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CALENDAR of the SAINTS
Anno Dómini 18 March 2012
Ceiling Paintings of Balilihan Roman Catholic church
"....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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Bishop Saint Alexander of Jerusalem, Martyr
Studied in Alexandria, Egypt. Fellow student with Origen. Bishop of Cappadocia. Imprisoned from A.D 204 to 211 for his faith during the persecutions of Severus. Pilgrim to Jerusalem upon his release. Coadjutor Bishop of Jerusalem with Saint Narcissus in 212. Censured for encouraging Origen to teach in churches while still a laymen. Developed a large theological library. Imprisoned again during the persecutions of Decius. When given a chance to save himself by denouncing Roman Catholicism, he made a public pronouncement of his faith. He was thrown to wild animals, but they refused to attack him. Re-imprisoned, Saint Alexader died a martyr in chains from general maltreatment A.D. 251 at Ceasarea.
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Saint Anselm of Lucca the Younger
Nephew of Pope Alexander II. Bishop of Lucca, Italy in 1073. Due to a dispute over imperial investiture, Anselm initially refused to accept the regalia of his office from Emperor Henry IV, but later gave in and accepted. He retired to lived as a Benedictine monk in a Cluniac monastery of Polirone.
Recalled by Pope Gregory VII. Anselm’s canons were slack in observance of the austere life, were placed under papal interdict and excommunicated, revolted, were supported by the emperor, and drove Anselm from his see in 1079.
Anselm retired to Canossa, Italy, as spiritual director of Countess Matilda of Tuscany, and then reformed the monasteries in her lands. Supported Pope Gregory VII‘s efforts to end lay investiture. Apostolic legate to Lombardy under Pope Victor III, again settling problems caused by the lay investiture conflict. Worked against the anti-pope Guibert of Ravenna. His prayers obtained the rout of the enemies of Pope Gregory VII.
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Blessed Celestine of the Mother of God
Founded the Congregation of the Daughters of the Poor of Saint Joseph Calasanzio ( Calasanzian Sisters ).
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Blessed Christian O’Conarchy, Martyr
Spritual student and archdeacon of Saint Malachy O’More at Armagh, Ireland. Received the Cistercian habit at Clairvaux, France in 1139 from Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. Abbot of the first Cistercian monastery in Ireland in 1142. Bishop of Lismore, Ireland in 1150. Papal legate for Ireland. In old age he retired to live as a prayerful monk at Odorney Abbey.
Bishop Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Doctor of The Church
Raised a Christian in Jerusalem. Well educated, especially in religion. Priest, ordained by Saint Maximus. A great teacher of catechumens, Saint Cyril’s instructions are still source documents for the Church‘s teachings. Bishop of Jerusalem A.D. 348. Exiled three times by the Arians, usually on a false charge like selling church furniture. Participated in the Council of Seleucia A.D. 359, and the Council of Constantinople A.D. 381. Doctor of the Church.
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Saint Edward the Martyr, Martyr
Son of King Edgar the Peaceful, and Æthelflæd. On Edgar’s death A.D. 975, there was a disputed succession between Edward and his younger half-brother, Æthelred, Edgar’s son by Ælfthryth, but Edward was chosen King of England at age 13; he reigned less than three years; stabbed to death A.D. 18 March 978 at Corfe Castle, Dorsetshire, England, at the behest of his step-mother Elfrida so her son could take the throne.
Buried at Wareham, England; relics translated to Shaftesbury Abbey A.D. 13 February 981, and resided there for over 500 years. Saint Edward's relics were hidden in 1539 when the abbey was seized by the state. His relics were re-discovered A.D. 1931 during an archeological dig on the site. Saint Edward's relics were re-interred in the Brookwood Cemetery, Saint Edward the Martyr Orthodox Church, Woking, England under the care of monks in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
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Saint Egbert of Ripon
Monk at Ripon, England A.D. 720.
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Saint Felix of Gerona, Martyr
Deacon. Martyred A.D. 307 in Gerona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Bishop Saint Frigidian of Lucca
Son of King Ultach of Ulster, Ireland. Educated in Irish monasteries. Priest. After a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy he settled as a hermit on Mount Pisano. Bishop of Lucca A.D. 566, though he often left the city to spend days in prayer and solitude. Formed the clergy of his see into a community of canons regular. Rebuilt the cathedral in Lucca after it was burned by the Lombards.
The River Serchio frequently flooded the town of Lucca. Legend says that when the citizens called on Frigidian for aid, he asked for a rake or hoe, prayed over it, ordered the river to follow him, then dug new, safe course for the river by dragging the tool through the dirt.
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Saint Marta le Bouteiller
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Bishop Saint Narcissus of Gerona, Martyr
Martyred A.D. 307 at Gerona, Catalonia, Spain.
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Saint Salvator of Horta
Shepherd. Shoemaker. Franciscan lay brother at Barcelona, Spain. Cook, beggar and porter at the friary in the Horta-Guinardó area of Barcelona. Miracle worker and healer. His cell became a destination for sick pilgrims; said to have cured as many as 2,000 in a single day.
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Saint Trophimus and Saint Eucarpius of Nicomedia, Martyr
Two martyrs during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian.They were two pagan soldiers in the Roman army stationed in Nicomedia (modern Turkey) who were ordered to pursue Christians. While hunting Christians, they became converts and as a result, they were burned alive at Nicomedia.
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