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CALENDAR of the SAINTS
25 January 2009 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 Agape
Martyr. No other information has survived.
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Saint Agileo
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Saint Amarinus
Benedictine monk. Friend of Saint Praejectus. Bishop of Clermont, France. The valley of Saint Amarian in Alsace, France, is named in his honor. Martyred in 676 A.D.
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Saint Ananias of Damascus
A Christian in Damascus, Ananias received a vision of Jesus in which he was ordered to find Saul (aka Paul the Apostle). Ananias found Saul, blind and staggering into the city after his encounter with Christ on the road. He cured Saul of the blindness, baptized him into the faith, supported him while he prepared, and helped him begin his missionary work. Ananias evangelized in Damascus, then went on his own mission to Eleutheropolis. Martyred in the 1st century in Eleutheropolis.
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Saint Apollo of Heliopolis
Hermit for 40 years in the desert around Thebes during which his reputation for holiness attracted many disciples. At age 80 he founded a community of monks in Hermopol, Egypt, a house that eventually grew to 500, and served as its first abbot. Saint Apollo was a noted miracle worker.
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Saint Artemas of Pozzuoli
Teenaged martyr; martyred at Pozzuoli, Italy where he was stabbed to death by his pagan school classmates using their iron pens.
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Saint Auxentius of Epirus
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Saint Bretannion of Tomi
Bishop of Tomi, Romania. He opposed Arianism for which he was exiled by Emperor Valens. The people of Tomi forced the emperor to restore him to his see.
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Conversion of Blessed Apostle Saint Paul
Jewish Talmudic student;a Pharisee. Tent-maker by trade. Saul hated and persecuted Christians as heretical, even assisting at the stoning of Saint Stephen the Martyr. On his way to Damascus to arrest another group of them, he was knocked to the ground, struck blind by a heavenly light, and given the message that in persecuting Christians, he was persecuting Christ. The experience had a profound spiritual effect on him, causing him to convert accepting Jesus as his one true God. He was baptized, changed his name to Paul to reflect his new persona, and began travelling and preaching. Martyr - beheaded 65 A.D. at Rome, Italy.
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Saint Donatus
Martyr. No other information has survived.
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Saint Dwynwen
Also known as :
Beautiful, pious and virtuous daughter of the 5th century Welsh king, Brychan of Brecknock. A certain Maelon fell in love with her, and wished to marry her. Though Dwynwen returned his love, her heart was set on becoming a nun, and she rejected him. She dreamt she was given a sweet drink which saved her from his attentions, but which turned the poor young man to ice. Realising that Maelon couldn't help his love for her, she prayed that he be restored to life, that all lovers should find happiness, and that she never have the desire for marriage. Dwynwen became a nun and lived on Llanddwyn Island on the western coast of Ynys Mon (Anglesey), an area accessible only at low tide.
Her well, a fresh-water spring called Ffynnon Dwynwen, became a wishing well and place of pilgrimage, particularly for lovers because of the story above. The tradition grew that the eel in the well could foretell the future for lovers - ask questions and watch which way they turn. Women would scatter breadcrumbs on the surface, then lay her handkerchief on water's surface; if the eel disturbed it, her lover would be faithful. All this led to her connection with animals, which eventually led to the tradition that her intercession could heal injured animals.
There are churches dedicated to her in Wales and Cornwall. In recent years, her feast day has become increasingly popular among the Welsh with cards being sent just as on Valentine's Day, and Saint Dwynwen's well continues to be a place of pilgrimage.
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Saint Emmanuel Domingo y Sol
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Saint Eochod
Also known as : Apostle of the Picts of Galloway, Scotland.
Spiritual student of Saint Columba, and of the twelve chosen by him to evangelize northern Britain.
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Saint Joel
Spiritual student of Saint John of Malta. Benedictine. Founder and eventual master-general of the Benedictine congregation at Pulsano.
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Saint Juventinus
Member of the imperial guard of Julian the Apostate. When Julian issued orders prohibiting the veneration of the relics of saints, Juventius and Saint Maximus protested; they were arrested, scourged, and martyred by beheaded in 363 A.D. at Antioch, Syria. Saint John Chrysostom wrote their eulogy.
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Saint Maximinus
Member of the imperial guard of Julian the Apostate. When Julian issued orders prohibiting the veneration of the relics of saints, Maximinus and Saint Juventius protested; they were arrested, scourged, and martyred by beheading in 363 A.D. at Antioch, Syria. Saint John Chrysostom wrote their eulogy.
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Saint Poppo
Son of Tizekinus and Adalwif, pious nobles; when Poppo was grown, his mother became a nun. Soldier. Pilgrim to the Holy Lands in 1000. Pilgrim to Rome. While on the road late one night, a flame suddenly lit over his head, and his lance radiated a brilliant light. Poppo took this as a sign of the Holy Spirit, and started considering a religious vocation. Monk at Saint Theirry's monastery at Rheims in 1005.
Worked with Abbot Richard of Saint-Vanne to restore order and religious observance to several houses in 1008. Prior of Saint Vaast of Arras monastery in the diocese of Cambrai in 1013. Prior at Vasloges, diocese of Verdun in 1016. Abbot-general for a large group of houses in Lotharingia in 1020. Practised severe asceticism, cared nothing for literature, and lacked organization, but managed to bring order and devotion to his houses, earning the love of his brothers and the laity. Unofficial counselor to emperor Saint Henry II on matters of faith, politics, and diplomacy.
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Saint Praejectus of Clermont
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Born to the nobility. Studied under Saint Genesius of Clermont. Priest. Bishop of Clermont, France from 666 to 676. Founded monasteries, hospitals, and churches. Worked with Saint Reol of Rheims, Saint Agilbert of Paris, and Saint Ouen of Rouen. Killed by a man named Agritius who held Praejectus responsible for the arrest and execution of Hector, lord of Marseilles. Considered a martyr immediately after his death, but his murder does not seem to have been related to his faith.
25 in Auvergne, France Died stabbed to death on 25 January 676 at Volvic, France most relics enshrined in Flavigny Abbey, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, France in 760 some relics translated to Saint-Prix, France in 1278
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Saint Publius of Zeugma
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Saint Racho of Autun
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Saint Sabinus
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Saint Teresa Grillo Michel
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