In Japan, Blessed Alphonsus Navarette, and two hundred and four companions, (martyrs). More than half of that number belonged to the Order of Preachers. From 1617 until 1632, they strove energetically for the faith and merited to be crowned with a glorious Martyrdom. A duplex feast.
At Tolentino in Ascoli Piccno (Italy), St. Nicholas, confessor of the Order of Hermits of St. Augustine. A memory.
In Africa, the birthday of the holy Bishops Nemesian, Felix, Lucius, another Felix, Litteus, Polyanus, Victor, Jader, Dativus, and others. In the furious persecution under Valerian and Gailienus, at their first firm confession of Christ, they were severely beaten with clubs. Then, loaded with chains, they were sent to the mines, where they finished their splendid contest in behalf of the faith.
At Liege in Belgium, St. Theodard, bishop and martyr. He laid down his life for his sheep and after death he became renowned for miracles.
At Chalcedon, the holy martyrs Sosthenes and Victor. In the persecution of Diocletian, under Priscus proconsul of Asia, these martyrs were chained and exposed to wild beasts. Surviving this ordeal, they were condemned to be burned alive. They saluted one another with a holy kiss and, kneeling in prayer, gave up their souls to God.
Likewise, the holy martyrs Apellius, Luke, and Clement.
In Bithynia, the holy virgins Menodora, Metrodora, and Nyniphadora, sisters. At the time of the Emperor Maximian and the governor Fronto they were crowned with martyrdom, attaining the glory by their fearless confession of faith.
At Compostella, St. Peter, bishop, who was adorned with many virtues and noted for miracles.
At Albi in Gaul, St. Salvius, bishop and confessor.
At Novara (in Italy), St. Agapius, bishop.
At Constantinople, the Empress St. Pulcheria, virgin, who was famed for her religion and piety.
At Naples in Campania, St. Candida the Younger, noted for her miracles.
V. And elsewhere, many other holy martyrs, confessors and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God.
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