Saint of the day and Feast days-Part 3 - Page 46

odhiambo · #**676** Jun 13, '12, 12:53 am

June 13
Let us remember today
Blessed Gerard of Clairvaux
Among many other Saints and Blesseds

odhiambo · #**677** Jun 13, '12, 12:55 am

Blessed Gerard of Clairvaux
Gerard was the brother of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. He was a soldier when Bernard entered Citeaux, the first Cistercian monastery which observed a strict interpretation of the Benedictine rule. Recall that Bernard, after his mother died, left school and convinced 31 of his friends and relatives, including four of his brothers, to come to this monastery for spiritual growth.
Meanwhile, Gerard got wounded in combat at the siege of Grancy. He followed his brother to Citeaux and became the Cellarer or bursar for the community. He was a close confidant and assistant of Saint Bernard. He was also noted for his holiness.
He died in 1138,
Blessed Gerard of Clairvaux
Pray for us!

odhiambo · #**678** Jun 14, '12, 3:08 am

June 14
Today we remember
Saint Joseph the Hymnographer
Among many other Saints

odhiambo · #**679** Jun 14, '12, 3:10 am

Saint Joseph the Hymnographer
Joseph was born in 810 in Sicily . In 830, he fled his home land in the wake of the Arab invasion. He went to Thessalonica where he became a monk. Later he moved to Constantinople, where he joined a monastery. Yet again, in 841, Joseph was forced to flee Constantinople to escape the severe iconoclast persecution. He was on his way to Rome when he was captured by pirates and spent several years as a slave in Crete. When he finally escaped, he returned to Constantinople and founded a monastery. Trouble still dogged him however, as he was sent into exile to the Chersonese by Emperor Theophilus for his ardent defense of the icons.
Joseph is credited with composition of about one thousand canons
He died in 886
Saint Joseph,
Pray for us!

The Reginator · #**680** Jun 14, '12, 10:33 pm

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saint joseph the hymnographer
joseph was born in 810 in sicily . In 830, he fled his home land in the wake of the arab invasion. He went to thessalonica where he became a monk. Later he moved to constantinople, where he joined a monastery. Yet again, in 841, joseph was forced to flee constantinople to escape the severe iconoclast persecution. He was on his way to rome when he was captured by pirates and spent several years as a slave in crete. When he finally escaped, he returned to constantinople and founded a monastery. Trouble still dogged him however, as he was sent into exile to the chersonese by emperor theophilus for his ardent defense of the icons.
Joseph is credited with composition of about one thousand canons
he died in 886
saint joseph,
pray for us!

odhiambo · #**681** Jun 14, '12, 11:45 pm

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So that is how he is depicted.
Thanks Reginator.

odhiambo · #**682** Jun 14, '12, 11:46 pm

June 15
Today is the Memorial of
Saint Vitus
Among many other Saints

odhiambo · #**683** Jun 14, '12, 11:50 pm

Saint Vitus
Martyr.
Patron Saint against epilepsy.
Reportedly one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages.
Vitus is also known as Guy, Veit and Vito,
According to legend, Vitus was the only son of a pagan Sicilian senator named Hylas. When he was twelve years old, he became a Christian through the efforts of his tutor, Saint Modestus, the husband of his nurse Saint Crescentia..
He proved to be such a dedicated Christian that he was taken to the governor of Sicily who tried unsuccessfully to compel him to abandon the faith. Vitus fled to Lucania with Saint Modestus and Saint Crescentia and then to Rome.
In Rome, they were captured and subjected to various tortures. The legend goes that during a storm in which temples were destroyed, they were freed by an angel who guided them back to Lucania where they were eventually martyred in 303 by being boiled in oil.
According to Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney, a great devotion to Saint Vitus developed in Germany when his relics were translated to Saxony in 836. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is the patron of those suffering from epilepsy, those afflicted with "Saint Vitus dance", an ailment which was named after him, dancers and actors. He is also a protector against storms.
Saint Vitus
Pray for us!

