THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGE SET FORTH BY THE COM MAN OOF POPE GREGORY XIII. AND REVIEWED BY THE AVTHORITY OF VR B A N VIII. Tranfktcd out of Latin into Engiifh , by G. K. of the Society of IE S VS. pfe Second Edition , in which are added diners Saints , put in to the Calender , fince ..p^ th$ former Impreffion* < (EccK I PRINTED. At S. GMERS by Thomas Gjsvbels 1667 With Licence. r GREGORIVS PAPA XIII Ad perpetuam rei memoriam Mcndato iam Kalendario , curaiirmtis [ quod antea decieucramus j Romanii Martyrologium nonrull»s in locis li- bianorum, typographorumq-ie negli- gent mtrdofum , per viros eruditos sS&r&SfJP ad fidem hifforia?,quac rerum gcftarum, perfonarum, locorum, tcmporum ventatc contjnetur, adbibitis itiam codjcibus vetv«ftionbus at que cmenda- tionbus, corrigi, coi leclu nquc 5c mulris in locis au&u, propofita etiam atquc cxphcata Epacrarum, Lunacquc firgulis dubus numerandae ratione, edi, vetuftiffim6q } Eccicfiae more in Choro Icgcndum proponi, adDei glo- riam, ad Santtorurh ipforum, quorum memoria ccle- brarur, Uudcm : ad corum qui legunr, qi'iuc audiunt, fruclum. Habct enim Sanctorum innocerJcJElchai Jtatis, foititud nis , ceterarumque virtutum commemoratio ftimulos quofdam acernmos, quibus turn max-me inci- tamur, cum illorum propofitis cxcmpln ,noftramdcfi- diam agnofcimus • quamquc procul ab illorum laude , & perfetione abfumus , cogitamus Mandamus igitur omnibus i atnarchis , Archiepifcopis , Epiflopis , Ab- batibus, eetenfque Ecclefijs, Monaftenjs.Conuentibus, Ordinibus due faecularibus, fine regulanbus quibufcu- que Prafe<®"& ■*> •§* ^ ^»$» ^ ^ ^ AN EPISTLE TO THE CATHOLICK READER concerning the great benefit of reading the Martyrologe. OVKTEOVS RfLADER. S. lohn , in the two laft chapters of his myftical book com51y called his Apoca'yps, or Reuelation, makes mention of a glori- ous City, which he calles the New Hieru- falem, which he faies he few coming down out of Heauen from God, and the Angel that fhewed him this City, told him it wasthefpoufeof the lamb. Chap. 21. v. 9. So as none can doubt, but that by this City, is myftically represeted the Church Militant vpon earth , which came down t 3 from An EpiflliLJ from heauen from almighty God , and which alone is the true fpoufe of Chrift the Jamb of God. Amongft other things, which the Apoftolical Prophet faw in this City, was a Tree of life, which, he faies , brought forth twelue Kinds of fruits cor- refponding to the twelue months of the year , and the leaues of it were the health of nations, t. 22. v. x.Ltgnum vitx^ajferens frucJus duodecim , ptr menfes fwgulos red~ dens fruclumfuum, & Folia ligm ad fani-* tatem gentium. A fit Embleme, methinks, this is of the Roman Marty rologe or Ca- lender of Saints, a true tree of life ,whofe fruits wholbeuer eats and fblidly digeftes ihall vndoubtedly hue for euer. Lignum mite afferent fruttus duodecim ; a tree of life which brings forth twelue fpintual fruits to all that deuoutly and attentiuely read it, only the diffimilitude betwixt our Tree of life, and that which the Holy A- poftle law , will ftand in this , that ours brings forth euery day all the twelue months of the year , twelue feueral & dif- tinft To the Reader- tin<5t fruits, that alfo of S. John brought forth twelue different fruits anfwerable to the months of the year, but only each month one. & folia, ligni adj 'unit at cm gen- tium. Not a leaf of this Holy Martyro- loge, this true tree of life, but is, if rightly applied , eternal health to all countreys, and people. J confefs to one that curforily, or me- rely out of curiofity fhall read not one leaf alone , of this litle Book, but euery leaf of it from the beginning to the end* [ howeuer others may efteem it a tree of life in the midft of the Paradife of God] to him it will feem like the vine in thewin- ter-feafon, a fruitlefs, faplefs flick, a bar- ren, dry ftory. But one that fhall leafurly & deuoutly with fome fhort reflexio,read but only fo much as correfpondes to any one day in the year, that is one page of it, will ealily gather twelue fpiritual fruits or more , from thofe few lines deuoutly read, and leafiirely ruminated by him, J will point out fome few of them. t 4 Take . An EpiBlc-j Take for example the firft day of Jan- uary ; the fame , or fomthing better , or equmalent may be faid of euery day in the year. Firft of all then , from the firft period ; The Circumcifion of our Lord J E- SVS C H Rl ST &c. J inferr, nothing is more equitable and congruous, then that J mould very early confecrate my felf wholly to the loue, & feruice of my Lord, and Sauiour JESUS, though it coft me Pain and difficulty, leing he for my lake not yet full eight daies old, would endure both the ignominy, and dolor of a bloody Circumcilion. a'f- Reading in the next place , how S. Almachius with a Chriftia confidence lharpiy reprehended the fu- perftitious wormippers of blockifh Jdols, although it coft him his life , I reflecl: , how much rather am ] obliged to caft away all human refpedlis, when God al- mighty requires | Ihould either by word, or deed , bear witnes againft the vnchri- ftian behauiour of thofe with whom J Hue and conuerle , though it coft me a frown or To the Reader. or lefs friendly look. Amicus Socrates^ a- miens Plato fed magis arnica verita*. This man is my friend , and the other is my friend too, but there is fomthing dearer to me then either of them both, the truth of God and the law of God. 3 b - J go on and read how thirty holy foldiers fufferd Martyrdom vnder the Emperor Diocle- tian; and here J am confounded that a company of rude foldiers Ihould be wil- ling euen to dy for Chrift , and that ] , after all my braggs of my noble birth & : ciuil education , can hardly perfwade my lelf to liue as becomes a good Catholick, for the fake of the fame Chrift. But 4^- reading further and meeting with S. Mar- tina with the triumphant palm of Mar- tyrdom in her hand, and this obtaind by fufFering diuers Kinds of Torments, me- thinks I am wholly abalhed and alhamed. what ? Can a tender, delicate Virgin cou- ragioufly look death, and a thouiand tor- ments in the face for Chrift , retaining I nothing of her feeble fex but the very t 5 name, An Epifll^j name, and I effeminate man womanifhly tremble and fcreech out, at eiiery diffi- culty that occur res in the feruice of the fame Chrift ? Hereafter in like occafi- ons, lie think 1 hear the Great Apoftle from heauen admonilhing me, and all Pufiilanimous Chriftians, Nondum vfque ad fanguinem reftitiflis ; For lhame do not fly back in the way of vertue for fuch a petty difficulty as this. Nondum vfqnead Jdn^uinetn &c. You haue not yet refilled vnto blood. This is not with a S. Martina by vnheard of torments to dy for God. 5 ! y Reading forwards , I meet with S. Concordius, firft beaten with clubs, then racked vpon the torture Equulem^ 8c af- terwards almoft famifhed in pn fon, &: fi- nally ending his life by the fword. I inferr hence, that fo long as I am in this world, vntil I come happily to go to reft in our Lord, I am to exiped nothing but fuffe- rmg after fuffering, teptation after temp- tation, and one labor after another; and happy fufferings, temptations, and labors, T o the Reader. if I can pais through them all to the glory and honor of Chnft. It was S. Concor- dius his glory that he was cudgeld, rackt, imprifoned, and finally Killd forChrift: &c it will be mine if this day, or this week, or this month, I ouercomenot one diffi- culty alone, but this , and that , and the other difficulty in the pra&ife of vertue for the fame Chnft. Nor muft I footh my lelf vp with a vain hope, that when this difficulty is paft I fhall neuer meet with more , but I muft alwaies be exfpeding new & frefh difficulties and temptations, all which, by the affiftance of gods grace, I muft vanquifh couragioufly, if 1 euer hope to be crowned glorioufly. 6 y In the commemoration of S. Magnus, fin- ding no particular fignification of his tor- ments, but only in general that he was a Martyr , I will make this reflexion ; al- though I be not confcious to my lelf of any extraordinary mortifications , & au- fterities, I will not for this caft away my hopes of life euerlafting : can it but with truth An Epifil^j truth be faid of me, that I liued 8c dyed a Good vertuous Catholick , this is a fuf- ficient title to heauen. But reading on further and meeting with a long lift of mere Confeflbrs , who though they were denied the happy priuiLedge of dying for God, yet did they not for this fall lhort of the crown of eternal life j J will jiy- gather hence for my comfort, J may be a true heir of the Kingdom of heauen, pro- uided that J haue faithfully laboured in that ftate of life in which God has placed me, although ] haue not been fo happy to luffer either death, or wounds, or blowes for Chrift. 8'y- From the honorable Co- memoration of S. Odilo Abbot of Cluny, fingulary taken notice of for giuing oc- cafion to the Catholick Church, to depute the next day after the Feaft of All Saints, to the relief of all faithful fouls depar- ted ; J inferr ; Jf J defireto be of happy, and not of accurfed memory to Pofte- rity , J muft bs far from being the lirft beginner of an impious, or lefs Chriftian prac- To the Reader. pra&ile in the place where J Hue, but J mull rather endeauor to be the firft Author of fome particular pious pra&ife conformable to the general Dodtrin and pra&ife of Gods Church. For example, can J make it as common in euery Ca- tholick family, as it is in euery Religi- ous community, Deuoutly euery day to read the Holy Marty ro/oge, J lhall deferue of all Pofierity neuer to be named without a Benediction. Many other fruits, which to auoid tedioufhes J omit, the Deuout Rea- der will eafily gather, by reading what is proper to euery day in this litle book ; &c this if he read it only by way of a ipiri- tual leflbnfor hisowne inftru&ion. But if he read it, as methinks it ought to be read, and as the Church feemes to read it , when fhe makes it euery day part of the Diuine office , not only to inform himfelf of his duty , but alfo to honor God and his Saints by it , each days rea- ding will not only be an excellent fpiri- tual ledtuje , but alfo an incomparable Hymn An Epiftlcj Hymn of the praifes of God &: his Saints^ For, how can we honor the Saints more, or praife them higher, then by euery day deuoutly commemorating their indefa- tigable labors , and painfull liifFerings , their holy Hues & happy deaths for God > neither can we ealily praife God better then by ioyfully remen Airing the heroi- cal deeds, and fuffenngs of his Saints for him , in which , although to theyr ho- nor , as inftruments, they did cooperate, yet he by his holy grace was the prime ad:or and author of all. Whence we may draw another motiue to incite vs to the dayly deuout reading of the Holy Mar- tyrologe : to wit , that hereby praiiing God, and his Saints euery day, we fhall not a litle engage both God himfelf , and all the Saints of each day , in a fpecial manner to affifi vs both the pre- fent day , and alfo on the day we lhail come to dy. J conclude all with what J finde in the Brief of his Holinefs Gregory the XIII. concerning the reading To the Reader. reading of the Martyrologe. Jn which this piotfs Pope hauing commemorated the three great ends of reading this focred book, to wit gods glory, & the honor of his Saints, and the edification of thofe that read it , fuppofing the conftant practice ofthofe who keep Quire, he counfels the reading of the fame to all who recite the Diuine Office euen priuately ; in the fol- lowing words : guodqtidem magnopere cu- feremus vt omnes facere vellent : Which that all Toould do [ that is, read the Holy Marty- rologe ] We mo ft earneftly deftre. Nay and the more efficacioully to induce euery one to fo holy a pra&ife , he premittes : Habet fancJorum JnnocentU &c. The com- memoration of the innocency-y charity forti- tude & other vertues of Saint s, has a flrange Simulating vertue , bylohich are then mofi of all incited & moued^chen by hauing theyr examples propofedvnto vs, lee come to acknowledge our olpn fothfulnes; and be- gin to think hole far fhort Tve come of their ferfefliom ayd paifes. Jnfine, euery ones expe* An Epiflle^J to the Reader. experience who ihall euery daydeuoutly read , what correfpondes to each day in the holy Martyrologe, will proue all, and much more then has been laid to be moft true. Only J defire the Reader Ihould take notice , that the claufe in the end of the Martyrologe, T o lohofe praters and merits ^oe humbly commend our felues> is not in the Latin, but finding it in the former Editio, and it being in fubftace.what the Church vfes euery day after the reading of the Marty rologe in the Quire, to wit, Sanfla Maria &c. Holy Mary, and all the Saints be fleafed to intercede for vs to our Lord*> J thought good to let it alone, & put it in a different Character. The Ruhr icks as pro- per only to the Quire, J haue left out.Fare- weli Deuout Reader, & remember in thy holy praiers to God and his Saints. Thy Seruant in Chriji \V. B. THE M0« 4 THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGE ACCOMMODATED TO EUERY day in the year according to the new account of the Calender. JANUARY. A The fir ft Day. i ^T^ i HE Cfrcuaicifion ° four Lord Ifisus CHRiST,and the O'Hueof his Natiuuy. At Rpmeof 5. machins Martyr, who by the co- r|~^ mard of \*itipi*£ Goucrnor of the Citv, for laying ; This is rhe Oclaue of our Lords birth, giue ouer your fu- perftitious worfhipping of Idols, and abftayra from your vnclean Sacrifices; was killed by the Giadiacors or Fcrnc^-rs ar ^harp. At Kpmc alfa in the way called vAppia , the crovrning with A ivtertyr; i Ianvary. Martyrdom of thirty holy Soldiers, vnder Viccidian the Emperor. Moreouerat Rome of S. Martina Virgin, who vnder Alexander the Emperor , hailing endured diuers kyrds of torments,at length obteyned the triumphant palm of Martyrdom , by thtfwctd. Her fea4 noftoih (landing by the ordinattS of Vrban the VI I J % h Kept Vpon the thtrtithoftb s mottib. htSpoietuin of S. ConcordimVvUfi and Martyr, who vnder Jntoninns rhe Emperor, beirgfirft beaten with Clubs, then put vpon the Rack called Eq**lcw> afterwards almoft fam'fhed in pryso, and there comforted by an Angel , finally erided his lyfe by the fword. The fame day of S. &Aagnu$ Martyr. At Ctfarea in Qappadocia, the demoli- tion of S Bd/r/Biftop,whofe chief Feaftis kept vpon the fourteenth of lane, on which day he was ordayned Bifhop.In Africa of S. Fulgen- tiut Bifhop of ( a) Rufpa. who in the persecu- tion of the Wandals , Suffered much for the Ca- tholique fay tb,& for his great learning, by rhe ^rf*»j,and was banifhed into the IJe of Sardi- nia \hvi afterward permitted to return to his Bifhoprick, renowned for his life and preach- ing, made an holy end. In the Territory of Ly- ons , in the Monaftery of S. Claidc vpon the Mount [b ] Imof S. £*gend»$ Abbot, whofe lyfe waseraincnt forvertues and miracles. At (c) Sanmgny oiS.Odtlo Abbot of Cl*ny y wbo firft commanded that the Commemoration of all « Now called Alphaqucs, b Iurcftfc. cSiluiaiacum I A N V A K Y. $ pf all Souls: fhould be kept in hi* Monafteries the next day after the fcaft of all Sainn ; whicfi cuftora wasafterward rccciucdj&approued by the whole Chuich. At t^ilex *ndriaihc depo- fition of S. Umpbrofjna Virgin, who in her Monaftery, was renowned tor the vertu of Abftinence, and Miracles. f And mother places of many other Holy Martyrs, and Confeflors, and holy Virgins. ToTbhofc prayers and merit t humbly comend our felmes. jy Tnankes be to od. Inthismaner the reading of the Martyrologc , is alvvaies to end. B The fecond Day. THe O&aue of S. Stephen the Protomar- ty r. At Rome the Conmemoracion of ma- ny ho!y Martyrs , who contemning the Edi£t made by Diocletian the hmperor,c6manding f That fuch, as had any facrrd B >oks fhouli deliuer then; vp;made choice rather to ddi'uer their bodyes to the Executioners, then to giue Holy things to doggs. At ^Antioch the paffionof BlelTed Iftuore B'fhop Ac Comts in Tontus , of three ho'y Brethren *^rg?m f Natciffus ,and Marcellinui a youth who being tak^n among the new Soldiers, and refuting to ierue, was vnder Lictniut the Emperor, bea- ten altnoft to death and for a long tyme fhu rued in pryfon,at laft drowned in the fca, fi« nifhed his Martyrdom; but his two brethren A £ were 4 I A N V A R If. were beheaded. Ac Mi Ban ofS. MartinianBi- /hop. At Nitria in Aegjpt of Blefled Jftdore Bi- fhopand Cofeffor. The fame day; of S.Siridon B/fhop. In Thebak of S. Macarim of Alexan- dria y Abbot. C The third Day; THe O&aue of S. Uh ft the Apoftle and Euangelift. At Rome in the way called Appia^thc birth~day pf S. Anterus Pope, who fufFered vnder luliiis Maxtminus, & was bury ed in the Church-yard of Callijtus. The fame day, of S. Teter t who at Aulona was crucyfied. In Hellefponte, of the holy Martyrs Cirinut, Trimus and Theogenes. At Cffarta in Cappadocia . of S . Gordiiftz Centurion, in whole praife is excane an excellent Oration made by S. Bafil the Gre- at, vpon his feftiual day. In Cilicia of the holy Martyrs Zofimws, tAtkanaftm a Notary, Thco- pemptnt and TheonM , who fufFered a famous Martyrdom in the perfecution of Diocletian. At Padua of S. Daniel Martyr. At Vienna in France ,o£S„ Florence Bifhop^ho in thetymc of GaUienut the Emperor, was banifbed , and there ended his Martyrdom, At Taris of S. Ge- nouefa Virgin, who confecrated to Cbrift by S. German Bifhop of(a) Amxerre % was famous for her wonderfull vertues,and miracles. D. The a Antifiodorum. I A N V A R T. D. The fourth Day. THe O&aue of the holy Innocents. In (a) Qandia % iht birth-day of S Titus, who by S. Paul che Apoftie was ordayned Bifhop of that place* where after he had fay chfully per- formed hisoffice ofpreaching he made an holy end,& was buryed in theChurcb, where by the BIcffed Apoftle he had byn made Birtiop. Ac Rome, of che holy Martyrs Trifcus Prieft, and frifctdian Clarke, and of BenediSa a Religi- ous woman , who in the raign of the moft wicked lulian, were martyred by the fword. Alfoat %$me 9 of Bleiled Dafrofa wyfe to S. Via- uian Martyr, who after the killing of her hui- band, beingfirft banirtied, was laftly vnder che laid Prince beheaded. Ac Bohnia of the Saints Hermes, ^Aggaem, and Cam Martyrs, who fuf- fered vnder *Maximian the Emperor. At (h) Adrumetura in ^Africa the Commemoration of S. Mauilus Martyr, who in the perfeciltionof Seuerus che Emperor, being by Scapula* moft cruel Iudge , condemned to be deuoured of beafts, recciurii a Crown o£ Martyrdom. Mo- reoqer in Africa , of the moft famous Mai tyrs JLquilinus 9 Geminns % Eugenius, Martian y Quin- 8uf, Theodotut and Triphon. At (c) Langres of S. Gregory Bifhop , famous for miracles. Ac fjoemes in France of S. RJgobertus Bifhop and Confeflor. Aj E. Tb* a Crcta, b Now called Mahometa. c Lingonae. I A N T A K r* E, The fifth Day. THe Vigil of the Epiphany of our Lord. A? tome of S. Telefphcrus P ope , who vnder jtntontniM ?ius after many labors obtayned a glorious Martyrdom, for the CoofrfTion of Chnft. In Aegypt the Comemorarion of many Holy Mai tyrs, who in the perfecution of Dio- cletian were killed in Thebak by diners lands of torments. At t^Antioch of S. Symeon Monk, U holiued many years fianding on a pillar , & va* thence lurnaiied $ty!ite$, whofe lyfe and conuerfuion u as wonderfull. In Englandof S. Bdtpard Kmg, renowned for the vertue of Chaftity , and grace of Miracles, At Alcxan. dria of S. StncUttca t who{c famous adts S. Atka- pafmt hath left wry teen. hiRjme of S.sEmtltana Virgin, aunt to S. Gregory Pope, u ho being calied vnto God by her lifter TharftUa before departed , wenr thi* day to our Lord. The fame day of S. ^pollinaris Virgin. F. The ftxt Day. THe Epiphany of cur Lord. Fn the territory of themes the Paflrion ofS. Macra Virgin, who in the perfection of Diocletian by the commani of Rj(ito*arus Gouernor , hauing been caft headlong into the fire, and receiuing no hurt, had her breafts cut off. & afterward afli&cd with aloatbfomimpryfonmet, hauing ibccnaifo rolled vp and down vponftiarp pot- Iheaxds Ianvaivy. 7 (hoards, and burningcoals. in prayer departed to our Lord. In Africa the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who in the pcrfecutio of 5f*t Barcelona of Rjymvndus of niafort f ot the order of preachers, famous for fanairy and learning. A The eyghtb Day. AT (a) Bt annate in Fnw of S. £*genian Martyr. In Libya of the holy Martyrs Tbto- fbtlu* Deacon, and HcUtdius ,who bauing been firit mod cruelty toin, and then galled with iharp potlheards ,ac laft thrown into the fire, rendred vp th(ir fouls to God. At Hterapolis in Afi*,ot S. hfolltnarU Biftiop, who vnder Marc*S a Dawa. b Papia. c Barcuxona* a Bellouacunu Ian vary, 9 Al trcm dntomnus Verm, famous for fan- dhcy andkarnin^. Ac Naples in Campania, the birth dif or S- ^'/.-w/Bifhop, brothcrto Blef- fed fflttoi*fimsMzTtyTiWhb after the working of many miracles, full of ho.'ynes wenc to reff Ac (b) Pauis A S. Bifhop andConfeflbr. At (c)itVfff^of S. Pattern Bifhop. Thefame day in (d>B.#**np of S Scucrin Abot , who propa- gated the Ghofpclin that Nation, and is cal- led thcApoftle of the Bauatians ; his body be- ing bv diuine power brought to (e)Mont-jeltro neer Naples as afterwards from thence, tranf- lated co the Mpnaftery of S. ^eucrin. B The nynth Day. A T *^4nticcb , vnder Diocletian and Maxt- +^miatt^ the birrh*- and M.nifters or the Church of Chrift, who for the cruelty of perf:cucion had fled vnto them, had byn b irned; by checommandof jUafcUn the Prefidefft hauing been diuerfly tormented receiued fenteoce of death : with whorne alio Antony a Prieft, and tAnafiafifss^ (whome ray fed from death , hilt an had made partaker of the grace of Chrift ) and Celfns z child, with his mother Marciowlla, and feuen brethren and aiany others, did iuffer. In Ma#- A 5 rttani* b Papia. c Metx. d Norkj, e LucuIUawu, IO I A H ▼ A R Y° ritanid Cafarienfts of S. Mercian* Virgin, who deuoured by beafts accomplifhed her Martyr- dom. At Smyms of the holy Martyrs Vtt*li$ % Reuocatui , and ^ortunatut. In ^Africa of the holy Martyrs Ept{tetHS,Iacftnd*t, $ec*ndus y talis . Felix, and feuen others. Ac Sebaftf in Ar- menia of S. Tcter Bifhop, brother co S. Bafil the great. At Anconaot S.CWarceUtnHs?>i % who ( as S. Gregory writeth ) miraculoufly de- Jiucred that City from burning. C The tenth Day. T N Cyprus of Bleffed Nicaner , one of the feauenfirft Deacons, who admirable for his faytband vertuc,was mod glorioufly crow- ned. At Rome of S. jfgatho Pope, who famous for ho!ines& learning, dyed a natural death. At MiUan of S. lohn furnamed the Good, Bifhop and Confeflor, In Tbebaii the birthday of S. Tavl the firft Hermite, who from the Gxteenth year of his age, vntill an hundred and thirteen, led a folitary lyfe in the wilderneff; whofc foul S. ^Antony faw carryed vp to Heauen, by Angels amidft the quiers of Apoftles & Pro- phets ; but his feaft is kept the fifteenth of this Month. At Constantinople of S. Martian Prieft. D The eleventh Day. AT fame the birth-day of S. Hyginns Pope, who in the perfecutionof /intoninns the Emperor, glorioufly accomplilhed his Matyr- dym 9 I A N V A R Y: U dom.In /f/riwofBleffed Saluius Martyr, on whofc feaft 5". Auguftin made a Sermon to the people o^arthag:. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs , P*tfr, and Limcims. Al Ffrmo in .\)Ptccnti7t of V. Mcxander Bifhop and Mar- tvr. At ^Amiens of A*/*/*/ Bifhop and Mar- tyr. At (hi BrinJift of Leucius Bifhop and ConfefTor. In CappadocU in a Village called Mt-rarijfi t ofSTbeodoCtu; Abbot , who hailing fuffered much for the Catholique Fay th.died at 1 ift a natural death. In Thcbais of S . PsUmon Abbot, maftertoS. Vachnmw. itSufpcntonia neer the Mount (c ) SoraHes of S. Anails(i*$ Monk and his companions , who called by a voyce from heauen went vnto our Lord. At tama of S. Honorata Virgin, E The twelfth Day. AT tome of 3. Tatiana Martyr , who vndcr ^Alcxtndcr the bmperor, being firft torn with iron hooks,and combs, then thrown vnto beafts and caft into the fyre ,but receiuing no harme, wasat laft beheaded. In Jchaia of S. Satyrvs Martyr , who as he pafled before an Idol, & blowing vpon ic, fighncd bimfelf in the forehead with the croff, forthwith the Idol fell to the ground * for which caufe he was beheaded. The fame day of S. Arcsdiut Martyr,famous for his noble Extra&ion and Miracles. a Marc-Ancona. b Bmndifium. cMon;cd«San. Siluellro, I A N V A R T. racks. In Africa of the Martyrdom of Zoticuf 9 RogatHS) Mbdcftms, Caftulm^ and of forty lbl- diers. Ac Constantinople of the Saints Tigrius Pried, and Sutropins Reader , who fuffered in the dayes of Arcadiut the Emperor. Ac (a) 77- ftoli of S. Zoticus Martyr. Ac Ephefus the paffion of forcy and two holy monks, who for the worfhipof hoiy Images, vnder Conttan- tinus Copronymm hairing been moft cruelly tormenced t accomplished their Martyrdom. AtFjtuenna of S. John Bifhop and Confeffor. At Verona of S> Probus Bifhop. In England of S. Benedict Abbot and Confeffor. HT He Odtaue of thz Spipbany of our Lord. <*• At E^omc in the way called Layicana , of forty holy Soldiers, who for the Confedion of the true Fayth , vnder Gallienus Emperor deferued to be crowned wich Martyrdom. In Sardinia of S. Potitus Martyr, who hauing fuffered much vnder Antoninus Emperor, and Gelaftus Prefident ,at laftfiniftied his Martyr* dom by thefword. At (a) Singidonum in the vpper Mifta of the holy Martyrs Hermyl*s f 8c StratoMcms, who vnder teicinims the Emperor, after cruel tormencs, were drowned in the riuer Ifter. At Cordnba^ of the holy Martyrs Gnmefindus Prieft, and Scrm-dens monk. At (b) Poytiers in France the birthday of 5. H/- a Tibur. a Now called Semender, b Piftauium. F The thirteenth Day. larint Ianvary. Ij larius Bifhop and C6feflor,who forconftantly defending the Catholique fay th being banifh- ed four years into Phrygia , amongft other miracles rayfed a dead man to lire: but his feaft is kept the day following. At fa/area in Cappadocta of S. Leontins Bifhop, u bo vnder LictntuS) did valiantly withftand the Genttls % & vnder ConHantin, the Arrians. PitTreners of S. ftgritius Bifhop. In the monaftery of [c] Verfy of S. Viuentim Confeflor. At jlma/eain Pontes of S. Glapbyra Virgin. G The joHttcnth Day. AT Nola in famfani* the birth-day ofi\ Felix Prieft , who as S. Paulmns Bifhop wrytcs, after many torments being caft into pryfon by the perlecutors , and Iayd bound hand and foot vpon fnayLfhells and pot- Iheards , was in the night loofed, and deli- uered by an Angel: and the perlecution ceaf. ing, after he had by his holy example of life and do&rin conuerted many to the fay th of Chrift, famous for miracles, ended his dayes in peace. In lury of S. Malachite Prophet. In Mount Sina of thirty eight holy Monks, flayn by the Saracens for the fayth ofChnft. In Aegyp^ in the Countrey of Raithy,of forty and three holy monks; who for the Chriftian Religion were killed by the Blcmmyes. At MtU lan of S. Datim Bifliop and Confeflor, of whome < Vctfiacum. — — 14 I A K V ART. whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention. In Africa of S. EuphraftHS Birtiop. In Syria of S. of S<*£*-,the elder, who in therymeof Valem the Emperor, by vertue of miracles reftored again c he Catholique fay th at 4 ntiocb % there almoft extinguifhed. At Necctfarca in PStutcfS. Macrtna Di fci pie of S, Gregory Th*n- maturguS) and Grandmother to S„ Bafil 9 who brought him vp in the Chriftian faith. A The fif tenth Day T N the territory of {z)Angiers , of S. M**- -*r«/ Abbot:, difciple of S. Benet % w ho being inftriicted by him from his infancy , how much he profited by bis difcipline, amongft other things, which he did whiie he was with him, his walking vpon the water declared: ( a ftrange thing & not vfed fince the tyme of S. Teter) Being ferit thence by S. Benet into France, after he had there ere&ed a famous Monaftery ,cf which he was Abbot forty years, glorious for miracles , he refted in peace. In Inryofthe holy Prophets ^£*r*£,and MicbtM, whofe bodies were found by diuine reuela- tion in the dayes of Tbeodeftmt the Elder. At jtnagnia of S. Secundina Virgin and Martyr, who fuffered vnder Decius the Emperor. At (b) Car alii in Sardinia of S. tpbtfins Martyr f who in the perfecution of Diocletian t vnder Fiauianludgc, after many torments ouercom by a Andcgauiua. b Now called Calls* < I A N V A K Y, 1J by diuine Kclp > ac laft beheaded,went vi&ori- oufly to heauen. Ac Nola in Campania of S. Maximm Bifhop. At (c) jHtcrgnc in France,, of S. Bonttns Bilhop and Confcllor. In jfegypt of S.M*c*r/*f Abbot, difciple to S. Antony, very famous for his lyfe and miracles. More- ouer of Befled Jfidore, renowned for holynes of life, fayth, and miracles, At Sjme of S. hhnCalibtta, who liuing for a time, in a corner of his Fathers houfe vnknown,and afterward in a litle cottage in the Hand of tibnr^in his death made known to his Parents, famous for miracles, was buried in the fameplace* where afterwards was ere&ed a Church in his honor. B ' The fixtcnth Day. AT K$m in the way called Salaria , the birth- day of S. Marcellns Pope and Mar- tyr , who for confeffion of the, Catholique Fayth , by the command of Maxentius the Tyrant, was firft beaten with clubs, and then appointed to lerue beaftswitha publik guard fetouer him,in which feruil officc,apparelled in hair-cloth he ended bis life. At Marocco in Africa the paffion of the holy Martyrs ot the order of the Minorites ,Berard*s, Petrm , >r- enrfins , jidtntns , and Otho. At [a] Aries of S. Honoratm Bifhop and Confeffor. wbofe lyfe was famous for learningand miracles. At (b) Vder\o of S. Titian Bifhop and Confeflor. Ac tjpino. c Clermont in Auucrgnc, a Arclatc. b Opitcrgium, I*?r of S.Teter the Apoftle, therein A he firft fat at Fjme. Therealfo, the Pallion of S.Trifca Virgin and Marty r>who vnderC/***- dius the Emperor, after many tormets, receiued the Crown of Martyrdom. In Tontm , the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Mofens , and ^ mmonins foldiers , who being condemned to digg in the metal mines, al laft were burned* There alio of S. Athenogenes an ancient Diuine, u ho u hen he was to be burned, fong loyfully a Hymn , which he left in writing to his dif- ciples. At (a) Tours in France ofS. VoluftanWi- Ihop, who taken by the Goths , in baniihment gaue vp his foul to God. There alfo of S. Leo- pardus Anchoret ,a man of wonderful abftinece and humility. In Brttanyoi S. Detcda Abbot, difciple to S. Columban, At (b) Nouocomnm of S. Ltberata Virgin, E. The nineteenth Day. A T Rome in the u ay called Cornelia, of the holy Martyrs CAlarins^ & Martha his wyfe f B and b Bituricx. a Turones. b Now called Corao. l8 lANV AKT, and of thfir children Audifax } &t^hcbum No- ble Perfians , who in the time of Claudius the Emperor, came to Rome for deuotion : after they had been beaten with cudgels, racked , tormented by fyre, torn with iron hooks, and their hands cut i ff, ^Martha was at laft killed in the place called Nimpba, and the others be- headed,and their bodyes burnt. At Smirna f thc birth day of BlelTed Germanicus Martyr, who in the flower of