his execution, nor to be shaken in the faith, and then obtained from God the glory of martyrdom, and so was allowed to sink.

Ottato di Milevi in Numidia (Optatus Miletianus), santo
Milévi, in Numídia, sancti Optáti Epíscopi, doctrína et sanctitáte conspícui, quem sancti Ecclésiæ Patres Augustínus et Fulgéntius suis láudibus celebrárunt.

At Milevitanus, in Numidia, holy Optatus, Bishop [of that see,] famous for his teaching and holiness.

Marciano e Nicandro, santi, martiri
In Ægýpto natális sanctórum Mártyrum Marciáni, Nicánoris, Apollónii et aliórum, qui, in persecutióne Galérii Maximiáni, illústre martýrium consummárunt.

In Egypt, the holy martyrs Martian, Nicanor, Apollonius, and others, who finished an illustrious testimony, in the persecution under Galerius Maximian.

Filippo diacono
Cæsaréæ, in Palæstína, natális beáti Philíppi, qui fuit unus de septem primis Diáconis. Hic, signis et prodígiis clarus, Samaríam ad Christi fidem convértit, et Regínæ Æthíopum Candácis Eunúchum baptizávit, ac demum apud Cæsaréam requiévit. Juxta ipsum tres Vírgines, ejus fíliæ ac Prophetíssæ, tumulátæ jacent; nam quarta fília ejus, plena Spíritu sancto, Ephesi occúbuit.

At Caesarea, in Palestine, the blessed Philip, who was one of the first seven Deacons. He was illustrious for signs and wonders. He turned Samaria to believe in Christ, and baptized the eunuch of Candace, Queen of the Ethiopians. He fell asleep at last at Caesarea. Three of his virgin daughters, who were prophetesses, lie buried beside him. His fourth daughter died at Ephesus, full of the Holy Ghost.

Norberto, santo
Magdebúrgi sancti Norbérti, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi et Confessóris, qui Fundátor éxstitit Ordinis Præmonstraténsis.

Holy Norbert, Archbishop of Magdeburg, founder of the Order of the Premonstratensian Canons Regular.

Alessandro, vescovo e Patrono di Fiesole, martire
In agro Bononiénsi sancti Alexándri, Epíscopi Fæsuláni et Mártyris; qui, rédiens ex urbe Pápia, ubi Ecclésiæ suæ bona apud Longobardórum Regem ab usurpatóribus vindicáverat, ab his in Rhenum flúvium est dejéctus et aquis præfocátus.

At Fiesole, in Tuscany, [in the year 839,] the holy martyr Alexander, Bishop [of that see, drowned in a torrent by his enemies.]

Paolo, vescovo di Costantinopoli, santo
Constantinópoli natális sancti Pauli, ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopi, qui sæpe ab Ariánis ob fidem cathólicam pulsus, et a sancto Júlio Primo, Románo Pontífice, restitútus est; ac demum, ab Ariáno Imperatóre Constántio relegátus ad Cucúsum, Cappadóciæ oppídulum, ibídem, Arianórum insídiis crudéliter strangulátus, ad cæléstia regna migrávit. Ipsíus autem corpus, Theodósio Imperatóre, Constantinópolim summo honóre translátum fuit.

At Constantinople, the holy Paul, Archbishop of that city. He was oftentimes thrust out by the Arians because of the Catholic faith, and brought back again by the holy Roman Pontiff, Julius I. At length he was banished by the Arian Emperor Constantius to Cucusus, a little town in Cappadocia, where he was cruelly strangled by Arian plotters, and so passed into the kingdom of heaven. His body was brought to Constantinople with great reverence [thirty years later,] in the time of the Emperor Theodosius.

Massimino, vescovo di Aix, santo

At Aix, in Gaul, holy Maximin, first Bishop of that city.

Medardo, santo
Apud Suessiónes, in Gálliis, natális sancti Medárdi, Epíscopi Novioménsis; cujus vita et mors pretiósa gloriósis miráculis commendátur.

At Soissons in France, the birthday of St. Medard, bishop of Noyon, whose life and precious death are commended by glorious miracles.

Colomba (Columba), santo
In Ióna, Scótiæ ínsula, sancti Colúmbæ, Presbýteri et Abbátis.

In Scotland, [in the year 597,] holy Colum, Priest and Confessor, [founder and first Abbot of Iona.]

