They were Martyred in 1260 at Sandomierz, Poland and Beatified on 18 October 1807 by Pope Pius VII (cultus confirmation).īlessed James Salomoni OP (1231-1314) Priest of the Order of Preachers, “Father of the Poor,” “Apostle of the Afflicted,” Miracle-worker graced with the ability to cure sickness. Daniele, Isaiah, Macario, Raffaele, Tobialay brothers.Christopher, Donato, Feliciano, Gervasio, Gordian, John, Mark, Medardo, Valentinonovices.Aaron, Benedict, David, Dominico, Mattia, Mauro, Michele, Onofrio, Timothyprofessed students.Abel, Barnabas, Bartholomew, Clemente, Elia, John, Luke, Matthew, Philip.We know a few details about a few of the martyrs, but most survive only as names – In 1260 they were all Martyred by the Tartars as they were singing the Salve Regina at Compline the custom of singing the Salve Regina at the deathbed of Dominicans, stems from this incident. They worked separately and together to bring the faith and establish the Dominican Order in Poland, basing their operations in and around Sandomierz. Martyrs of Sandomierz: A group of 49 Dominicans, some of whom received the habit from Saint Dominic de Guzman himself. They were martyred in assorted ways on on various during 177. Only a few names and details of their lives have survived some of them have separate entries on this date – A letter describing their fate, possibly written by Saint Irenaeus of Lyons, was sent to the churches in the Middle East. Martyrs of Lyons and Vienne: A group of 48 Christians from the areas of Vienne and Lyon, France, who were attacked by a pagan mob, arrested and tried for their faith, and murdered in the persecutions of Marcus Aurelius. St Nicholas Peregrinus the Pilgrim (1075-1094) Confessor He donated his personal inheritance to the upkeep of the Diocese, the poor and for his building projects. He built the Cathedral of Acqui amongst other religious buildings, including a Convent for Nuns. St Guido of Acqui (c 1004-1070) Bishop of Acqu in north-west Italy from 1034 until his death, zealous Reformer both in the lives of his clergy and his people. St Eugene I (Died 657) Bishop of Rome elected on 10 Augugust 654, and died at Rome on 2 June 657 of natural causes, aged just 42. St Erasmus or Elmo is also one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and the Saint from whom comes the famous miracle of “Saint Elmo’s fire.” St Erasmus (Died c 303) Martyr – also known as Saint Elmo – Bishop of Formiae, Campagna, Italy. The only details that have survived are some of their names – Martyrs of Rome – 85+ Christians Martyred together in Rome, Italy, date unknown.

They were Martyred in Rome, Italy, date unknown. We know nothing else about them but the names –Īmasius, Emerita, Erasmus, Lucianus, Orasus, Satuaucnus, Septiminus Martyrs of Rome – 8 Saints: A group of Christians Martyred together.

They were –Ĭlaudius, Dionysiu, Hypatius, Lucillian, Paul. Martyrs of Byzantium – 5 Saints: A group of Christians, possibly related by marriage, who were Martyred together. Martyrs of Africa – 156 Saints: 156 Christians Martyred together in Africa, date unknown the only other information to survive are some of their names – St Kevin of Glendalough (c 498-618) Priest, Founder and first Abbot of the Glendalough Monastery in County Wicklow, Ireland, Hermit, Ascetic and Mystic, scholar, Spiritual Adviser, Miracle-worker., he possessed a miraculous affinity with animals and nature. St Juan Grande Román OH (1546-1600) Religious of the Hospitallers of Saint John of God who adopted the name “John the Sinner” St Clotilde of France (c475-545) Widow, Mother, Queen, Apostle of the poor and the sick. St Adam of Guglionesi OSB (c 990-1072) “The Saint of the roving Relics” Abbot, Social Reformer, Peace-maker and may have been a Priest. Madonna della Lettera / Our Lady of the Letter (Messina, Sicily, Italy) 1693 – Patron of Messina, Palmi (Reggio Calabria) and of Finale (Palermo) – 3 June and 9 January:

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