hisyouth, vndcrCMarcus An* toninu5,zx\& Lucius ^ *m77'#j ; condemned to the beafts, by the force of Gods grace, u ithout all fear, prouoked of his owne accord the beaft prepared to deuour him ; & fo torn and ground with his teeth , deferued to be incorporated into the true bread of Life Chrift lefus^for whome he dyed, In y#jw<*ofthe holy Martyrs Faulus GcronttM , lanuartus t S atuminus ^ Succeffm Julius , Qatus t Pia and Gerntana, At Spoletum the paffionofS. fontian Martyr, who in the ty me of Antoninus the Emperor , after he had been cruelly whipped, by the command of Fabian Iudge, was compelled to walk vpon hot bur- ning coles barefoot; wherwith receiuing no harm, was then tormented vpon the rackcallcd Equuleus.and with Iron hooks 5 And after all this being caft into pry fon,where he was com- forted by an AngeU thrownalfo vnto the Ly- ons , and tormented with boyl/ng lead , was finally beheaded. At (a) Lodi of 5. BaffianBi- Ihop a Lauda. I A N V A r r. fliop and Confeffor, who together with $• Am hrofc valiantly refifted the Heieticks. B The tVventUh Day. AT Kpme^ the birth-day of S. FabianPopc 9 who luffercd Marty rdo in the ty me of Dc- cifiS^Sc was buryed in the Churchyard of Cal- UftHi. ThereaIfo,at the place called Qatacumbt of S. Sebaftiaft Martyr, who vnder Diocletian £mperor , being Chief Commander of the firft Band of foidiers , was for profiling the Chriftian fayth , commanded to be bound in the midft of the field, and fliot with arrows by the {oldiers, and finally to be beaten with clubs vntill he dyed. AtNicein BithynUofS. Neophytus Martyr, who being but fifteen years of age, was firft cruelly whipped , then caft into a burriingfornace, thrown alfo vnto the beafts,andyet receiuing no hurt, ftill con- ftantly profeffing the fayth of Chrift, was fi- nally loeheaded. At Ctfena of S. Manrm Bi- ihop , renowned for his vcrtues and miracles. In Pdleftin the birthday of S, Eutbymiut Ab- bot ,who in the rymeof Marcianthe Emperor, was famous in the Church for zeal of Catho- lick difciplin , and power of working mira- cles. G The one and Wentith Day. AT t$me the PafTion of S. ^Agnes Virgin, who ynder Sym^hronim Gouernor of the Bz City, 2Q I AN VARY. City, was cafi into the fyre t but it being extinguilbed by the venue of her prayers, fhe dyed by the IVord. Of whome S Hterome writes thus : The life of Agnes is in a fpeeial maner praifed throughout all the churches, by the penns and tongues of all nations, who ouercamej both her age & the tyrontjand con. lecrated her title of ehaftity by Mrty rdom. At ^Athens, the birthday of S. Publius Bifhop , who after S. Denis the Areopagtte t gouerned moft laudably the Church of Athens, and re- nowned for learning and vertue, for the tefti- mony of Thrift receiued a glorious Crown,, At Tarragona /n Spayn y of the holy Martyrs Frutfftofus Bifhop , jiftgmius , and EuUgitts Deacons , who, in the day es of Gallienns ,were firft caft into pryfon, then ihrown into the fire, their fetters being burnt, ftreching out their armes in form of a CrofT, in praieracco- plilhcd their Martyrdom, Vpon whofe feaft S, Auguttin made a Sermon to the people.' At £ a3 Trots of S. Patroclm Marryr , who vnder jSureltan the Emperor , deferued the Crown of Martyrdom. In Francein theMonaftery of(b) flfbtr of S. Meinardns Hermit, who was killed by theeues. At Pauia of S. Epiphanim Bifhop and Confeflor. A The ftoo and ftoentitb Day. AT Valentia in ^Arragon of Spayn , of S. Vincent Deacon and Martyr , who vnder Daft an a Trecse, b Augimn. Ianvart, 21 Dacian the moft wicked Prefident , after he had fuffered imprifonment , hunger, the tor- ture EqutiUns . diiioynting of his members, hot fiery places , a burning gridiron, & other torments, went triumphantly to heauen,there to receiue the reward of his Martyrdom. Whofe glorious Pafllon, Prudentius has ele- gantly fee down in verfe : and S. Augniiin and S Leo the Pop- do exceedingly comend it . At Rpme 9 at rhe waters called Salui*^ of S. Anatta- ftu$ a Pcrfiw Monk, who after many torments, of imprifonment , ftripes, & fetters , which he Suffered at [efarta in Paletftn % was by Cofroet King of Perfta grieuoufly afli5ted and at laffc beheaded ; hauing lent before him to Martyr- dom, threefcore and ten, his companions, who were drowned in a Ruier, His head was after- ward brought to Rome y together with his Ve- nerable Picture, ac the fight whereof Diuels were driuen away, and difeafes cured , as the afts of the fecond Councei of Nice do reftify. At ( a ) lAmbttm in France, of the holy Martyrs Vincent , Orontitts and Vtftor^who in the per- secution ot uioclettan were crowned with Mar- tyrdom. Ac Nouaria of S. Gaudemius 3ifhop and Confefior. At bora ofS. Dominick Abbot, famous for miracles. B The three and t^entith Day. A T Fjme of S. Smerentiana Virgin and Mar- tyr, who as yet but a Catechumen, or 3 EbredunutB* vnbap- '%% I A N V A R li vnbaprized , praying at the fepulcher of 9. jtgnes^whofe fofter-fifter flic had been] was ftoned to dc*th by the Ge-ntils. At Philippi in ^Macedonia of S. Parmen& t one of the feu en firft Deacons, who through rhe grace of God, faythuily fulfilling the office of preaching co- mpeted to his charge, vnder 7>rf/*# ; obteyned the glory of Matyrdom, At C&farta in Mauri- tania of the holy Martyrs Scuerian, and AqutU his wife , conlqmed by fyre.At (^Anthioi a City in Aegypt, of S./tfcits Martyr, who after diuers torments, beingthrown headlong into a riuer,gaue vp his pretious foul to God, Ac Ancyra in Galatia of S. Qemsnt Bifhop > who oftentimes tormented, at length accomplifhed his Martyrdom vnder Diocletian. In the fame place of S. tAgatbangelm , who fuffrred the lame day vnder Lucim Prefident. At Alexan- dria of S. lohn y lurnamcd Qleemofynarim , Bi- Ihop of the lame City , very famous for bis WOiks of mercy to the poor. At (b) Toleda of "S.lldefonfus Bifhop, whofor his lingular in- tegrity of life, and defending the Virginity of the mother of God, againft certain Heretieks that impugned the fame,receiued of her a moft pure white Veftement,and finally famous for Holynes,was called vntoHeauen. In the Pro- uince of Valeria , of S. Martyrius monk , of whome S. Gregory the Pope makes mention. C Tbt a Antinoum. b Toletum. I A N V A R Y. C The four and WcmtithDay. THe birth diy of S. Timothy Difciple to S* Paul the Apoft!e,whoby him ordained Bi- Ihop of; Eph: fas, after many conflicts forChrift, as he one day reprehended fuch as offered fa- critiee to Dtan.t : was ftoned, & a Hrle afcer went to reft in our Lord. Ac Aatioch of S- Ba/>/4ntomnm , for that *n Idolatrous Temple fell co the ground whilft he was cor* tured, receiued the crown of Martyrdom by hauing his head cut off. In Africa of S. Auitm Martyr. There alfo of the holy Martyrs D^- tiuS) Reatrius> and their companions^ who Juf- feredinthe perfecution of the Wand*l$. More- ouer of the Saints Datium Julian % Vtnccnt y Sc twenty and feuen others Martyrs, At Rome of S. Viialian Pope. At (a) t5M*ns the depofition ofS.Iulian the firft Bifhop, of that City , who was fent thither by S, Peter to preach the Gofpel. In the Monaftery of Bobacum of S. ^Marius Abbot. G The eygbt and ftoentitb Day. AT£o*»ethefecond feaft ofS. Agnes. There alio of S. Flautan Martyr , who fuffered vnder Diocletian. At Apolloma of the holy Mar- tyrs ibyrfus, Leucius and Qallintcus^ who in the dayesof Decim the Emperor, hauing all three endured diuers torments, Tbyrfm MidCaMni- (US a Cenomanum* I A N V A R Y. 27 t*i being beheaded ; and Leacius called by a v< ycefrom heauen, giuingvpthc Ghoft, they all accenulifhed their Martyrdom. In Thebaic of cneholy Martyrs Lconides and his compa- nions, who cbrayned the palm of Martyrdom ynder Diocletian, At Alexandria t the Comemo- rat:on of many holy Martyrs, who by the fa- ction of byrianus an Arian Captain , whilft they were at Mail in the Church, were this jUy diuerfly put to death. Alfo of S Cyril Bifhop of that City , whomoft valiantly de- fending the Catholick fayth, famous for his learning and fanctity, refted in peace. A t ( a ) Sarago^a of S. Valerius Bihop. At (h)Cucnca in Spayn, the birthday of S. lulian Bifhop, who beftowing the goods of his Church voon the poor , and in Apoftolical maner, getting his Jiuing by the labor ofhis hands, famous for miracles, refted in peace. In the Monaftery of Rbemesjhe depoficion of S.lohn Pricft, a man o^ God. In TaleBin of S« lames Hermit, who for that he had falne from his faych, lay Je- cretly a long tyme in a fepulcher doing pen- nance, and famous for miracles went vnto our Lord* A The nyne and t^entith Day. A T Barcelona in Spay n 9 of S r 7cter> Nolafco ConfelFor, founder of the Order of Blejfed Mary of RjKard for the redeeming of captives, fa- mous a Caefar-augufta. b Concha. 2,8 I A N V A R Y. mous for his vertues and miracles. At Hjmt \ in the way called Nomtntana, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Tapidtznd Maurus foldiers, who vnder DiocUtianthz Emperor,at their firft confcflio of Cbnft,by the command of Ltodi- cim Gouernor of the City, had their mouths bruifed with ftones.and fo caft into prifon, wereafter beaten with clubs.and laftly fcour- gedwith leaden whips ,vntillthey gaue yp the Ghoft. At Perugia of S.^oniiautms Bifiiop & Martyr, who vnder Marcus Aurelius Empe- ror, for defence of the fayth, together with his companions, receiued the Crown of Mar- tyrdom. Ac Sdcffa in Syria, of the holy Mar- tyrs Sarbelius and Barbea his filler , who^bap- tized by bleffed Barftmtus Bifhop,were vnder JLifidS Gouernor , in the perfecmion of Traian f crowned^ with Martyrdom. In the territory of (a) Troiiof S. Sabnian Martyr, who by the command of Anreltan the Emperor was be- headed for the fayth of Chrift. At CMilan of S, A^uilinm Prieft , who thruft chrough the throat , with a fword , by the *Ariam t was crowned wich Martyrdom. At Treuers thede- pofition of Bleffed Valerius Bifhop f Difaple to S. Peter the Apoftie. Ac (b) Bourges of S. Sulpitim Seuerut Bifhop, fcholar to 5. Martin, gready renowned for his vertues and lear- ning. At 1a yon * of s' TY.-tTicij Sa(o5 re^on-Hei fcl Jill Sa**& ofV'Ytuei, 4tp6tially *L*3j£*Tb£ st>uUt j\nA leue of g 0 ±. & Tricaffinum. b Bituricae. 1 A N V A R T» B The thirtitb Day. AT Rome of S, Martina Virgin , who vn- der the Emperor Alexander hauing en* dnred diuers Kinds of torments, at laft had her head cut off.vpon the firft of this month: Her feaft notwithftanding. by the ordination oiVrban the eighth , is transferred to this day. At vAtttioch the Pafiicn of S.tiippolyt*sPridbj who was for atyme deceiued with the fchifm of Nouatfis ,but by tbegraceof Chnft repen- ting he returned to the vniry of the Church; for which, and in which afterwards he fuffered a glorious Martyrdom. He being afked by thole of his fa&ion, which was the truer feci:; hauing execrated the doftrin of NoHatm^ffiv- ming,that fayth ought to be held , which the chair cfTcter kept.he offered himfelftodeath. In Africa the paffion of the holy Martyrs Fc- lician % yhilappian ) and an hundred and twenty others. At Edeffa in Syria of S. BarfimtusBL fhop.who hauing conuerted many Gentils to the fayth, and fent them before to be crow- ned, he followed them vnder Traian,whh a paim of Martyrdom. There alfo ofS. Bar/en Bifhop,famousforthe grace of curing difeaics, who banijfhed into the furtheft parts of that Countrcy for the Catholick fayth , by Va- Urn the Arian Emperor* the re ended his day es* Moreouerof S» jflcxander>who apprehended in the fcerfecmion of Dccw } venerable for his grauity $6 T A N V A R Y. grauity and y ears, & glorious for his reiterated confelfion ,u hilft the executioners were tor- menting him, gaue vp theGhoft. At Wicrufaltm the birth-day of S. Mathids Bilhop, ofwhome wonderful things and acts ofa great fay tb are recounted : Who vnder Adrian hauingtndu- red much for Chrift,at length ended his dayes in peace. At R^pme of $. Felix Pope who labo- red much for the Catholick fayth. At Pattia of S. jirmentarius Bifhop and Confeffor. !n the Monaftery of (a) Maubcvge ixxHaynault of S. AldegundSl irgin,in the time of King Dagobert. At OSAilan of S. Sauina a moft pious woman, who as fhe prayed at the toriib of the holy Martyrs Nabor & Ftf/^departed to our Lord; C The one and thirtith day. AT Romt the way Tortftenfis^f the holy Martyrs Cynwand lohn y whd after many torments enduredTor theConfetlion of Chrift* were beheaded. At Alexandria the birth day of S, Metran Martyr i who vnder Dccifts the Emperor, refuting to viter certain bialphe-: mous words, bad by the Pagans his body all bruifed with cudgels, and his face and eyes pierced with lharp reeds, and after many like torments, being tbruft out of the City, was; finally ftoned to death. There alfo , of the holy Martyrs Sat#rninus i Thirfus !> & Vtftor. Xn the fame City of the holy Martyrs Tharftcwy Zotigui a Malbodium. I A N V A R T. jf to\kns\ Cyriactts ,& their companions. At (a) Li\ium inHelicfpontot S.TripbcncsMartyr y \L'ho hauin^ orcrcocnc diuers torments , at laft killed by a bull deferued the palm of Martyr- dom* At Modena oi S. Gt mini an Bifhop, re- nowned for miracles. In the prouincc of Milan, of S. lulint Prieft and Contxilor, in thedayes of Tbcodoftus the Emperor. At Rome of S. Mar- ietta widow whofe worthy prayles S.Hicrom has lefr written. The fame day, the Tranflatio of S Mark the Euangehft,wbofebody,at the taking of Alexandria in Aegyft by the Barba- rians, was b rought thence to Venice, <5c there xnoft honorably placed in the chief Church, dedicated in his Honor. Irv Sp*ine> of slWer jfoUsto Ton tt JL at of the OrAet ofsMnx\m a Now called Callipolis. tnetitAe *« d^mpt'* of Cantui**. Chn-Xity And <*i»6t of PtO jxkrey. 6 FEB- FEBRVARYi A The firfl Day. ^^W frft HE birthday of S. JgnathsBL fhop and Martyr, who uas thi third alter S. Peter the Apoftle that gouerned the Church of Antioch *,& in the perfecution of 7>*/4tf condemned to the beafts, u as by his command lent bound to Rome f where in the prefence of the whole Senate,he was firft moft cruelly tormented, and then cart vnto the Lyons, was torn to petces in their teeth, and Co became a facrifice vnto (Thrift* At Smyrna of S. Vionius Prieft and Martyr, who after diuets Apologies written for the Chri- flian fayth, after the loathfemnes ofa (linking prilon , where by his exhortations he encou- raged many of his brethren to fuffer Martyr- dom , n any wayes tormented, ftuck with nails, and laidvpona hot burning fire, made a happy end for Chrift • with whome alfo Of- fered fifteen others. At Rauenna oiS.Seuerm Bi(hop 3 who for his great merits, was elected by the figneofaDoue. In France, at (a) Troti % of S. * Trees* of$. Taul Bifhop, whofeb'fe was glorious for vertues, and pretious dearh is commanded by miracles. The lame day, of S. Sphrem Deacon of the Church of Ede{fa,xvho after many labors endured for thefayth ofChrift, renowned for fanftityand learning , vnder Valens Emperor , went to reft in our Lord* In Scotland of S. Bri- gide Virgin, who touching the woodofan Al- tar , in teftimony of her Virginity, the fame forthwith became green. E The fecond Day. TH e Purification of the blefTed Virgin Alary % called by the Greeks Hypapante , or , the Meeting of our Lord. At Rome in the way called Salaria the Paflionof /ipronianNo^ tary,who bcingyet a Gentil,whilft he brought S.Stfmim out ofpryfon, toprefent him before r ILaodtctut the Gouernor . hearing this voyce from beauen, Come ye bhffcdof my Father, pejjeji the Kingdom ^ohich is prepared for you from the beginning of the *toorld, beleeuingwas baptized, & after receiued fentenccof death fortheco-A- feliion of our Lord. Moreouer SLtFjme^of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus , Felicianfirmus and Candidus. At C&farea in TMeilin of S. Cornelius Centurion, whome S, Peter the Apoftle bapti- 2ed f and ordaynrd Bifliop of that City. Ac Orleans of S. FlofcalusBiihop. At Canterbury in England the bmh-day of S. Laurence Bifhop, who next after 5, JduguHin gouerncd that C Church. H Febryary, Chruch , and conuertcd the King himfelf to the fayth. F The third Day. AT Sebafic in Armenia the Paffion of S . BUfe Bifhop and Martyr , who after he hud Wrought many miracles, vnder AgricolausVxt- fident beingcrueily whipped, and banged vp by the hands, and hisflcfh all torn with iron Combes ;caftalfo into a loathfoai prifon ; and plunged into a lake, out of which be came found and whole by the command of the fame Iudge, together with two boyes , was finally beheaded. But before him feuen women ga thering vp the drops of bloud, which ran down from his body whilft he was tortured, being deprehended to be Chriftians, after cruel tor- ments, died by the Iword. In Africa of S.CV- lerinus Deacon, who kept in prylbn nineteen dayes, loaden with fetters , iron$,and other- wife tormented, made a glorious Conteffion ofChrift ; & with an inuincible courage ouer- cominghis Enemy, (hewed vnto others, the way of conquering. Alio of the holy Martyrs Lanrentinus bis vncle by the fathers fide, and Jgnatius his Vncle on the mothers iide, and [e~ lerina his Grandmother, who were all crow- ned with Martyrdom before him of wbofc renowned prayies, there is extant an Epiftle written by S . Cyprian. There alio of the holy Maityrs Fcltx^Symfbronm y Ht^olim % and his com- F.E8RV ART. 3i companion?. In the Town of Raping, of the Sainrs Tigides, and Remcdiws Bifhops. At Lyons \ of the Saints Lupicinus and Felix alfo Bifhops. The fame day of S. Anfebarius Biftiop of Brcma, who conuerted the Swedes and Danes to the fayth of Chrift. G The fourth Day AT Rome of S. Eutychius Martyr , who ba- iling endured a glorious Martyrdom,was buryed in the Church-yard of Callittus % whofc Sepulcher S.D^*/tf*Pope adorned with verfes. At (a) FolUn-bruno of the holy Martyrs Aqni- linns, Geminus y GGlafiHS>CMagnus, and Donatns. i At Themttc in t^icgypt the Paflion of blefled ; PkiUus Biftiop ofthe fame City, and of ?/?/- /0re/*#jaCoronel, who in the perfecutfon of Diocletian, when by no perfuaiion of kin red i and hiends, they could be withdrawn from offering their necks to the fword , they both 1 deferued of our Lord triumphant Palms : with whorae innumerable multitudes ofChriftians ! in that City , following the example of their $ Paftor, were crowded wiih Martyrdom. The i fame day of S.$s&bert#sBifto$ ofBrema. At(b) Trots of S. ^Auentin Confe'ffor. At Pelufwm in Aegypt of S. Jfidore Monk, renowned for his Ic merits and learning. The fame day of $. GiU I bert Confeflor. At Fes^ e/C AiVbiew Bt*fi y *yi *9nound fait £^«ft«i' vextucs. Jfe j /oT*w**nu ho after he had gouerned the Bi- fhoprick of that City for forty years , was with two others caft vnto the beads , vnder Maxitnian Emperor, and fotorn in peeces rc- ceiued the palm of Martyrdom. At Anuer^ne in France, of S. Antboiian Martyr. The fartjfe day ofche holy Birtiops Vedaftus and tAman- whofe Iyues and deaths were glorious for miracles ; of whome the former gouerned the Church of (b ) ^ArrdS , and the later of (c) Maftrich At Bolonia of S. Guarinui Bifhop 8c Cardinal of (d) Ptlaftrina , renowned for lan- dlity of life. C. The feucntb Day. OF S. %pm*aldm Abbot , Founder of the Monks of the Order o(QamaldHla % whole birth-day is celebrated vppn the nineteenth of lmc 9 Pix. (a) London inSngland the birth-day of S. /ingnlm Biftiop, who ending his life C 3 by a Now called Hamza* b Attrebatum. cTraieftu. d PracjotiU, i Augufta in Britannia. 38 Febrvary. by Martyrdom, deferued to receiae an eternal Rew ard. In Vbrygia of S, Adaacns Martyr, an Italian of noble Extraction, who acuanced to all degrees ofHonor by the Emperors, whilft he was yet Treafurer , was crowned with Mar- tyrdom .for the defence of his fay th. Alfoof many holy Martyrs, Inhabitants of one City, and difciples of the fame Ada*cm 9 \cho being all Christians, and perfifting conftant in the ConfefTion oft he fay th , were by Galerius Ma- ximian the Emperor confumed with fire. Ac Heraclea of S. Theodores Captain, who vnder Xicinius the Emperor, after many torments be- ing beheaded, went vi&orioufly to heauen. \t\ i^iegypt of 5". CMoyfcs a Venerable Bilhop, who firft lead afolitary life in the deferr,and after- ward at the intaceffion of Mauuia Queen of the Saracens > created Bifhop , conuerced the greateft part of that wildiand barbarous people to the fay th, and glorious for merits, he refted in peace. At Lw^inT«y2:/4thedepoGtionof S. Richard King of the Engiiib. At Bolonia of S. I nit ana Widow* D The cyghth Day. AT Rtmeof the holy Martyrs Paului % Lu- cius, & Cyriacus. In the leffer Armenia, the birth- day of the holy Maryrs Denu, jiernilian % and Scbaftian. At Alexandria f the paffion of S. Cointha Martyr vnder the Emperor Deciut % whome Febrvart. 59 wbome the Paynims leading to the Idols, vr- ged her to adore them, which (he withdetef- tation refufing to do , they tyed her by the fe*r, and dragging her throughthe ftreetsof the Cicy l in a horrid maner tore her in peeees. At Constantinople , the birth-day of the holy Marty rs , Monks of the Monaftery of Dins , who bringing the Letters of S. Felix Pope againft icaciut, for defence of the Cacholick fayth, were moft barbaroully killed. In Perfia the Commcmoracion of the holy Martyrs % who vnder Gabadcs King of the Ter(ians % were for the Chriftian fayth by diuers kinds of tor- ments put co dearh. At (a) Pania of S. \uhc*- ti*s Bifhop, who greatly labored in preaching the Gofpel Ac Milan the depofition of S. Ho- noratm Bilhop and Confeffor. At (b) Vcrdnnc in France , ofS. Paul Biftiop > renowned for miracles. E The nyntb Day. A T tAlexandria the birth-day of S- Apollo, nia Virgin, whofe teeth were all firft ftro- ken out by the periecutors vnder Decius: then hauing prepared and kindled a fire,they threat- ned to burn her aliue , vnles ihe wpuld pro- nuncewith them certain blafphemous words, fhe deliberating a licle time wiihin her fclf, on theiudden broak out of the bandsofthe wicked wretches,* burning interiourly with C4 a greater a Papia. b Virodunum. r 40 FfiBRVARY. a greater flame of the Holy Ghoft, of herown accord leaped into the fire , which they fvd prepared, in 1 ©much that cuen the cruel perfe- cutors themfelues were ftruck with a dread- ifull terror to fee, that there was found a wo- man 3 who was mere ready to accept of death, then they were to inflift it. At Rome the paf- fion of the holy Martyrs jflexander, & eight and thirty others, crowned at the fame tyme. At Soly infyprusoi the holy Martyrs yimmo- nius and jilcxandcr. At Antioch of S. Nicepho- rns Martyr, who vnder Vakvian Emperor, with lofl: of his headgayned cheCrown ofMarcy rd6o In Jfricd % in a Village called Lemkns , of the holy Martyrs Primu$ y and Donatus Deacons, who defending an Altar in the Church, were killed by the Donatijis. In the Monaftery of Fontamll, ofS. ./fflj/wf Bifhopof (a) Roan. Ac (b) Canofa in oifuli* of S. Stbin Biftiop and Confeflor. , F The umh Day. AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Zottcm, Ire- ntut j Hydcinthuf, and vAmantius. There alfointhe way hauicana, of ten holy Soldiers Martyrs. Moreouer in the way called ^4ppia ofS. Soteres Virgin and Martyr, who defcen- ded of noble Extradlion, as S, jimbrofs wrytes, contemned , for the loue ofChrift, the hono- rable Ty ties and Honors of her parents, & being a &otomagum* b Canufium. Febkvak y, 41 being commanded to offer facrifice , ihe refu- fing was Jong and cruelly buffered ; & when Ihe had ouercom many other torments,by the fword , Ihe went ioyfully to her Spoufe. In Campania of S. ^iiuan Bifhop , and Confeflor* Ac (a) M*i:~vallis /nthe Territory (b) of Sens, of S. William Hermit . At Montc-Caffino of S. ScbotafiicaVivgin, ly ftcr to S. B Magnus 8c 'Lucius, At (c) Vaifon in France of S. Quinidim Bifhop , whole death how pretious it was in the fight of our Lord, many miracles do teftify . At Qapua of S. Decorofus Biftiop and Confeffor. In theProuineeof Valeria^oi S. SeucrusPriett, who by his tearcs reuiued a dead man, as S. Gregory wry tes. KitAntioch of S. lo/eph Dcaco. Ac Auuergne of S. Georgia Virgin. E The fixteenth Day. THe birth-day of Blefled Ontfimks f con- cerning whome S. Paul writes to Phile- mon , whome alio he ordayned Bifhop off phc~ fm after S. Timothy, and committed vnto him the preaching of the word of God. He being brought priioner to Rome, and Honed to de- ath for the fayth of Ghrifti was firft buried there, a Brixia. b Interamna. c Vafionc* 46" Febrvart. there, afterward bis body was traflated to the place, where he had been Bifhop. Arfa) Quma in Camp ania the tranflation of S. Juliana Vir- gin , and Martyr, who at Nicomcdia vnder Ma- ximian Emperor was firft moft cruelly beaten by her own Father jifricatifts , then many ■wayes tormented by Euilafms the Gouernor, (whome ihe had refufed to marry ) and after- wards was caft into pryfon, where fhe openly eneountred with the Diuel; at laft hauing o- uercome both burning fire and boyling water^ accomplifhed her Martyrdom, by being be- headed. In dtgyp of S. Imlian Martyr 9 with tiue choufand more. At Cafarca inTdlcflinof the holy Martyrs EiiM y Hicremi and kinfman a Taruanum. 48 FlBRVARY' kinfman to ourSauiour according to thefielh. He was created Bifhop of Hicrufalem next after S. lames the brother of our Lord, and in the perfeeution of Traian hailing endured many torments, fini/hed his Martyrdom * all that were prefent,and the ludge hirofelf, admiring how a man of lixfcore years of age, could with fueh fortitude and conftancy endure the torment of the Ciofl. At Oftia of the holy Martyrs ^Idaximus and Claudtus brothers, and Pnepcdigna wife to Claudius^ with her two fons Alexander and fatiM^ who being nobly born, were by the command of Diocletian appre- hended, and feiuinto banifhment; afterwards burnt with fyre. they offered vp to cur Lord the moftfweet facrifice of Martyrdom. Their holy Relicks being eaft into a riuer , were found afterward by the Chriftians, & buryed neer to the fame City. In Africa of the holy Martyrs Syluan, Kjttvius , CUflicus^Se- CHndinus, FruBolus 3 and Maxmus. At Ccnftan* unofle of 5. Flavian Bifhop, who for con- ftantly defending the Catholick fayth at Ephc~ fm by the fadion of wicked biofcorus > Kick- ked and bufFeted, and caft into banifhment, there within three dayes he ended his life. At Toledo ofS. Helladins Bifhop and Cofifeflbr. A. The nineteenth Day. AT %omc the birth-day of S. Cabin Prieft and Marty ^brother to blefied£4/*/Pope; who Febrvart, 4-9 who hauingbeen a long time afli&ed in pri- fon by Diocletian obt ay ncd theioyes of heauen by a precious death. In Africa of the holy Martyrs Pmblw Julian t <5WarcelIus } znd others. In TalcHin the Commemoration of the holy Monks, and other Martyrs, who for the fayth of Chnft were barbaroufly flayn by the5*- ractnt , vnder their Captain %*Alctnundat\K. Ac Hierufalcm of S.Zambdds Bifhop. Ac Soli of S. Auxibim Bifhop, At BeneuentumofS. BarbattA Bifhop, who renowned for holynes of life f conuerted the Lombards, and their Captain to Chrift. At Milan of S. CManfnetns Bifhop and Confeflbr. B The tVccntUk Day, AT Tyrus in fhcenicia, the Commemoration of theBieiled Martyrs,whofe number only God knowes, who vnder Diocletian the Em* peror, were by Veinrins General of the Army, killed by diuers kinds of torments which fug* ceeded one another : firft they had theirbodyes all torn with whips, then they were caft vnto diuers kinds of hearts to be deuoured, but be- ing preferued by dinine power from all hurt, Jaftly by the fury of ty re and fword, they ac- complifhed cheir Martyrdom. This glorious company was encouraged to t hisconqueft, by Tyranio, Silvan , Vtitus^ and NilasBifhofs, and Zenohiut Priefi who together with them by a happy combat obtaynedthcPalmofMartyr- D dam; 50 Febrvar*. domi In thelland ofCyprusof the holy Mar* ty rsPothatrjus and Netnefius. At Conftantinople of S. Eleutberius Bifhop and Martyr. In Perfia the birth- day of S. Sadoth Bilhop , and of an hundred and twenty eight others, who vnder SaporcsKing of the Pcrftans, for refufingtoa- dore the Sun , by cruel deaths purchafed to themfeJues glorious Crowns, At Catana in Sicily of S. Leo Bifhop, who was renowned for vertues and miracles. The fame day ofS. £v~ cherius Bifhop of Orleans , who the more he was ilandered by enuious tongues , the more fa- mous he became by miracles. At Tournayin Flanders of S. Sleuthcrius Bifhop and Confeflor. C The one and Wentith Day. IN Sicily the birth day of feuenty and nyne holy Martyrs, who vnder Diocletian by di- uen kinds of torments, deferued to receiue the Crown of their cofeffion.At (z)Mahomctta in Africa of the holy Martyrs Verulus^ %ccunutnus % Syr wins , Felix> Strumas, Sdturninus t Fortunatus, & fixteen others, who in the perfecutio of the Wandals, were crowned with Martyrdom, for confeflionof thje Catholick fayth. At(b^S^- thopolii in Palefiin of S. Seuerian Bifhop & Mar- tyr. At Damafcus of S. feter furnamed Maui- menus, who for faying to certayn Arabians ,thac came to vifit him beinglick CWhofocucrdoth not embrace the Chriftian Catholick fay th, is dam-, a Adrumctum. b Now called £ethfan% F Ibrvart. $i damned, as isyourfalfe 9rophctMabomef]wi%^ i by them killed. At f^uenna of S. Maximian Bifhop and Confeflor. At (c) Mets of S. Felix Bilhop. At (d) Brefciaof S. Taterius Bifhop. D The tltoo and ftoentitb Day. AT tjAnttccb the Chayr of 5. Peter the A- poftie , where the Diciples ofChrift were firft of ail called Qhriftiaw. Ac (a) Hterapolisin TPbrygia of bleffed TapiM Biftiop of that '^ity f Difcipleof S /d/wthe Apoftle and Condilci- plc of S. Polycarp. At (b) Salamina in Cyprus ofS. tAriSito % who, as the forfayd TapiM wic- nefles, was oneofthe feuenty and two D;leU pies ofChrift. In Arabia the Commemora, io of many holy Martyrs, who were moftbar- baroufly killed vnder Galeriut Maximilian Em- peror. At Alexandria of S. lAbtiim Bifhop f who being the (econd Bifhop of the fame City after S. Marl^ y discharged his function with great renown for his venue. AtVienna ofS. PafchdfiHi Bifhop, a man of great Learning & Holynes* E The three and Wentith Day. In the leap year is omitted^ The Vigil of S. Ma- thias Apoftle \ hecanfe it is transferred to the next day %h'uh is the 24. THe Vigil of S. Mathiat Apoftle- At 57>- mum of S. Sirenm Monk and Martyr, who D 2 be- t Uctx. iLBrixia. a Novy called Half po. bNoyy Famagota. <£ F EBKV ART. being apprehended by the command of Md- ximian the Emperor , confeffing himfelfto be a Chnftian, was beheaded. There alio the birth day of feuenty two holy Martyrs, who confummating the combat of thcyr Martyrdom in the fame City, obtayncd an ctierlafting Kingdom. At Rome of S. Potycarp Prieft , who together with S. Stbaftian cc n- ucrted many to the fayth of Chrift, and by bis exhortation brought them to the glory of Martyrdom. In the City of (a) /Iftrrga of S. ^Martha Mir gin and Martyr , who flittered vnder Deem Emperor & Vatemm Proconfu!. At ConftantinopicokS. La\ar*$ Monk, whe for paynnng holy Images, was put to cruel tor. orients, by the command of Tbtophilui Empe- ror , furnamed [V] Jconoclafta, his hand was burnt with an hot iron, but being after mira- culoufly cured , he painted a new fuch Images, as were defaced, & at laft dyed a natural death* At Bre/cia of S. Felix Bifhop. At (c) Scmil in Spayn of S. Florence Confeflor. At (d) Todiof 5. Romana Virgin, who baptized by S. Sylmefter Pope, leadaheauenly lyfe, incaues,& dens, and was renowned for the glory of miracles. In England ofS. Milbnrge Virgin , daughter to the King of the Mercians. And in other places of many other &c. In the a Auftrieii b Imagc-brcakcr. c Hifpalis* A Tu- dcttura. F E B a V A R T, y In the Leap-year, the jour and tttentith Day of February , an dt n the farm manr the Moon , is to bereadtw$e, to\\>it y both vpon the 24. and if. Day. Vpon the first day, that is f vpon the 2,4. is read M foliages. Vpon the 14.. of Februari^J* Juch a day of *he moon. And then. The Vigil of 5. Michfas Apoftle. Alfo the Commemoration of miny Holy Martyrs and Gonfeffors, and holy Virgins, R. Thanks be to God. Vpon the fe- covd day , that is vpon thei$. On the Hue and tVtentith of February , and of the Moon... In lury &c. As in the following Lejfon. F The four and tVeemtith Day [or if. T Nlury the birch-day of S, CMathite Apoftle, who after the Afcenfion of our Lord, being by the Apoftles chofen by lot in the place of Judas the Traitor, forpreaching of che Ghofpel luffered Martyrdom. At Rome of S. Primitiua Martyr. Ac Csfarca iu CappadociaofS. Sergius Martyr, whole renowned a3s are yet extant. In Africa of che holy Martyrs *Montanus y Lu- cius Julian, Vtftoricut, Flauian >and they r com- panions, who were Diieiples of S. Cyprtan % and ynder Valerian the Emperor accom^liihed their Martyrdom, At (a) Roan the paffion of S. Tretextatus Birtiop and Martyr. At Treuers ofS. Moderns Bifhop & Confeffor. In England of S. Sthelbert King ofKent, whomc S. t^iu- guftin Bifhop of the Englirti conaerced to the D 5 fayth a Rhotomagum. 