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CALENDAR of the SAINTS
28 December 2008 Anno Dómini
"....and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. ~ ~ Apocalypse
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Saint Agapes
Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.
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Saint Anthony of Lérins
Also known as :
- Antony of Lerins and
- Anthony the Hermit
Saint Anthony's father died when the boy was eight years old, and he was raised for several years by Saint Severinus. However, Saint Severinus died when the boy was in his early teens, and Saint Anthony moved in with his uncle, Bishop Constantius of Lorsch, Bavaria. When he was of age, he became a monk. Hermit in the area of Lake Como, Italy. He and some other solitaries gained such a reputation for sanctity that they attracted would-be students. Wanting to live the life of a hermit, Saint Anthony moved on to Lerins, France where he lived the last two years of this temporal life.
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Saint Caesarius of Armenia
Dissolute and sinful most of his life. Father of the Arian heretic Eudoxius. In the end, however, he was martyred for his faith under Galerius Maximian. Saint Caesarius was burned to death at the stake in 309 at Arabissus, Armenia.
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Saint Castor
African martyr. No other information has survived.
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Saint Conindrus
Converted by Saint Patrick. Ordained as priest and bishop by Saint Patrick, and sent by him to evangelize the Isle of Man.
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Saint Domitian
Deacon. Martyred at Ankara, Galatia (modern Turkey) with Saint Eutychius. No other information has survived.
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Saint Domna
Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.
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Saint Domnio of Rome
Fourth century priest in Rome. He collected old texts which were used by Saint Jerome. Both Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine wrote glowingly of Saint Domnio and his ministry in Rome.
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Saint Eutychius
Priest. Martyred at Ankara, Galatia (modern Turkey) with Saint Domitian. No other information has survived.
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Saint Gowan of Wales
Also known as :
Queen; wife of King Tewdrig of Glamorgan. The parish of Llangoven, Monmouthshire, and a chapel in Pembrokeshire are named for her.
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Holy Innocents
The new-born children slaughtered by Herod the Great when he tried to murder the infant Son of God made Son of Man.
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"When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi. Then was fulfilled what had been said through Jeremiah the prophet: “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be consoled, since they were no more.” - Blessed Apostle Saint Matthew 2:16-18
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Saint Indes
Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.
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Saint Maughold
Also known as :
- Apostle of the Isle of Man;
Mawgan
Prince, pirate and thief. Converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick. To avoid temptation, he set sail from Ireland in a wicker boat, letting God set his course. He landed on the Isle of Man where he served as missionary bishop. Some versions say that Patrick ordained him, and assigned him to the Isle of Man as penance for his earlier life. Many geographic features on the Isle still bear his name. Legend says he divided the island into parishes, but it is unlikely.
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Blessed Otto of Heidelberg
Brother of Blessed Herman of Heidelberg. Benedictine monk and priest at the monastery of Niederaltaich, Bavaria (modern Germany). After his brother's death, Otto exercised his vocation from Herman's old cell.
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Saint Rogatian
African martyr. No other information has survived.
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Saint Romulus
African martyr. No other information has survived.
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Saint Theophila
Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Diocletian. No other information has survived.
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Saint Victor
African martyr. No other information has survived.
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