Primo e Feliciano, santi, martiri
Noménti, in Sabínis, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Primi et Feliciáni fratrum, sub Diocletiáno et Maximiáno Imperatóribus. Hi gloriósi Mártyres, cum longǽvam in Dómino vitam duxíssent, et nunc simul pária, nunc singillátim divérsa et exquisíta pertulíssent torménta, ambo tandem felícis pugnæ cursum, a Nomentáno Prǽside Promóto animadvérsi gládio, consummavérunt. Ipsórum autem Mártyrum córpora, póstea Romam transláta, in Ecclésia sancti Stéphani Protomártyris, in monte Cǽlio, honorífice collocáta sunt.

Upon the Celian Mount of Rome, the holy Martyrs Primus and Felician, who suffered under the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian. These glorious martyrs had led a long life together, and had suffered diverse and dreadful torments sometimes together, and sometimes apart. At length they brought their happy fight to a close, being beheaded under Promotus, President of Mentana.

Riccardo d'Andria, santo
Andriæ, in Apúlia, sancti Richárdi, qui fuit primus ejúsdem civitátis Epíscopus, et miráculis cláruit.

At Andria, in Apulia, [in the twelfth century,] holy Richard, the first Bishop of that city, famous for wondrous works.

Margherita, Regina di Scozia, santa
Sanctæ Margarítæ Víduæ, Scotórum Regínæ, quæ sextodécimo Kaléndas Decémbris obdormívit in Dómino.

In Scotland, the holy Queen Margaret, famous for her love for the poor and her voluntary poverty.

Basilide, santo, martire
Item Romæ, via Aurélia, natális sanctórum Basílidis, Trípodis, Mándalis et aliórum vigínti Mártyrum, sub Imperatóre Aureliáno et Urbis Præfécto Platóne.

Also at Rome, upon the Aurelian Way, holy Basilides, Tripodes, Mandales, and twenty other martyrs, who suffered under the Emperor Aurelian and Plato, the Prefect of the city.

Barnaba
Salamínæ, in Cypro, natális sancti Bárnabæ Apóstoli, qui, natióne Cýprius, cum Paulo Géntium Apóstolus a discípulis ordinátus, multas regiónes cum eo peragrávit, injúnctum sibi opus Evangélicæ prædicatiónis exércens; postrémo, Cyprum proféctus, ibi Apostolátum suum glorióso martýrio decorávit. Ejus corpus, témpore Zenónis Imperatóris, ipso Bárnaba revelánte, repértum est, una cum códice Evangélii sancti Matthǽi, ejúsdem Bárnabæ manu descrípto.

The holy Apostle Barnabas. He was a Cypriot by birth, was by the disciples ordained an Apostle to the Gentiles along with Paul, and went through many countries with him doing that work of preaching the Gospel which had been laid upon them. In the end he went home to Cyprus, where he crowned the dignity of the Apostolate with the glory of martyrdom. Through a revelation from himself his body was discovered in the time of the Emperor Zeno, having with it a copy of the Gospel according to Matthew written with his own hand.

Gregorio Nazianzeno
Romæ Translátio sancti Gregórii Nazianzéni, Epíscopi, Confessóris atque Ecclésiæ Doctóris; cujus sacrum corpus, e Constantinópoli ántea delátum ad Urbem, atque in Ecclésia sanctæ Dei Genitrícis ad Campum Mártium diu asservátum, Gregórius Décimus tértius, Póntifex Máximus, in Capéllam, a se in Basílica sancti Petri magnificentíssime exornátam, summa celebritáte tránstulit, ac postrídie digno honóre sub altári cóndidit.

At Rome is commemorated the translation of the body of holy Gregory of Nazianzus. This sacred body had been brought to Rome from Constantinople and had lain for a long time in the church of the Mother of God at the Campus Martius, when the Supreme Pontiff Gregory XIII, [in the year 1580,] removed it with great pomp to the chapel which he had splendidly decorated in the Basilica of St Peter, and there laid it under the altar with due honour.

Felice e Fortunato, santi, martiri
Aquiléjæ pássio sanctórum Felícis et Fortunáti fratrum, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni et Maximiáni, equúleo suspénsi, atque, ardéntibus lampádibus circa eórum látera appósitis et mox divína virtúte exstínctis, per ventrem fervénti oleo sunt perfúsi; et ad últimum, cum in Christi confessióne persísterent, gloriósi certáminis cursum, obtruncáti cápite, implevérunt.