54 Febrvary. tayth of Chnft. Ac Hteru/alem , the firft fin- ding of the head of the Precurlor of our Lord, G The fine and wentith Day. [ori6. IN Jtcgypt the birth-dsy of the holy Mar- tyrs VtSorinui ViBor Ntcephorvs, Qaudian y Diofcoras, Serapion % and Fapidt, vnder N*me~ rian the Emperor. The twofirfi bailing con- ftanly endured exquifite torments, were be- headed for the conteffion of their ftych. Ni- Cfphortts, after he hadouercome burning Gri- dirons , and the tyre, was by lie le and litlecuc in peeces. Claudia* & Diofcorus were burned ; but Serapion and Papidi were beheaded. In fifes of the holy Marcyrs Donatus />tf#i,Hf- rena & their companions . At jfcmf the birth- day of S.Felix Pope, the third of that Name, great Grand-father to S.Grtgory the Great t w ho wrycesof him,that he appearingto S.Tbarfilla his Neecc 5 cal!ed her to the Kingdo of heauen. At Constantinople of 5. Tbaraftus Birtiop , a man o^reat learning and holynes, to wbome is extant an Epiftle written by Pope tAdrian the firft, in the defence of holy Images. Ac fjayan^um of S. Cefanus brother co S. Grf- gory fur named the Vininc ,whom the fame Grr- nory, as he tcftifics. law amongft the troops of the blefTed. A The fix and rtoentitb Day. ( or ij. AT Pergen in Pamphylta the birth-day of S. Neftor Bilhop, who in the perfecution of Febrvart* v of Depus , praying nightand day for prefer- uation of the flock of Chrift > being appre- hended, and with a wonderfull freedom and alacrity confefting the Name of our Lord , was by the command of Pollio Prelident, raoft cruelly racked on the torture E\hhIchs\ and ftill eoftancly affirming chat he would neucr forfake Chrift, crucified on a Crofl , went vitftorioufly to heauen. There alfo the paflion of the Saints PapiM 9 Diodorus, Conon, & Q aH - dian 9 who were ail martyred before S. NeHor. Moreouer of the hoiy Martyrs, Fortunatus 9 Felix,& feuen and twenty others. Ac Alexan- dria of 5. Alexander Bifhop, a renowned old man, who after S. Peter Bithopof that City - f did caft out of his Church Ariut the Prieft f infedled,and conuineed of herefy, and after- ward, together with three hundred and eigh- teen Fathers, condemned him in the Ntcenc Councel- At Bolonis of S. Fanftinian Bifhop, who by his preaching did greatly ftrengthen and increaie that Church, which had been fore afli&ed by the perlccution of Diocletian. At G*\a in Paleflinoi S. Porphyry Bilhop, who in the dayes of Arcadius thehmperor, oucr- threw the Tempie , and Idol Mamas ;& after many fufferings, went to reft in our Lord. At Florence of S. AnireTo Bifhopand Confeflbr. In the territory of Arcbi of S. Vtftor Con- fcffor,whofe pray fes are written by S.Bernard. D 4 B The F E I R V A R T. B The ftuen and ftoentith Day. [or 28. AT Rome the birch day of the holy Mar- tyrs Alexander, jibundius % Antigonus, and Fort*natus. At tyilexandria the p3fTion of S. lulian Martyr, who being fo tormented with the Gout ,that he could nether go, nor ftand, was with two of his feruants, that carryed him in a Chayr, prefented before the ludgc, wherof the one denyed his fayth , the other called Ennm , together with lulian , perfeue- ring in the Confeflion of Chrift, they were both fet vpon Camels, and commanded to be whipped roundabout theCity, and finally in prefenee ofall the people to be burned. There alfo of S. Befits a foldier , who for rebuking ithofe that infolently abufed the forefayd Martyrs, was brought before the Iudge, and eonftantly pleading for the fayth was behea- ded. At (a) Semi in Sfayntht birth. day of" S. Leander Bifliop of that City , who by his preaching and induftry,and by help of their own King Reccaredu^, conuerted the Weft- Goths from the Art an Herciy, to the Cat ho- lick fayth. At QonBantinofle of the holy Con- feflbr Bafil 5 and Procopius who in the tymeof 13UoEmperor,notably c5tefted for the worfhip of holy Images. At Lyons of S 9 Baldomer ,a man or God , whofe Sepuicher is renowned for frequent miracles. C The a Hifpalis. Feb r vary; 57 C The eygbt ana t^entith Day. (or 19. jinm , Ititttts and Tkcopkilui Martyrs, Ac Alexandria rhe patfion of the Saincs QranUHS King of the Lombards. a Locis Iurenfibus. D j MARCH MARCH. D The fir (I Day. f^ftf 1 ^^^ ^ ^P^°ftwo hundred & three- tewJ^*J lcorc boly Marr y fs s whG for che ^^/^^^Nameof Chrift ,were by checo- wSw^ mand of Claudiut the Emptor , ^l^fei^i condened firft to digg fand with* a ^ out the gate called Solaria , and af- terwards to be /hoc to death with arrows by the foldiers in the Amphitheater. Alio the birth day of the holy Martyrs Leo , Donatus^ i^ibandantius , Niccphorus, and nine others, Ac (a) ^MarfciUc of the holy Marty rs Hermes and Adrian. At Heliople of S. Eudocia Martyr, who in thepcrfecution of Trajan being baptized by Thsoiotus Bifhop,and fortified againft her combat, was by the command of Vincent Pre- fident beheaded, and fo receiued the Crown of Martyrdom. The fame day of S. Antmina Martyr, who in the perfecucion of Diocletian forderiding the Gods of che Paynims , afcer diners torments, being fhut vp inaveffel, was drowned in a Lake by the City of Cea. Ac Werdt ofS. £*//wBifhop who in the tymeof Pope a MafliJia. March. f Pope Sergw preached the gofpel \nFri\elana % fiolland, and in other parts of Germany . At (b) *>4ngicrs of S. /4/£>« Biihop , and Confeffor, a Dian renow ned for vertueand Holynes. At (c) Mans of S. Siuiard Abboc. At Perugiathe traf- lation of S. Hcrculan Bifhop and Martyr, who was beheaded by thecommand of TotHdiKing of rhe Goths^hofc body ( as J. Gregory Pope writes) vpon the fortith day after his behea- ding iivas found lb ioyned to the head, and fo whole, as if it had neuer been touched by the fword. E The fecond Day. AT Rpmf in the way called Latina , of the holy Martyis louinus and Bafileus y who fuffered vncier Valerian & Galiicnus Emperors. Alio at Rome of many hoiy Martyrs, who vnder Alexander Emperor, and Vlpian Iudge hauing been long tormented, at !aft receiued icntence of death. At (a) Porto of the holy Martyrs T aulas. t Heraclius, SecHndtll*, and lanuaria . Ac Ctfarca in Cappadocia of the holy Martyrs L#- iius Bifhop, t /ibfolon i and Ltrgias. In Qampania the Commemoration offouricorc holy Mar- tyrs,who for that they would neythereat flefli which had been offered vp to Idols, nor adore the head of a Goat, were by the "Lombards moft cruelly killed. At Rome of S. Stmpltaas Pope and Confeffor. In England of S. Chad Bifhop of the b Andcgaiuim. c Ccnomani. a Tortus Romanus. 0o March. of the Mercians and ;b) Nerthmmbcrs , whofe renowned vermes are recorded by Bede. F The third Day. A T Qtfirca in Talcftin of the holy Mar- cyrs Marinas a Soldier, and tA&erius a Senator, the former of whome in the perfc- cutio oiValerian being aecufed by bis fellow- foldiers for a Chriftian, and examined by the Judge, with a loud voyce confeffingthe fame, withlofl of his head purchafedthe Crown of Martyidora.Whofe body when dfterim^ wrap- ping it in his own garment , took vpon his /holders to carry it away , he receiued the fame honor, which he hadgiuen to the Martyr, bimfelf immediately becoming a Martyr. In Sfayn the birth-day of the holy Martyrs He- mtterius and Chsledonius , who being Soldiers in the Camp at (a) Le*n in Gilicia , a ftorm of perfecution aryfing, for the confeflion of Chnftjthey went to (b) [alahorra, and there afrer many torments were crowned with Mar* tyrdo. The fame day the palTion of the Saints Felix, Lnciolm, Fortnnatm , MarciM,znd their companions. Moreouer of the holy foldiers, CUonicus, Sutropiut t and Bafilifcus, who in the perfecution of *Maximian vnder A/clepiades Prefident, happily triumphed by the death of thcCroff. At(c) Brefcia of S. Titian Bi(hop& Confeflor. At B*mbergeo( S.QbHncgnndeshm- preff, b Liudisfarni, a Legio* b Calagurris, c Brixia* March. <5tt prefl, wife to Henry the tirft Emperor, who by his content preferuing her Virginity , enriched with the merits of good works , ended her blefled dayes.& afect her death was renow- ned for miracles. G The fourth Day AT Vilna in Lituania of BlcfTed £afimircfon to King Ca\\mirt % whom Leo the tenth Bifhop of Rome canonized for a Sainr. Ac Rome in the way eallcd t^4ppia y the birth. day of Lucius Pope and Martyr, who beingfirft fent into banifhment tor the fayth of Chrift in t^e persecution of Valerian % and afterward by Gods prouidenee permitted to return a. gain to his Church, when he had greatly la- bored againft the Nouatians , by loff of his head, accomplifhed his Martyrdom; whomc CyP r ^ tH ^ as highly commended. At R$me alfo in the fame piace, of Nyne hundred hofy Martyrs, who were buryedin the Churchyard at vS. Ceciiyes. The fame day of S. Cam z Courtier drowned in the fea, and of twenty feuen others. At Niccmediaof S. AdrianWizx- *J r f together with three and twenty others, who vnder DwlcUan Emperor by hailing their tbighes broken , accomphfhed theyr Martyr- dom; but S. Adrians memory is chiefly cele- brated vpon the tenth of $e$tembcr % when his body was tranflated to Rome. Moreouer,thc paffion of thtSziM ArfheUm, Cyril t and ¥bo~ 6i March. jius. At Cbcr/bnefu! the paiTTon of the holy Bu Ihops Bafil^Sftgenius^ jfgathodorc % 6lfiiditiS y AGthc~ fiut y C a pi f0 $ fybrxm, Neftor and jircadw. A The fifth Day. A T jinthch the birth-day of S. P£*fttfMar~ tyr, who after many iniuryes which he fufFered for the name of our Redeemer, how glorioufly he tryumphed duer the old Serper, is eucn vntil this day declared to the world by a miracle j which is, that if any one be bitten of a Serpent, as foon as with a firm fay th be touches thegateof this Martyrs Church, the force of the vendm vaniihing^he is immediately cured. At C a/area in Talehin of S. Adrian Martyr who in the perfecution of Diocletian % for thefayth of Chrift, by command of F/r- miltan Prefidenr, being firft caft vntoaLyon, afterwards llayn by the fword y receiued the Crown of Martyrdom. The fame daythepaf- fion of the Saints EufebifH* Courtier, & nyne other Maryrs. Ac Cefatea in Palettin of S. Theofhilm Bifliop, who vnder Seuerus Emperor \ was greatly renowned for wifdom and holy- nes of lyfe. Moreouer in Palcftin vpon the riuerof Jordan, of S. Gerafimus Anchdret 5 who( flouriflied in the tymcof Zcno the Emperor* B The fixtb Day. AT Nicomedia the birth. day of the holy Martyrs f/tfor and ViitorinM % who toge- ther * Marc n; 6$ ther with CiandtanSc liajla his wife, endured many torments for thiec whole years , and fhut vp in pry fon, there ended their hues. Ac (a) Tortona of S tsiiarcian Bifhop & Martyr* who vnder Traian Killed for the glory of Chrifl, obtayned a crown. At Constantinople of S. Euagrim. who chofen Biihop by the Ga- tholjck party in the dayes of Valcns the Em- peror .beingby him lent into banifhmcnt, went vnto our Lord. In Cjprm of S. Conon Mar- tyr , who vnder Dccius the Emperor hauing his feet ftuck with nay Is, commanded torua before a Chariot, falling vpon his knees in prayer gaue vp the ghoft. Moreouer the paflid of forty 8c two holy Martyrs, who apprehen- ded in Amorium^nA brought into Syria there aftera gloriouscombat, asConquerers recci- ued the palm of Martyrdom. At BolontaofS. Bafii 3ifhop , who confecrated by S. Sylvcficr Pope, did both by vord and example mod holily gouern the Church committed to his charge. C. The fcttcnthDay. T N the monaftery called Foffa-Ntua neer * vnto Tcrracina^oi S.ThomM of t^Aquin C6- feffor and Doctor, of the Order or Vrcachcrr % renowned for his noble extraction % holines of life, and knowledg in diuinity. At Tabur- bnm in Mauritania the birth-day of the holy- Martyrs a Tcrdona/~ ?T4 March. Martyrs Perpctua & Fclicitds, the lafl: of whome C as S. Augttftin records,] being great with child , and her execution , according to the Jaws, diffeired vnciil fhe was deliuercd, whilft flie was in trauel (he greiued, being caftvnto chewy Id beafts, fhe reioyced. There fuffered alfo with them Reuocatut, Saturninns y and S>- cundolut, of which the laft dyed in pryfon J but the two orhers , vnder Seacr** the Em- peror , were caft vnto the beafts. At Ctfarea in P alexin the paliion of S. Eubuins, who being companion vnto S. Adrian 5 two dayes after him, firft torn by the Lyons ,and then flayn by the (word, was the laft that receiued the Crown of Martyrdom in that City • At Nico~ media of S. Tbsophilus Bifhop, who fent into banifhment for the worfhip of holy Images, there ended his life. At Telafwm in /fcgypt of S. Paul Biftiop, who for the famecaulc dyed alio in banifhment. At (a) Brefcia of S Ga*dio~ fus Bifhop and Confellor. In Tkebais of S.P**/, furnaraed the Simple. 0 Tit eyghth Day. AT (a) Antbi&sz City in Acgypt, the birth- day of the holy Martyrs Vhtlcmen &ApoU Ionia* Deacon , who apprehended^ & brought before theIudge,for that they conftantly refufed to facrihee vnto Idols, hauing their heels boared through, were in a horrid mancr dragged a Brixia, a Am in oum. March. 6*f dragged through the City, and at Iaftbehea- dcd> accomplished theyr Martyrdom. There alio the Paflion of the Saints, Arian Prcfidcnc, Theoticns , and three others, whom the Iudgc commanded to be drowned in the fca,but their bodies w ere brought to the Ihore by Dol- phins. At NicomediaofS . Quinftilis Biiliop 8c Martyr. At Carthage ofS. Pontius , Deacon to S. Cyprian Bilhop, who enduring baniihment with him,euen to his dying dayjeft written a notable work of his life , and paflion * and continually glorifying God in his own fuffc- rings deferued the Crown of Lyfe, Moreoucr in Africa of the Saints Cyril Bilhop, 1^***/, Felix > and another Rpgatus ;z\fo of Beata y He- renia y f 'elicit as , Vrban ^Silttan and M ami lifts. Ac Toledo in Spayn the depofition of S. Bi- fhopand Confeflor, renowned for his fan&ity & learning. In England of S. Felix Bifhop, who fconuerted the £aSi- jingles to the faytfu E The nynth Day. AT Rome of S. Francifca widow , renow* ned for her noble extraction, Holynes of life , and grace of miracles. A t Nyffa the de- pofition of &* Gregory Bifhop , brother to S m Bsfil the Great, greatjy renowned for his life and learning, who for defending the Catho- Jick fayth,vnder Valens the ^Artan Emperor, .was driuen out of the City. At Barcelona in y Spayn of S. Tjcian Biihop , who famous for U E life / €$ Marc tt. life , and grace in preaching dyed in extreme ' old age inthetyme of T^c^oy?*/ the Emperor. • » In Morauia of the holy Bifhops Cyrihnd Mc- « tkodius, whoconuertcd to the faych ofChrift f i t many CountreySjtogether with their Kings, ji in thofe parts. At Bolonia of S. Catharine Vir- 1 gin, of the Order of S. C/irr, famous for ho. < Jynes of life , whofe body is there greatly j honored. j ; F The tenth Day. 3 AT Sebafte in Jrmenia , the feftiuity of ' forty holy foldiers of Cappadocia , who ' in the time of Licini&s the Emperor, vndcr ' Agricolaus Prefident , after chains and raoft ; filthy prifons, after hauing theyr faces beaten c with ftones , they were commanded to ftand 1 & ftark naked in the open air, in a frozen lake, j ^ in the coldeft time of winter, where theyr bo- dies w^ere chapped, and broken with the vehe- mency ofthefroft ^and atlaft by the breaking , f of theyr thighes they accoplifhed theyr Mar- tyrdom. The more nobieamongft them were Cyrion and Candidas : % Baftl and other Fathers j A haue celebrated in theyr writings the fupere- ! minent glory of them all. Theyr feoft 'toashere- * tofcre k € P as vpon yefierday^butby order of Jnnom I \ tent the tenth it is of late kip* to day , by reafon 11 ofS. Francifca Romana put in theyr place. At \ Apamea in Phrygia the birth-day of the holy j Martyrs Qaim and jilexander^hoin the per- ! fecution Ma k c h# 6? fecution of CMarcus ^Antoninus, and Ltcitts Vc+ M^wcre crowned with a glorious Marty rdom, as writes A pollinaris Bifnop of Hierapolis in his , bockagainft the (>Mp6r)grf,Hercticks. In Per* \\ { fta thepaffion of two and forty holy Marty rsj r. At Corinth of the holy Martyrs, Qodr Muta- nts, Cyprian^ ^AneSut^auUvyd Crefcens, who in the perfection of Decius znd Valerian, vr\dtt ia/bn Prefidenr were beheaded* In /ifricaofS. Vtftor Martyr, on whole feaft S. Atfgttftin made ja Sermon to the people. At Hitrnfaletn of S. ^MacaritU Biftop and Confeflor, by whofe pcr- fuafion theHoly Places there, were purged by u Conftantiv and He len & adorned withfacred, ift and goodly Churches. At T*ris the depofitid pf S. Dro&oueus Abbot , difciple to 5\ German Bifliop. Iftthe monaftery of Bobio of S. Attalte Abbot , renowned for miracles, G The eleventh Day. A T Cdrtkage of the holy Martyrs Heraclw\ •**and Zo\\mus. At Alexandria thepafiionof the Saints Candidate Pipirion* & twenty others. At Laodiceain Syria >of the holy Martyrs Tro- )f>bimus, and Thalus, who in the perfecution of Diocletian, after many and cruel torments, ob- tayncd Crowns of glory. At Anticcbxhz Com- memorauo of many holy Martyrs, wherof fo- me by the comand of MaximUn the Emperor, were broyled vpen hot gridyrons, not to kil \ the but but to pjjt the to a long tormct :othcr$ £ x afli(ftc4 6% March. afliftcd with other moft crueltorments recefej ued the triumphant f aim of Martyrdom. Alfo 1 of the Saints Gorgoniu$av\& Ftrmus. At (a) C or - douaof S. Eulogws Prieft , who in the perfc* cution of the WdWir.deferued to be ioyned ro the Marryrs of that City, whofe glorious Combats for the fayth he had emulated by writing of them. At Sardisot S. E#tbymiusBi-{ lhop,whofor the worfhip of holy Images wari by the Emperor tZMicbacl the (b) lc$noclaft baJ nifhed, and vndcr Thcophilms Emperor acccoi-jj plifhed his Martyrdom. Ac WierufaUm of SJ Sofbronitt! Bifliop. A t MiUn of S. Benet Bifliop. In the territory of (c) ^Amiens of S. Firms* Abbot. At Carthage ot S.^onftantin Confeffor j At Babvcum in (d) Campania of S. TfffrCon-j feflor , renowned for miracles. A The twelfth Day. AT Rpme of S. Gregory Pope,and famous Doctor of the Church , who for his re- nowned Acts, & for conucrting the Snglish to the fayth of Chrift, is furnamed theGrr*f, & called the Apoftle of the £ngli$h Alfo it Rome of S. MamMianMirtyr. Ar Nicomedia, the pzC* fionof S. Teter Martyr, who being chamber^ lain to Diocletian the Emperor, for complay-* Ding freely of the too cruel torments of the Martyrs, was by the Emperors command, firfti hanged a Cotduba, b Image breaker, c Ambianura. d Her- March. 69 hanged vp from the ground, torn for a long time together with whip^chen fait and vineger powrcd into his wounds, was at laft broy !ed vpona gridiron with a fort fyrc,andfo became the true heyr of S. Peters fayth , and Name There a!fo of the Saints Sgduuw Prieft , and feuen others, who one by one,vpo diuers day- es were ftragled,for the greater terror ofchofe which rcmaind. Ac Contiantinopleof S. Tbeo- , m pbanes, who of a very rich man becoming a a. poor Monk, was by che wicked Emperor Lea au jirmtnm^QX the worfhip of holy Images, kept fi two years in prifon,and thence banilhed into ASamo.thracia, wtiere worn out with miferics he ii ended his life, and was famous for many mi- r, rarleso Ac Capua of 'S. Bernard Bjtfiop&Con- i- feflor. I ^^0PTv D^Tu X* 3 V ¥ iftibliJ jo CV "'ill 3nfn jiU r ) f5 SD' B The thirteenth Day. A T Nicomcdia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Mace downs and Patricia his wyfe , and CModcfia their daughrer. Ac Ntce of the holy Martyrs Theufeta&nd Horres his Con % rbeo- dora+JVimphaaora, Marcus 3 and /^ubia^ho all were burned for Chrift. ktHcrmople in of 6. 5^/tfMmyr, who after many fuffering*, Am at laft drowned in a riuer, finifhedhisMartyr- ; 2 y. dom. In Terfta of Chriftina Virgin and Mar- tyr. At (a) Cordonaotiht Saints Prieft and Salomon Martyrs. At Constantinople of 5 e E 3 iVw- a Corduba. 7° March. Nicrpborm Btfhop,who being a zealous defend dcr of bis forefathers Traditions , oppofed himfelf , with great courage, for the worrtiip of holy Imagcsi againft Leo Armenut the (b ) Jconoclafl , by whom being banifhed , endu- ring a long Martyrdom for fourteen years, he went vnto our Lord. At Camerino of 5. Jlnfomztts Biftiof and Confeflbr. In TbebaU the depolicion of S. Euphrafu Virgin. C The fourteenth Day. ATfymcthc birth-day of feuea & forty ho- ly Martyrs, who were baptized by S. Te- ter the Apoftle, whilft together with his fellow- 1 Apoftle S. P**/,he was for ny ne months kept in the priso called Mamertinc: chcy all for the moft deuout confeflion of they r fayth died by the fword of Nero. In Jjrica of the holy Martyrs Teterznd Apbrodtfws 9 whoin the perfecucion of ihcWandals recciuedthe Crown of Marty rd 6- At [aj Carrha in Mefopotamia of S. Eutychtus, a Senator, and his companions, who by Euelid* Kitigof slrabia, were killed forthe confeflion of their fayth. In the Prouince of Valeria of two holy Monks, whom the Lombards hang- ed vpon a tree, who there, though dead, were heard to fing , euen of their enemyes. In the fame perfecution.alfo aDcacon of the Church of the Marfians was beheaded , for his con- feflion of the fayth. At Halbcrjlat in Germany the b Image-breaker, a Novv called Ofra. March. 71 (the departure out ofchis life ofS. Mdthildet Qieen, mother to Otho the Eropcror, firft of that name, renowned for Humility, and Pa- tience. D The fifteenth Day % A T Cefarea in Cappadofia the paflion of S. Longinat a Soldier , who is laid to be the fame, tbac pierced our Lords fy de with a fp^ar. The fame day the birth-day of S. ^Att^obuius Difcipleof thcApoftlcs, who hauing ended the JO icourfcof bis preaching, finifhed his Marty rdo t At Thejfalonica of S. tMatrana, feruant to a cer- tain Icwifh Woman, who licrctly worfliipping Chrift, and ftealing cucry day priuately to the Church to pray, at length take by her Miftrcfl, £ Wkmany wayes afli£ted,was finally with greac cudgels beaten to death , giuing vp her pure foul to God in the confeflion of Chrift. The fame day of S. Menigmsz Dyar, who fuftercd vnder Decius. In Egypt of S. Nicandcr Martyr, who as he was diligently fceking for the re- Jicks of holy Martyrs % deferued to be made z Martyr himfelf ,ynder Dtocletian the Emperor. ; At (a) Qordoua of S. Leocritis Virgin & Mar- tyr. At Rgme the birth-day of S. Zacb try Po- pe , who with great Vigilancy gouerned the Church of God, and renowned for his merits refted in peace. At (b)RjeteoiS. ProbzsBittiop, ac whole death Ifsmnat and Ekuthetim Mar- E 4 cyrs a Corduba. b Reace* 7* M ar c h. tyrs were prefenc. Ac Ramc of S. Speciofut l\onk ■ whofe foul his brother faw carryecl ^YjP- to heauen. E The fixteenth Day. A T Rome the paffiori of S. Cyritcm Deacon, whoafrer the maceration of aJongimpri- fonmentjhad melted Pitch powredvpon him, and ftretched vpon a rack, drawn, out alio with cords made of finews, and beaten with ' clubs, was at laft , together with Largxs and i Smaragdvs, aud twenty others , by the com-/ i mand of Maximian beheaded. But their fcfti- uity is kept vpon t-he eyghth of Auguft , on which day their bodies were taken vp by Pope MarctUm ,and honorably entombed. At Aqui- leia the 'birth-day of S. Hilary Bifhop, ScTatim \ Deaeon^who vnder Nnmerian Emperor, 8c Be- ronim P'refidenc, bauing byn cruelly racked & otherwife tormeted, together with FzltXjLar- g#s,& Dehys fintfhed their Martyrdo* In Lyca- onia of S. 'Papas Marry r, who for the fayth of Chrift was whipped, torn with iron hooks, & forced to go in fhoos ftuck full of nay Is, 3c JaftJy tyed to a tree, went to our Lord 5 wher- by that tree, which before was barren, became fruitful. At (a) tAxar in Ctlicia of S. I alia* Martyr, who hauing been a long tyme tor- mented vnder Marcian the Prefident, was at lad fowedvp in a fack with Serpents, and caft into a Anazarbum. March. 7$ fntp thcf(fa. Ac Kjwcnna of S. lAgapitus Bi- (hop, and Confeilor. Ac Qullenoi S. Herihert Bifhop, renowned for fan&ity .At (b) jluncrgnc^ the depoficion of S. Patrick Bilhop. In Syrtai; pf S. Abraham Hermit, whofe famous a&s arc written by S. Ephrem Deacon, F The feuenteenth Day. T N ]FrtM the birth day of S. TatrhiBL + (hop & Confeilor, who firft preached Chrift in char nation, and wasfamousfor extraordi- nary miracles and vermes. At Hiernfalem of S. lofeph of Arimathea a Senator of Noble Extra&ion,and Difciple of our Lord, who ta- king down his body from theCroff, buryed it in his own new fepulcher. At Rime of the Saints Jlexandtr and Theodorus Martyrs. Ac ^Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs , who being laid hold on by the worfhippersof Scrapis s £or that they conftantly refuted to adore the Idol, were barbaroufly killed in the dayesof Tbeodofias the Emperor; who being aduertifed thereof, forthwith gaue command, that the Temple of Scrap is fliOuid be deftroyed. At Constantinople of S. Vanl Martyr, who vnder Conftantin Copronimut for that he defended the worfhip of hoiy Images was burned. At (a) Chaalon in France ot S 9 Agricola Bilhop. Ac (b) NineUe in Brabant of S. Gertrude Virgin, who defcended of noble E 5 paren- b Amemum.>a Cabilo. b Niuigella. 74 March. parentage ,defpifing che world , andfpending all herlyfein cheexercife of all fores of pious works, defcrued to hauc Chrift for her fpoufc in heauen. G The eighteenth Day. A T Cefareain Ptleflin the birth.day of S* Alexander who coming out of Cafpadocia from his own City, where he was Bilhop t to vifit the hoJy Places at Hierufaiem { Narctffut Bifhopof that City being an old man ) took vpon him by diuine Reuelation the charge of that Church: but afterwards, when he was now venerabie for his grey hairs , in the per- fecution of Decint , being fent to Qcfares and Ihut vp in prifon for the confeflion of Chr{ft 4 he accomphfhed his Marty rdom. At (a) lAufburgc of S. Narcijte* Biftiop, who firft j preaching the Ghofpel in Rhctia^ then going into Spayn , hauing conuerted many to the Faych of Chrift at Giron* % here in the perfe- ction of Diocletian together with Felix Dea- con, he recciucd the palm of Martyrdom. At Nicomedia of ten thoufand holy Martyrs, who for theconfeffion of Chrift were put co death by rhc iword. Aifo of thcholy Martyrs Tropbimus and Eucarfius* In England of S. Zd^ard King, who killed by the treachery of his Stepmother, was renowned for many mi- racles. At Hieru/alem of S. Cjw/Biftiop, who hauing fuffered many iniuryes frpm the Jlrim a Augufta RhJttorum. b Gcrundai March. 7f ansfor the fay th, and been oftentimes driucn out of bis Church, at length famous for San- £iicy of lyfe dyed in peace : ofwhofe vnfpotted fayth a General Councel writing toDamafws % giues an honorable teftimony. At huca in Tufcany the birthday of S. Frigidian Bi(hop t renowned for miracles, whole feftiuity ischei- fiy kept v^on the eighteenth of Nommber y when his body was tranflated. At CttantH* of S. tAnfelm Bifhop and Confeffor. A. The nineteenth Day. IN lury the birth-day of S. lofefh Spoufc of the mod Blefled Virgin *Mary. At (a) Sorrento of the holy Martyrs Quin9nt t Qyin- fiiUa, Qnartitta , and Mark with nync others. At Nicomedia of S. Tancharins a Roman, who vndcr Diocletian being beheaded, recciued the Crown of Martyrdom. The fame day of the Saints jdfollontHs , and Leontins Bifhops. At Gaunt of the Saints Landoald Prieft,a Roman, and Amantius Deacon, who fent to preach the Gofpel by S. Martin Pope, became renowned for miracles after their death. At the City of C a 3 Pinna the birth-day of S. ]ohn 9 a man of great holynes, who coming out of Syria into Italy % credting there aMonaftery, became Fa- ther of many feruants of God j and when he hadgouerned the fame four and forty years> renowned for holynes, rcfted in peace. £ The • SurrsntumJ b Citudi Eenna. %6 March. B The rtoentitb Day. TN lury of S, Joachim Father of the moft •J-blcfled Virgin Mary , the Mother of God. In tsdjia the birch day of S jtrchippHS Com- panion of S. Panl the ApoftL , of whom he makes m?nnon in his Epiftle to Phiemon^Sc to the Colofftam. In Syria of the holy Martyrs Paul , Cyril % Sugenius and four others. The fame day of the Saints Tbotina a Samaritan f Ufcphm&ytlior her fons, and alio of $tb*ttian a Captain , lAnatolius . Pbotms , Pbotides y Pa- rafceucs and Cynac* lyfters, who all fuffered Martyrdom for thc .confcflion of Chrift. At Ami/ksin Paphlagonia of feuen holy Women, Alexandra . Claudia , 'Eupbrafia y Mairona , liana, Ettphemia^ and Tbcodofia, who were flayn for the confeffion of their fayth 5 and Dcr- fbnta^ and her fy ftcrfollowed .them. At Apol- lonia of S. NicetM Bifhop, who fent into ba- nirtiment for the worfhip of holy Images, gaue vp his foul. In the CMonaflery of Fon- tanelle of S. Wulfran Bifhop of (a) Sens , who refigning his Bilhoprick, renowned for mira- racies , there ended his dayes. In England the depofitton of S. Cuthbert Bifhop of hin~ disfarne, who euen from his childhood ro his dying day, was renowned for his holy works & miracles. At Siena in Tufcany of Blef- fed Ambrofi of the Order of S. Dominick, fa- jnousforfanotity of life,preaching j & miracles. C The a Scnones. March. 