The Reginator · #**684** Jun 16, '12, 12:02 am

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Originally Posted by odhiambo

Saint Vitus
Martyr.
Patron Saint against epilepsy.
Reportedly one of the most popular saints of the Middle Ages.
Vitus is also known as Guy, Veit and Vito,
According to legend, Vitus was the only son of a pagan Sicilian senator named Hylas. When he was twelve years old, he became a Christian through the efforts of his tutor, Saint Modestus, the husband of his nurse Saint Crescentia..
He proved to be such a dedicated Christian that he was taken to the governor of Sicily who tried unsuccessfully to compel him to abandon the faith. Vitus fled to Lucania with Saint Modestus and Saint Crescentia and then to Rome.
In Rome, they were captured and subjected to various tortures. The legend goes that during a storm in which temples were destroyed, they were freed by an angel who guided them back to Lucania where they were eventually martyred in 303 by being boiled in oil.
According to Dictionary of Saints by John J. Delaney, a great devotion to Saint Vitus developed in Germany when his relics were translated to Saxony in 836. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is the patron of those suffering from epilepsy, those afflicted with "Saint Vitus dance", an ailment which was named after him, dancers and actors. He is also a protector against storms.
Saint Vitus
Pray for us!

Maybe I'll share this info on the Epilepsy Forums. I myself am an epileptic. [It hasn't bothered me much ever since I had my brain surgically removed.]

odhiambo · #**685** Jun 16, '12, 4:35 am

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Maybe I'll share this info on the Epilepsy Forums. I myself am an epileptic. [It hasn't bothered me much ever since I had my brain surgically removed.]

It would not be surprised Reginator, if he has been with you all along, interceding for you and you none the wiser

I am happy you no longer suffer any seizures. We pray for all those who suffer from seizure disorders. May they find relief and compassion.
Saint Vitus
Pray for us!

Please share the info. We should all know as much as possible about all God's saints.

odhiambo · #**686** Jun 16, '12, 4:37 am

June 16
Today we remember
Saint Berthaldus
Among many other Saints

odhiambo · #**687** Jun 16, '12, 4:39 am

Saint Berthaldus
Saint Berthaldus, who is also known as Bertaud and Berthold, was a hermit in the Ardennes region of France.
He was ordained by Saint Remigius of Rheims.
He died in 540 and miracles were reported at his death.
Saint Berthaldus
Pray for us!

odhiambo · #**688** Jun 17, '12, 3:18 am

June 17
Today is the Memorial of
Saint Emily de Vialar
Among many other Saints

odhiambo · #**689** Jun 17, '12, 3:23 am

Saint Emily de Vialar
Emily, also known as Anne Marguerite Adelaide Emily de Vialar, Emilie de Vialar and Emilie de Vialard, was an aristocratic. She was the eldest of three children, and the only daughter of Baron James Augustine de Vialar and Antoinette de Portal. She was born on 12 September 1797 at Gaillac, Languedoc, in southern France. Her given name was Anne Marguerite Adelaide Emily de Vialar. From the age of seven, Emily was sent to Paris for her education. When she was 15, her mother died. Her father wanted her to marry but she refused. This caused some strains in their relationship. She further antagonized her father when she began to teach abandoned and poor children and to treat and help the sick and the destitute in his house.
In 1832, Emily’s grandmother died and left her a fortune. She bought a house at Gaillac, and with the help of her spiritual director, Abbe Mercier, and three other women, founded the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition on Christmas Day in 1832. It was dedicated to the care of the sick and needy and the education of young children in France and abroad. She travelled a lot and the congregation soon spread. Due to problems the organization was having in Gaillac, Emily moved the mother house to Toulouse and in 1854, to Marseilles. By the time of her death on 24 August 1856 at Marseilles, there were some forty houses all over the world.
She was canonized on 24 June 1951 by Pope Pius XII.
Saint Emily de Vialar
Pray for us!

odhiambo · #**690** Jun 17, '12, 4:12 am

Today in Our Parish, the Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, we celebrated the solemnity of the Virgin Consolata,

Lord Jesus Christ,
who by marvellous providence
wish us to obtain all things
through Mary Your Mother,
graciously grant that we,
who venerate Her
with the sweet title of Consolata
may always rejoice in Her help and protection.
You who live and reign for ever and ever.
Amen.