At Aquileia, the holy brethren Felix and Fortunatus, both martyrs. In the persecution under Diocletian and Maximian they were hung upon the rack, and lighted lamps put to their sides, but these were extinguished by the power of God. Boiling oil was poured into their bellies, and at last, forasmuch as they still stood firm in confessing Christ, they were beheaded.

Basilide, santo, martire
Romæ, via Aurélia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Basílidis, Cýrini, Náboris et Nazárii mílitum, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni et Maximiáni, sub Aurélio Præfécto, ob Christiáni nóminis confessiónem, detrúsi in cárcerem et scorpiónibus laceráti, tandem cápite truncáti sunt.

At Rome, upon the Aurelian Way, the holy soldiers Basilides, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius, all martyrs, who were thrust into prison under Aurelius the Prefect, in the persecution under Diocletian and Maximian, because of their Christian profession, and after they had been torn with armed scourges, were beheaded.

Giovanni da San Facondo O di Sahagún, santo
Sancti Joánnis a sancto Facúndo, ex Eremitárum sancti Augustíni Ordine, Confessóris, qui migrávit in cælum prídie hujus diéi.

At Salamanca, in Spain, the holy Confessor John of San Fagondez, of the Order of Hermits of St. Augustine, famous for his zeal for the faith, the holiness of his life, and his wonderful works.

Anfione, santo
In Cilícia sancti Amphíonis Epíscopi, qui, témpore Galérii Maximiáni, Conféssor fuit egrégius.

In Cilicia, holy Amphion, Bishop [of Nicomedia,] who was an eminent Confessor in the time of the Emperor Galerius Maximian.

Antonio di Padova, santo
Patávii sancti Antónii Lusitáni, Sacerdótis ex Ordine Minórum et Confessóris, atque Ecclésiæ Doctóris, vita, et miráculis, ac prædicatióne illústris, quem, uno post illíus óbitum anno nondum expléto, Gregórius Papa Nonus in Sanctórum cánonem rétulit.

At Padua, the holy Confessor Anthony of Portugal, of the Order of Friars Minor, famous for his life, miracles, and preaching.

Basilio, santo
Sancti Basilíi, cognoménto Magni, Confessóris et Ecclésiæ Doctóris, qui Kaléndis Januárii obdormívit in Dómino, sed hac die potíssimum cólitur, qua Cæsariénsis in Cappadócia Epíscopus ordinátus est.

On the morrow we keep the feast of holy Basil, styled "the Great," Archbishop of Caesarea, in Pontus, Confessor and Doctor of the Church, of whom mention is made upon the 1st day of January, and on the 14th day of June, of his ordination to his see of Caesarea. In the time of the Emperor Valens he shone as a marvellous light, illustrious for teaching and wisdom, and shining with all graces, and defended the Church with wonderful firmness against the Arians and Macedonians.

Metodio, santo
Constantinópoli sancti Methódii Epíscopi.

At Constantinople, [in the year 846,] holy Methodius, Archbishop [of that see.]

Eliseo ('Elīlā' = « Dio Salva »)
Samaríæ, in Palæstína, sancti Eliséi Prophétæ, cujus sepúlcrum, ubi et Prophéta quiéscit Abdías, a dæmónibus perhorrésci sanctus Hierónymus scribit.

At Samaria, in Palestine, [in the sixth century before Christ,] the holy Prophet Elisha. Holy Jerome writeth that the devils shrink from his grave, where also resteth the Prophet Obadiah.

Filippo Neri, santo

St. Philip Neri, of whom mention is made in the Martyrology for May 26.

Vito, Modesto e Crescenza, santi, martiri
Apud Sílarum flumen, in Lucánia, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Viti, Modésti atque Crescéntiæ, qui, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre, e Sicília illuc deláti, ibídem, post ollam fervéntis plumbi, post béstias et catástas divína virtúte superátas, cursum gloriósi certáminis peregérunt.

At the river Silaro, in Lucania, the holy martyrs Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, who were brought thither from Sicily under the Emperor Diocletian there by the power of God they overcame boiling lead and wild beasts, and finished the course of their glorious fight by being broken alive upon a block.

Bernardo, Arcidiacono di Aosta, santo

At Valais, [in the year 1008,] the holy Confessor Bernard of Menthon.

Giulio, santo, martire
Doróstori, in Mýsia inferióre, sancti Hesýchii mílitis, qui, cum beáto Júlio comprehénsus, post eum, sub Máximo Prǽside, martýrio coronátus est.

At Dorostorum, in Mysia, the holy soldier Hesychius, who was arrested along with blessed Julius, and was crowned with martyrdom after him, under the President Maximus.