77 C The one and ftoenthh Day. AT Mbkni-C'fltB the birth day of S.Benct Abbot , who reftored Monaftical diCci- plin in the Weft, almoft decayed , and won- derfully propagated the fame : Whofe life re- nowned for faniftity , and miracles S. Gregory Pope has writen. At Alexandria the Comme- moration of the holy Martyrs, who vnder££- ftantiut the Emperor, and tbilagrius Goucrnor, were flay n in the Church vpon Good fryday, by the ytriani and Gentils 9 breaking in vpon them. The fame day of the holy Martyrs Philemon and Domninm. At Catena of S. Bu riUm.who created BifliopbyS. Peter, hauing conuerted many Gerinls to the fayth, in a good old age, refted in peace. At Alexandria of Blcffed Serapion Anchoret, and Bifhop of Tbmvis , a man of great Vertu 5 who banifhed by the fury of the Aritns , went vnto our Lord. In the Territory of Lyons of S. Lup- tin Abbot, whofe life was renowned forlan- #ity , and miracles. D The wo and wentitb Day. AT Narbon in France the birth-day of S. Paul Bifhop, Difciple of the Apoftlcs, who is held by tradition, to haue been Sergint Pau- lus the Proconful, whome S. T**/the Apoftie baptited, and^ieft ac Narbon, when he went into 78 March* into Spayn ; where being made Bffhop, and carefully performing the office of preaching^ famous for miracles, he went vnro our Lord. Ac Terracina of S. Spafhroditns Difciple of the Apoftles, who was ordayned Bifhop of that Cicy by $. Piter the Apoftle. In Ajricaof the holy Martyrs Satuminus^ nyne others. The fame day the birth day of the ho!v Martyr9 fal/wicaScBafitiffa. At Ancyra of S. Bafil Prieft & Martyr, who hauing fuffered moft grciuous torments vnder Julian the Apoft.ar, gaue vp his foul to God. At Carthage of S. Ocfauian Arch- deacon, and of many thoufand Martyrs, who were killed by the Wandals for the Catholick fayth. There alfo of S. Deo-gratiat Bifliopof Qarthage , who redeemed many of that City , made Captiues by the Wandals , and famous for other pious works went to reft in our Lord. At (b) Ofmo in (c) M arc-Ancona of S. Bcnucnutm Bifhop. In Sue del and of $- Catharin Virgin , daughter to S. Brigit. At Rome of S 0 Lea Widow , whofe vermes, and death S# Hierom relates. E The three and t^entith Day. IN Africa of the holy Martyrs Viftorian Pro- conful of Carthage^ & of two brothers of Aqna-regia ; alio of Brumeni'm 3 and of another Vrumentm , both merchants, who in the per- fection of the Wandals, ( as writes Viftor of b Auximum. c Piccnum. March. 79 >4jf/Y* , Bifliop ) vnder HunncrtcHf ihtvAriart King hauingbeenmoft cruelly tormented for their conftancy in the Cathoiick fay th, were j glorioufly crowned. Moreouer in Africa of S. Fidelis Martyr. There alfo of S. Fcltx and twenty others. At Ccfarca inPalcftin of the holy Martyrs Nicon, and ninety nyne others; Moreouer the crowning of the holy Martyrs Vomitifis % PcUgia, Aqnila, SparchtM, and Tbeo- doft*. At Jlntiocb of S. Theodulus Priefl. At Ccfarca of S. lulian Confeffor. In Campania ; of S. Bcnct Monk, who being Ihut vp withia a burning fornace by the Goths, the next day 1 was found without any hurt, F The font and rbemtith Day; A T Rome of the holy Martyrs Mark, and Timothy, who vnder lAntoninm the Era- > peror , were crowned with Marry rdom. There alfo of S. SpigmeniusPritfk, who in the perfe- ction of Diocletian, vnder Turpm fudge , be- ing beheaded accomplifhed his Martyrdom. Moreouer at tome the paflion of blefled Pig- mcnins Prieft, who vnder lulian the Apoflat , for the fayth of Chrift was caft headlong into the riuer of Tybur, and drowned. At O- farca in Paleftin the birth-day of the -holy Marty rs Timolam, Deny 5, Panftdcs^ Romnlus, jilc~ xandcr.and of another Alexander, Agapim, 8c another Dcnys, who in the perfecution of Dio- (Ictian , vnder Vt ban Prefidcnt bcirg beheaded, \ defer- 86 March* dcferucd the Crown of eternal lifcAn CMael ritdnia the birth-day of the Saints Romulus f and Sccundus brotheis who fufFered for the fayth of Chrift. At (z)Trcnt the paflion of 5 # Symeon a Chyld ^ moft cruelly murdered by the lews, who afterwards was renowned foir many miracles. At Sinnadis in Vhrygia , of olgaphus Bilhop. At Brcfcia of S. Lautius Bi- fhop. In Syria of S. ScUucus Confeflor. G The five and Wtntith Day. THe Annunciation of the moft Wetted Virgin Mary Mother of God, At Rome of S. Quirinus Martyr, who vnder Claudius the Emperor , afcer the loff of his goods, moft Ioathfom impryfonmenr, & the torment of many ftrypes, was beheaded, and caftintd the Riuer of Tybur: whom the Christians fyii- ding in the Hand of hycaonia^ buryed in the Church -yard of Vontian. There alfo of twd hundred threefeore and two holy Martyrs. At Sirmiium the paflion of S. Irentui Biihop and Martyr , who in the tyme of Maximian Emperor , vnder Probus Prefident , after moft bif cer torments, and afli&ion of many dayes impryfonment , was at laft beheaded. At A/7- comcdia of S.Dula mayd- ieruant to accrtayn Soldier, who flayn for defence of her Chaf- tity , dcferucd the crown of Martyrdom. At Hierufalcm the Commemoration of the Holy Thief, a Tridentum. M A R G H, Si Thief , who confefllng Chnft vpon theCrcff, deferued to hear from him thefe words ;Thd day thou shalt be ^cith me tnT aradtfe. Ar Laodi- cea of S.Velagius Biftiop, who in the ryme of Valens hauing fuffered baniftiment , and other afli&ions for the Catholick fay th, went to reft in our Lord. At Viflcttu of the holy Confeflors Barontius^nd DefidcriutAn jintri a litielland vpon the riuer of (a) Leyre > of S. Hemeland Abbot, whole glorious conuerfation of life is greatly commended by the fame of miracles* A The fix and Wentitb Day. AT Rome in the way called Lauicana^ of S. Cattulus Martyr , Matter (a; of the with- drawing rooms in Dioclettans Pallace 3 and a harborerof Saints ; who being thryce hanged vp by the hands and. thrice examined by the perfecutors, perfeueriug in the Confeflion of our Lord, was thrown into a pit, and ouer- tyhelm'd with a great mail of land caft vpoa him , was crewned with Martyrdom. There alfo the crowning of the holy Martyrs Peter, Martian, lotiinm^ Thecta y and others. At Tentapolis in Lybia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Theodore BiftiQpJrextns Deacon 9 Scrapion, and ^Ammonias Ledtors. At Sirmium of the holy Martyrs Montanm Prieft.and Ma- xima, who for the fay th of Chrift were drow- ned in aRiuer. MoreoUer of the holy Martyrs a Ligeris. 3 Ztkaiius. 2z Marc «2 Quadratus, Tbeodoftm , Emmanuel 5 and forty oS jin thers. Ac iAlexmdria of the holy Martyrs pl< iycbtus y and others, who in the tyme of Co«- y flantim vnder Gecrgc the tArian Bifhop f forj i defence of theCathoIick fay tb, were- beheaded. j The fame day of S. hnttgerni Bifhop of (a) | Mut Sler , who preached the Gofpel cf Chnft ro the Saxons. Ac (b) Sarago\a in ftpijw of S. i Brattlius Bifhop and Gonfcifort At Ercuers of S, F and Eugsnins. C The cyght and t^cnttih Day. AT Cefarca in ? alexin the birth day ofthe holy Martyrs Prifcus, Malc#f 7 znd diexan-* der % who in the perlecution of Valerian % dwel- ling in thefuburbs of the City, and ieing that cekftial Crowns of Martyrdotn were offered to fucb,as had the courage to accept thereof^ inflamed with an heauenly ardor of fayth, frentof their owne accord to the Iudge , and rebuked him for his cruel fhedding of the blcod of Saints ; whom he caufed prefently to becaft vnto the bcaiis for the name of Chrift. At Tharfvsin Ctiuia of the holy Martyrs CaHor and Dorotheas. Alfo of the Saints Pbtictns and his companions, who were martyred vndef A- drian the Emperor. In Africaof the holy 'Nla.v- tyhS!4gdfas 9 $itvcefjas % & faxtecn others. At Rome of S. Xytius Pope, the third of that name, and Confeilor. At Nurfta ok S^Sfeus Abbot, a man of u ohderfui patience, whole loul ? at his de- parture oilt or this life ; was fecn by all the Monks,to fly vp to hcauen,inform of a Doue*' At (a) Ghaalon in France the depofition of Bleiled Gnntramvr*< King of that nation who giuing hiaueif wheiy to che exercife of Piety, F 2 and a Cabilone. \ 84 March. and contemning the vanities of the world I diftributed his Creatures to Churches, and the poor. D The nyne and wentith Day. IN Perftaof the holy Martyrs lonte & Bara- chiftus vndcr SaporesKingof Terfia^ot whomc Jonas prefled in a Vice, vmil his bones were broken , was diuided in the.midft;the other hauing his mouth filled with burning pitch , wasftyfcld. At Hclioplenccv Monni^tbanus of S. Cyril Deacon and Marcyr, whole belly was ripped open, and his liuer plucked out, which the Heathens mc ft brutifhiy deuoured, vnder lulian the t^lpoSiat. At Nicomedia the paffion of the holy Marty rsTatfar, Viftorwuf, and theyr companions. In t^fi caof the holy Cofeflors jirmogaftes anEarle ,MafculM a Maf- ter of Interludes, and Saturus Steward of the Kings Houfe, who in the perfecution of the Wandals , vnder Gctfericus the Jrtan King, ha- uing endured many and grieuous torments 8c reproaches for the confefEonof the truth 5 fi- nifhed thcccurfc of theirglorious combat. At (a) Afte ofS. Secundus Marry r. In the Mona- stery Lttxomiftm the depofirion of S. Suftafws Abbot, Difciple of S.^olumban, who was Fa- ther ofaimoftfix hundred Monks, & famous for holy nes of life 5 was alio renowned for mi- racles. E The a Afta PomPei^. March, E The tbirthh Day. 8$ A T Rprne in the way oippia,thc paffion of *V ;$ f Qmrinus Tribune , who hauing Pope Alexander prifoner in his houfe, was by him f with all his family % baptized ; & vnder Adrian the Emperor, being deliueredvp to Anrelian Judge, perfeuering in his confeflion of the fayrb ; after the cutting out of his tongue % racking vpon t^be torture Equuletts and the cut- ting off of his hands and feet f he finiftied the combat of his Martyrdom by the fword. Ac Tbeffaiowca the birth day of the holy Martyrs Dommnui , ViSor , and theyr companions. Ac Constantinople the Commemoration of many holy Marty r s> who being of the Catholick Co. xnunion , were in the tyme of Conflauttws the Emperor 3 by Maccdonius the ArchhercticJ? killed by diuers vnheard-of torments : For amongft others, they prefled Chriftian wo. mens brreafts between the eouers of chefts 5 6c fo cut them off, and afrer feared them with a hoc iron. At (a) Senlis the deposition of S. Regains Bifhop (b) of dries. At (0 Orleans in France ot S. Pattor Bifhop.At Syracufa of S, Zoymus Biihopand Confetlor» In Mount Sina of S. \ohn Climachus Abbot. Ac (d) Aquino ofS. Climus ConteiTor. a Syluane&um. b Arelatum. c Aurelianum 26 MarchJ Prieft, & by his oi^n Ion 0\ite thru ft through the temples with an iron bar; and after this car- ryed halfaliue into his Counney, there gauc vp the Ghoft, and was buryed with his Ance- ftors. In Africa of the holy Martyrs Thcodxlm % yimfws, Fcltx, cornelia . and their companions* In Pcrfia of S. Beniamin Deacon, who for than he would norceafe to preach the word of God, Uas vnder King Ifdegerdes pricked vnder the Jiayls with fharp reeds, and finally hauinga thorny flake thruft through his body accom- cliflied bis Martyrdom. At Rome of S. Balbina Virgin, daughter to S. Qmrtnm Martyr, who baptized by S. Alexander the Pope, after flie had happily ended the coursof this life, was buryed neer to her Father , in the way calle4 APRIL A P R I L. G The firfl Day. f^It?u^^ ^ ^ mff r ^ e P a ^ ono ^S. Theodora W^/^S^^f ^^ er to the famous Marty xHermes, ^\p2^who fuffering Martyrdom vnder Adrian the Emperor, by Anrelian Iudge,was bury ed neer co herBro- - ther, in chc way called Salaria, noc far from the Cuy. The fame day of S. Venan- twsBifhopznd Martyr. In Egypt of the holy MarcyrsF/^ar and Stephen, in Armenia of the holy Martyrs QninfliAn, and Iremut. ht Qon~ Santinoplc of S. £\lasariw> Confeifor, who vn- der L*o the Emperor for the defence of holy Images, ended his life' in banirtiment. Ac (a} Grainobte of S. Bifhop who Iiued many years a folitary life in the wiJdernea, and re- nowned for miracles went vnto our Lord. Ac (b) *Arnien$ of S. WaUericus Abbot, whofe fe- pulcher is honored with frequent miracles. A The fecond Day. F S. Francis of Paula, the founder of the ^ Order of the Minims, who renowned foe F 4 vertuc a Gratianopofts. b Ambianurcu 88 April vertue and miracles, was canonized for a Saint by Pope Leo the tenth. At Cefarea in Taleftitt the birth day of S. 4mphian Martyr, who in the perlecution of GaUrins Maximian^ rcpro- uing the Prefident Vrban for facrificing vnto Idols, was barbUroufly flafhed with Kniues* Sc raoft cruelly tormeted by hauing his feet wrap- ped in fbx, dipped in oyl, fet on fy re, and was atlaft drowned in the fea,&fo through fyrc & water pafled to an euerlarting repofe. There alfo the paffion of S . Theodofiaz Virgin of Fy- rus, who in the fame perfecution, for openly faluting the holy Confeffors 3 as theyfloodac the Bar, and crauing of them to be remem- bred,when they fhould come before our Lord, apprehended by the foldiers, & brought be- fore Vrbtn the Prefident, hauing her fides & bxeafts by his command torn to her very en- trails, was finally caft into the fea. At (a) Ly- *m of S NtcetiM Bifhopof the fame City re- nowned for fan<5ticy and miracles. At [b] Qomo of S. Abundim Bifhop and Confeffor. At (c) 'LmgresoiS. Vrban Birtiop.In Taleftin the de- pofition of S. Mary the Egyptian, furnamed the Sinner. B The third Day. AT (a ) Taormina in Sicily of S. Pancratiu* Biihop, who with the blood of Martyr- dom , a Lugdunum, b Comum. c Lingones. a Tau- tromenium, April. 8# ir iJj dom, fealedthe Gbofpel of Chrift, which he had there preached, being fenc thither by S. io , Peter the Aptftle. Ac Tomis in Scytbia the birth- o- j day of the ho y Martyrs Euagrim and Bcnig* ; jftft. At Theffalonica the patfion of the holy 4 Virgins jfgapes and Cbionia , vnder Diocletian ; F- ! the Emperor , who for the eonfeffio of Chrift, W . were firft ftaruedin prifon 5 and af erwards call r: - into the fyre, but vncouched of the flame, re there in prayer gaue vp their fouls to God. At *Tyrw of S Vlptan Martyr, who in the perfe* ly cution of Max inn an GaUrtus being lowed vp « inafack, together w T ith a Serpenrandadogg, n« was drowned in the fea. In the Monaftery of Jj Af^/V^intbe Eaft,ofS. Nicetas Abbot, who i for the worfhip of holy Images fuffered much k vnder Ltfe? 4rmenm. In England of SJcbard h |3iftiop of Ckicheffer, renowned forholy.-n.es & f- miracles, There aifoofS* Burgundojora Abbeff !- and Virgin. .) C T£ jdppiau , who for that vnder Maximian Galerius Emperor, he openly repre- hended a wicked Iudgc,for deliuering ouer to corrupters of chaftity, Virgins confecrated to God , being apprehended by the foldiers , and put to moft cruel torments, was finally for Chrift our Lord , drowned in the fea. In jtfrca of the holy Martyrs ~\anuatim t Maxi- ma, and Macaria. At Carthage of S. Conceff* Martyr. The fame day, the Commemoration of the Saints Herodion 9 t^/yncritu^ScPhlegon 9 of whom S. fa*l makes mentio in his Epiftle to A i> r 1 $>$ \to the Romans. At Corinth of S. Denys Bifhop, who by his learning, and grace in preaching^ not only mftru&ed the people of bis owne City & Dioceff , but by his letters, inftru&ed alio the Bifliops of other Prouinces & Cityes : & he fo greatly honored the Bifhops of Rome, that he was accuftomed to read their letter* publiquely vpon Sundayes in the Church. He liued with renown in thedayes of Marcus Antoninus Verm .and Lucius Amelias CommoduSo At fa) Tours of S. Terpetuus Bifhop , a man of wonderful holynes. At [b] Fiorentino in Campania of S. Redemptus Bifhop, of whom S. Gregory Pope makes mention. At Como of S, %Amanim Bifliop and Confeflbr A The nynth Day. A T Antibch of S. Procborus , who was one of the feuen firft Deaeons,and renowned for fayth and miracles , receiued the Crown of Martyrdom. At Rome the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Demetrius, fonceffus , Hilary s and their companions. At Strmium the paflion of feuen holy Virgins & Martyrs, who alf toge- ther with the pryce of their blood , bought themfelues life euerlafting. At CefarcamCap* padocia ofS. Supfycbius Martyr, who for oucr- throiying the Temple of Fortune ,ynder I 'ulian the Apofiat aceomplifhcd his Martyrdom. In jifrica of the holy Mafiylitan Martyrs, vpon whofe birth*day S. Augujtin made a Sermon. As a Turones. b tfercntinum. 1 94- April; Ac (a) Amida in CWefopotamia, of S # Acatiushi* !| jfhop f who to redeem Gaprines^ melccd and ; fold cuen che holy vefTels of his Church. Ac (b) Roan of S. Hugh Bifoop and Confeflor. In the City of (c) Die , of S. Marcellus Biftop* famous for miracles, \r\lury of S. MaryClco- fhto % iyfter to rhc moft Holy Mary rhc mo- ther of God. Ar Rome the translation of the body of S CMonica mother to S. A ugstfl in Bi'~* ihop y which vndcr Pope zMartin the titth was brought from Oftia vnto che City , and there moft honorably cmctnb'cd in the Church of the lame S. was flayn in Babylon , and buryed in the fcpulcher of Sort and Arphaxad the Progenitors of Abraham t v hereunto many were wont to refort , there to make their prayers. At tome the birth day many holy Martyrs, baptized by S. jtlekandti Popewhilft he was in pryfon $ who being ailj put into an old rotten fhip, were by the com- mand of Aurelian Gouernor carryed intothei deep lea, and there wirh (tones tyed to their necks drowned. Ac Alexandria of the holy' Martyrs APollonius Prieft 3 and hue others, who! in the; a Now called Emet. b Rhotomagus. c Ciuitas Di-| enfis, Cue Dia Augufta. . April §q in the perfecution of CMaximinns were drow- ed inthe fea. In Africa of the holy Martyrs, erenttas, v^ftican^ Powpey and their compa- ions, who vnder Deans the Emperor, and or+finianGouemor 9 l\2Lumg been whipped, rac- ked, and diuerfly tormented > at laft beheaded, accornplifhed their Martyrdom . The fame day of S. tAac*riH$ Bifhop of Antiocb , renowned for his vertues and miracles. C The eleventh Day. AT V^m; of S Leo Pope and Ccnfetfor," who for his renowned vertue and Merits is furnamed the Great • In his dayes was ce- lebrated the holy Councel of ChaUedon, in which by his Legats,he condemned £utyches y and confirmed the Decieesof the laid Coun- cel by his authority \ And after he had writ- ten many learned books, and decreed many things for the good of the vniuerfal Church and flock of Chnft, he departed this life in peace. At ?crgamw> in t^fta of S. 4gathodor us, their feruant,and of many others, wbo after diucrs torments, for the Co- feflionof the fayth,were crowned with Mar- tyrdom in theperfecution of CMarcus tAnio- minus Verm, and Lucius Aurelius Qommodus. In which perfecution alfo at ?j)me fuffered that fa- mous man luff in tbePhilofopher , who after lie had offered vp to the forefayd Emperors, his fecond Apology for the defence of our Re- Jigion, and there by way of difputation had ftoutly defended the fame, being aceuied to s G be a c In France. £8 A p k i tl beaChnftian^by the deceytful means ofCref- (ens the Cynick Philofopher ( whofe wicked life & rianers he had rebuked ) in recompence cf hisfaythful Coofeflion,receiued the reward of Martyrdom. The fame day the paflionof the Saints *!Maximns > QuinBtlian, and Dadds in the perfection ofr Diocletian. At f^auenna ofS. Vrfus Bilhop and Confcffor. * F The fourteenth Day. AT fyntem the way called tAppia, the birth- day of the holy Martyrs Tiburtius y Valerian and Maximns^ vndcr Alexander the Emperor, and jilma$kim Gouernor ; of whome the two firft being conuerted vrto Chrift by the ex- hortation of S. Cecily t and baptized by S. Vr- ban Pope, were for the confeflion of the fay th beaten with clubs, and afterward beheaded* But Maxtmns , being one of the Gouernors Chamber > moued with their conftancy, and confiimed by an Angel which appeard vnto him, beleeuingin Chrift, was fo long beaten with whips of leadj vntil he gaue vp the Ghofu At (a) Teramo of S. Proculus Biihop and Mar- tyr. Alio of S. Demnina\irgin and Martyr, together with other Virgins her companions. At ^Alexandria of S* Tbomaides Martyr. The fame day of S. %Ardalton a Stageplaycr , who whilft vpon the ftage he fcoffed at the holy Ceremonies of Chnftians, being changed vpo a fudden a Intcramna. A P M L £9 a fudde,approued the fame not only in words^ but alfo with the teftimony of his blood. Ac Lyons ofS. Lambert Biihopand Confcflor. Ac Alexandria of $. Fronto Abbot, renowned for holynes of life and miracles . At Rome of S. jtbftndw Manfioner of the Church of Si Peter. G The fifteenth Day, A T Rome of the Saints Baftlifa and Anattafta ^ women of a Noble Extradition, and Dif- ciplcs of the ApoftIes,who periiftingconftant in the confeffion of thefayth vnder /to™ the Emperor, hauing firft their tongues and feet cue off, at laft beheaded obtained the crown of Martyrdom. The fame day of the holy Mar- tyrs CMaro, E utyebes and Vi&orinm, w ho toge- ther withS. Flauia Domitilla , for the confef- fion of Chrift being firft baniftied into the Hand Tontia, and afterward recalled thence \ndcr Neraa the Emperorjafter rhatthey had conucrted many to the fay th of Chrift • were in theperfeeution of Traian by the command of Valerian the ludgc, put to death by diuers kinds of torments. In Perfta of the holy Man, tyrs CMaximusSi Olimfiades , who vnder Decius the Emperor were beaten with clubs, & whips of lead, and at laft theyr heads were brmfed with clubs vntil they gaue vp the Ghoft, Ac (a) Fiorentino in Campania, of S. Eutycbius Martyr. At CVSyra in Lycia of S. Crefcem^ ho G z aecom- a Perrminum ih Heinicis, joo A p r 1 t: accomplifhed his Martyrdom byfyre. Alfo of the holy Martyrs Theodoras , and Tanjiltppm who fufFered vnder Adrian the Emperor, A The ftxteenth Day. AT Corinth the birth-day of the holy Mar- tyrs €aliittus $ Charifius , and feuen others, who all were drowned in the fea. At (a) Sa- tago\a in fyayn the birth-day of eighteen holy Martyrs Opt a tus /Lnpercus , Sticceffus \ Martial, Vrhan , Iulia % 8*intilian % Pfib\ius,Fronto s Felipe , Qtcilian^ 8mcnuus , Primitiuus , Apodcmius, and four others, who are faid to haue been called Satmnini : All thefe vnder Dacian Prefident of Spayn % were together put to diuers torments, and flayn; whofe renowned Martyrdom Pru- dentius has fet forth in verfe. There alfo of S. Encratis Virgin and Martyr, who after her body a'l torn, her breaftcut of, andherliuer plucked out, yet remayningaliue,was fhutvp in pnfon vntil her wounded body putrified. In the fame City of the Saints Cains and Qremen- tins , who perfiftingfirm the fecond tyme , in the confeflion of the fay th , drank finally of the cup of Martyrdom. There alfo of S. L4w- bert Martyr. At Taientia of S. Turibius Bifhop of (b) A fiorga ,who by the help of S.LfoPopc, draue the herefy of the PrtfciUianiSls quite out of Spayn , and famous for miracles refted in peace* At (c) Braga in Tortttgal of S. FruBuofus Biftxop a Cxfor-augufta, b Aflurka. c Bracarum. April ioj cf | Bilhop. The fame day of S. Paternus Bilhopof (d) Aur inches. At Valencene in the lower Ger» ; many, of S. Drogo Confeffor. B The fenenteenth Day. AT Rome of S. %Anicetut Pope and Martyr," who in the perfecution of ^Marcus, ?Ah- 'I \ relivs dntoninus, and Lucius Verusxeceiucd the l ' palm of Mirtyrdom. In Africa the birch day / : of S. Mappalicus Martyr . who [as S. Cyprian \ wrytesin hisEpiftle to the Martyrs and Con- feffors]witb many others was crowned with Martyrdom. There alio of the holy Martyrs Fortunate* & Marxian. At jtniiocbot the holy Martyrs Peter Deacon, and Hermogenes his fer- l I uant. Ac Cordova of the holy Martyrs Elm f Prieft, Paul and Isidore monks. Ac Vienna of j S. Pantagathus Biftiop. Ac (a) Tortdna of S.In* ' nocent Biftiop and Confeffor. Ac (b) Cifteaux ' in Burgundy of S. Stephen Abbot, who was the j firft that inhabited ^the Qifterfian defert , and ioyfully receiued S. Bernard with his compa. j nions^when they came thicher. C Tfo eighteenth Day; , A T Ify/w? of S. tApoUonim a Senator, who vnder the Emperor Qommodm , and Pctck.- ! Gouernor , being betrayed by his own fcruanc to be a Cbriftian, was Commanded to giue an account of his favch, which he did in G3 alear- d Abrinca. a 'ferdona, b Ciftsrtium. lot A p a i il a learned Book by him written , and read in the Senacyet neuertheles he was by the fenren- cc of the fame Senac beheaded. Ac CMefftna the birch-day of che holy Martyrs Elcutbcrius Bffhop of ScUuonia, & Anthiahis mother, who vndcr Adrian Emperor ouercam a bed ofglow- ingiron, a gridiron, and a fryingpan full of boylingoyl, pitch, and rafin, was caft more- oucrvneo che Lions, buc being nochinghurC by them , ac laft cogecher with his mother had his chroac cue. There alfo of S.£brc£«/ Gouernor, who conuerted to chefaych by S. Eleutberias , was flay n by the fword. Ac Urefcia of S. Caloccrus Marcyr, who being conuerced toChnftby S. Fauftinns and Jouita, vnder che lame ^iaW<*#,accomplifhed the glorious corn- bar of his confefHon. At (a) Cordova of S, Pcr- /tff/*/Prieft & Martyr, who was killed by the Mont > for inueying againft the Sc£t of Ma- homet. At Milan of S. Galdin Biftiop^wbo ha- lting preached a Sermon againft che Herecick s, ac the end cherof, gaue vp his foul to God. D The nineteenth Day. THe bhth.day of S. Timon^ one of chefirft feuen Deacons : whowasfirft preacher at Berea, afterwards propagating theGofpcl, he carne at kft to Ccrintb,whctc being caft into ihe fyre by the lews and Gentils,as ic is re- corded, buc nothing hurt therby,at laft cruci- fy ed a Meflfafia, b Corduba. fyed on aCroff accomplirtied his Martyrdom* Ac CMetitine in Armenia of the holy Ma»tyrs Hcrmogencs, Cains txpedttHS.Ariilonicm , Rjtfus* and Galata a!! crowned on one day. At (a> Colibrc in Catalonia the patfion of f f Vincent Martyr. Thefamcday of the holy Martyrs So- cratesSc Denys^who were thrurt through with lances. At Hicrufalsm of S. Papbnsttitss Martyr. Ac Canterbury in England of 5. Elphegus Bi- fhop and Martyr, At Antioch in Pf/W/ and profeffing freely & con- ftantly the Name of Iesvs-Christ , was toge- ther with an hundred others ( amongft whom feme a Ebredunum* b Antifiodoruin. cMons Politianus. April. loy Tome were Bifhops, fome Priefts , and others of diuers orders of the Clergy ) firft , a long while ftarued in prifon; and afterward /when Vftba\ane$ the Kings Tutor [who had a Jitle before fain from the fayth ,& had b€tti reduced topennanee by S. Simeon'] bad eon- ftantJy endured Martyrd6,the next day, which ■was the Aniuerfary of our Lords Paffion,aII the reft being put to the fword before his fa- ce* whom heftoutly exhorted to conftancy, was himfelf alfo at laft beheaded. Moreouer there fuffered with him Abedecbalus znd/fna- nite worthy men, and his Priefts ;T#/fc/*/alla Mafter of the Kings Artificers, who for en- couraging jinanite) that began fomwhat to ftagger , boared through the necJc about the grifl-bone, & his long drawn there out, dyed a moft cruel death : after whom alfo his daugh- ter a facred Virgin, was killed, hi Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Arator Prieft, Fortuna- tut, Felix, Silttitis and Vital 'ts, who dyed in pry- fon. Alfo of the Saints dpollo, Jfaciut & Cro- iates 9 who fuffered vnder Diocletian. At Can- terbury in SnglandoiS. Anfelm Bifhop > famous for his fandtity and learning. At Jntiocb of S, lAnatlafitts of Sina , Bilhop, G The t\y>o and ftoentitb Day; A T Rome in the way called Apfta^ the birth- -^ day of S. Soter Pope and Martyr. There alfo of S. Cains Pope , who vnder Diocletian t G 5 the io6 A P R 1 L. the Emperor was ctowncd with Martyrdom? At Smyrna ofthe Saints dpellef and Lucius^of thefirft Difciplesof Chrifh The fame day s of many holy Martyrs , who the next year after the death of S. Simeon i vpon the anniuerfary of the commemoration of our Lords paflion t ouer all Tcrfta, vnder Sapores King, were puc to death by tbefword for the Name ofChrift. In which perfecution alfo, fuffered A\+dci an Eunuch, dearly beloued of the King; Mtllesz Bifhop renowned for hisfan£Hty & miracles : ^Acepfim^ a Bifhop alfo, with his Prieft, James: Alfo AithalM and lofsph Prieftj , A\adan and Abdicfut Deacons, with many others of the Clergy: Marcos alfo, and Bicor Bifliops, with twenty other Bifaops, & almoft two hundred and fifty of the Clergy : and many Monks alfo and facred Virgins, amongft whom was Tar- bnU thefyftcr of S. Simeon, with her wayring- mayd, who tyed vnto flakes, fawd in pecces, were moft cruelly killed. Alfo in Terfia of the Saints Parmenim.HelimsnM & Cbryfotdus Pri- efts, Luccts and Mutim Deacons, whofe trium- phant Martyrdom is written in the paflion of the Saints tAbdon and Sennen. At Alexandria the birth- day of S. Leonides Martyr, who fuf- fered vnder53Lt hll died by the fword. In Truflia the birth-day of S. Adalbert Bifhop of Prage & Martyr, who preached the Gofpel to the Poloniam , & Hun- garians, hi Milan of Saint Marol#sBi(hop and Confeffor. At (a) Toulin Lorayne, of S-. Gerard Bifhop of the fame City. B The four and rtoentith Day. A T Rptneof S. Sabtf aCaptam, who being accufed forvifiting the Chriftiansin pry- fon, and freely before the Iudge confeiiing Chrift, was by the comandof the fame Iudge, firft b Senonae, a l\illum. April." 108 firft burned with torches > and then eaft into a I Caldron of boyling j>itch, wherin when he re- ceiued no hurt, threefcore & ten men by that miracle were conuerted , who all remayning conftant in their fayth > dyed by the fword; \ and laftly himfelf drowned in a riuer, accom- plifhedhis Martyrdom. At Lyons in France the birth-day ofS. Alexander Martyr, who in the i persecution of Antoninus Verus , after long ; | impryfonmet, was fo cruelly torn with whips, j i that the flefh beaten from his ribs, his bowels i ] were opened, and his inward parts feen; then j ] crucified on a Grofl, he yielded vphisbleffed j foul. There fuffered with him thirty and four j others whofe memoryes are kept vpon other j i dayes* The fame day of the holy Martyrs £#- j | febiti$,Neon % 1 LeontiHSi LonginM ,8c four others, j t who in tbe perfecution ot Diocletian after cruel j ( torments , were beheaded. In England the de- j j poficion of S. ^Mellitm Bifhop, who being fenc a thither by S. Gregory Pope, conuer ted the Soft* i I Saxbns y and their King to the fayth. At (a) Co- 5 Ubrc in Spayn y of S. Gregory Bifhop and Confef- 1 for. AtBrefciaofS. Honorias Bifhop. In Ireland \ j of S. Egbert Prkft, and monk, a man of won- j f derful humility and continency . At RJ?emes 9 of the holy Virgins Bona 9 &ndDoda* C The five and Vtoentith Day. T Alexandria the birthday of S. Mark \ J Euangeliit, the Difcipte and Interpreter j 0 of S. a IUiberis. April. 109 11 \efS- Pffcr f who writing his Golpelat there- *■ iqueft of theChriftians at Rome, took it with him , & went into Egypt ; where firft preaching J Chrift at Alexandria , he founded that Church ; C; and afterward apprehended for the fayth of Jj Chrift, bound with cords, and dragged vpon J| jfiones, endured great torments; then being ae jfhut vp in prifon, where he was comforted by H the viiionof an Angel, and a!fo by anappari- J i Ition of our Lord , was finally called to the kingdom of heauen, in the eyghth year of Nero. At Rome in the Church of S. Tcter , the Celebrity of the Greater Letattyes. At (a) 5j- - r racofa of the holy Martyrs Euodius ,Herm*ge- H ties, and CaUifim. At jtntioeh of S. StephenBi- u fhop and Martyr who many wayes aflidicd by J j the heretieks, chat impugned the Councel of A Cbalcedon , was caft headlong into the Riuer ; - Orontes^ in tymc of Zeno the Emperor. There ; c alfo of the Saints Fhilo and Agatbopus Deacos. (• At Alexandria of S. ^«/^» Birtiop, Difcipleto S. Af*r£, and his fucceflor in that Bifhoprick, - who greatly renowned for his vertues, refted I in our Lord. At (b) Loh the birth- day of S. - Srmin Bifbop and Confeflorc D The px and ftoentitk Day. | f A T Ejme the birth-day of S. Clem Pope, I who fecond after the Apoftle S. Peter - gouerned the Church, and was crowned with Mar- I a Syracufie. b iaubium. no April? Martyrdom in the perfecution of Domitidnl \ i There alfo of S. Marccllinus Pope A: Martyr, S who vnder Maximian was beheaded for the i i fayth of Chrift , together with Claudius* Cj>. /7«#/, and tAntoninus izt which ty me the per- fecution was fo great, that in the fpace of a month fcuentcen thoufand Chriftians were crowned with Martyrdom. At Atnafeain Pon* ! tus pf S. Baftl Bifhop and Martyr, who vnder ; - 'Licinius Emperor aceomplifhed a glorious i j Martyrdom. His body beingcaftinto the fea f | I and by reuelation of an Angel found out by I I Elpidiphorus, was very honorably entobed. At (a) Bragain Tortugal of S. Titer Martyr , and fir ft Bifliop of that City. At Vienna oiS.Cla-\ rence Bifliop and Confeflbr. At Verona of S; ! ■ Lucidius Bifliop. In the Monaftery oiQentula\ \ of S. Kicbarim Pricft and Confeflor. At (b) j \ Troys of S. Exuperantia Virgin. 