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St. Volusian -- 18 January 2021
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| Death: 496
Bishop of Tours, France. A senator at Tours, he was initially married, supposedly to a most unpleasant wife. Named bishop of the city in 488, he was forced to leave the see in 496 by the... READ MORE |
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St. Apollonia
-- 09 February 2021
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| Death: 249
St. Apollonia, who died in the year 249, was martyred for not renouncing her faith during the reign of Emperor Philip. The account of the life of St. Apollonia was written by St. Dionysi... READ MORE |
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St. James Intercisus -- 27 November 2020
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| James was a favorite of King Yezdigerd I of Persia and a Christian. He abandoned his religion when Yesdigerd launched a persecution of the Christians. When the king died, James repented of his apostas... READ MORE |
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St. Frances of Rome
-- 09 March 2021
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| Birth: 1384
Death: 1440
Frances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however,... READ MORE |
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St. Abban -- 16 March 2021
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| Death: 620
Abbot and Irish missionary. An Irish prince, Abban was the son of King Cormac of Leinster. He is listed as the nephew of St. Ibar. Abban founded many churches in the old district of Ui C... READ MORE |
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