Abramo, abate di Clermont, santo
Arvérnis, in Gállia, sancti Abrahæ Confessóris, sanctitáte ac miráculis illústris.

At Clermont, [in the year 472,] the holy Confessor Abraham, [Abbot of St. Cirgues,] illustrious for his holiness and wonderful works.

Giovanni Francesco Regis, santo

At the village of La Louvesc, in the Diocese of Vienne, in the Ardèche, [in the year 1640,] the holy Confessor John Francis Regis, of the Society of Jesus, a man of wonderful love and long-suffering in seeking the salvation of souls, whom Pope Clement XII added to the list of the Saints.

Quirico e Giulitta, santi, martiri
Tarsi, in Cilícia, sanctórum Mártyrum Quírici et Julíttæ matris, sub Diocletiáno Imperatóre. Ex eis Quíricus, triénnis puéllus, cum matrem, quæ ante Alexándrum Prǽsidem nervis diríssime cædebátur, implacábili luctu lugéret, ad gradus tribunális illísus intériit; Julítta vero, post dira vérbera et grávia torménta, martýrii sui cursum obtruncatióne cápitis implévit.

At Tarsus, in Cilicia, under the Emperor Diocletian, the holy martyrs Quiricus and his mother Julitta. Quiricus was a little boy of three years old when his mother was horribly scourged before the President Alexander, he vehemently wept and lamented her, whereupon he was killed by being dashed against the steps of the judgment-seat. Julitta, after horrid stripes and grievous torments, was beheaded, and so finished her testimony.

Lutgarda (Luitgarda, Liutgarda), santa
In monastério Aquiriénsi, in Brabántia, sanctæ Lutgárdis Vírginis.

In Brabant, [in the year 1246,] the holy Virgin Lutgard.

Bennone, vescovo di Meissen, santo
Misnæ, in Germánia, sancti Bennónis Epíscopi.

At Meissen, in Germany, [in the year 1106,] holy Benno, Bishop [of that see.]

Marciano e Nicandro, santi, martiri
Apud Venáfrum, in Campánia, sanctórum Mártyrum Nicándri et Marciáni, qui, in persecutióne Maximiáni, cápite cæsi sunt.

At Venafro, the holy martyrs Nicander and Marcian, who were beheaded in the persecution under Maximian.

Marco e Marcelliano, santi, martiri
Romæ, via Ardeatína, natális sanctórum Mártyrum Marci et Marcelliáni fratrum, qui, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, a Júdice Fabiáno tenti et ad stípitem alligáti, in pédibus clavos acútos accepérunt; cumque non cessárent laudáre Christum, lánceis per látera transfíxi sunt, et cum glória martýrii ad sidérea regna migrárunt.

At Rome, on the Ardeatine Way, in the persecution of Diocletian, the birthday of the saintly brothers Mark and Marcellian, martyrs, who were arrested by the judge Fabian, tied to a stake, and had sharp nails driven into their feet. Because they would not cease praising the name of Christ they were pierced through the sides with lances, and thus went to the kingdom of heaven with the glory of martyrdom.

Amando, santo
Burdígalæ sancti Amándi, Epíscopi et Confessóris.

At Bordeaux, [in the fifth century,] the holy Confessor Amandus, Bishop [of that see.]

Elisabetta di Schönau, santa
Schonáugiæ, in Germánia, sanctæ Elísabeth Vírginis, ob monásticæ vitæ observántiam célebris.

At Schoenaug, [in the year 1165,] the holy Virgin Elizabeth, celebrated for her observance of the monastic life.

Gervasio e Protasio, santi, martiri
Medioláni sanctórum Mártyrum Gervásii et Protásii fratrum, ex quibus priórem támdiu jussit Astásius Judex plumbátis cædi, quoúsque ille spíritum exhaláret; posteriórem vero, fústibus cæsum, cápite truncári. Horum córpora, Dómino revelánte, beátus Ambrósius sánguine conspérsa et ita incorrúpta réperit, ac si eo die ipsi fuíssent interémpti; in quorum translatióne cæcus, féretri tactu, lumen recépit, et plúrimi, vexáti a dæmónibus, liberáti sunt.

At Milan, [in the first century,] the holy martyrs Gervase and Protase, brothers. The former, by order of the judge Astasius, was scourged with leaded whips for so long that he expired. The latter, after being scourged with rods, was beheaded. Through divine revelation their bodies were found by St. Ambrose. They were partly covered with blood, and as free from corruption as if they had been put to death that very day. When the translation took place, a blind man recovered his sight by touching their relics, and many persons possessed by demons were delivered.