1 In E The feuen and mentith Day. AT Nicomedia the birth-day of S. Jinthi- \ mus Bifliop and Martyr i who in the per- jj fecution of Diocletian , for the confeffion of fj Chrift being beheaded, obtayned the glory of ; i Martyrdom : whom in a maner his whole flock i j following, the Iudge commanded fome to be; j beheaded, others to be burned, and others to ; ( be put into litle boats, and drowned in the t fea. At Tar/us in Cilifia of the Saints C after p and a Bracarus. b Trecae, A p u r; tit knd Stephen Martyrs. At Rome the depofition S. Anaftaftfts Pope, an man of moft rich Po- uerty and Apoftolical vigilancy; whom as S. Hierom writes 5 £pwfdeferued nottohaue long, that the Head of the world might not be cue off, vnder fuch a Bifliop: for ftortly after his death Rom; was taken, & fackd by the Gotht. At BoloniaofS.TertaUianBithop & Confeflbr. At (a) Brc/cia of S. Theophilus Bifhop. At Con. m fiantinofle of S. lohn Abbot , who vnder Leo l/auricns gready labored for thg worfhip of holy Images. F The eyght and ftocntithDay. A T f^uenna the birth. day of S. Vttalis Mar- -^ tyr, father to the Saints Geruafe & Prota/e, who tor taking away, & decently burying the body of S. Vrftcin, being apprehended by ?att- linthc Conful, after he had endured the rack of Equftlc#$ i wa.s let down into a deep pit, & there ouerwhelmed with earth and ftones,by fuch a Marryrdom wentvnto Chrift.At Aff- lan of S. Valeria Martyr, wyfe to S. Vttalis. At (a) hmous for his charity to the poor, and gift of miracles, whofc body lyes buryed at Snlmona. , I G The nyne and rtocntitb Day. A T Milan of S.Pfttr Martyr, of the Order j jj ; of Preachers ,who was flayn by the Here- N |, ( ticks, for the Catholick fayth. At Paphos in , f0 Cyprus of S Tychicus Difciple to Saint Paul { ^ the Apoftle , whom the fame Apoftle in his i j t jj Epiftles calles moft dear Brother, faythful L Minifter, and his fellow-feruant in our Lord, j ^ At Cirtha in Numidia the birth-day of the j ffi holy Martyrs Agapm , and secundintsBittiopSj j t „ who after a long baniftiment in the faidCity, < j c in the b Turiafo, c CorfiniwiK d Peligni. A P R It. IT? ki the perfecution of Valerian which the fury of theGenttls raged moft to the trial of the fayth of the Iuft, were from the high degree of Priefthood, aduanced *o the glory of Mar- tyrddm. There fuffered in their company Ae- tnilian a Soldier, TertuUa , and Antonia Sacred Virgins , and a certain woman 5 with her two Twyns. The fameday,offeuen hoIyTheeues, jwho being conuerted to Chrift by S. Jafon^did ipurchafe by Martyrdom life euerlafiing. Ac firefcta of S. Paulin Bifhop and Confeflbr. Ia he Monaftery of (a) Cluny of S. Hugh Abbot. In the Monaftery of (b) Molefmes, ofS. Hubert the firft Abbot of Cifierce. A The thirtith Day. A T Rome of S. Catharine of Siena Virgin, of the Order of S. Dominic^ renowned (for her Jife and miracles, whom Pius the fecond added to the roll of Virgins Saints* At Lambefa in Numidia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs ^Marian Le6lor y andlames Dea- con ; the former of whom hauing already auercome diuerfe aflidtions for the Con- feflion of Chrift,inthe perfecution of Dccius> was the fecond tyme apprehended , together jwith his moft worthy Companion, and after moft cruel and exquifite torments , hauing been twice comforted by diuine reuelations , they both at laft 9 with many others died by the H fword. a Cluniacura. Molifmurcu ji4 April * fword. At {Y] Saints of S. Sutropius Biihop and Martyr, who being ordayned Bifhop by S. Clement Pope^nd lent into France ^iitx he had there 1cng preached the Gholpel , being bruized in the head, for the teltimony of Chnft died v &orictlly. At (b) Qordotta of the holy Martyrs Amator Prieft, Peter Mork,and Le^is. At Ncuara of S. Laurence Prieft , and certain children Martyrs,cf w hom he had chargefor their education. At Alexandria of the hoJy Marty tb^phrodiftus Prieft and thirty others. At £phcfus of S. Maxim#s Martyr, who was crowned in the perfecution cf Decius. At Fermo in (c) Marc-Ancona of S. Sophia Virgin and Martyr. At Naples in Campania of S. Seuerns Bilhop , who among other miracles rayled a dead inan out of hisgraue for a time, to con- vince of* faJfhood a lying Creditorof- acerrain Widow ,and Orphans. hlEmreaxn Epyruioi S. Lonatus Bifhop, who was renowned for his fingular fandHty in thetyme oiTbeodofius the tmperor. At London in England ofS. £>• conHutld Bifhop, who was famous for many miracles. a Santones. b Ccrduba, c Picenum. MAY. -gfecgk -iSk -iftk J) v ~%r%T *W *5$r ^# MAY. B The ftrfl Day. jfl^gfe ^ The birth- day of the blefled Apoftles T£r7/p and fajw*/ ; of whom S. tbiiif^hzt be had co- uerted a!mo{i all Scytbiato the faych of ChrifL at Hterapolis a fcAiSQfttf Cfty fn ^ being faften/d CQ a Croft, and ouerwhelmed with ilones 9 madea glorious end. But S. lamef 9 who is alio called the Biother of our Lord , and was the firft Biihop of Hierufaiem f being thrown down from a pinnacle of the Temple, and his chighes broken, wounded alio in che head with a Dy- ars ftafF, gaue vp the ghoft , and was buryed xieer vnto the Temple, In Egypt of S. Hiercmy Prophet, who being ftoned by the people, dyed at Taphnas , and was there buryed; at whofe Sepuicher, asS. Spiphanim wrytes, the faythf ul were wout to lay cheyr prayers, 8c caking duft from thence , did therewith heal the by ting of Serpents- In France in the Ter- ritory of (*) Waters ^oiS.j&tidcQiut Subdeaco, who with others being fenc out of the Eaft H 2 into a Viuaria. i\6 Ma r, into France by S. Volycarp , to preach the word of God,wasvnder Severn* the Emperor firft beaten with thorny cudgels and then hauing his head diuided into four parts, with a wood- den fword s in the form of a crofl, accomplif- hed his Martyrdom. At (b) Huefca in Spayn of the holy Martyrs Orentiutznd Tattentia.At Sedune in France 5 the paffion of S. Sigijmund King of the Burgunditns , who drowned in a well, was afterwards renowned for miracles. At (c) Attxerre of S. jSmator Bilhopand Con*, fefior. At (&)Juch of S. Ortentius Bilhop.In England of the Saints *Afa$h Bifbop , 8c Wal- large Virgin. At Bergamo of S. Gr*f* widow* C The fecond Day. AT Alexandria the birth-day of Saint A± tbanajius Bilhopof the fame City , much renowned for his fanciity& learning ,againft whom though all the world almoft confpired, he notwichftanding ftoutly defended theCa- tholick fay th, from the time o f £on flantinvnto Vaiens^ againft both Emperors, Gouernors, 8c innumerable Avian Bifhops, by whom many dcceitfulpra&ifes^o intrap him were cotriued, fo that he was forced to fly into moft parts of the world, but eould be fafe no where :atlaft he returned to his own Church, & there after many afli&ions, and crowns of Patience ,the £x and fortith year of his Prieft-hood , he de- farted b Ofca. c Amifiodorurch d Aufciunfc M a y. \\y parted to our Lord, in t he tyme of Valentin niandc Valens Emperors. At Kpmeof the holy Martyrs, Saturninus ^Neopolm ^German and£>~ UHin^ who after many afli&ions endured, being caft into prilon, there made an holy end. Mo- reouer of the holy Martyrs Sxuperius and Zoes his wife, Cyriacus, and Theodulm their children, who fuffered vnder Adrian the Emperor* Ac Scntl of S. Felix Deacon & Martyr. The fame day of S. Vindemial Bifliop and Martyr, who together with the holy Bifhops Eugenius and Longinus refilling the Brians , both bydocbrin and miracles, by the command of Hunncricus King was beheaded. At i*)tAfiila\n Spaynof S. ScQHndm Bifhop* of whom alfo mention is made afterwards on the fifteenth day of May, together with others. At Florence of S, Anto- ninus Bifhop , of the Order of Treachery fal mousfor his holines of life, and learning. D The third Day. A T Htcrufalem the Inuention of the mod holy Croffof our Lord, vnder Gonftan- tin the Emperor. At Rome in the way called Numentana^ the paflion ofche holy Martyrs Alexander Pope,£ uentiusznd Theodulus Priefts ; of who Alexander i vnder Adrian the Emperor & Aurelian ludgc, after he had endured irnpri- bnmet, fetters, the torturef^m/ff^iroClaws, and fyre, was pricked with iharp fteels in H 3 euery ii8 May. euery part of his body, & fo killed • but entitis and Theodnlm after long imprifonmer, ' W Jhauing been tormented by fire , were finally ; ^ beheaded. At (a) Narni of S. ^uttcnal Bifhop I A and Confeffor. At Con ft antinomic ok the holy i °' Martyrs Alexander a Soldier , and Antonin* \ ol a Virgin, who in the perfecution of Maximian \ f ! vnder F(/?»/ Prefidenr , being condemned to W the Hews, was by Alexander kcrctly deliuered « thence, by changing apparel with her, and m remayning there in her place ; bur fhe being ^ taken again, they were both together cruelly k tormented : and laftly baaing their hands cue ^ off, and being caft into the fy re , after a noble , { combat endured for the confeffion of Chrift, & they both receiued thcaCrou n of Martyrdo. ' J In Thebais of the holy Martyrs Timothy and j i Maura his wyfe: whom ^Arianthz Gouernor after many torments, comanded to becruci~, C| fyed on a Crofl,on which hanging nyne dayes j ffl aliue , and encouraging each other in their E fayth , they accomplifhed their Martyrdom* \ u Ac t^3 phrodifia in \ \>) Carta of the holy Martyrs j » Viodorus and Rjdopian , who in the perfecucioj A of DiofUtian were ftonedby their own citizens, fii 1 t E The fourth Day* \ AT OHia in themouth of the riuer Tihur] j the birch-day of S. Monica Mother to S. ^ugnlxin , who has left written her admira-/| blc •II a Narnia. b In Ada niinore. M A Ym 119 hie life, Jn the nynth book of his ConfeOTo*. Ac the Metal-mynes of Pbsnnes in P alt ft in, the birth-day ofS. Silvan Bilhop of Ga^ f who in rhe perftotition of Dioclst'tan % by the cooiand of Galcriat Maximiaii Ce/ar with miny others of his Clccgy , received the crown of Mir- tyrdom* There alfo ofnyne and thirty other Martyr* , who being condemned to the my- nes , after fearing with hot-burning irons and other torments, ware all together behea- ded. Ac Hicrtiftlem of S, £yriactts Biftiop, who as he was vifiting the holy places, was killed vnder lulUn the Jj>o$<$t. In l^mbria of S. Par- fhyry Martyr , who hailing been gremoufly tortured 6c afli£ied wich diuerstorrnents, han- ged vp by one arm three dayes together, and kept two years in pryibn, at laft was burned by Prifciilian PreGdent, for rhe confeffion of Chrift, At [a] Lafffftn in the Dutchy of Styria of S. Florian Mir tyr , who vnder Diocleti&n Emperor, by checomnaud of stqvilin Go^ uernor , with a great (tone tye^i about his neck was thrown headlong into the riuer of Am fai • At Tarfa of S. Ptitsgi*. Virgin, wh j vnder Dio~ cletian, being fhuc vp in a hot burning Ox of bras 5 accomplished her Mirtyrdom. &zCts]len of S. P aniin Martyr; At Milan of S, Vsmriut Bi(bop , whole vertiies are commemorated by Saint lokn ChryfjftoMii\a\ztiev which he wroce vneo him. In the Territory of (b) Psrigmux of S. Sa+ a Lauriacum iToricoruaij b Petragoricum. no Mat. S.Sacer do s Bifhop of (c) Limoges. At (d)o4#- xerre of S.Curcodomus Deacon. F The fifth Day. A T Rome of Saint Crefccntiana Martyr.* There alfo of S. Siluan Martyr. At Ale* xandria of S* Suthymius Deacon, who dyed in pryfon for Chrift. Ac Theffalonica the birch- day of the holy Martyrs \reneus , ?eregrin t & Irenes y who were burned. At (a^ Auxerre the paflion of S.louinian Le&or. At Leocata in Sicily , of S. Angelas Prieft , of the Order of Carmelites, whowasflaynby the Hereticks for defending the Catholick fay th. At Hierufdem of S. Maximus Bifhop and Confeflor , vnder Maximian Galerius Cefar, who hading one of his eyes plucked out, and one of his fectc feared with a hot iron % was condemned to the metal-mines. hlSdeffain Syria of S. £t*lo- gwBittiop & Confeflor. At (c) jiriesin France of S- Hilary Bifhop, renowned for hisfandity and learning. At Vienna of S. Nicetius Bifhop, Venerable for holy nes of life. At BoloniaotS. Theodore Bifhop, renowned for merits. The fame day of S.S^mfof Bifhop of (&)Sigven\a 9 At Milan of S. Geruntius Bifhop. There alfo the conuerfion ofS. Auguttin Bifhop & Do- ctor of the Church, whom S. Ambrofe Bifhop taught the truth of the Catholick fay th, and baptized on this day. G The c Lemouicum. d Antiflodonim, a Antifiodorum. b Arelatum. c Saguntia. Mat. in G The fixth Day. AT Rome of S. lobn before the Gate called Latin*, who by the command ofDomitian, :/i jbrought priibner from Ephsfano Rome , and 'fc | there by lenience of the Senat, before the fame : > J Gate being pun into a veffel of boylmg oyl , 4 came out more pure & vigorous then be went j in. At Antiocbof S.Suodius, who asS. Ignatius k ; writes to the jtnuochians , being created the of jfirft Bifhop of that City by 5.P^r the Apoftle, M ended his life by a glorious Martyrdom. At Cyrene of S. Lucius Bifhop , of whom S. L#£ofwhom S. T*»/the Apoftle makes mention in his Epiftle to the Romans * who worthily offering himfelfvp, and being madean acceptable facrificeto God, adorned with venues, obtayned an heauenly Crown. In Perfia of three hundred and ten holy Mar- tyrs. At (a) Qaglio in the wav called Flaminia, the paflTon of S. Gerontius Bifhop of (b)Cer- uia. In the Caftle of (c) Vindifcb the depofi* tionof S. Beatm Confeffor. At Constantinople the tranllation of the holy bodyes of S.- An- a Antifiodurum. b Bifuntium. a Callium. b Fi* ?ode. c Vindecinum* C The nynth Day. dreTv Mat* 125 dreT* Apoflle, and S. L#£very fouerain for curing difeales. Moreouer at Kjmc the tranflation of S. Hierom Pricft, and Do&or of the Church /rom Bethleem luda ,to the Church of S. Mary, called ±Ad frtfepc. At (d) 1W/ in Abulia the tranflation alio of S. Nicolas Biihop , from Myra a City in Ly;ia. D Tfo Day. A T £00** in the way called Latina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Gordian & Epitnachus ; of whom the former in the tyme cf Jalian the jtpcttat , being long beaten with leaden whips , for the confeflion of the name of Chrift, was at laft beheaded : whole body was in the nightby the Chriftians buryedin the fame way , in a grot, into which the Re- licks of S. Epirnacbus Martyr had byn a licle before tranfiatcd from Alexandria^ where for the fayth of Chrift he had accomplifhed his Martyrdom. In the Land of Hut , of S. fob Prophet, a man of wonderful Patience. Ac %omc ofS. Calepodius Vrieft and Martyr,who being beheaded by Alexander the Emperor, \ his d Bmum% n6 Ma t. Lis body was drawn through the City , an4 caft into the riuer of Tybur ; which being af- terward found, was by Pope Cattislm buried* Jn this perlecucion there luftered alio Talma- tM a Conful, together with his wife & chil- dren , and fourty two others of both fexes of of his Houfhold : Simflicim alio a Senator f with his ?/yfe,and thrdcore and eight of his family: Felix 2l\Co, with his wife BUmla- All whofe heads were fet vpon'diucrf gatesofthe City, for a terror to the Christians, iVloreouer ac in the wcy called Latina, neer to a place called Centum aula, thebitthday of the holy Martyrs Qstartus & Quinftus wi-ofe bo- dyes ivere tra-nflaced to Capua. Ac (a) Lentini in Sicily of the holy Martyrs Mphius , Tbila- ddphus , and Cyrinuu At Smyrna of i\ D/o/- corides Martyr. At (b) Taranto of S* Cataldits Eifhop i renowned for miracles. At ^ililan the inuention of the holy bodies of Na\arius and Cel/ks Martyrs , by S. /Smbrofe Bifhop ; who finding the body of S. N partus frefhly blee- ding, tranflated the fame to the Church of the Apoflies / together with the body of S. Cclfos a boy , whom the fame Na\arim bad brought vp ,who in the persecution of Nero t together with N^\arius was beheaded by Ano*> linns , the eighc and tvvencith Day of Inly t vpen which day thefeaft of their Martyrdom is kept. At Madrid of S. Jpdore a husband- toan 9 a Ltopxinum. b Tarentum. Ma*. li? iixian , whom famous for miracles , Gregory the fifteenth Canonized for a Sainc , togerher with the Saints Ignatius, Francis, Terefa , and (Philip. E The eleventh Day. AT %ome in the way called Solatia , the birch- day of S. jimbmus Piieft , who after he bad wrought many miracles, and prea- ched the Ghoipel of Chrift, was in the perfe- cution of £/ w.hofe fepulcher , in teftiraony of his great holynes, \ when in the winter Lyme, all places round about a itwere couered with inow, was neuer touched therewith y vnril by the Ciryzens induflry , a goodly Church was buift ouerit. In Taieflin of S. lebn , furnamcd SiieiitiariiM. vnder Diocletian and CMaximian fufFcred at \ Thar/us in Ctltcia ; but afterwards tr an flared to j Rome 3 was buryed in the way called Laitna t In France of S. Tonkins Martyr , who by his preaching and induftry , hauing conuertedthc two Philips Emperors , to the fayih of Chrift , vnder the EmpcxoisValcrian and GaUierws ob- tayned the palm of Martyrdom. In Syria of i the holy Martyrs Viftor /and Cerona , vnder j isintonhius Emperor; of whom Vittor , being put to diuers cruel torments by Scbaflian the Iudge, a Traiettum. Ma?, ij ludge, when Corona (a Soldiers wyfe ) with & Jowd voyce, highly commended Mm for his conftant luffering, affirming chat fhe law two CrovVns falling from heaueh > oneforK/ and torn in peeces by the violent flying back therof j but Vittor wav beheaded. In Sardinia of the holy Martyrs h*sla t Jaftin4 9 and Hcnedind. Ac R^we of S. Pafchalii Pope who took vp many bedyes of holy Martyrs who , as S. Gregory Pope teftifies, euen from l)is childhood was renow- ned forfanciity & miracles. At Naples in fam- pania of S. r ¥cmpontus € Biftop. Tn Sgypt of S* Pachomiui Abbot 3 who erected many Mona, pery.es there , and wrote a Rule for his Mooks , which was dictated vnio him by an Angel. B The fifteenth Day. IN Spayn of the Saints Torqmttis,<2tef\phon , Secundns % Indaletim^ Ctcilms, He Ty cki us and Enphraftfjs, who were all ordnyncd Bitb ops ac Rome by the holy Apoftlcs, and lent into &payn to preach the word of God, & after they had preached the Gofpel ro diners Cityes, & fab* jugated innumerable multitudes to the fayth of Chrift , they reftcd in our Lord, in diuers places of the lame Province ; as Torqvat&s ax 1 Z (a) a Feientum, J$2 M A Y; (a) Guadix, Ctefiphon at (b ) Vicr\o $ SecnndmoX tc) Ama ^nd»lctiu$ at (d) Bera QtciltnskX ( e ) \ Coltbre, Hejychius at ( 0 Cartagena Snd £ftpbra- i /?»xac(g) Andugar, At (b) £#or 0 there is a Well, wbereinto it is recorded that i 1 lie was caft, the water of ta hich beirg often; 0 drunk heales the fick. At Lamfacttmin Hell'Jj>5t\ n the paffion of the Saints Peter , Andrei I and Dionyfia. At (i" Terranotta in Sardinia of! n 5, Simplicity Bifliop and Martyr, who in the i perfecutjon oi Diocletian vnder Barbaras Go-i It liernor being thruft through witha lar>ce,ac-j T complifhed his Martyrdom. At tAnttergne of; S the holy Maityrs Caffms. Viftorinmt, Maxima* \ and their companions. In Br^4«f of S. Dympnal iff Virgin & Martyr, daughter to a King of f«d //j«rf,who for the fayth of Chrift,and prefer- uingof her virginity, was hy her own Fathers 1 command beheaded. R C The fixteenth Day. AT (a) Eugubio of S. Vbald Bifhop,rcnow- m ned for miracles. In Ifauriaiht birth-day Jn of the holy Martyrs Aquilin, & Vtclorian. At (b) 0 | Auxerre the pallion of S. Peregrine the firftBi- (f( Hop of that City, who being lent into France ^ with ti| a Accum. b Vergium. c Abula d Vrcum. e Mi" \ berum. f Carteia. gllliturgum. hEbora. 1 Paufina« a Etigubium. b Atmfiodorum. ! ( Mat, ijj < with others of the CJergy by S. Sixths Pope, ) after he had there preached the Gofpcl of - \ Chrift,condened cody , deferued the Crovrnof f Marcyrdo. At^alis in Africa of the holy Mar- c tyrs Fciix ScGennadiusAnTaUftin the pafEoit li of the holy Monks, flayn bythe Saracens ac it Laura in the Monaftcry of S, Sabts. In ^crfia D of the holy Martyrs Audd/i Bifhop,feuen Pricfts t i nyne Deacons,and feuen Virgins, whovnder \ King Ifdegerdss enduring diuers Kinds of tor- I ments,accomplifhed a moft renowned Martyr- c do ra. Ac *A*nhas in Francs of S. Honoratus Bf- • ftiop. At (c) Mans ofS. Damnotusftiftiop. At( was at laft put into a lirlc fhip filled with pitch & tow, which fet on fyre, the flame thereof turning vpoti tbofcthat kindled the fame a (he in prayer gauc vp her foul to God. Her body together with the faid fliip , being miracuioully brought to the Hand of Enaria ncer Naples , was of the Chriftians receiued with great reuerencc :and afterwards Conftantin cheGreat caufed a good- ly Church to be built in Naples in her honor. At (a) Noyon of the holy Martyrs tteradim 9 Vam\ and Ac]nilin,\v\ih two other?. At Chal- cedsnoi the holy Martyrs Solocban & his fellow- foldicrs vnder Mazimian Emperor. Ac Alexan- dria of the holy Martyrs Adrio ^Vtttor^ndBa- ftila. Ar (b) \Virt\bwge of S. Bruno Bifliop & Confeflor. E The eighteenth Daj. T N Egypt of S . Diofcorus Leftor, who by the Preiiucnt of cbac Countrey, beingdiucrfly And mod cruelly tormented , by plucking of Jus nayls,*!' fcorching his fydes with torches, C but the tormentors being terrifyed by the brightnes of an hesuenly Jyght , fell to chei ground ] ar lad burned with fiery places acco- i plifhedj Nouiociimum, b Herbipolis. M a r. ttf plifhed his Martyrdom, At Camcrinoln Vmbria of S. Vsnant Martyr, who being but fifteen years of age a as vnder Dccius the Emperor # and Antiochui President , together \* ich ten others beheaded. At Spoleto oi S\ Fdix Bifli ip^ who vnder by PbiUgrjus the JLrUn Pre- lident, crowned with Martyrdom. Ac Ancyr* in GaUtia of S. Thcodotxs. Martyr : alfaof the Saints Tbccufa his Aunc, ^Uxaniri*,Cl andta^ Faint, Enfhr*fia m £Matrona and Jsiina Virgins, who being firft bruciihly fent vnto the Stews by the Prefident, but preferued from infamy by the power of God , bailing ftones tyed ta their necks were drowned in a lake 5 whofe relicks when Thtoiotus had gathered together and hunorably enterred , being apprehended by the faid President* & mod cruelly tormen- ted, at jaft beheaded , receiued the crown of Martyrdom. At (a) Off /a in Sim Jeland of S.* Ericas King and Martyr. At f^ms of Felix Confeffor, of the Order of the Minorites Ca* pucins of S. Francis^ who in the fame City with a wonderful humility, and great edification of all the people, begged from dare to dorc forty yeares, for the luftenance of the faid Re*. Iigious,at length famous for vertues and mi- racles, he died there in our Lord. a Vpfalum. \ F 4 F The May. F The nineteenth Day. AT Rome of S. Pttdentiana Virgin, who after flie had paffed through innumerable com- bats, after fhe had moft houorably buried the bodys of many holy Martyrs, and diftributed all hergoods to the poor for the loue of Chrift, went at lengrh from earth to heauen. There alfo of S. Pudens a Senator father to thefayd Virgin, who beingclothed with Chrift in Bap- tifm by the Apoftles , prcferued his innocent Garmet vnfporced vntil hereceiued theCrown of life Moreouer at Rome in the way called jtppia , the birth-day of the Saints Calocerm , and Partbenius Eunuchs ; of whom the former bein^ chief Chamberlayn to the wife of DectM the Emperor, and the other alfo a principal Officer, for refuting to facrifyce vnto Idols, were by the fayd Dttini put to death. At M- comsdia of S. PbHoteria Martyr, fon to Pacian the Proconful, who after many aflictionsvn- der Diocletian the Emperor, receiued the crown of Martyrdom. There alfo of lix holy Virgins & Martyrs, of whom the chiefeft was£yrw* f who freely rebuking CMaximian the" Tyrant for his impiety , being moft cruelly beacen and torn, was finally burnt. The fame day of S tint Peter de Morono, who of an Anchoret was created Pope ,and called Celejlin the fifth, buc refigning hisDignity, he betook himfelfagay n to a contemplative lyfcin the wildernes, where rcnow- May. isj renowned for vermes and miracles » he went vnco our Lord. Ac Canterbury of S. V> unit an Bifiiop. In Lule Britany of S. luo Prieft and Confeffor , who for the loue of Chrift defen- ded the caufes of Orphans, Widows, and the Poor. G The ftoentith Day. A T Aquila in (a) Abbruzzo of S. Bernar- dine of Vienna of the Order of the Minorites, who b y hispreaching&exaple greatly flJuftra- ted Italy. A tftjjme in theway called Salaria-, the birr h -day of S.Bafilia^lrgin^ who defcended of a Royal linage , & betrothed to a moft noble Perfon for refuting his marriage, was by him accufed vnto Gallienus the Emperor to be a Chr/ftian ; of whom it was decreed,that ether fhe fhould take him for her husband ,or dy by the 1 word 5 which when fhe refufedto do, faying, that fhe was already efpoufed to the King of Kmgs, fhe was thruft through with a fword. Ac (b) Nifmain France of S. Baudeliui Martyr, who for refufing to facrifyce vnto Idols ,and perfifting conftant in the fayth of Chrift, afcer be had byn cruelly whipped and otherwife tormented, by a pretious death ob- tayned the palm of Martyrdom. At Edejfain Syria of the holy Martyrs Thalamus , i^Sjleri* us 9 Alexander, and their companions , who fuffered vnder Numerian Emperor, In Tbcbais of S. a In veftinis, * b Nemaufiu* 13S Mat. of S. Ac\m\a Martyr , who was cruelly torn with iron Combs For Chrift. At (c) Bourgesin France of S. Auttregiftlu* Biftiop & Confeilbr. At Brcfcia of 5. jinattaftm Bifhop. At Pauia of S. Theodore Bifhop. At Rome of S. Plauttlla^ a confute wife, and mother to Blefled Ftama Domitilla,who baptized by S„ Peter the Apoftle, renowned for all kind of venues, refted in peace. A The one and t^emith Day. AT Cefare* (a) in Africa the birtb*day of the holy Martyrs Timothy > PoLtus and Eu~ tychias Deacons 3 who for preaching the word of God in thofc parts, deferued to be crowned together with Marryrdo. At in Cappa- docia the birth^day of the holy Martyrs Po- lieutfus , Mfforims and Donatus. At Cordoua of S. Sccundinm Martyr. The fame day of the holy Martyrs Syncfint, and Theopompus. At Ce/area Philippi the birch- day of the holy Mar- tyrs Nicofiratus znd ^Antiochuf Tribunes ,with other foldiers. The fame day of S. ValensBi- ihop, who with three children was put to de- ath. At Alexandria the Commernoratioof the holy Martyrs Secundum Prieft,& others, who in the feftiual dayes of Pcntecoft, vnder Con- ftantitis the Emperor, were commanded to be cruelly killed by George the Arian Bifhop. Alfa of the holy Bifliops ,and Priefts, who banik bed cBituricae, a Mauritania C$farienfis # Mat. *i9 hed by the Brians, deferued to be made par- takers of the glory of Confeffors. At (b) Ni\\a in France of S, tiofritw Confeflor, renowned for thevertuof abilinence, and fpiric of Pro* phecy. B The ty*>o and t\)>;ntith Day. A Kpmc of the holy Martyrs Fauttin >Ttmo- thy , and Venuftns. In Africa of the holy Martyrs Caftus y Sc jUmiliur 9 who finifhed their Martyrdom by thefyre. Thefe men [as S. Cy- prian wrires] yielding in the firft affault, by the help of our Lord became Conquerors in the fecond,^ more ftrong then the fyre it felf > who before had yielded co the fire. InCorfic* of S. Inlia Virgin, who by the death of the Cros obtiyned the crown of Martyrdom, At Comana in Vontmoi S. Baftlifcns Marty r,who vndcr Maximian Emperor, and ^Agrippa Prefi- denr, being compelled to put on iron fhoos , ftuck full of hot fiery nayls, beiides the endu- ring of many other coroteats^t laft beheaded, and caft into a riuer 5 obraind the glory of Mirryrdom. In Spaynof 5. Quiteria Virgin & Martyr. At Ravenna of S. *>Harcian Bilhop<5r Confeflbr. In the Territory of (a) Auxerreoi S. Rornanus Abbot, whoferued S m Benetinhis Caue,& after going into France y hauiog there ere&eda Monaftery 3 and left many Diiciples, i4o M A 7. our Lord. At ^Aquino of S. Fnik Confeflor# Ac Auxerrc of S. Helen* Virgin. C The three and Wentith Day. AT (z) Langresin France rhe Paflfiom of S. DefiJerifi! Bifhop, who fdng his flock ve- xed by the army of the V?andal§ t went co that King co increK for them who commanding him forthwith to haue hisrhroac cue, he wil- Hngfy ftretehed forth his neck, in behalf of the ftieep committed to his charge,and by the fword went vnro Chriffc. There fuffered alfo with him many othersof his flock, which iye buried in the lame City. In Spayn of the holy Martyrs Ephacins Bifbop,and Baftl, In Afric* of the hoiy Martyrs Qainffian, L#a»i,and lt$- lian who fuffering in the perfecution of the W*ndats, d:ferucd eternal crowns. In Qappadocia the Commemoration of the holy Martyrs, who in the perfecution of Maximian Galerxus^ hauing their thtghes broken, were killed. Alio of others, who ac the fame ty me in Mefopota. mi 'a , hanged vp by the freer with their heads downward, ftyfted with fmoke,and confumed with a flow fyre, accomplifhed their Martyr- dom. In t he territory of Lyons of S . Defideriut Bifhop of Vienne^ who ftoned to death by the command of King rhsodoricn^ was crowned a Martyr, Ac Symadt in Pbry°ia of S. Michael Biiliop. The fume day of S. Mercwialis Bilhop. At a Lin^oax. 0 Mat. *4* Ar Naples inCdmpanta ofS. Euphebim Bifhop. Ac Ntirfta, of the Saints Eutychtus and Florentiws Monk^of whom S. Gregory Pope makes men- tion. D The jour and rtocnttth pay, AT Aniiock the birth- day of S. CManahen, Fofter-brorher to Herod the Tetrach , Doctor, and Prophet vnder the grace of the mw Tefiament, who lyes buryed in the fame City. Alfo of S. loane wyfe to ChufM Herods Steward , of whom S. L»fe? the Euangeiift ma- kes mention. At (a) ¥ortoi\\z birth-day ofS # Vmcent Martyr. At (b) Brefcta of S. ^ifra Martyr, who fuffered vnder Adrian the Smfe- ror. At (c Nantes in the Idler Britanyoi the bleflcd Martyrs Donatian & Rogation brothers, v ho vnder Diocletian Emperor, for the confef- (ion of their fayth,beingfirft caft into pry (on then racked vpon the torture Eqtittlstss,at)dcut with kniues, afterwards thiuft through with a lance, were laftiy beheaded. In / ftria of the holy Martyrs Zoellus , Scrmlins , Fe//# s Siluan and I for/*/. The fame day of the holy Mar- tyrs MeUtim^ Captain, and two hundred and fifty two of his companions , who by diuers kinds of death accomphfhed their Martyrdo. Alio of the holy M&rtyis,$#fanna ^ M arciana, and Palladia, wiues to certain of the forefavd foldiers, who with their litle children wcreail broken a Portus Robanus. b Bnxia. c Nanaetes. 