[Robert Drobot]

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Commemoration Of † The Feast of Bishop Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani † Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani adoring the Baby Jesus by Luca Giordano, 17th century Musee du Louvre, Paris Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani (July 1, 1381 – January 8, 1456) is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. He was Bishop and first Patriarch of Venice. Saint Lorenzo was a member of the well-known Giustiniani family, which includes several saints. The piety of his mother seems to have served as an inspiration for his later life. In 1400, he entered the congregation of the canons of Saint George in Alga. He was admired by his fellows for his poverty, mortification, and fervency of prayer. During this time, the monastery was changed into a congregation of secular canons living in community. After his ordination in 1406, Saint Lorenzo was chosen to be the prior of this community, and shortly thereafter he became the general of that congregation. He gave them their constitution, and was so zealous in spreading it that he was looked upon as the actual founder of the order. About the same time Saint Lorenzo was made by Pope Eugene IV, Bishop of Castello; and his episcopate was marked by considerable activity in church extension and reform. In 1451, Pope Nicholas V united the Diocese of Castello with the Patriarchate of Grado, and the seat of the patriarchate was moved to Venice, making Saint Lorenzo Giustiniani the first Patriarch of Venice, a holy office he held for over four years.

[Robert Drobot]

CALENDAR of the SAINTS 5 September 2010 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 Α ☧ Ω Saint Albert of Butrio Benedictine monk. Founded the Benedictine monastery at Butrio, diocese of Tortona, Italy, and served as its first abbot. Α ☧ Ω Blessed Albert of Pontida Soldier in the army of Bergamo, Italy. Severely wounded in battle; he made the common offer to enter religious life if he was healed. Albert recovered, made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, became a Benedictine monk, founded the abbey of Saint James in Pontida, served as its first abbot, and placed it under the supervision of Saint Hugh of Cluny. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Alvitus Benedictine bishop who transferred the relics of Saint Isidore from Seville, Spain, to León. Alvitus was related to Rudesind, a man with great influence within the church of that time. He entered the Benedictines at Sahagun, Spain, and in 1057 was named bishop of León by King Ferdinand I. Α ☧ Ω Saint Arcontius of Capua, Martyr Long venerated in Capua, Italy. Α ☧ Ω Saint Bertinus the Great Educated at the Abbey of Luxeuil, France known for its strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Columban, known for its austerity. Though he was not a novice, Saint Bertinus felt called to follow the Rule with the monks at the abbey; when grown, he took the cowl. In 639, Bertin and two other monks, Mommelinus and Ebertram, joined Saint Omer in evangelizing the people in Pas-de-Calais, a region renowned for idolatry and immorality. The evangelists had no great success, but they built a monastery in honor of Saint Mommolin. Bertin served as its first abbot, a calling that lasted the remaining 60 years of his life. He sent monks to found other monasteries in both France and England, and he travelled constantly to teach and evangelize. His monastery served as an example to the locals, and brought many to the faith; 22 of its monks have been canonized. During a life that spanned nearly a century, Saint Bertinus was known for holiness and severe self-imposed austerities. Upon his death, the monastery was re-dedicated to him. Α ☧ Ω Saint Charbel, Martyr A Maronite martyred during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Α ☧ Ω Saint Donatus of Capua, Martyr Long venerated in Capua, Italy. Α ☧ Ω Saint Genebald of Laon Relative of Saint Remigius. Bishop of Laon. For an unnamed fault, he sentenced himself to seven years of continuous penance. Α ☧ Ω Blessed Gentilis, Martyr Friar Minor. Missionary to and martyred by Muslims in 1340 A.D. Toringa, Persia ( Present day Iraq ). Α ☧ Ω Saint Guise Hoang Luong Canh, Martyr Lifelong layman in the apostolic vicariate of East Tonkin. Physician. Catechist and Dominican tertiary. Beheaded on 5 September 1838 in Bac Ninh Tai, Vietnam. One of the Martyrs of Vietnam. Α ☧ Ω Saint Herculanus, Martyr Martyred 180 A.D. at Porto, Italy; during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Α ☧ Ω Blessed Jordan of Pulsano Benedictine monk at Pulsano. Spiritual student of Saint John of Pulsano. Abbot-general of Pulsano from 1139-1152. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Lawrence Giustiniani Venetian nobility whose ancestors had fled Constantinople for political reasons. Against his widowed mother's wishes, he chose against marriage and for the religious life. Augustinian canon regular at San Giorgio, Alga, Italy in 1400. Spent his days wandering the island, begging for the poor. Ordained in 1406. Noted preacher and teacher of the faith. Held assorted administrative positions within his order. Reluctant bishop of Castello in 1433. General of the canons regular. Bishop of Grado in 1451; the see was then moved to Venice, and Laurence was named archbishop and patriarch by Pope Nicholas. Noted writer on mystical contemplation. Prophet. Miracle worker. Α ☧ Ω Saint Obdulia Nun. Venerated at Toledo, Spain, where her relics rest. Her history is unknown. Α ☧ Ω Saint Peter Tu, Martyr Vietnamese martyr. A native Vietnamese, he joined the Dominicans and became a priest in his own country. He was beheaded for his faith in Jesus the Christ. Α ☧ Ω Saint Quintius of Capua, Martyr Long venerated in Capua, Italy. Α ☧ Ω Saint Romulus, Martyr Roman martyr. He was a member of the imperial court under Emperor Trajan. When Romulus spoke out against the persecutions of Christians, yhe pagan Trajan commanded that he should be arrested and put to death in the same manner as those in whose defense he had spoken. Α ☧ Ω Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Daughter of an Albanian businessman who died when Agnes was nine years old. Nun, missionary and teacher in Calcutta, India in 1928. In 1948 she left the convent to work alone with the poor, and became an Indian citizen. She founded the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. In 1957 the Missionaries of Charity started their work with lepers and in disaster areas. She received the Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971, the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 1972, and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Today, the Congregation of the Missionaries of Charity do work in the name of Jesus Christ in 30 countries. Α ☧ Ω Bishop Saint Victorinus Bishop of Como, Italy. Fought Arianism. Α ☧ Ω Blessed William Browne, Martyr A Martyr of England. He was a layman in Northamptonshire arrested and executed at Ripon for being a Catholic. He is associated in martyrdom with Blessed Thomas Welbourne and Blessed John Fulthering. Α ☧ Ω