Romualdo, santo
In monastério Vallis Castri, in Picéno, natális sancti Romuáldi Ravennátis, Anachorétæ et Monachórum Camaldulénsium Patris; qui collápsam in Itália eremíticam discíplinam restítuit ac mirífice propagávit. Ejus tamen festívitas recólitur séptimo Idus Februárii, quo die sacræ ipsíus relíquiæ Fabriánum sunt translátæ.

At the monastery in the valley of Castro in Piceno, the birthday of St. Romuald, anchoret, a native of Ravenna. He was the founder of the Camaldolese monks, and he restored and greatly extended monastic discipline, which was much relaxed in Italy. His feast is observed on the 7th of February, on which day his sacred relics were transferred to Fabriano.

Giuliana Falconieri, santa
Floréntiæ sanctæ Juliánæ Falconériæ Vírginis, quæ Sorórum Ordinis Servórum beátæ Maríæ Vírginis fuit Institútrix, et a Cleménte Duodécimo, Pontífice Máximo, in sanctárum Vírginum númerum reláta est.

At Florence, St. Juliana Falconieri, virgin, foundress of the Sisters of the Order of the Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who was placed among the holy virgins by the Sovereign Pontiff, Clement XII.

Benedettini Camaldolesi
In monastério Vallis Castri, in Picéno, natális sancti Romuáldi Ravennátis, Anachorétæ et Monachórum Camaldulénsium Patris; qui collápsam in Itália eremíticam discíplinam restítuit ac mirífice propagávit. Ejus tamen festívitas recólitur séptimo Idus Februárii, quo die sacræ ipsíus relíquiæ Fabriánum sunt translátæ.

At the monastery in the valley of Castro in Piceno, the birthday of St. Romuald, anchoret, a native of Ravenna. He was the founder of the Camaldolese monks, and he restored and greatly extended monastic discipline, which was much relaxed in Italy. His feast is observed on the 7th of February, on which day his sacred relics were transferred to Fabriano.

Silverio, papa, santo
In ínsula Póntia natális sancti Silvérii, Papæ et Mártyris, qui, cum Anthimum, Epíscopum hæréticum, a suo prædecessóre Agapíto depósitum, restitúere noluísset, a Belisário, agénte ímpia Theodóra Augústa, in exsílium pulsus est, et ibídem, pro fide cathólica multis ærúmnis conféctus, defécit.

The holy martyr Pope Silverius. He refused to restore the [Eutychian] heretic Anthimus, who had been deposed [from the Patriarchate of Constantinople] by his predecessor, Pope Agapitus, and in consequence of this, through a plot of the wicked Empress Theodora, was exiled by Bellisarius to the island of Ponza, where he died for the Catholic faith, broken down by sufferings and hardships, [in the year 538.]

Florentina, santa
Híspali, in Hispánia, sanctæ Florentínæ Vírginis, soróris sanctórum Leándri et Isidóri Episcopórum.

At Seville, in Spain, [in the year 630,] the holy Virgin Florentina, sister of the holy Leander, Bishop [of Seville,] and holy Isidore, Bishop [of Seville.]

Eusebio, vescovo di Samosata, santo
Eódem die sancti Eusébii, Samosaténi Epíscopi; qui, témpore Constántii, Imperatóris Ariáni, sub hábitu militári incognítus Ecclésias Dei visitábat, ut in fide cathólica illas confirmáret. Deínde, sub Valénte, in Thráciam relegátur; sed, réddita pace Ecclésiæ, témpore Theodósii, ab exsílio revocátus, tandem, cum íterum Ecclésias visitáret, ei caput, tégula per mulíerem Ariánam désuper immíssa, confráctum est, sicque Martyr occúbuit.

On the same day, holy Eusebius of Samosata. In the time of the Arian Emperor Constantius he used to visit the Churches of God, disguised as a soldier, to confirm them in the Catholic faith. Under Valens he was banished into Thrace. After peace was restored to the Church in the time of Theodosius he was called back from exile, and was visiting the churches again when an Arian woman dropped a tile upon him from a height which cracked his skull, and so he died a martyr at last, [in the year 380.]

Giovanni Fisher, santo
Londíni, in Anglia, sancti Joánnis Fisher, Epíscopi Roffénsis et Cardinális, qui pro fide cathólica et Románi Pontíficis primátu, jubénte Henríco Octávo Rege, decollátus est.