14^ May. broken in peeces. Ac Milan of S. RpbuHian Martyr. In the Monaftery of Lyrina of S. Vin- cent Prieft. renowned for bis learning & f ;n- &ity, Ac Bolonia the tranflation of S. Domtmck Confeffor, in the tyme of Pope Gregory the Hindi. E The fine and t^entith Day. AT Rome in the wav called Namentana the birch. cay of S. Vrban Pope and Martyr , by whole exhortations anddo#nn,many [a- mongft whom were Tibrtrtim and Valerian^ receiued thefaythof Chnft,aod fuffered Mar- tyrdom for the fame. He bimftlfalfo, in the f erfecution of Alexander Seaertu s hzi\\r\g endu- red much for the Church of God , at Jaft be- headed , obtained the crown of Martyrdom. At fa) Uoroftomm in Myfia the birth* day of the ijoly Martyrs T^fjlcrates f Valenttpn % and two others, erownd together. Ax Milan ot'S.Denys Biihop, who by Conftantiw the ^drian Empe- ror, baniflied into Cappadocia for the Catho- ]/ck fay rh, there gaue vp his foul to God, nec- rer the title of a Martyr then of a Confefior. His holy body was fenc to S. Anibrefe at Milan, by /f*/rj//#i-BiftLop 3 and by the afhiiance of S, Baftl the Great, as is recorded. At Rome of S. Boniface Pope ,tbe fourth of that name , who dedicated the temple of al the Gods, called Pantheon, to the honor of our Bleffed Lady atth e a Now called Bufia. M A Y. 14? at the Martyrs. Ac Salerno the depoGtion of Blefled Pope Gregory the feuenth , an eatneft prote&or, & defender of rhe Churches liberty. At Florence the birth-day of S. Zcnobitts Bi- ihop of the fame City, renowned for hbJines of life and miracles. In England of S. Aldelm Bifhopof(b) Sherborne. In the territory of(c) Troys of S, "Leo Confeflbr. At 4 ffift in Vmbria the tranflacion of S. Francis Confeflor, in the tyme of Pope Gregory the nynch. ktVcrttlo in (d) Campania the tranflation of S* sZAiary mother to S. lames, whofe holy body^ is ho- nored with very many miracles. At Florence of B. Magdalen Virgin,oftbe orderof thcCar- mclites, famous for her life and fan&iry. F The fix and rtoentith Day. A T Upmc of S. Philip Neritts , founder of «***tbc congregation of the oratorians , re- nowned for the gift cf virginal purity &Pfo- phefy. AJfo at ffitne of 6. Slentkeriws Pope & Martyr, who conuerted many of the Roman Nobility, to the fayth of Chnft,and lent the Saiius Damian andFugatiiis into Britany, who baptized King Lftctus with his Queen, and a!- moft all his people. Moreoucr at Rome of the holy Martyrs y Simitrius Prieft , ana two and twenty otners,who fuffcrcd vnder Antoninus Tito. At Athens the birth-day cfS. Quadra- tut Difciple of the Apoftles, who by hisfayth and b Sehircburgum. c Tricaffiunj. d Hcrnici, i4es todeLboare , in the mean while attending to prayer and fafting,tbe third-day, ahc* fre had recciucd the holy Sacrament ot thrift* Body gaue vp the ghoft. AtAqnileia of the holy Martyrs Qaniiui and Cantian bro- theis , and Cantiantila their fyfter, who des- cended of the noble family of Aniciu^ vnder Dtocletianznd Maximian Emperors, for con- ftant profeffion of the Chriflian fayth,toge. ther with their Scholemafter Vrotus t were be- headed. At (a) Torre in Sardinia of S. Or/1 centian Martyr- At Qotnana in Pomtut of S.Htfr- mi as Soldier, who vnder uAntoninus Emperor^ being miraculoufly deliuered from many & moft cruel toiments,conuertcd the execution aer to Chnft, and made him partaker of the famcciown of Martyrdom , which notwith- landing himfelf firft obtayned by theloffof bis heaa, At Verona of S. Lupicin Bifhop. At Rome of S. Pafcbaftus Deacon and Confeflbr, of whom S.Gregory Pope makes mention. a Turret ivne: 149 I V N E. E The fir {I Day. T Kgmc of S. fuuentius Martyr." At Cefarca in Paleftin of S. Tarn- philus Prieft and Martyr a maa of great holyncs and learning 9 and very liberal to the poor , who in the perfecutio ofGalertu* Maximiafty being firft tormented vnder Vrbatt President and eift into pry fan, & afterwards again tormented vnder FirtmU*n for the fay th of Chrift, together with other s^ccoraplilhed his Martyrdom. There iuftered alfo at the fame tyme tfalens a Deacon,& Paul, with ny ne others, whofe memorys are celebrated vpon other dayes. At (a) Auftum of the Saints ^jf- ncrian Bifhopand Paul Prieft with ten others, who vnder tAnrdian Emperor were crowned with Martyrdom. \nQappaiocia of S. Tbzfpe- pus Martyr, who vnder Jtlexandcr the Empe- ror, and Simpligtm Gouernor, after other tor- ments was beheaded. In Egypt of the holy Martyrs Ifchyrion a Captain, and of other fiuc foldiers , who vnder Diocletian the Emperor, K 3 were a Auguflodunup. I$0 I V N El were in different maners put to death for the fayth of Chrift. Moreouer of S. Firmur Mar- tyr, who in the perfection of Maximian was lore whipped, beaten withftones, and finally beheaded. At Perugia of the holy Martyrs F*- lin and Gratmian Soldiers , who ynderDtf/MS diuerfly tormented, by a glorious deach recei- ued the Crown of Matyrdom. Ac Bolonia of S* Proculus Mirtyr, who fuffered vnder Maxi- mi an Emperor. Ac (b) Ameria of S. Secundum Martyr , who vnder Diocletian caft into the Riuer oiTybur, accomplifned his Martyrdom. Ac (0 C a P e ^ 9 * n Ptnbria of S. Creftentian a Ro - man foldier, crowned a Martyr vnder the fa- me Emperor. In Vmhria of S. Fortuuatm Pri- eft, renowned for his vercuesand miracles. In the Monaftery of Lyrina of S. Caprajius Ab- bot. At Treuers of $. Simeon Monk, who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Bsnsdici the liynth. F The fecond Day. AT %pmc the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marccllin Prieft, and Peter Exorcift , who inftrufting in prilbn many in thefaytt^vnder Viocletian^aftcv cruel chains, and very many torments , were by the command of Serenas ludge beheaded, in the place which was then called (a) the Black Forreft y bixt afterward in honor of the Saints .changing its name ,was called b Qlim Amenia. c Typhcrnum, a Sylua nigra* I V N E. t Rafter- wards Saint Damafus Pope adorned their tomb with verfes. In Campania of S* Srafmtss Birtiopand Martyr, who vnder Diocletian the Emperor, was firft beaten with leaden whips f and then grieuoufly bruifedwith cudgels, had alfo rafin , *brimfton , lead, pitch, wax, and oyl powrd vpon him, & nothing hurt rherby f was afterward at (c) Mola vnder CMaximian f again put to many and moft cruel torments, but ftill preferued by God for the confirma- tion of othersin their fayth,at laft called by our Lord, famous for his Martyrdom, made a holy end His body was afterwards tranfla- tedvnto Caieta. At (d) "Lyons of the holy Mar- tyrs Photinm Bifliop, SanHns Deacon 9 Vctiu& Epagathus >lAatnrw % P onticut Attains , Am Ux4ndcz y and Blandina i, with many others ^ whole glorious and often combats, in the tyme of <£Marc$ts Aurelins ^Antomnns , & L»- cius forus y w written in a Letter of the Church of Lyons, to the Churches of ^Afta and Pbry~ gia: amongft whomS. EUniina^ weaker then the reft in lex and body, and of a meaner con- dition^ hautng endured more long & grieuous torments, and ftill remay ning conftanc, flayn at laft by theiVord, followed the reft«rb,oni ihe had exhorted to chcpalm of Martyrdom. Ac Rome of S> Eugsnim Pope and Confeffor. K 4 G Th§ b Syhu cartdida. c Formias. d Lusduaum, I V N E. G The third Day; AT (a) Arc-ftp inTufcany of the holy Mar- tyrs Vergentin and Laurcntin Brothers , who in thepcrfecution of Dcci*s,vnddrTib*r m t*ts Prefident , being yet but children , after cruel torments endured, and many miracles wrought^ dyed by the fword. At Constantino- ple of the holy Martyrs Lucillian and four children, Claudius^ Hypatiu$ f Paul, and Denyt; oiwhomhueillian hauing byn of an Idolatrous Priefl: made aChrifttan 5 after diuers torments, was caft into a burning fornace together with his companions,wkich being miraculoufly ex*, tinguifhd by a (ho wr of raym, they all remaynd without harm: and laftly, he being nayld to a Cros, and the children beheaded, vnder57/~ nan Gouernor they accomplifhed their Mar- tyrdom. Therealfo ofS. Panla Virgin & Mar- tyr, who for gathering vp the blood of the forefayd Martyrs, apprehended, whipped, and caft into thefyre, but miraculoufly deliuered, was at laft alfo beheaded , in the fame place where LutiUian was crueifyed. At Cordoua in Spaynof S.J/aac Monk, who dyed by the fword for the fayth ofChrift. At Carthage of S*Cr- fi//0/Prieft,who conuerted S. Cyprian to the fayth of Chrift.- In the territory of Orleans of S. Lipbardat Prieft andConfeflbr. At L#ca in Tufcany of S. Damn Confeflbr. At Paris of S. Cro- a Arctium. I V N E. IfJ Crotildes Queen, by whofe prayers her hus- band King QodoHC*s was coucrted to the fayth of Chrift. Ac tAnagnia of S. Oliua Virgin. A The fourth Day, AT fyme of the holy Martyrs tAretius & Dacian. Ac (a) Sifcy in Sclanouia of S. Qui- rin Bifhop,who vnder Galcrius Prefident,ha- uing for the fayth of Chrift [ as Trudentiui writes J a milftone tyed to his neck, was caft into ariuer, but the ftone fwimmingaboue the water, after he had long exhorted the Chri- ftians,not to be terrified with his punifhmet , nor yet to wauer in their fay ch, by his prayers obtaynd of God, that he might be drowned f thereby to attayn the glory of Martyrdo. Ac Brefcta of S. CUteusBiftiop and Martyr, vnder the Emperor Nero. In Pannoniaof the holy Martyrs Rjntilms, and his companions. At (b) Arras of S; SaturninaVirgin and Martyr. Ac (c) Tiuolioi S. Qnirin Martyr. At Constantino- ple of S. CMetropbane f Biftiop ,and a renowned Confeflor At (d) Mela in Numidia of S. Op- tatus Bi'lbop, famous for his learning and fan- £h'cy . At Verona of S. Alexander Bifhop. B The fifth Vay. IN Sgyftiht birth-day of the holy Martyrs CMarcian ^Nicanor^ApoUonms^Sc others, who K$ in the aSifcia. bAttribatum. cTibur. d Olhn Mileuus. If 4 IVNE. in the perfecution of Galerins Maxirntan ae? complifhed a glorious Martyrdom. At Perufia of the holy Martyrs Florent , Iftlian i Cyriacus 9 CMarcellin ,ar)d F4*tf/»,who in the pcrfecutia of Deems ^ were beheaded. At Ce/are# in P4- leftin the paflion of the Saints 2enatdes,Cyria 9 Valeria >and Marcia, who after many torment s ioyfully obtayncd the crown of Martyr- dom. At Tyrus of S. Dorotheas Prieft, who hauing fuffered much vnder Diocletian, and liuing vntil the tyme of lulian^ vnder him, be- . ing an hundred and feuen years old , adqrnd his venerable age with Martyrdom. The fame day of S. Boniface Bifhop of (a) Ment\ , who coming out of England to Rome , and feo; back into Gertnanny by Pope Gregory the fc- cond ,to preach the fayth of Chrift to thap Nation, after he had conuerted a great num- ber, fpecialy thofe of Fri\eland % to the Chri- ftian Religion, deferucd to be called the Apo- ftle of the Germans: and finally being put to the IVord by the furious Gentils in Fri\eland % together with Sob an , and other feruants of God , accomplished bis Martyrdom. At Cor- dona in Spaynof S. Sanctis a yong man, who though he had byn trayned vp in the Kings Cowt, was not afraid notwithftadrngto fuffcr Martyrdom, for the fayth of Chrift a in the perfecution of the jtrabians. C The a Moguntium. IVNE. IJ5 C The jixth Day] OF S. Norbert Bifhopof £Magdeburge t fo\m2 der of the Order called Pramonftratenfu*' At Cefarea in P alalia , the birch-day or S. Philip , one of the hrft feuen Deacons; who renowned for miracles and prodigies, conuer- ted the Councrey of Samaria to the fayth of Chrift>and baptized the Eunuch of Candaces Queen of ^Ethiopia ; and finally ending his blefled dayes in peace, lyes buryedatfffjCfrM f neer vnto three of his daughters Propheteffes, forfaisfourth daughter, full of the holy Gho'ft dyed at Spbe/Us. At Home ofS. Artsmius toge- ther with his wyfe Candida, and his daughter Paulina who conuertcd vnto Chrift by the preaching & miracles of Saint Peterthc Exor- cift, and with all his family baptized hy S. *Marccllin Prieft, was by the command of Serenus ludge , cruelly fcourged with leaden whips, and chen beheaded i but his wyfe and Daughter , thruft into a Caue , were there ouerwhelmed with ftones and rubbidge. At T hatful in Cilicia , of twenty holy Martyrs, who in the dayes of Diocletian and Maximian, vnder Simplicius Iudge , by diuers torments glorifiedGod in their bodies. At (a) Noyonitt France of the holy Martyrs Amantm , Alexan- der, and their companions. At (b) Fiefoli in Tnfcany of S. Alexander Biihop and Martyr. Ac a Nouioduniam, b Ixfalx> J?zhzv they had byn racked vpon the torture a Antifiodorum. \\ IffO / V H E. torrurc Eq**le#s, & burning torches put vtitri their fydes, f which by the diuine power were forthwith extinguished] & after boyling oyl pou red vpon their bellys, they ftill perfifting in the confeflion of Chrift, at laft were be- headed. At Bolonia of S. Tarifws Confeflor 3 Monk of the Order of (a) Camaldcli. At Rome the tranflation of S. Gregory Na\iatr$en, whole holy Body hauing byn brought from Con. Rantinoplc to Rome, and there kept a long ty me in the Church of the mother of God in Qampo* Martio , was by Pope Gregory the thirteenth with great folemnity traflated into a chappel in the Church of S. Peter , which for that pur- pofe he had moil fumptuoufly adorned , and the day after with due honor placed vnder the Altar. B The twelfth Day. AT Rome in the way called Jurelia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Bafiides, Cyrin*s> Nabor , and Na\arius Soldiers, who in the perfecution of Diocletian and Maximian, vnder ^Ahrelins Gouernor, for theconfdTIon of Chrift being caft into prifon, and then torn with whips called Scorpions, were at laft be- headed. At Nice in Bttbynia of Si Antonina Marty r, who in the fame perfecution by the command o£ PrifcillianPrcCidcnt> being fore beaten with cudgels, racked vpon the torture a Canuldulum. I VNEi 161 £quttlefi$i her fydes torn & fcorched with fy re , was finally beheaded. In Thracia of S. Olympic Bifhop, who expelled out of his Bifhoprick by the Ariam, dyed a Confeflbr. In Cilicia of S. jtmpkion Bifhop and renowned Confeflor^ in the tymc of Galtrius Maximian, In Egypt of S . Onnphtifti Anchoret, who liued Religioufly threefcore years in a vaft defert, and famous for his great vermes and merits refted in our Lord: whofe memorable acts are written by faphnutius Abbot. C The thirteenth Dayz AT Padu* ofS. tstntony ConfcGor, born in Portugal of the Order of S. French % famous for preaching, holynes of lyfe, who in the perfecution of Diocletian after mrny tor- ments by the command of &#/0#dr^ Prefidec were a In Pclignis. b Olina Atcrnu, a Syracufe» b Sueflioacs I v ft £• *6i ircre beheaded. At Cordoaaof the holy Mar- tyrs AnajiafiHsVrkh, Felix monk,and Dtgna Virgin. At Constantinople of S. Methodius Bi- fh p. At Vienna of S. ji ether ins Bifhop. At (a) Rpaesot i. Qnm&ian BifliOp. E The fifteenth Day. T N (a) Lneania at the riuer Stlar, thebirtfi- day of the holy Martyrs Vitus ,Modcftus^ & Crtfcentia, vnder Diocletian the Emperor, who being brought thither out of Sicily, after they had endured hot boyiing lead, and by the power of God ouereom the beafts 3 and other cruel torments, ended thecours of their glo- rious combat. At Doroftornm in MyfiaoiS* Hefychius a Soldier , who being apprehended with S. JWr*/,wasa litleafcer him, vnder Ma- xitnus Preiidcnt y crowned with Martyrdom, At Cordouain Spayn of S. Benildes Martyr. Ac Zephynum in Cilicia of S. Dnldt Martyr, who vnder Maximian Prefident, for the name of Chrift, hauing been wbippedjayd on a fiery gridiron , and fcalded with boyiing oyl , and otherwayes tormented, obtayncd the palm of Martyrdom. Ac Palmyra in Syria of the holy Martyrs Libya & Leonides fyfters.,and Eutropia a girl of twelue years o!d 3 who by diuer* tor- rtients atcaind the crown ofMaityrdom. Ad Valencene thz de^ohuon of S. handelin Abbot. At (b) tAnucrgne of 3. Abraham Confeffor, re- nowned for holy nes of life and miracles. L i F Tb* cRuthcni in Fhnce, a Hcdie Calabria, b Aruernu. I V N E. F The flxteenth Day] AT (a) Be^anfon in France of the holy Mar- ty rs Ferreolus Prieft, & Ferrution Deacon, who being lent by Saint Irentus Bifliop of Xyons y to preach the word of God, were vnder a Judge called Claudius^ after many torments beheaded. At Thar/us in Cilicia^ of the holy Martyrs Quiricus^ik lulitta his mother, vnder Diocletian Emperor, of whom Quiricus being but a child of three years old, and feing his mother cruelly beaten with finews in thepre- fence of Alexander Prefident, pitifully crying, was daflied againft the ftepsof the Judgment feat,* fodyed ; but \ul\Ua after many moft grieuous ftrypes, and torments, ended the cours of her Martyrdom ,by the lofie of her bead. ht{h)£Mcnt\ the paflion of the Saints jlftrem^and luttina his tifter, and other Mar- tyrs, who being in the Church at MafT, were Idlied by the H##»f,in their pillaging of Ger- many. At(c) Jimatbtifia infyprttt of S. Tychon Biftiop. in thetyme ofthepdofius theyonger-r At Lyons the depofition of S. jtsvrelianBifhop of (d) Aries. At (e) Nants in litlc Brtttany of S. Similtan Birtiop and Confeffor. At (f) Aff- effen in Germany of S. Benno Bifhop. In Brabant of S. ILutgard Virgin, G The aVefontio. b Moguntiae. c Olim Amathust d Ars- latum, e Nannetes. f Mifaa. G The /euentcenth Dajl AT Rpmc the birth-day of two hundred , thrcefeore, and two holy Martyrs , who in the perfeeution of Diocletian were put to death for the fayth of Cbnft , and buried in the old way of •Salaria^ at the foot of the hill CuQumcr. At Tarracina of S. Montana: a Sol- dier, who vnder Adrian the Emperor, & Leon-* tins who had been Gonful % after many tor- ments, receiued the crown of Martyrdom. Ac Venafyi of the holy Martyrs Nicanderznd Mar*, cian , who in the perfeeution of CMaximian were beheaded. At Chalce don of the holy Mar- tyrs Manuel^ Sabel and JfmaH,who being fent to lulianthz Apoftat,as Legats from the King of Ptrfia, to treat of peace, and conftantly refufing to worfhip the Idols , as the Empe- ror commanded , were beheaded. At dfollo- nia in Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Ifattrut Deacon, In went, Felix , Jeremy f and Peregrin Athenians by byrch , who by Tripontins the Tribune put to diuers kind of torments, were laftly beheaded. At AmeriainVmbria ofS. Hf- merins Bifhop , whofe body was tranftated to Cremona An the Territory of (a) Bonrges of S. Gundnlyh Bifhop. At Orleans of S . Auitm Prieft and Confeffor. InThryvta of S.Hipatius Con- feffor. Alfo of S. Beffarion Anchoret f At Pi/a in Tuftany of S. Rjinerifts Confeffor, Li A T64 a Bituricx. s its V v i e. A T£ the '** birch, day of the holy Martyrs Marcus and Mareellian brothers, who in the perfecutioof Diocletian being apprehended by Fabian ludge, and bound to a poft, had (harp nayls thruft into their feet; &when theyceafed not, ftill to prayfethe name of Chrift , hauing their iydes pierced with lances, they, went to the Kingdom of faeauen,with the glory of Martyr- dom. Ac Malaga in Spayn of the holy Marry rs Cyriacus, and Paala Virgin, who bein^ fton<°d to death , rendred vp their fouls to G >d. At Tripoli in Tbtvicia of S. Lcontius a Soldier, who vnder Adrian Prefident , together with HipattHS a Tribune ,and Theodulns ^ whom he had conuertcd vnto thrift, by bitter torments attayncd the crown of Martyrdom. The fame day of S. Actkcrtus Martyr , who in the per- secution of Diocletian afcer fyre , and other torments , was beheaded. Ac Alexandria the paflion of S. ^Marina Virgin, Ac Burdeaux of S. Arnandus Bifhopand Confeffor. Ac Sacca in Sicily of S. Calogerns Eremic, whofe fandlity appeares mod in freing pofTefled perfons. Ac (a) Scona^o of 8. Elizabeth Virgin , famous for obferuancc of monaftieal difciplin. B The nyneteenth Day. A T tSYiilanoi the holy Martyrs, Geruafe 8c -f* Trotafe brothers , of whom the former, by a Sconaugia. I V N H . IS 7 hy the command of zAftaftiu Iudge, was fa long beaten with leaden whips vncil he gauc vpcheGhoft: tbcocher beingall bruifed with cudgels , was at laft beheaded. Their bodies by reuelacion were found by S- Ambrofe all befprinkled wich b!oud,andas frefti,as ifthey had been martyred the fame day. Ac whofe cranfl4tion,a blind man couching cheir Coffin* recouered bis Gghc, and many vexed wich euil fpirics weredeliuered. Ac Rjucntia ofS. Vrficim Martyr, who vnder r ?aulinm ludge, after manjr torments eonftantly endured for the confeffi<> ofhisfaych, being beheaded,accooipIi(hed his Martyrdom. Ac So\opolis ofS. Zoftmus Marcyr a who in the perfecucion of Traian , vnder Do~ mhian Prefidenc , after bitter corrnents behea- ded, wenc triumphantly to our Lord. Ac (a) *Ars\\o in T#fcany t of chc holy Martyrs Gan~ dc nt'ms Bilhop^ and Ctdmsti us Deacon, who in the cyme of Valcnunisn were flayn by the fury of the Gentils. Ths lame day of S. Boniface Martyr, Difciple of S. Rommel , who being fene into RjtJJi* by che Biflhop of fame ,to preach the gofpel after he had pafled through fyrc wichouc harm, and baptized boch the Kfng& many of bis people, being flain by che KLirfgs furious Brother , reeeiued the crown of Mar- tyrdom which he defired. Ac Ej$usnna of S. tpmuald Anchoret, Founder of the Monks called Camaldnlenfei, who reftorcd the eremici- L 4 cat a Aretium, 158 7 V N E. cal difciplin much decayed in Italy, 8c greatly dilated the lame. C The ftoentith Day. THe birthday of S. SHucy'ihs Pope and Martyr , who refilling to reftore Anthimus an Heretical Bifhop, depoled by hisPredecef- for ^Agapitm , was at tbc inftigation of the wicked Theodora Empreff, banilhed into the Hand of Pontiaby BelJifarius, whtrc worn away with many mifcriesfor the Catbolick fayth, Tie departed this lyfe. AtRpme the depofitionof S. Nottatut Son to bIefledTW and to the holy Virgins Pndentiana & Praxedcs y who were all inftru&ed in the fayth by the Apoftles $& their Houle afterwards couerted into aChurc b , was called by the title of Paftor. Ac Tomis in Vontus of the holy Martyrs Paul and Cyriacus. At Tetra in Palettin of S. CMacarins Bifhop , who hauing fuffercd much by the Arians , ba- nilhed into jffrica, there refted in our Lord. At Seuil in Spayn of S. Florentia Virgin , After to the Saints Leandcr , and lftdore BilhopSt D The one and Went it h Day. AT P^me of S. Demetria Virgin, who was crownd with Martyrdom vnder lulian the Apoftat. Atfa) Siracofa in Sicily ,the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Sjtfinm and MartiaAn Af- a Syracufa. I V N E. fried of the holy Martyrs Qyriacnt\ and ApoL linaris. At (b)Mcnt\ ofS. Zdlban Martyr , who after many labors and hard confli&s for the fayth of Chrift , wa* made worthy the crown of lyfe. The fame day of S. Enfibius Bifhop of Sdtnofata, who in the tyme of Conftantim the jirian Emperor, difguyfed in a foldicrs weed, vihted the Churches of God , that he might confirme them in the Catholiek fayth 5 but afterwards vnder Valem, he was baniflied into Tbract4 i buc the perfecution ceafing in the tyme of ' Theodoftus, he was called back out of banifhmcnt, and as he was one day vifiting again his Dioceff^hauing his head broken with a ryle which an *Ari*n woman let fall vpon him from a window f finally dyed a Martyr* At(c) fconiam in LyCaonia of S.TerentiHs Bilhop and Martyr. At Vauia of S. Vrc'tfccnm Bifhop and Confeflor. Ac Tungrct of S. Martin Bi- fhop. In the Territory of (d) Snreux , of S. Leatfrid Abbot. E The rtob and rtoentith Day: A T NoU in Campania the birth- day of S. ?aulintt% Bifhop and Confeffor, who of a moft Noble, and Rich man, became poor& humble for Chrift , yea, and which more is , fold himfelf, to redeem a widows fon, whom the Wandals 9 hauing wafted Campania, had Jed captiue into Africa. He was famous, not only L 5 (or b Moguntia. ^ Now called Cogue, d Ebroicum. 170 I V N E. for learning, & abundant holy nes of /yfe, but alfo for his power ouer Deuils; whofe great pray fes S. m of S. John Prieft,who vnder Inlian the Apo- ftat a Now called S, Albans, ' I V NE. 171 flat was beheaded, in the old way called Sala- ria, before the Idol of the and buryed by S. CencordiusPrieft. , neer to the bodies of other Martyrs. Alfo at Rom: of S. tJigripft- Virgin and Martyr, vndcr Valerian Empe- ror, whofc body being tranflated into Sicily % is rbere honored with many miracles. At (a) Stttyui T fife any of S.Felix Prieft,whofe mouth by the command of Turcius Gouernor, was Co Jong brarcn with a flone,vntiIl hegaue vp the ghoft. At Nicomedia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who in the tyme of D/o- cletian the Emperor , lying hidden in moun- tains andcaues, ioy fully endured Martyrdom for the name of Chrift. At Philadelphia in Ara- bia of the hoiy Martyrs ZenoH^nA Zenas his feruant,who kifTingthe chains of his Mafter and befeeching him to accept of him for a partner in his torments , apprehended by the foidiers, receiued with his mafter the Crown of Martyrdom. In England of S* (b) Atsdry Queen ,and Virgin , who renowned for fan- £iity and miracles, went to our Lord; whbfc body elcuen years after her death was found yncorrupt. G The four and rtocntitb Day; THe Natiuity of S. lohn Baptift Precuri for of our Lord, Son to Zachary 8c Eli~ \abetb-, who being yet in his mothers womb was a Sutrium. b Ediltrudes. IJZ I V N E. was filled with the holy Ghoft. At Rome the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who vnder Nero the Emperor, being falfely aecufed for burning the City , were by his com- mand cruelly put to diuers kinds of death* of whom fome put in beafts skins were expo- fed rothefury of dogg*, others were cruci- fyed 3 and others burned to ferue^s it were, for lights in che night. Allthefe were Difci- ples of the Apoftles , and the firft fruits of Martyrs , which the Church of Rjrn? , after- wards very fertil in that kind, fenc vnto our Lord before the death of the laid Apoftles, There alfoofthc holy Martyrs Fan^im , and threeand twenty others, KzSatalis in Armenia of feuen Brothers Mirtyrs 9 Qrcntitts , Heroes , Pharx.tciuftFirmims, Firmm^ CyHaeui H 8c \,on~ ginut ibldiers > who for that they were Chri- ftiaras, being by *Miximian Emperor, firft dfr priued of their military Cinfture ? and then feparated from each other, were carryed away iuto diuers places, where in great mifery and afliciion they ended their dayes. kiQriftoliHtn in the Territory of Paris , the pafllon of the holy Martyrs jigotrd and Aglibsrt , with innu- merable others both men and women. At(a) jiuft&m the depodtionof S. Simplicius Bifhop and Gonfeffor. At(b) Lob of S. Tkeodulph Bi- foop. At Stylo m£a!abriei of S. lohn furnamed T bereft a$ ^ greatly renowned for his raonafti- cal and holy life. A The a Augiilloduaum* b Laubium. I V N E. A The fiue and tVventith Daj. A T Berea the birth-day of S. SoftpaterDif- ciple to S. Paul the Apoftle. At Rome of S. Lucy Virgin and Martyr , with two and twenty others. At Alexandria of S. Gatticanm Martyr, fometimes Conful of Home , who ba- iling byn honored with glorious tryumphs, and dear to Con&antin the Emperor , being conuerted to the Chriftian fay th by the Saints lohn and Paul, retyred himfelf to Otfiaat the mouth of Tybur, where together with S. Wla~ rinus> he gaue himfelf wholy to Hcfpirality , and feruing of the fick. The fame whereof being fpread through the world, drew many thither from all parts, to lee a man that had been Senator, and Conful, wafhing the feet of the poor,coucringtheir table, po wring water on their hands, carefully feruingthe lick, and exercyfing all other workes cf mercy : Buc beingdryuen thence vnder Julian the Apoflat, he went to Alexandria , where by Rattcianns Iudge , being vrged to facrifyce vnto Idols*, and contemning his command, by the Jofl' cf his head , was made a Martyr of Chrift. Ac Stbapolis in Syria of 5. Fcbronia Virgin & Mar- who in the perfecution of Diocletian , vnder Lyfimachus Prefident , for defence of her faytli and chaftity, being firft whipped, and racked vpon the torture 8quuleus> then torn with iron combs, and tormented byfyre; hauing alfcf 174 I v » is. her teeth ftrokenout, and breafts cut off, at Jaft being beheaded, adorned with fo many jewels of her fufferings went to her Spoufe* Ac (a) Be^anfon in France of S.Antidim Bifeopi and Martyr, whowasflayn by the Wandals , for the fajth of Chrift. At (b) Rjeux of S. Vrofter of Ac[u{tane , Biftiop of the lame City, renowned for learning and piety ; who ftoutly defended the Cathohck fayth againft the Ptf- lagians. At (c) Turinb the bii tlvday or S. Ma- xtmus Bifhdp and Corsfeflbr, very famous for learning and holines. In Hcllandof S. jSdeibsri Confellor, Difciple to S. WtilebrordBifhop. la the Territory of Gtoletto neer (d)Nojca a of$. ( William Confefior , founder of the hrmits of Mount -Virgin. B The fix and tnentith Day. AT Rome, in Mount Ctlius, of the holy Mar- tyrs Ijohndc Paul Brothers, of whom the former being Steward, the other chief Seere- ry to ConflantiaVivgin, daughter to Conflan* tin the Emperor ; were vnder Iulian the Apo- ftac, both beheaded, & fo obrayned the palm of Martyrdom. At Trent of S. VtetiimBilhop, who whilft he endeauord wholy to root ouc the relicks of Jdolatry, ftoned to death by the barbarous people, for the Name of Chrift 3 accompliltied his Martyrdom. At Cordova iu aVcfoitio, bRhcgium, cTaminum. dNufcms. I V N E. 175 Spsyn, the birth-day of S. TclagM a youth, who by the command of Abdaramtnm King of the Saracens , being pulled in peeces with tongues of iron, glonoufly accomplifted his Martyrdom. At (a) Valsticcnc the paflion of the 5 aints Sal mi* 1 Bifhop of AngoUfmc Sh~ fcrius Martyrs. Alio the memory of S Antbelm Bifhop of (b) Bcllay. At (c) Toiticrs of S. Ma- xentw Prieft and Confeflbr, famous for mira- cles. At Thcjfalonica of S. Vauid Ermit. The fame day of S. fcrfeucranda'S r irgin. C The fcuen and ftoentith Day. IN Galatia of S. (refcent DifcipJe to S. Taut the Apoftle , who making a iourney into Trance , did by his preaching conuert many there to the fayth of Chrift ; but afterwards returning back to the Galatiam y for whom he was fpecially ordaind Bifhop, when he had confirmed that people, in the feruice of our Lord euen to the end of his Jy fe,at laft vnder 7>*/*# accomplifhed his Marty rdom. At Cor- dona of the holy Martyrs Zoiim and nyneteen others. At Ccfarca in Palcjlinof S.Aneftm Mar* ' ty r, who in the pcrfecution of Diocletian vnder 1 Vrban Prefident ,for exhorting others to Mar- l\ tyrdo, hauing caft down certain Idols by his prayers, was commanded to be whipped by lc ten foldiers; hauing his hands and feet cutoff^ ? at laft beheaded recciued the crown of Martyr- ;r; aYalepccns, b Bellica. cPiftauium. ij6 I v n fi. dom. At Constantinople of S # Samp/on Prieft, £ great harbourer of the poor. In rhe territory of (a) Tours of S. lohn Prieft and Confettor. Ac Varadin in Hungary of S. Ladijlaivs King , who is greatly renowned for miracles , euen vncil this day. D The eygbt and rtoentithDay. TH e Vigil of the holy Apoftles S. Peter & Paul. At Komeo( S. Leo Pope , the fecond of that name. Ac Lyons in France of S.Jrcnaus Bifhop and Martyr, who, as §• Hierom writes, was Difciple to S. Polycarp Bifhop of Smyrna, 8c Jiued neer the tyme of the Apoftles , after he had valiantly retifted the Hereticks, both by word and writing, was in the pcrfecution of Seuerus, together with almcftal che people of his City, crowned with a gloriousMartyrdo. At Alexandria in the fame perfecution of fo- ucrus> of the holy Martyrs Plutarch, Serenws , Heraclides a Catechumen, Heron a new made Chriftian,andofanother Sercnus ;of EJpais alfo a Catechumen, of Potamicena, and Marcclla her mother; amongft whom, the moft famous was Potamiosna Virgin, who hauing firft endured many & grieuous confli&sfor the defence of her virginity , and afterw ards put vnto moft exquifice and vnheard of torments, at Jaftfor rhe Chriftian faych was together with her mo- ther, burned. The fame day of S. Papiw Mar- ty*. & Turones. > . I V K E. I77 ty r,who in the pcrfecution of Diocletian hairing been fore whipped, and caft into a caldron of boy ling oyl and tallow, and hauing fuffercd other moft horrible torments was at Jaft be- headed. At (a) Maeflricbtof S. Benignus Bifhop and Martyr. At Cordoua of S. Argymirus Monk and Martyr, who in the perfecution of the jt- rabiam % was flayn for the fayth of Chrift. Ac Rome of S. Taul Pope and Confcffor. E The nyne and rtoentith Day. AT tome the birth-day of the holy Apo- poftlcs S. Peter and S, Taut , who in the fame yearc,and fame day fuffered Martyrdom vnder Nero the Emperor 5 of whom S. "Peter crucifyed , with his head downeward, in the fame City, and buryed in the Vatican ,neer to the tryumphal Street, is honored of the whole world : bat S . Paul being beheaded, & buryed in the high way of Ofiia, isalfo vifited with lyke honor. At (a) Argenton of S. MarceUus Martyr, who together with AnaHaftus a Sol- dier, was beheaded, for the fayth of Chrift. fit Genua the birth-day of 8. Syrus Bitfiop. At Narnioi S* Cajjius Bifhop of the fame City, of whome S.Gregory reportes, that fcarfc any day *)f his lyfc palled, in which he did not offer the holy facrificc of the Altar to Almighty God; and his lyfe agreed well therwith ; forgiuing all he had to the poor, m the ty me of his MafT he rfed to be whoJy diflolued into tears ;atlaft M vpoij a Txaieftmn. a Caftiuna Argentomachum. 