At London in England, on Tower Hill, St. John Fisher, bishop of Rochester and cardinal of the Holy Roman Church. For the defense of the Catholic faith and the primacy of the Roman Pontiff he was beheaded by order of King Henry VIII.

Albano, santo, martire
Verolámii, in Británnia, sancti Albáni Mártyris, qui, témpore Diocletiáni, pro Clérico hóspite, quem domi excéperat et a quo Christiánæ fídei præceptiónibus imbútus fúerat, seípsum, commutáta veste, trádidit; et hanc ob causam, post vérbera et acérba torménta, cápite plexus est. Passus est étiam cum illo unus de milítibus, qui, dum eum dúceret ad supplícium, in via convérsus est ad Christum, et mox, gládio decollátus, próprio sánguine méruit baptizári. Hoc autem nóbile sancti Albáni ac Sócii durátum pro Deo certámen sanctus Beda Venerábilis descrípsit.

At Verulamium, in Britain, the holy martyr Alban, who in the time of Diocletian gave himself up for a clerk whom he had received as a guest, and was beheaded, [in the year 303,] after being scourged and sharply tormented. One of the soldiers who led him to execution was turned to Christ upon the way and was made worthy to be baptized in his own blood.

Innocenzo V, papa, beato
Romæ beáti Innocéntii Papæ Quinti, ex Ordine Prædicatórum, Confessóris, qui ad tuéndam Ecclésiæ libertátem et Christianórum concórdiam suavi prudéntia adlaborávit. Cultum autem, ei exhíbitum, Leo Décimus tértius, Póntifex Máximus, ratum hábuit et confirmávit.

At Rome, [in the year 1276,] the blessed Pope Innocent V, who, with gentleness and wisdom, toiled for the upholding of the Church, and for the liberty and unity of Christians. His veneration having been represented to Pope Leo XIII, that Pontiff approved and confirmed it.

Paolino, vescovo di Nola, santo
Apud Nolam, Campániæ urbem, natális beáti Paulíni, Epíscopi et Confessóris, qui ex nobilíssimo et opulentíssimo factus est pro Christo pauper et húmilis, et, quod superérat, seípsum pro rediméndo víduæ fílio, quem Wándali, Campánia devastáta, captívum in Africam abdúxerant, in servitútem dedit. Cláruit autem non solum eruditióne et copiósa vitæ sanctitáte, sed étiam poténtia advérsus dǽmones; ejúsque præcláras laudes sancti Ambrósius, Hierónymus, Augustínus et Gregórius Papa scriptis suis celebrárunt. Ipsíus corpus, póstea Benevéntum et inde Romam translátum, tandem, Summi Pontíficis Pii Décimi jussu, Nolæ restitútum fuit.

At Nola, a city of Campania, the blessed Confessor Paulinus, Bishop of that city, [in the year 431,] who, whereas he was a very noble and wealthy person, became for Christ's sake poor and lowly, and then in addition gave himself up for a slave in order to redeem a widow's son whom the Vandals had carried off as a prisoner to Africa when they wasted Campania. He was illustrious, not only on account of his learning and of the abounding holiness of his life, but also on account of his power against evil spirits. His praises have been set forth in their writings with great force by holy Ambrose, Jerome, Augustine, and Gregory [the Great.] His body has been brought to Rome, and lieth in honour along with the body of the holy Apostle Bartholomew in the church of that Apostle in the island in the Tiber.

Clemente, Console
Item Romæ Translátio sancti Flávii Cleméntis, viri Consuláris et Mártyris; qui, sanctæ Plautíllæ frater ac beátæ Vírginis et Mártyris Fláviæ Domitíllæ avúnculus, a Domitiáno Imperatóre, quocum Consulátum gésserat, ob Christi fidem interémptus est. Ipsíus porro corpus, in Basílica sancti Cleméntis Papæ invéntum, ibídem solémni pompa recónditum est.

At Rome is commemorated the translation of the holy Consular Flavius Clemens, martyr, who was put to death for Christ's faith's sake by the Emperor Domitian. His body was found in the church of holy Pope Clement, and there solemnly reburied.

Niceta di Remesiana

On the same day, holy Niceas, Bishop of Romacium, famous for his teaching and holy life.

Giovanni Teristi (Θεριστής «Mietitore»), santo

At Style, in Calabria, holy John, surnamed Therestus, famous for his praise as a monk, and for his holy life.

Prospero di Aquitania
Apud Rhégium sancti Prósperi Aquitáni, ejúsdem urbis Epíscopi, eruditióne ac pietáte insígnis, qui advérsus Pelagiános, pro fide cathólica, strénue decertávit.

At Reggio, holy Prosper of Aquitaine, Bishop of that city, famous for his learning and godliness, who stoutly contended for the Catholic faith against the Pelagians.

Massimo di Torino, santo
Tauríni natális sancti Máximi, Epíscopi et Confessóris, doctrína et sanctitáte celebérrimi.

At Turin, the holy Confessor Maximus, Bishop of Turin, very famous for his teaching and holiness.

Febronia, santa, martire
Sibápoli, in Mesopotámia, sanctæ Febróniæ, Vírginis et Mártyris; quæ, in persecutióne Diocletiáni, sub Siléno Júdice, ob fidem et pudicítiam servándam, primo virgis cæsa et equúleo torta, deínde pectínibus laniáta atque igne succénsa, demum, excússis déntibus ac mammis pedibúsque abscíssis, cápitis damnáta, tot passiónum ornáta monílibus migrávit ad Sponsum.

At Sibapolis, in Syria, the holy Virgin and martyr Febronia on account of her steadfastness in faith and chastity during the persecution under Diocletian, the judge Lysimachus ordered her to be first beaten with rods and tormented upon the rack, then torn with combs and burnt with fire afterwards her teeth were hammered out and her breasts cut off, and then she was beheaded, and so passed away to her Divine Bridegroom prepared with all these sufferings as a bride adorned for her husband.

Giovanni e Paolo, santi, martiri
Romæ, in monte Cǽlio, sanctórum Mártyrum Joánnis et Pauli fratrum, quorum primus erat præpósitus domus, secúndus primicérius Constántiæ Vírginis, fíliæ Constantíni Imperatóris, et ambo póstea, sub Juliáno Apóstata, martýrii palmam, cædénte gládio, percepérunt.

At Rome, upon the Celian Mount, the holy brethren John and Paul, both martyrs. John was provost of the household, and Paul chief steward of the Virgin Constantia, daughter of the Emperor Constantine. Under the Emperor Julian the Apostate they both received the palm of martyrdom by the sword.

Vigilio, vescovo di Trento, santo, martire
Apud Tridéntum sancti Vigílii Epíscopi, qui, cum relíquias idololatríæ pénitus exstirpáre conarétur, ídeo, pro Christi nómine, a feris et bárbaris homínibus percússus lápidum imbre, martýrium implévit.

At Trent, [about the year 400,] the holy Vigilius, Bishop [of that see,] who, because he was striving to stamp out utterly the last remains of idolatry, was stoned by savage men, and so compassed martyrdom for Christ's Name's sake.

Antelmo, santo
Apud Valencénas, in Gállia, pássio sanctórum Mártyrum Sálvii, qui éxstitit Engolisménsis Epíscopus, et Supérii.

At Valenciennes, [at the beginning of the ninth century,] the holy martyrs Salvius, Bishop of Angoulême, and Superius. Also the commemoration of the holy Anthelm, Bishop of Bellay, [in the year 1178.]

Ladislao, Re d'Ungheria e di Croazia, santo
Varadíni, in Hungária, sancti Ladislái Regis, qui claríssimis miráculis usque ad diem hodiérnum corúscat.

At Varadin, in Hungary, [in the year 1095,] holy King Ladislaw, who is famous for eminent miracles even unto the present day.

Ireneo, santo
Lugdúni, in Gállia, sancti Irenǽi, Epíscopi et Mártyris; qui (ut scribit sanctus Hierónymus) beáti Polycárpi, Smyrnénsis Epíscopi, discípulus fuit, et Apostolicórum témporum vicínus. Is, cum advérsus hæréticos verbis ac scriptis plúrimum decertásset, tandem, in persecutióne Sevéri, cum omni fere civitátis suæ pópulo, coronátus est glorióso martýrio.

At Lyon, in Gaul, the holy martyr Irenaeus, Bishop [of that city.] He was, as holy Jerome writeth, a disciple of the blessed Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, and hardly removed from the times of the Apostles. He strove much against heretics both by word and by writing, and was crowned with a glorious martyrdom, along with nearly all the [faithful] people of his city, in the persecution under Severus.

Paolo i, papa, santo
Romæ sancti Pauli Primi, Papæ et Confessóris.

At Rome, the holy Pope and Confessor Paul I.