173 I v k kc Tpon the birth-day of the ApoftIes,on which cucry year he was aceuftomed to come zoRpme, hauing fayd mafT, and giuen the body of oar JLord.andhis benedi&ioto euery one prefenr, he went forthwith vnto our Lord. In Cyprus of S. Mary Mother oflobn, furnamed tZMark. In the territory of (b) Sens of S. BencdiftaWirgin. F The thirtith Day. THe Commemoration of S. Paul the Apo- ftle. At (a) Limoges in France of S.Martial Bilhop, with two Priefts \Alpnian and Aufiri* *linian y whole lyfe was very renowned for mi- racles. The fame day of the Saints CaiusPricft, and Leo Subdeacon. At Alexandria the pafEon of S. Bafilides v nder Seuerus Emperor, who for defending S. Votamioena Virgin , from the wan- tones of vnchaft perfons, whilft he lead her to execution, deferued to recciuefrom her, the reward of that religious deed : for three day e$ after flie appearing vnto him > and puting a Crown vpon his head , did not only conuert him to Chrift, but after a fhort combat , by her prayers, made him a glorious Martyr. Ac %pme of S. Lnctna difcipie of the Apoftlcs f who with her goods, relieued the neceffityes of the Saints, viiitcd the Chriftians that were in prifon, & buryed the Martyrs, & was bury ed in a Caue neer vnto the fajrd Martyrs,which her felf had made. There alio of S. Aemiliana Martyr. In the territory of Viuiers of S. Oftian Pricft and Confeffor. IYLY. b Senones. a Lcmouices. I V L Y. G The fir ft Bay. HE Oftaue of Saint John BapZ ti&. In the mountain of Hor 9 the depofition of S. Aaron the firft Prieft of the Lemtical Order. In Englandof the holy Martyrs Ju* lius and %Aaron , who fuffered : lafterS. Allan in the perfection of Diocletian. At which tyme very many alfoin that Uand/ : fuffering diuers and moft cruel torments , ha- uing accompliflhed their agonyes, obtayned ; the ioyesof heauen. At CMacbelin thepaffion i of S. Hjtmald Martyr, fon to the King of Scot- t land, and Biihopof Dublin, At {a)$inuefia f of f the holy Martyrs Ca&us 8cSecnndinus Bifhops. : At Vienna of S. MartinBifacp,difciple of the , Apoftles, At xAuuergne of S. Gallus Bifliop. j !In the territory of Lyon/ the depofition of S. ! Vomitian Abbot, who was the firftthat there [ lead an Eremitical lyfe, and hauing gathered i together many feiuants of God in that place, i renowned for vertues and miraclcs 5 in a vene- i rable old age, he went to reft in our Lord. M z In the a Rocca di MoA-Dragone. SSo T v ir. In the territory of Rbcmes of S; theodoricm Prieft, Difciplc ro S. fjmigitis Bifhop. Ac An- gotefmc of S. Eparchiut Abbot. At Emefa of $. Simeon Cofcflor, lurnamed Saifit,\vho became on Idiot for Cbrift, but God manifefted his high vrifdom, by many great miracles. A The fecond Day. He Vifitafion of the Bleffed Virgin Mary, when ftie went co S. Elizabeth. At Rome in the way called Anrclia , the birch-day of the holy Martyrs Troceffus & Martinian who bap- tized by S fetter the Apoftle in the priibn called Marnertin > after they had endured the bruizing of their mouths, the torture Ec[uu\ettt % ivhipsof finews, beating with cudgels; burning vith fyre, and fcorpions vnder Nerd the Em- peror, at laft beheaded, were crowned with Martyrdom, Alfo at B$mc the paffion of three Aoly Soldiers, who being conuercedto Chrift •by the Martyrdom of S. Tattl the Apoftle, -Were together with him made partakers of hca- uenly glory. The fame day of the holy Mar- tyrs Art Hon 9 Crcfcentian, Eutychian ¥ Vrban % Vi- tality I u fins , FeltcfjftmuS) Felrx, Marcia ,&Sym- fhoro/a y who all in the raging perfecution of JDioclcttan theEmpcror,were inCatnpania crow- ned with Martyrdom. At Winchester in England of 3 # SDotthin Biftiop, renowned for holines of life, and grace of miracles. At Batnberge of 5. Vibo Eifliop, who preaching the Ghofpcl to I v r y. igi she people of Tomcrania , conucrted them to the fay th, Ac (a) Tours the depofiu'on pf S*» Moncgnndss,* deuouc religious woman. S Fifc third Day. A T Alexandria of the holy Martyrs, 7>y- & twelue others. At Constantinople pf the hply Martyrs Eulegins , and his compa- nions ia Martyrdom, At Ccfarsa inCappado- cia, of S. Hyacinthut Chambcrlayn vnto Traiaft the Emperor, who acculed for being a Chri- ftian, and lorely whipped, w$s caft into pry- fon f and there confumed with hunger andfa- roin^gaue vp the Ghoft. At (a) Chittfiin Ttsfca- ny y of the holy Martyrs JrentHs Deacon a and Mufttola a graue Matron, who vndcr jiureliafr Emperor, eaduring {iindry and cruel rormecs a deferued the crown of Martyrdom. The fame day of the holy Martyrs M^r^and \MnciAn 9 who for the confeflioa of Ghrift were behea- ded, whom when a !ide youth with a loud voyceadmonifhed not co facrifyce vnto Idol*, he was fox that caufc comanded to be whipped, but be more carncftly chen before concerting Chrift, together with one called Paul, who ia lyke mancr had encouraged the faid Marty rs 3 he was put to dearth. At Laodicsam Syria of S. Anatolia Bifhop, whofe wrytings were admi- red not only of Religious perfons, but cucn ofPhiiofophers. Ac (b)d!tino s o£ S. Heliodorc M 5 Bifhog a Tmones, q (^liifium, b Akiiuuu. i8i I V I Y. Bifhop, famous for his learning and holyncs. Ac Rauenna of S. Dathm Bifhop & Confeffor. Ac Edcjfa inMefbpotamia rhc tranflation of S. Thomas the \pol\k out of Jndia: whofe relicks were afterward tranflated co Ortono. F Ofe*f 9 and Aggie nt Prophets. In tAjricd ^'the birth- day of S. lucnndian Martyr, drowned in the fea for Chrift. In the Terri- tory of (a) Boarges of S. "Lanrian Bifhop of Scmil y and Martyr, whofe Head was afterwards carryed to Semi in Spayn. Ac Sirminm of the holy Martyrs Innocent 3c Sebattia, with thirty others. At Madtura in Africa of S. Nampha- nion Martyr, and his companions , whom he encouraged in their combat,& conduced to the crown of Martyrdom. AtCyrene inLibya of S. Theodore Bifhop and Confeffor, who in the perfecution of Diocletian , vnder Dignian Prefident, hauing by n fore fcourged with lea- den whips, and hauing had his tonguecut out, went at laft to reft in our Lord. Thefame day the fefiiuky of the Saints Flauian thefecond Bifhop oftAntioch, and Elm Bifhop of Hieru- faletn>who for defence of the holy Councel of Chalcedon^ being fent into banifhment by - naftafivs Emperor, went conquerors to our Lord. At (\>)iAusburge in fjoetia, of S, VMa- ricus Bifhop , renowned for Abftinence, Libe. C The fourth Day, ralicy a Bituricas. b Augufta Vindelicorum. I V I Y. l$f rality ,V/gilancy, and cbc grace of working miracles. At Tot$rt % the tranflation of S. Mar* tin Bilhop and Confeffor; and chededicatioa there of his Church : vpon which day alfo font years before, he had byn ordayned Bilhop. Ac Lisbo of S. £li\abeth widow Queen of Portugal % whom famous for vert ucs and miracles , Vrbatt the eighth canonized for a Saint* D The fifth Day. A T t$mc ofS. Zoa Martyr, wife to 5. NicoZ ftratus alio a Marty r,who prayingat S. P*- Urs body , vndcr Diocletian Emperor was appre- hended by the perfecutors, and ca.ft into a dark; pryfon; afterwards hanged on a tree by her hayr, & neck, a moft loathfome fmoke being ray led vnder her, in the confeflion of our Lord gaue vptheGhoft. In 5yr'4the birch-day of S.Domitius Martyr.who by his miracles beftows many benefits vpothe inbabicats thereabouts At Cyrcne inLibyaof S. QyriU* Martyr , who in the perfecution of Diocletian, held a great while hot-burning coles with Incens in her hand , leaft by letting the coles fall > flie might feeni to offcr the incens to Idols, and afterwards moft cruelly flaftied with kniues, in the purple of her owne blood, went to her 5pous. Ac Hierufalcm of S. Athavafws Deacon, who for defence of the holy Councel of Chalccdonzp- preheded by the Heretieks, after he had fufferd all kind oftormets^t laft dyed by the fword.In s ' M4 Sicily i84 I v i t. Sicily of the holy Martyrs jtgatho, & Triphinal At T omk in Scythi a of the holy Martyrs Mart- nus^ rheodotus and Sedopha. At Treuers of S. Numcrian Bifliop and Confcflor. At (a)548- Scucrino in JW*rc-o4ffC00* of S. Philomena yirgin. THe Oftaue of the holy Apoftles S, P*f was afterward ordayned Prieft by 5. Cairn Pope ; 6c as he was praying' •at the Tomb ofS. Pa*l % vpon the O&aueday of the faid Apoftle, vnder Diocletian Emperor, being apprehended, and ftoncd to death by the Pagans , accoraplilhed his Martyrdom. At (a) Fiefoti in Tnfcany of S. Romulus Biihop & Mar- tyr, Difcipie to S» Peter the Apoftle, who be- ing by himfent to preach the gofpel, and ha- iling preached it in many parts of Italy , retur- ning to Fiefoli, was vnder Domitian Emperor, with diuers others crowndwith Martyrdom. In Campania ofS. Dominifa Virgin and Martyr, who a Septeropeda. a Fefute. I V IT. igf who vnder Diocletian Emperor, for breaking in pceces certayn Idols, being caft vnto tbc b-afts, but not hurt by them, at laft beheaded went vnto our Lord ; whole body is kept at Tropea in Calabria, with great honor and ve- neration. The fame day. of S. Lftcy Martyr^ bom in Campania, who being apprehended by ^ixius Lieutenant, and forely tormenred , ac laft conuerted him to Chrift : to whom were foynd Antoninus, Se#erin,Diodore,Dion,andfc~ uenteen orhers , who wereall made partakers of the fame Ci own of Martyrdom. In the Ter- ritory of Treaer$ y of S. Goar Prieft; and Con- feflbr. F The feuenth Day. A T^ome of the holy Martyrs ClandifisNo- tary , Nicotiratm Mafterof Requefts,Cd- 8orius % Viftorin8c S y mphori an , who being con- uerted to the fayth of Chrift by S. ScbaHian , and baptized by S. Tolicarp Prieft, were for ieeking out the bodies of holy Martyrs, by Fabian ludge commanded to be apprehended, and after ten dayes trial, both by flatterys Sc. threats, when as he could by no means moue them to forlakc their fayth , after they had been thryce tor turd, they were finally thrown head. long into the fea. At (a) Duraftoin *Ma- cedonia of the holy Martyrs Peregrin, Lucian, VompeyJ&efychiuSy PapM » Saturninus 3c German, M j all a Dyrracbiuqi. l8.Qndeu$ Prieft,who vnder D/o- cictian Emperor , & Stratonicus PreGdent after nothing hurt, at laft gaue vp his foul to God in prayer. At Brefcia of the holy Martyrs Sa- ftin and Cyprian. At (b) Bergamo of S. Bifhop, w T ho was Jcild by the Brians for de- fending the Catholick fayth. At Qordofta of S. Ahundim Prieft,who for inueyghing againft the Sc& of ^Mahomet f was crownd with Mar- tyrdom. In the territory of (c) Toitiers , of S. Sabin Confeflor. D The twelfth Day. AT CMilan of the holy Martyrs Naborznd Felix 5 who fuffered in the perfeeutionof Maximian* In the Monaftery of Pajfiniano neer Florence , of S. JobnGualbcrt Abbot * founder of the Order of Vallif-vmbrofa. In £#r*/ of S, fa/btf, an ancient Difciple of Chrift. At*>*- quileia the birth-day of S. H^riw^or^i Difci- and pic a Senones. b Bergomum. c Piftauium. j V 1 To 191 pie to S. CMark the Euangelifl: \ and the firft Biftiop of that Gity, wboamidft his miracu- lous cures 9 and diligent preaching , and con. uerfion of people to the fayth of Chrift, ha- uing endured diuers kind of torments, at laft together with his Deacon Fortunatus y by the lofl of his lyfe, deferued a perpetual crown. At Lues inTufcanyofS. Psulinut ,who being ordaynd the firft Biftiop of that City by Si Peter , after many combats vnder Nero the Emperor, at the foot of the hill Pifa, accom- plifhd his Martyrdom, with others his com* panions. The fame day the paflionof S. Pro- tlas and Hilarion, who vnder Traian the Em- peror and Maximum Prefident , by moft bitter torments attaynd the palm of Martyrdom. Ac (z)Lentini ofS. Spipbania, who vnder Diocle- tian the Emperor, and Tertillus Prefident, ha- uing her breafts cut off, gaue vp her foul to God. At (b) Toledo of S. Marciana Virgin & Martyr, who for the fayth of Chrift being caft vnto the beafts , and torn in peeccs by a Bull, was crownd with Martyrdom. At Lyons of S. Viuentiolus Bilhop. At Monia of S. Ta- ternian Biihop. E The thirteenth Day. A T fymc of S. tAnacletut Pope & Martyr, who after S. Clement Gouernd the Church of God, and adornd the fame by a glorious Mar- a Lcontini. h Toletum. 101 I V L Y. Martyrdom. The fame day of the S&ints lb?l and EfdrM Prophets In Macedonia of S. 3ilas 9 one of the firft Ghriftians, who beingfentby the ApofUes withS- Vani and Barn a by to the Churches of the Gentils , full oMhe holy Ghoft , hairing diligently performd his office of preaching, and endured many aflidtionsfor the glory of Chrift,rcftedat laft in peace* Alio of S. S evasion Martyr, vho vnder Stucriti Em- peror zn&Aqtiila Prcfident , by fyre obraynd the crown of Martyrdom. In the IJandof Qhio of S. Myfops Martyr, who vnder Dcctm fLtn- peror,& Nttmsrian Prefident beaten to death with bars, wentvnto our Lord. in^Sjricaof the holy Confcflor Engcnm Eifr og of Cartha- ge, renowned for his fayth,and other vermes, and of all the Clergy of that Church who to the number of about fiue hundred or more , £ amongft which weremany Jitle children who ferued as Le&ors] in the perfecution of the Wandalls \ n&ct Hunncricm the jtrianKing, after blows andfamin, ieioycingin our Lord, were fenc into a far and cruel banifhment* Amongft whom alfo wefc , the mod noble Sal tit arts Archdeacon, and Muritm the fecond amongft the officers of the Church, who be- ing now the third tymeC6feftors,made them- Jclues illuftrious, by their glorious perfeuc- rance in the fayth of Chrift. In litle Brttany of S. T»ri^»Bifhop and Confeflor, a man of great fimplicity , and innocency of life, F Tb* I v t r. F The fourteenth Vjyl A T Lyons the depofition of S. Bonaucnturc Cardinal, Bifhop of jiiba, Confefler,and Do&orof the Churcb,of the Order of theM/- nerites ^uch renowned for his learning & he- lines of lyfc. At Bamberge of S; Henry Empe- ror, the firftofthat name, who with his wyfe Chunegundet kept perpetual Virginity, & per- fuaded S. Stephen King of Hungary, with almoft all his Realm , to receiue the fay th of Chrift. At fjmc of $• Julius a Soldier vnder Claudius the Tribune, who by the miraculousappearing of a Cros being couerted to theChnftian fayth, and forthwith baptizd, beftowd all his goods vpon the poor; and afterwards apprehended by Magnetius Gouernor, & beaten with finews, tormented alfo with a hoc-burninghelmet put 1 vpon his head, and caft into the fyre (butnot f the leaft hayi of his head toucht with the i flame ) in the confeillon of our Lord gaue vp i the Ghoft. Ac Sjnofe in Vonmof S, Phocas • Martyr, Bifhop, cf the fame City, who vnder c Traian the Emperor, hauing oucrcom impri- * fonment, fetters, iron, and fyre for Chrift : * went to heauen ; whofe holy Relicks were v tranflated to Viennc in France, & there placed : - in the Church of the holy Apofties. Ac JLlc- % ), xandria of S.Heraclas Biihop ) whole fame was ot fo renowned, that African the Hiftoria wry tcs of himfelf, how he went of purpofe to Aic- \ N xan~ I V 1 t. xandria , to fee him. At Carthage of S. Cyrul ■Bifhop, vpon whofe fcaftS, vA#gnflin made a Sermon to the p eople- At (a) Co*»0 of S. F^ifA: the firft Bifhop of that City. Ac Brefcid of S. Optatian Bifbop. At Dancntry in Geldcrland of S. ^Marfcllm Pricft and Confcflbr. G Tta fifteenth Day. AT (2) Porto the birth-day of the holy Mar- tyrs EutropuSy Zofima and Bono/a fy tiers* At Carthage of S. Qttttltn Deacon >[in whofe prayJeS./*0£»ff/» made a Sermon to tbepeoplej & cf the Saints lamiftrm^Florentins^ lnlia^nd Jaffa Martyrs, who were buried in the Church of S. Fauftvs. At Alexandria of the holy Mar- tyrs Thilipy Zeno i Narfam > and ten Children, In the He of Tenedos of S. jshudemiM Martyr, Who fufferd vnder Diocletian. At Sebafie or S. Antiochus a PhiGtian, who was beheaded vnder Adrian Prefidcnt; and when inftead of blood theieifiiied milk from his neck, Cyriacmt\\z executioner being conuer ted by that miracle, became alfo a Martyr. Ac Pauia of S. Felix cBiihop and Martyr. At Nifibis the birth-day of S. lames Biihop of that City, a man of great fan&ity ; who famous for learning, and mira- cles, was one of thofe Confeflors , in the per- fection of Galcrius Maximian % who in the Nu fene CounceJ, condemnd the peruers opinion of 4riM)by oppofingagainft it, the word Ho- moptfton aNouocomum. a Portusliomanus. I v i r. ipy moufion; by whofe prayers,and by the prayers of Alexander Bifhop, Aritts himfelf , by voy- ding cue hr; bowels at Constantinople , receiucd worthy reward of his iniquity. At Naples in Campania of S. tAthanaftus Bifhop of that Ciry , who having fuffered much, and been dri- uen out of his Epilcopal feat, by his wicked Nephew Sergiut y fpent with miferies died ac Vcrulo, in thedayes of Carulm Calais. AtP*- Urmo the inuention of the body ofS. Rofalia Virgin of the (aid City, which being found bydiulne reuclation in the time of Pope£>- ban the eighth; in the lubile year freed Sifily from the plague, A The fix tee nth Day. THn birch-day of S. Fauftas Martyr, who vnder D?cw Emperor, being crucified on a Cros, liued fiuc dayes hanging thereon , & at laft fhoc with arrows, went to hcauen, At Scbaflain ^Armenia ofthc holy Martyrs yiths^ nogenei Bifhop, and ten of his Difciples, vnder Pfoclcfidnthc Emperor, At Antiocb in Syria the birth-day of S. Evfiathim Biihop and Confef. for, renowned for hit learningand holynes , who vnder Conftantim the Arian Emperor, for defence ofthc Cathclickfayth, banifhd to Traianoplein Tkracia, there refted in our Lord. The fame day of S. Hilarin Monk, who toge- ther with S. Donatttiy being apprehended in the perfeeucion ofy*//*^ and refuting tofacrifyce Ni ^ vnto I V I T. vnto Idols, fore beaten with cudgels , was fi- lially at [aj Are\\o in Tn/cany, made a Martyr : vhofebody was afterwards tranflated loOttia. At Treuers of S. Valentin Bifhopand Martyr* At Qordona in Spayn of S. Sifenand Deacon & Martyr, who for the fay th of Chrift was ftran- *g!ed by the Saracens. At (b) Saints in France of the holy Martyrs Rjineldcs Virgin, and her icompanions, who were flayn for the faythof Chrift, by the barbarous people. At Bergatne of S.Domnion Martyr. At Ca$n* of S. Vttalian Bilhop and Confeflbr. B T he fenenteenth Day. AT Rome of S. Alexius Confcffor , fon to Eufhemian a Senator, who the firft night of his Marriage, leauing bis Spous vntouchd fbrfookhis hous.and after a long peregrina- tion, returning to the City, was harbord for Jeucnteen years together, as a poor beggar, in a corner of his fathers hous vnknown ; de- luding the world by a new deuile : but after his death, by a voyce heard in the Churches of the City, & alio by a wry ting of his own being known, was, Innocent the firft being Po* pe, with great honor carried to the Church of S. Boniface, where he wrought many miracles. Ac Carthage the birth- day of the holy Mar- tyrs ScillitainiSferattts y Nar\alis, Cythin^Vetn- tilts, Felix , jlcyUinus, Let an tins , lannariafiene. rofa, t Arctium, b Sam*. I v i t • ij>7 wf* , Ve$ina % D*n4ta t and Secnnda, who by the command of 5W#rfl/»*f Gouernor, after their firftconfeflio of the fay tb, being caft into pry- fon,&nayId vntopececsof wood, were after- wards beheaded. But the Rclicks of S.Spera- together with the bones of S. Cyprian>8c the head of S. Fantalcon Martyr, were after- wards tranflated out of Africa into France % & honorably placed in the Church ofS. lohtt Baptist at Lyons, At jtmaftrk in faphlagonia of S.Hyacinthus Martyr, who hauingfuffcrd much vnder CaftritM Prefident, dyed inpryfon. Ac (a) Tiuoli of S.Generofut Martyr. At Constanti- nople of S. Thcodota Marty r, vnder Leo the (b) /^^/j/I.Atl^r» StaSeut and Eugenius; whofc mother vnder jtdriatv Ni Era. a Tibur. b Iniftgc-breaker. c Antifiodoru. aTibu? *93 I* if. Emperor', for her inuineible conftancy , was firftfor a long rime buffeted , and then hangd vp by the hayr, at laft hauing a ftonc tved to her neck, was thrown into a Riaer: but her Sons tyed to flakes and ftretehed out With pulleys, by diuers kinds of death, ac- complilhcd their Martyrdom, Their bodies afterwards tranllated to Kpme , were in the dayes of Pope Pirn the fourth , found in the facrifty of the Church of S. Angclus in the pi/cina. Ac Carthage of S. Gundcnts Virgin, who by the command of SjtffittM Proeonful, being for the Confeffion of Chrift, four fe- ueral times racked, and cruelly torn with' claws of iron, and kept a long time in a filthy pryfon, was at laft beheaded. At Doroftorum in Myfia of ?. Aemilian Martyr, who in the ty- me of jvlidn the Apoftat , voder Captolinus Prefident, being caft into a burning forna* ce,rcceiucd the palm of Martyrdom. At (a) Maettrtcbt of $ Frederick Bifliop and Martyr. IviGMicia of S fay n y of S. Af arina Virgin and Martyr. At *!Mtlan of S. ^Matcrnm Bilhop, who vnder Maxitnian Emperor, for the fayth ofChrift, and defence of the Church commit- ted to his charge^ being caft into prifon,and oftc whipped, at length renowned for the many confeflions of his fayth < went to reft in our Lord. At Erefcia the birth-day ofS. Pbilaffri- us Bifhop of the fame City, who by word 8c I V I Y. 1$9 writing greatly oppofingthe Hereticks, efpe- cially the tArians by whom he was much per* lecuced , at laft famous for miracles dyed a Confeffor. At (b) Met\ in France of S. Arnulph £i/hop,wbo renowned for holine*& Miracles, embracing an Eremitical lyfe,made a blefled end. At (c) Scgniot S. Bruno Bifhop 3c Con- feiTor. D The nyneteenth Day. T" 1 Hje birth-day oi^.Epaphm.whom S.Paul the Apoftie calleshis fellowprifoner, who by the fame Apoftie being ordayned Bifhop of Coloffs, renowned for his vercues 9 ftout!y de- fending the flock committed to his charge, he there receiued the truumphat palm of Martyr- dom. His body lyes at in the Church of S. MaryMaior. At Seuilia Spayn thepatfTon of the holy Virgins lufta and E^ffina^ who be* ing apprehended by Didgenian t Sc fcrft ftrerched vpon the rack, & torn with Iron claws, after- wards aflifted with impryfonment, hunger, 8c diuers other mifciies,ac length Jufia died in prifon j but Rjtffina for the confeffion of our Lord had her neck broken. At Cordova of S. jturea Virgin, who repenting her for hauing once fain from the fayth, encred thecombac the fecond time, and oucrcarnethe enemy by the fhedding of her blood. At Trcusrs of S. Martin Biftiopand Martyr. At Rome of S# Sym- wacbm Pope , who afli&ed a long tyme with N4 the b Met*, c Signia. 200 I V t T. the fa&ion of Schifmaticks , at Iaft renowned for fan&ity went vnto our Lord. Ac Verona of 8. Felix Bifliop. Ac CMonntSeetk in Egypt , of.S. Arfenius Deacon of the Roman Church t who in the ryme of TheodoftHi retiring himfelf inco a wilderncs, endowed with the pcrfe&ion of ail vertues ,and grace of tears, gaue vp his foul to God. InCapPadocia of S. Macrina Vir- gin, fitter to S. Bajil the Great , and S. Grf* gory Nijicn* E Tfo etoenihh Day. AT Amtoch the paffionofS. Margaret Vir- gin and Martyr. In Mount Carmel of 5. £/fdf Prophet. The fame day the birth-day of S. /^y?^ fur named the /*tf,whom theApoftles appoyntedto ftand in Election with MattbiM, to fupply the place and Apoftlcfhip of Jadas the Tray tor :buc when the lot fell vponAf**- thids 9 he notwithftanding , by preaching and teaching, perfiited in the feruice of our Lord, and hauing fufrcrd great perfecution of the lews for the fayth of Chrift,madea vidorious end in Jury • of whome it is recorded* thac hauing drunk poyfon , through his fayth in our Lord, he reccitied no hurt. At Damafco of the holy Martyrs Sabin Julian, M*ximM % Ma- crobins /Caffia^ni Paula^whh ten others. At Cordoua of S. Paul Deacon and Martyr, who reprehending Infidel Princes, for their Maho- metical impiety , and cruelty , and preaching Chhft I.VIT. 20* Chrift yery conftantly , was flayn by their co- mand , & fo afcended to heauen for his reward. In Portugal of S. Wilgcfort Virgin and Martyr , who combating for the Chriftian fayth , and confirmation of her Chaftity,deferued a mod glorious tryuraph.by the death of the Cros. In the Territory of Sullen in France, of S. WhU mams Abbot, a man of wonderful holincs. Ac Trcucrs of S. Scuera Virgin. F The one and rtoentitbDay. A T Rpme of S. Praxedes Virgin, who being brought vp in all Chaftity,& knowledge of the Jaw of God, giuing herfelf wholy to prayer , watching, and fafting, went to reft in our Lord, and was bury ed neer vnto her fyfter Tudentiana, in the way called Saiaria. At B*- bjlon of S» Daniel Prophet. At (a) Felt'cian, and Longinus. At(b) Troys of S. lulia Virgin and Martyr. There alio the paflion of the Saints Claadius^ufttts ^ucundi- nm , and fiue more their companions , vnder Jiurelian Emperor. At Comanaitx Armenia of Nj S.Zo- 4 Maffilia. b tTrecae. 201 I V I Y. S. ZflffYfl/Bifhopand Martyr, who was crow- ned vnder Sencrnt. At (c) Strxsburge of S. bogaftvs Bifhop, renowned for miracles. In Sy- ria of S* lobn Monk , Companion to S. Sim mcon. G The two and rtoentitb Day. AT {*)CMarfeiUe the birch-day of S. Ma- ry ^Magdalen ,out of whom our Lord caft feuen Diuels, and who defcrued firft ro fee our Sauiour,aftcr he was rifen from death. At Phi* Uppi of S. &yntycbcs 3 o£ whom S # T*#/the Apo- le makes mention. At xAncyraixt Galatia the birth- day of S. Plato Martyr, who vndcr yf, grippinm Lieutenant being whipped ,corn with iron claws, &otherwife mod cruelly tormcn^ ted , at laft beheaded, rendred vp his vnuan- quifhd Soul to God: whofe miracles in hel- ping of Capty ues, the A6ls of the fecod Coun- eel of Nice do teftify. In Cyprus of S. Tbcophi- lui Pretor, whoapprehended by the Arabian? , when nether by gyfes nor threats, be could be induced to deny Chrift , was beheaded. Ac vAntioch of S. Cyril Bifhop, renowned for his learning and holynes. In the Territory of (by Aunergne of S, Menelem Abbot. In the Mo~ nailery called Blandine f of S m Wandregeftliut Abbot , famous for miracles. Ac Scythople in •falcflin of S. Jofiph. Earl. A The c Argcntoratuzn. a Maffilia. b Arucrnum. I V L T. Zoj A The three and ftoenfith Day, THe birth-day of S. Apollinaris^who being ordayndat tpmeby $. Teter the Apoftle % and fenc to Rauenna < fufFerd there manifold, and diuers torments for the. fay ch of Chrift r afterwards going into Acmilia> and there prea- ching the Ghofpel, he drew many from the worfhip of Idols: at length returning to #enna 4 vndcr Ve$af\*n Emperor, he there acco- plifbed a glorious Marryrdom. At Rome of S. %a/yphws Marryr* There alfo the paflionof S. Prtmitixa Virgin & Martyr. Alfo of the holy Martyrs ApoUonims & Engenius. The fame day the birth day of the holy Martyrs Trophimm ,& Theophiius^who vnder Diocletian theEmperor, being firft beaten with ftones, then fcorcbd with fyre 5 at laft beheaded, were crowned with Martyrdom. In Bulgaria of very many holy Martyrs, whom Nicephorus the impious Em- peror ,fpoy ling the Churches of God, caufed to be killed by diuers kinds of death, by the fword, by halcars, arrows, long imprifonmenc and famin. At (a) Man sin France of S. lAbo- riusEifhopSc CoafeiTor. AtRomc ofthe holy Virgins Romala % Redempta 9 and Herundines ,of whx>mS, Gregory Pope makes mention. B The four and Wentith Day> TTHb Vigil of S.James the Apoftle. At Tyro A in Tufiany by the lake of y^lfino y of S. Chri- a Cenomani^ I v r r. Chriftina Virgin and Martyr, who bclieuing in Chrift, and breaking in peeces the golden and lyluer Idols of her father,and giuingrhemto rh: poor , was by his command firll cruelly whipt, and other ways mod grieuoufly tor- mented ; then being tyed to a weighty ltone, and caft into a Lake, but deliuered by an An- gel, was after all this, vnder another Iudge f iuccefior to her Father, yec more cruelly tor- mented, but lhe bore all couragioufly 5 &!aftly by Julian PreGdent after (he had byn (hut vp fiue dayes in a burning fornace without any hurt , and by the power of Chrift ouercom Serpents^auing her tongue cut out, fhot full of arrows > fhe ended the cours of her Mar- tyrdom. At Rome in the way called Ttbnrtin* of S. Vincent Martyr. At jdmitcrno in (a) Ab- brtf^Tp^the patflon of fourfcore, & three holy foldfers, Martyrs. At (b) Merida in Spayn of S. Viftor Soldier, who with his two brothers Stzrcatiui and Antinogcnes ,in the perfecution of Diocletian by diuers kind of torments ac- comphfhed his Martyrdom. In Lycis of the ho!y Martyrs Niccta and Aqailina,who being conuerted to Chriii by the preaching of S. Chrifto^hcr Martyr, obtayned the palm of Mar- tyrdom , by lolT of their heads. Alfo of the holy Martyrs Mcncus and [apt'tv. At (0 Sens of 6. Vrficm Bifhop and Confedor. C The a InVeuinis. b Emerita. c Senonae. I v i r. 10* C The pus and rtocntith Day. OF S.Iamcs the Apoftle, brother to S.Johfi the Euangelift , who about the feaft of 6after 9 was beheaded by Herod lAgribpa. His holy Relicks , were vpon this day tranflated from Hicrnfalcm to Galtciain Spayn> and there are had in great Veneration of that Nation , and much frequented by the great coneours of people from all pares , who fordeuotioa and to fulfill their vows, go thither on pilgri- mage. In Lyciaof 5. Cbrtfiopher Martyr, who vnder Dcctus being forely bruiied with rods cf iron, and caft in to the burning fire, but pre- ferued by the power of Chrift,at laft fhocfull of arrows accomplifhcd his Maityrdom by being beheaded. At {^Barcelona in Spaynthz birth-day of 5. CucuphM Martyr, who in the perfecution of ViocUtttn vnder D*cian Prefi- dent, hauing ouercom many torments, by the lofl of his head went triumphantly to beauen. In PaleHin of S, ?aul Martyr, who in the per- fection of Maximian Galcr'm% vnder Ftrmilian Prefident, being condemned to death, & ob- tayning a ftort Ipace to pray , fir 11 rradc inter- ceffi6n,with all his heart, for his own Coun- trymen 5 then for the lews and Gcntils , that they might come to the knowledge of the Truth; after for the whole multitude there prefenc; laftly for the Iudge that condemnd him, a Barcinone. * 2c6 I V I f : him , and the Hangman that was to execute the lenience; & then beheaded , receiued the crown of Martyrdom. There alio of S. Vahn. Virgin , who carry ed to an Altar to iacri- fice vnto the Idols, and ouerthrowing it with her foot , cruelly tormented together with another Virgin her companion eaft into the fyre, went ioyfully vnto her fpoufe. At (b) Forcono in t^bbr»\\o of the holy Marty 15 Flo* rcntius and Felix Citizens of Siponto At CV- dona of S. Theodemiro Monk and Martyr. At Tremrs o f $ . <£Magncmm Bi fh c p & C o n t e (To r. D The fix and rhentith Day. Hfc departure out of this life of S. Anne A mother of the B. Virgin Mary mother of God. At Vhiltpp in Macedonia the birth-day of S. Erattm ,who being left Bifhop there by S. Pdtil the Apoftle , was there crownd with Martyrdom. At Rome in the way Latin* 2 of the holy Martyrs Simpbronias>OlympM, Thcodxliis^ and Exnperiai w ho as it is recorded intheadis ofS. Stephen Pope, obtaynd the palm of Mar- tyrdom by fyre. At (a) Porto of S. Hyacinthus Martyr, who being firft caft into the fyre 5 & then thrown headlong into ariuer 4 but efca- ping without any hurt, was afterward by L?