Plutarco e compagni, santi martiri
Alexandríæ, in persecutióne Sevéri, sanctórum Mártyrum Plutárchi, Seréni, Heraclídis catechúmeni, Herónis neóphyti, et altérius Seréni, Rhaídis catechúmenæ, et Potamiœ́næ cum ipsíus matre Marcélla; inter quos præcípue enítuit Potamiœ́na Virgo, quæ, primo imménsos innumerósque agónes pro virginitáte desudávit, deínde étiam exquisíta et inaudíta torménta pro fide sustínuit, ad últimum, simul cum matre, igne consúmpta est.

In Alexandria, in the same persecution under Severus, the holy martyrs Plutarch, Serenus, Heraclides, (who was still under preparation for baptism,) Heron, (a recent convert,) another Serenus, Rhais, (who also was being prepared for baptism,) Potamiena, and her mother Marcella. Of these the most famous is the Virgin Potamiena. She first endured extraordinary contendings for her virginity, and then suffered terrible and unheard-of torments for her faith, and at the last was burnt, along with her mother.

Pietro, Apostolo, santo
Romæ natális sanctórum Apostolórum Petri et Pauli, qui eódem anno eodémque die passi sunt, sub Neróne Imperatóre. Horum prior, in eádem Urbe, cápite ad terram verso cruci affíxus, et in Vaticáno juxta viam Triumphálem sepúltus, totíus Orbis veneratióne celebrátur; postérior autem, gládio animadvérsus, et via Ostiénsi sepúltus, pari honóre habétur.

At Rome, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul. They suffered under the Emperor Nero upon the same day of the same year. Peter was crucified in the city with his head downwards, and is buried at the Vatican beside the Triumphal Way, surrounded by the veneration of the whole world. Paul was beheaded with the sword, and buried beside the Ostian Way, surrounded by the same honour.

Paolo, Apostolo, santo
Romæ natális sanctórum Apostolórum Petri et Pauli, qui eódem anno eodémque die passi sunt, sub Neróne Imperatóre. Horum prior, in eádem Urbe, cápite ad terram verso cruci affíxus, et in Vaticáno juxta viam Triumphálem sepúltus, totíus Orbis veneratióne celebrátur; postérior autem, gládio animadvérsus, et via Ostiénsi sepúltus, pari honóre habétur.

At Rome, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul. They suffered under the Emperor Nero upon the same day of the same year. Peter was crucified in the city with his head downwards, and is buried at the Vatican beside the Triumphal Way, surrounded by the veneration of the whole world. Paul was beheaded with the sword, and buried beside the Ostian Way, surrounded by the same honour.

Lucina, santa, martire
Romæ sanctæ Lucínæ, Apostolórum discípulæ, quæ, de facultátibus suis commúnicans Sanctórum necessitátibus, Christiános in cárcere detentos visitábat, ac sepultúræ Mártyrum inserviébat; juxta quos et ipsa, in crypta a se constrúcta, sepúlta est.

At Rome, holy Lucina, a disciple of the Apostles, who contributed of her goods to the necessities of the Saints, visited the Christians who were kept bound in prison, and ministered to the burial of the martyrs, beside whom she was buried in a vault which she made for herself.

Marziale, vescovo di Limoges, santo
Lemóvicis, in Aquitánia, sancti Martiális Epíscopi, cum duóbus Presbýteris Alpiniáno et Austricliniáno; quorum vita signis miraculórum ádmodum effúlsit.

At Limoges, in Gaul, [in the first century,] holy Martial, first Bishop [of that see,] and the two Priests Alpinian and Austriclinian, whose lives shone brightly with the fame of miracles.

Potamiena e Basilide, santi, martiri
Alexandríæ pássio sancti Basílidis, qui, sub Sévero Imperatóre, cum sanctam Potamiœ́nam Virginem, quam ad supplícium ducébat, ab impudicórum hóminum petulántia tutátus esset, religiósi offícii mercédem ab ea recépit; nam ipsa, post tríduum illi appárens et ejus cápiti corónam impónens, non tantum convértit eum ad Christum, sed étiam, brevi agóne certántem, suis précibus Mártyrem gloriósum effécit.

At Alexandria, under the Emperor Severus, the holy martyr Basilides. He led the holy Virgin Potamicena to execution, and while doing so, protected her from the insults of some lewd man, and he received a reward from her for this reverential service. Three days afterwards she appeared to him and put a crown upon his head, by the which vision she not only turned him to Christ, but also by her prayers, while he fought his short fight, she made him a glorious martyr.