- onttus who had been Gonlul, vnder Traian the Emperor beheaded ; whole body a noble: Matron buryed in her mannour , neer to the b Furconium in Vcftinis. a Portus Ronianus. City; I v l r. 207 City .Alfoat fjmc of S. T^fifor Prieft, whole Name fciucs tor a Title to a Cardinal at the Church of S. tadentiana t vf on the Hill Vitni~ nads. At Verona of 17*/?*;.* Bifhopsnd Con- feilor. In the Menaftery of S. Benctneer Man- tua of S. Simeon Monk & Hermit, who renow- ned for many miracles a in a good old age, refted in cur Lord. E The [men ani fbsnutb Day . AT Nicotnedia the pafHon of S. Paittalcon Philitian, who beingapprehended byMa- ximian Emperor for the fayth of Chrift , and racked vpon the torture Eqnttleut^ & tormen- ted with burning lamps, in the midft wherof he was comforted by our Lord appearing vnto him, at laft by the fword accomplifhed his Martyrdom. In the fame place of 5. Hermolaus Prieft,by whole dodtrine S. Vantaleon was con- uerted to the fayth. Alio of the Saints Her- mippu$ and Hermocrates Brothers, who after many torments , were by the fame Maximian killed ,for the eonfeflicn of Chrift. Ac Nola of the holy Martyrs Felix, lulia ar d Jucvnda* At (*yBifegli in Apulia of the holy Martyrs c^W^ftr^/Bilhop, VantsUcmon and Sergiusy who iuflrerd vhder Traian, In the -Country of the Homerits l the Commemoration of the holy Martyrs , who were burnt vnder Dftnaan the Tyrant, for the fayth of Chrift . At Cordova in a Vigili«5 s m 2,e8 I V I T. in Spayn of the holy Martyrs George Deacon^ Felix, Amelias, Nat alia .and htltofa in the per- fection cf the Arabians. At Epbcfusihz birth- day of the Seuen holy Sieepcrs , SAiaximian , Malcbus, Martinian s Denys^ lobn, Scrapion , & Conjiantin. At (b) Jluxtrrc the depolition of S. Aitherifts Bifhop and Confeflor. At Con- Slantinoplc of S. lArtthufa Virgin, who vnder Conjiantin Copronymus 9 f or the worfhip of holy Images whipt, & fent into banilhmcnt, refted in our Lord. F The eygbt and ftoentith Day. A T Rome the pafiionof S. Viftor Popeand Martyr. There alio of S. Innocent Pope and Conteffor. At Milan the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Na\arjus y and Celfusz boy, who in the fury of the periecuuon vnder hfero^ after long pyning , and afli£Hon in pryfon, were by Anolmus beheaded. AtThcbais in £gypt, the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who fufterd in the perfecution of Deeim and "Valerian. At what tyme, the Cbriftians defi- ring to dye by the fword for the name of Chrift.the crafty enemy of makind, deuifed certain flow torments ro put them to death, wherby he meant rather to kill their fouls^ then their bodies. Of which number one, after that he had ouercom the torture Eqwleus , hot fiery plates^ and frying panns, annoynted cuer a Antifiodorum. 1 V I T. 200 oust With bony, and his bands bound behind him , w as placed in the hotfeorchingfunto be ftung of waips,& flyes : another gently bound and iayd among flowers, being by an impu- dent Harlot prouoked toluft , by ting off bis tongue, did fpit it in her face. At *Ancyra in Galatia of S. Euftachitu Martyr, who after di- uers kind of torments, being thrown into a riuer, but deliuered by an Angel, was atJaft by a Doue defcending from heauen.inuitcd to lyfe euerlafting. At (a) Metaffo of S. Jcatius Martyrvvho vnder Licinittt Emperor, after di- iiers torments being thrown into a burning fornace , but by the help of God prelerued from hurt, accompliihed his Martyrdom by los of his head. In litle Britaay of S. Samp/on Eiihop & Confeflor. At Lyont of S. Tererrin Pneft, whofe happines is attefted by glorious miracles. G The nyne and rtoemith Day, A Z (a ) Tara f (0 * in Vromcnct of France of S- { \Martba Virgin, Harbourer ofourSauiour & iylter toBleffed Mary MagdalenSt Lauras At l&ne in the way called xAurtlia of S.Fel/x the fecond.Pope and Martyr, who for defen- ding the Catholick fayth, being caft outof his bea by Conjiantm the Arian Emperor and liain pnuately at €era in Tftftany, made a glo- rious end. His body being taken thence by the ° Clergic a Muctus a Ta^rafeum. iio I v i y. Clcrgic and btiryed in the fame way , was after translated to the Church of S. Cafmasana Da- tnianx and in the tyme of Pope Gregory the thirteenth the fame was found there vnder the Altar, together with the relicks of the holy Martyrs CMarcM, Marcelli an, and TranqttiUinus 9 A with them, decently layd again in the fame place, the one and thirtith day of luly. Vnder which Altaic were a!fo found the bpdies of the Iioly Martyrs tAbundim Prieft, and ^Abnndan** tins Deacon , which not long after, were fo- lemneJy tranflared to the Church of the So- ciety of Jefns , vpon the Euc of their Feaft. Alfo at Rome in the way Portvenfis, of the holy Martyrs Simflicius^Fanflinns^ and Beatrix vnder Diocletian Emperor ,of whom the two former after many and different torments were behea- ded. But Beatrix their fyfter, for the confef- fion of Chrift, was flranglcd in pryfon. Mo- leoucrat^p^ of the boiy Martyrs L&cilla8c Flora Virgins , Eugenim , ^Antoninus y Theodore, and eighteen others their companions , who fuffered a glorious Martyrdom, vnder Gallienns Emperor. At Gangra in Paphlagonia of S. CaL iniens Martyr, who whipt with rods of iron, Sc diuers other ways tormented, at laft cait inro a burning fornace, gaue vp his foul to God, In Norway of S. Olam King and Martyr. At (a) Troys in France of S.L#p#/Bifhop and Confel- for, who went into England with $• German, to ex- b Trecae. I V I Y.- 211 to expel] theTelagian Hcrefy thence ;and by his continual prayers defended the City of Troys from the fury of jtttilas,th&z fpoyJed ail France, and finally hauing venerably executed the fun&ion of Priefthood for fifty two y ears^ rcfted in our Lord. At (c) S. Brief* of S. Wil- lyam Biftiop &GonfefTor. Alfo the depofition of 5. Vrojper Sifhop of Orleans. At(d> Todi of Secundum , and Denys. In Syria of three hundred and fifty holy Monks Martyrs, who for defending theCounccl of Cbalccdon.wcre flayn by the Hereticks. Ac K^nenrta rhe de- parture out of this world of S. German Bifhop of Auxerre , greatly renownd for his paren. tage, fayth, learning, and glorious miracles , who abfolutely freed (a) England from the Herefys of the Pelagians. At Tsgafta in Africa _ of S. Firm* f Bifhop, renowned for the glori- ous Confeflion of his fayth. At Siena in cany che birth-day of S, lobn Columbin^ Foun- der of the Order called le/nati, renowned for holines of life, and miracles, a Britannia. '» 'i ■ Oj AV- 214 A V G V S T. ! C The frft Day. T T^omc^m the Mount Sfynilinc, the dedication of the Church of S. "Peter ad Vincula. At jintwh the pafficn of the feuen holy Bre- thren Machabees with their mo-; ther>who fufferd vnder King An - tiochm, fiirnamcd Epiphanes: Their relicks be- ! ing tranflatedto Rome^xc kept with great re- ference in the forfayd Church of S. Tcterad \ Vincnla. At Rprne thepaffionof the holy Vir- I gins, Faytb % Hope 9 &Qharity y who vnder Adrian j Emperor obtained che crown of Martyrdom* 1 Aifo at Rome in the way Latin*, of the holy Martyrs Bonus Prieft , Fanft^s f and tMattrm % J , with nyne others, recorded in thea&s of S, L Stephen Pope* At Philadelphia in tArabia of] j the holy Martyrs Abulia* Peter >Domiti an % I , %#f#$ 9 sind ^Menander , all crownd vpon one ! j day. Ac P*r£ with an vndaunted courage making an end of his MaiT^was beheaded in his own Seatt At Nicem Bithynia the paifion of S. Theodota with her three fons, of whom the eldeft called Snodins , confeffing with great courage the name of Chfift, by the command of Nicetiu* , who had been Conful of Bttbyma, being fore beaten with cudgels, was finaiJy^together with his mother, and his other brothers canfumed 9 4 b y b Vercella;. | llg A V G V S T. by fyre. In Africa of S. Rjtilits Martyr, who flying from place to place to auoid the per- fection, and fomecyme alfo redeeming his prefent danger with money, being vnexpec- tedly apprehended, and prefented before the Prefidcnt,was put to many torments, & laftly caft into the fire was crowned with a glorious Martyrdom. At (a) Padua of S. Maximus Bi- fhop of the fame City, who renowned for mi- racles ,cndcd his bleffcd dayes. E The third Day. AT Hierufalem the Inuention of the body of rtioft uappy S. Stephen the Protor&arty r, & of the Saints Gamaliel, Nicodcmus^nd Abibo, reueald by God , to a Prieft calbd Lucian t in the days of Honorius the Emperor. At Con- ftantinople the birth, day of S. Her melius Mar- tyr, In India ncer to the Perfians, the paffion of the holy Monks , and other Chriftians 5 Hrho by the command of King ^Abenner , per- fecting the Church of God , after they had been afli&ed with diucrs torments, were killed. At Naples in Campania of S. Ajpren Bilhop , who being cured of a ficknes by S. Peter the Apoftle ; and afterwards baptized, was ordaind Bifhop of the fame City. Ac (a) Aufturn the depofition of S. Suphronins Bifhop and Con- feffor. At Anagniaof 5. Peter Bifhop, who firft renowned for monaftical difciplin , and after- ward a Patauium. a Auguftodunusi. A V GVST. 217 wards for his Paftoral Vigilancy, went to reft in our Lord. At Thilippi in Macedonia of S. Lydia a Seller of Purple, who by the preaching of S. P<**/the Apoftle, fnft of all in chatCicy belieued in Chrift. At Bercea in Syria , of the holy women, Maranaand Cyra. T BoloniaofS. DewinhkConteffor.Foun der of the Order of Friars Treacher! , re- nowned for fanfticy and learning, who kept his Virginity vndefyld to the end of his life, and by his fingular merits, raifd three dead men to lyfe. And when he had by his preaching reprefled Herefies, and inftru&ed many in re- ligious ,and godly lyfe, the fixt day of this Monh he went to reft in peace: but hisfeaft is kept on this day, by the ordination of Pope Taxi the fourth. At Thejfalotjica the birth- day of S. lArittarchut Difciple , and infeparabis Companion to S. Paul the Apoftle, of whom in his Epiftieto the Qoloj]ian$ he writes thus; <-Ariflarchus my ]etto^-prifoncr falules yon. Being ordaind Bifhop of the Thejialonians by the fame Apoftle, after he bad fufferd much vnder Nero, crownd by Chrift, he refted in peace. At ?ome in the way called Latina>thc paflion of S. Ter- taUin Prieft and Martyr, who vnder Valerian Emperor, after he had byn moft cruelly bruilci with cudgels, after the burning of his fides with fire, after buffeting vpon the face, racking F The fourth Day O 5 vpon Zl?. A V G V S T. vponthc torrurc ^qnuleui^Sc the cUttingofhis Gaews,accompliihed his Martyrdom, fentencd tody, by thelosof his head, Ac Constantino- ple of S. SlcHther'tHs a Senator Marty x % Who fbrChriftdysd by thefrord^n the perfecutio of 'Maxima*. In Pcrjiaaf the holy Martyrs Ja 9 and her Companions, who together with ny nc thoufand Ghriftian Captiues, vnder Saporct King-, by diners torments, obtaind the palm of Martyrdom. Ac CuRsnof ^. Protaft Mar- tyr. Ac Verona of S. jSgah'ms Rifhop & Con- fdTor. At (a) Xoan of S. Sftphronins Birtiop. Ac Fow of S. Perpstua, who baptizd by 3. P*f?r the Apoftle, conuerted Na\arint her Son, and African her Husband to the fayth of Chrift ; 2nd buried the bodies of many holy Mirtyrs f aand(d)Tourttay to the faychof Chrift , and finally died a ConfefTor in pence. At (e) Chaailon in France of S. Donatian Bi- fhop. At CMeffina in Sicily cf S* jilbert Con- feflor, of the Order of Carmelits, renowned for miracle's. At Naplcsin [ampania of Bleilcd Caietan a Thienean, Confeflbr, founder of the clerick Regulars. C Tbt b Nouocomuiii. c Morini. dNeruij. e Catakr- 211 A V G V S f. C The eyghtb Day; A T ?^ome of the holy Martyrs Cyrtacrts Deacon, Largus,& Smaragdtu, with twen- ty others , who in the periecution of i)io~ cietian and Maximian y fiifferd vpon the fix- teenth of March. Their bodies being buried by one Jc&tf aPrieft^inthe way called Salaria, S. MdffiUuf Pope, on this day tran/lated them into the Mannour of 'Lucina , in the way to O&ia ;which afterwards were brought into the City, and placed in the Diacony orfacrifty of S. Mary in Via lata. At (a) jttatra in Ctlicia of S. Miuinus an old Man who vnderDw/tf- tian Emperor, & L?/?^/Prefident being whipr, rackt^and flafhed with kniues,at Jaftcaft vnto the beafts, ended his life. Alio of the holy Martyrs Eleutkerius and Lebnidcs^wko by fyre accomplished their Martyrdom. In Terfta of S. Hormifda Martyr, vnder King Saporcs* At Cy\icm in HeUcpcnt of S. Acmilian JBi/hop , who hauing fufterd much for the worfhipof holy Images, by Le ued with tSe torments of S. La#rtnce y dcCucd to be baptized by him ; for which caufe be- irtg forthwith accufed, and beaten with cud- gels, was finally beheaded. In Tufcavy the birth. day of the holy Martyrs Sccnndijn^Mar* cellian } and Verian^who in the tyme of Declm being firft whipt by Vrorncim who had been Conlul, & then rac'kc vpon the torture Eqnu- lem^ torn with iron claws s and their ixdes cruelly fcorched with fyre applied to them, &t Jaft beheaded, deferued the triumphant palm of Martyrdom. At fJcrond of the holy Martyrs Virmus & Sjttlicmin the tyme of Ma- ximian Emperor. In Africa , t he Commemo- ration of many holy Martyrs, who in the pen* fecution of Valerian being encouraged by S % Ntitnidicm were cafi into the fyre^and (o ob- taynd the palm of Martyrdom. But Nxmidiacs although himfeU was fcaft alfo into the tyre with the rcft ; and ouerwbelmd w ith ltones,ycc being digged our by his own daughter , and found half alyue , was cured > and afterward deferued for bis vertue^ to beadmitred by S. Cyprian y for a Prieft of the Church of Car- thage. At ContianUnople cf the holy Martyrs Jfiltan % Marcian , and eight otheis , who for letting vpour Sauiours Image 3 at the b raze n Soldier, who greatly mow \ Gate; 224 A V G V S f . Gate; by the command of wicked Leo the Emperor, after many torments, were behea- ded. At (a) Chaallon in France of S. Domitian JBifhop and Confeflor. E The tenth Day, AT Rome in the way T'thnttma , the birth- day of S. Laurence Archdeacon , who in the perfecution of Valerian, after he had en- dured many torments for Chriftjas impriibn- menc, beating with fcorpions , cudgels , and leaden whips, and burning with fiery plates, at laft broyled vpon a gridiron, accomplifhed his Martyrdom : whole body was buried by Blefl'ed Hippolytas y and luftin Prieft , in the Churchyard of Qyiaca^m the field Verano. Alfo at Rome the paffion of one hrundred , three- fcore,and fiue holy Soldiers, Martyrs, vnder Amelian Emperor* At (a) Bergamo of S. Afleria Virgin and Martyr, in the perfecution of D/o- cletian and CMaximian Emperors. At Jllcxan* dria theCommemorationofthc holy Martyrs, who in the perfecution of Valerian, vnder jSemilian Pretident, hailing byn long tormen- ted with fundry and exquifite torments, by diuers kinds of death , ebtayned the crown of Martyrdom. At Carthage of theholy Vir- gins and Martyrs Baffa, Paula^znd Agathonica. At Rome of S t Deus-dedit Confeffor^who cuery Saturday gaue vnto the poor, whatlbeuer he gayned,by thelabor of his hands^allthe week, F The a Catalaimum. a Bergomum, A V G V S T. 22J F The eleventh Day. A T Rome , between the two Bay trees , the birth-day of S. Tyburtim Marty r>who vn- dcr Fabian fudge, in theperfecution of Dioclc* tian^hct he had walked barefoot vpon hot burning coles , confeffing Chrift with greater conftancy , wascommmanded to be lead three myles one of the City , and there beheaded. Alfo at Rome of S . Snfanna Virgin, who defcen- ded of a noble Parentage, and neece to Cairn Pope, being beheaded in the tymc of Diocletian^ deierued the palm of Martyrdom. At Com an a in fontus of Saint Alexander Biftiop, lurnarned Carbonarius, who of amoft eloquent Philofo- pher , hauing attaynd to the eminent know- ledge of Chriftian Humility , was by S, Gregory Thanmaturgnt aduanccd to the Sea of that Church, where famous for preaching, at laft he accompliftid his Martyrdom by the fyre. The fame day the pafBon of S. ^*jf»*/Bifliopofthe Marji in fM/jp,andhis companions, vnder Af*- xtminns Emperor. At (a) Surenxin France of S. Tanrinjvho being ordaynd Biftop of that City by 3. Clement Pope, greatly dilated the Chri- ftian faych by his many labors and preaching of the Ghofpel, and finally renownd for mi- racles, went to reft in our Lord, At Cawbrayin France ofS. Gaagericns Bifhop and Confcflor. In the prouinct of Valeria of S. £q#itiin Ab- P hot, a Ebroicum. \ 216 A V G V S T. bot,wbofc holincs is approued by thetcfti- xnony ofS. Gregory Pope. AtQb) Todi of Saint Digna Virgin. G The twelfth Day. AT JJJift in &ta£rf* of S. Clare Virgin, firft plane of the poor Women of the Order called CMinorits^ who renownd for fan&ityof Jyfc and miracles, was by Pope Alexander the fourth put in the catalogue of holy Virgins. At Catan* in Sicily the birth-day of S.Emflw Deacon vnder Diocletian and Maximian Empe- rors , who after he had been long tortured for the confefHon of our Lord, at laft obtay nd the palm of Martyrdom by the fword. At (a) jlniburgc of S. Htlarta mother to S. Afia Mar- tyr, who watching and praying at the fepul- cher of her daughter, was for the fayth of Chrift by the perfecutbrs there caft into the ! fyrc, and burned, together with her mayd- I- fcruants Digna, Euprefta , and Sunomia. There fuffered alio the fame day, in the fame City f j , Qmiriacnt , Largims % Crefcentian > Nimmia, and j luliana , with twenty others. In Syria of the J holy Martyrs Macarim and 'jnlian. At Nicome- } dia of the holy Martyrs Anicetus an Earlc, & I c Thottnnt his brother, with many others vnder 1 Diocletian Emperor, At (b) Falari in Tnfcany \ the pafllon of the Saints Grafcilian % and FelL a cijjima Virgin,, who for their confefllon of the u, fayth b Tudcitum. a Augufta V/ndelicorum. b Falcna. A V G V S T. 227 fayth hauing their mouths fore bruifed with ftones, receiued the palm of Martyrdom by the fword, uhichthey had log beforedefircd. The fame day, of the holy Martyrs Ptrcariws Abbot of the Monaftery ofLfr/tf^and offyuc hundred Monks, who being flay n by the bar- barous people for the Catholick fayth, were crowndwith Martyrdom. At Milan thedepo- fition of S. Eu/cbius BifhopandConfeflbr. Ac \ Brcfcia of S. Hcrculan Biihop. A The thirteenth D*y. A T Rome of S. Hippolytm Martyr, who for J Emperor,after other torments, being tyed by I the feet to the necks of wild horfcs,and fo \ dragged through briars, & brambles, his body i all torn, gaue vp the ghoft. There fuffcrd alio the fame day S. Concordia his Nurs, who be- I ing beaten before him with leaden whips wet 1 vnto our Lord, together with nyncteen others , 1 of his houlc, who were beheaded without the ; i gate Tiburtina y &L buried wich him, in the geld \ Verano. At (a) Imola the birth-day ofS.Cajftan . I Martyr,who for refuting to worihip Idols, was !c commanded to be killed with penkniues by :; his own fcholars,to whom he was made hate- si j ful by teaching them 5 whofe ftrength how much the weaker it was,fo much more grie- J uous was the payn of his Martyrdom by a ;:| Pa lin. • 1 a Forum Sylls^ 2ZS A V G V $ T. Kngring death. At (b)TodiofS. CajJianBifhop and Martyr f vnder Diocletian Emperor. At B*r- £0* in Sfayn of the Saints Ccntolla and Helena Marty rs . At Confiantinoplc of S. Maximum M onk, renowned for his learning, and zeal of the Ca- tholiek fayth , who for valiantly oppugning the Monotheltts, hauinghis hands cut off, and tongue plucked out by Conftans the Heretical Emperor, was finally bani(hedintoC/tfr/0*f*/w, and there ended his lyfe. At what tyme a!fo two of his Difciples > both called Anaftajius , with many others endured diuers torments, and hard banifh met s. In Germany of S .Wigbert Prieft and Confeflor. At (c) Poitiers of S.%a- degundes Queen renowned for her fan&ity,& miracles. B The fourteenth Day. HP H e Vigil cf the Affumption of the Bleffed Virgin Mary. At Rome the birth. day ofS. EufebtHs Prieft, who for defending theGatho- lick fayth, being fhutvp in a Chamber of his own houfe , by the command of ConBantim the Arian Emperor, and there perfeuerirgcon- ftantly feuen months together in prayer 5 went to reft in our Lord : whole body Gregory and Orofttis Pricfts buryed in the Churchyard of Qalltfttis, in the way Appia. In (a) Sclanonia of S. Vrftcius Martyr, who vnder Maximtan Em- peror, and Ariflides Prelident, after many and diuers b Tudertum. c Piftauium. a Illiricum. A V G V $ T. 229 diuers torments, for the Name ofChrift, was beheaded. In Africa of S. Demetrim Martyr. At jipamea in SyrUof S. ^W*w//#/Bifhop 8c Martyr, who for pulling down the Temple of lupiter, was killed by the furious Gentils. At Todi of S. CaUiftus Bifhop and Martyr. In the Hand Mgina 9 of S. Athanafta Widow, re- no wnd for monaftieal difciplin t and grace of miracles. C The fifteenth D4j. THe Affumptionof the moftholy Mother of God, the Virgin Mary. At Rome in the way Appia, of S.Tharficius Acolyte, who being apprehended by the Paynims, as he was carry- ing the holy Sacrament of Chrifts body ,and exaraind what he carried • he iudging ic an vn- worthy thing to caft pearls vnto fwyne , was fo long beaten by them with cudgelsand fto- nes vntil he gaue vp the Ghoft; the facrile- gious wretches curningand fearching his body in euery place, could finde no part of the holy Sacrament, eytherin his hands, or garments. But the Christians took the body of theMar- tyr, and honorably enterred the fame in the Churchyard of Catliftus. At Tagatta in /fjirica of S. tAlipius Birtiop, who hauing byn fome- tyme feholar to S. Auguttin , was afterwards his Companion in his Conuerfion, hisColle- gue in his Paftoral function, and his valiant fellow-foldier in his combats againft Here- P $ ticks a tj6 AvGTSTi ticks, & finally his partner in celeftial glory ^ At (a) Soiffons in France of S. Arnulph Biftiop and Confctfbr. P The fixtcentb Day. AT Cracoma in To/onia of S. Hyacin*bus Co - feffor of the Order of S. Domintck, who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Clement the eighth. At of S. Tim* Deacon , who when the City was taken by the Goths , for di- ftributing certain money to the poor, by the command of a barbarous Tribune, was killed. At Nice in Bitbynia of S. Diomedes a Phifitian , who in the perfecution of Viocletisn for the faythof Chrift being beheaded accomplished hisMartyrdom. Alfo of thirty three holy Mar- tyrs. At (a) Fiorentino in Campania of S. Am- brofc Centurion , who in the perfecution of Diocletian being diuers wayes tormented, and alfo caft into the fy re without hurt, was finally drowned , and fo brought vnto the place of reft. At CMilan the depofition of S. Simplician Eifliop, famous by the teftiraony both of S. Ambrofe y & S. jttgufiin. At Auxerreof S. Slcu- tberint Bifhop. At Nicomedia of S. tArfacins Confcffor, who beingafoldier vnder Liciniui the Pcrfecutor, left that employment, and be- came an hermit, & was fo potent in working miracles, that he is faid to haue driuen out diucls by his prayers, as alfo to haue killed a huge a Suefllo. a Fercntinum A v g v s t. aji huge draggon : and finally foretelling thede- ftru&ion of that City, in prayer gaue vp his foul to God. At (b) MontpelierinTrouence of France the depofition of S. %och Confeffor , who by the fignof the Cros f dcliuered many City c$ in Jtaly from the plague. His body was afterwards tranflated to Venice. At Rpme of S. Serena foractyme wyfe to Diocletian the Emperor. E The fenenteemb Day. THe O&auc of S. Laurence Martyr. At Carthage in tAjrica of the holy Martyrs Liberates Abbot, Boniface Deacon, Serum 6c Ruflicus Subdeacos, Rogatus & Septimus Monks, and Maximus a boy , who in the perfecution of the Wandals ,vnder King Hunnericus , for the confeffion of the Catholick fay th, 3c de- fence of one only Baptifme, being put to di- ucrs and vnheard of torments, at length nay- led vpon the wood wherwith they were to be burned, and the fyre ofcentymes kindled, but alwayes put out again by the power of God, were finally by the tyrants command brayned to death with leauers, and fo fimlhcd the glorious cours of their combat, 6c recei- ved the crown of eternal glory. At Cefarea in Cappadocia the birth-day of S. Mamas Mar- tyr, who from his childhood to his old age, endured a long Martyrdom > and ac length in P 4 the b Mons Pefliijanus. 2J2 A V G V S T* the rymcof Aurelian Emperor, and Alexander Prefidenr happily finilhed the fame. Whole great praifes S. Bafil , & S. Gregory Na\ian\en hauc left written, in jtchaia ofS. MyronPri- cft and Martyr, who vnder Deems Emperor, &.Antipater Prefident, after many torments, was beheaded at Cy\ic*s> At NicomeMa of the holy Martyrs Strata , Philip, & Emycbian, who condemned to the beafts, and not touched by thcm,accompliflied their Martyrdom by fire. At Ptolemau in PaleHin of the holy Martyrs T<**/,and Juliana his fitter, who fuffered vnder Valerian. At (a) Teramo of S. jinafiafws Bi- fhop, and Confeffor. F The eighteenth Day. AT (a) Palefirinathc birthday of S. Aga- pith* Martyr, who being but fifteen years of age, and fcruent in the Ioue of Chrift, was apprehended by the comand of Aurelian Em . peror , and cruelly whipped with raw finews 5 but afterwards vnder Anttoehus Gouctnor en- during more grieuous torments, and by the command of the faid Emperor caftallo vnto the Lyons, without any hurt, was finally be* headed t and fo crowned. At Rjme of the Saints John 2nd Crijj>us Priefts,who in the perfec- tion of Diocletian , very carefully cnterrcdmany bodies of Saints; to wbofe merits themfclues being afterward affociated, deferued the ioyes of a Interamna. a Praeneftc. A V G V 5 T. 2iJ of etcrnall life. There alio of the holy Mar- tyrs HcrmM ,Serapion $ and Tolyat:as % who be- ing dragged through narrow, ftony , & craggy places, gaue vp their foules to God. In Scla- ftoniaoi the holy Martyrs Floras, and Lauras , Graucrs in ftonc, whole matters Proculmund Maximm being firft martyred , vnder Liciott Prefident , after many torments , themfelues were drowned in a deep well. At Myrain Lycia of the holy Martyrs Leo and laliana, At (b) Met\ in France of S, Firmin Birtiop and Con- feffor. At Rome in the way called Lauicana, of S. Helen Mother to the moft pious Emperor, Conflantin the Great, who firft gaue example to other Princes, to maintayn, and amplify che holy Church. G The nyneteenth Day. AT Rgme of S. I alius Senator and Martyr, who dehuered vnto Vitcllim Iudge ; and by himcaft into pryfon,by the command of Commodus the Emperor, was fo long beaten with cudgels, vncil he gaue vp the Ghoft. His body was buryed in the Churchyard of Ca- lepodists^ in the way called Karelia . In (ilkia the birth-day of §.tAndre*to Coronell , and his fellow- foldiers , who hauing obtained a miraculous victory againft the Terfians, were conuerted to the fayth of Chrift \ for which caufe being aceufed, they were killed by the P j army b Metac. 234 A V G V S T. army of Scleucu* Prefidcnt, vndcr tSMaximtan Emperor, in the ftraytsof the Mountain Tau- rus. In Talefiin of 3. Timothy Martyr, who in the perfecution of Diocletian , vnder Urban Prcfidcnt ,after he had ouercome many tor- ments , was burned with a flow fire. There alfo fuffcred in the fame place Tecla % and Aga- pins ;ofwhom % Tecla being caft vntothe beafts, and torn in peeccs with their teeth , went to her hcauenly fpoufc ; but Jga\>int after he had endured many torments, his death was differ- red to greater Combats. At Anagnia of S. CMagnnt Bifliop and Martyr, who was killed in the perfecution of Decius. In the Caftle of ; (a) Brimoignc in Prouence of S. L^tf Bifhopof Tolo/a , renowned for his holines of life and miracles, whole body being tranflated thence to Marfcille, lyes honourably enterred there, in the Church of the Francifc ant. In the terri- tory of Sifieron in France t o( S. DonatusPrktt; ana Confeflbr, who euen from his infancy endued with wonderfull graces and fauors from God, liued an Anchoret many years, & finally renowned for miracles went vnto our Lord. In the territory of (b) Bourges of S. Marian Confcffor. Ac Mantua of S. Rjtfinui Confeflbr. A The fbentith Day. T N the Territory of (a) Langrct the depo- A ficion of S. Bernard, the firft Abbot of£/j- reuallit, a Brincola. b Bituric*. a Lingones. AVGVST, 2?? renaUii , renowned for his life, learning, and miracles. Ac Alba in Hungary , of 8. Stephen King, who endued with diuinc graces, firft couerted the Hungarians to the fayth of Chrift. In Jury of S. Samuel Prophet, whofe holy bo- nes fas S. Hicrom writes] were tranflated to Constantinople by Jrcadius Emperor, & there honorably placed in a Church,neer tothe place Septimus. The fame day of S. Lucius Senator, who by feing the conftaney of Theodore Bi- Ihop of Cyrenezt his Martyrdom, was conucr- ted to the fayth of Chrift, wherunto healfo brought Dignian the Prefident; with whom goingto Cyprus , and there feingother Chri- ftiansputto death for the confeffion of Chrift, offered himfelfe alio therunto of his own accord, and by being beheaded, deferucd the faraecrown of Marty rd6. In Thracia of thirty feauen holy Martyrs , who vnder ^Appelltan Prefident, hauing their hands and feet cut off for the fayth of Chrift, were caftinto a bur- ning fornace. Alfo of the holy Martyrs Scuc- m, and Mcmnonz Centurion, whoby one,& the fame kind of death, went both Conque- rcrsto hcauen. At Cordoua of the ho!y Mar- tyrs Lcouigildus, and Christopher Monks , who in the perfection of the Arabians being caft into pryfon for defence of the Chriftian fayth, and ftrait beb,eaded,and their bodies burned, they obtayncd the palm of Martyrdom. Ac Rome of S. Porphyry a holy man, who inftru- 2$6 A V GV ST. and caft headlong into a deep ditch , full of water , reeeiued the palm of Martyrdom: whofe body was buryed by the Chriflians 3 in che fame place. At (b) Jujlum of S. Symphorian Martyr, who in the tymcof ^Anrelian Emperor , for refufing to facrifyce vnto Idols, was fir ft fore whipped, and after caft a Tortus Romanus. b Auguftodunum. 2j8 AVGYS T. caft into pryfon, and at laft beheaded accom- pjilhed bis Martyrdom. Ac Rptne of S. ^An- toninut Martyr, who freely profefling himfelf a Chriftian, was condemned to be beheaded by VitcUius Iudgc, and lyes buryed in the way called %Anrelia. Alfoac Vorto of the holy Mar- tyrs Partialis, S aturninus t 6fiftetus M apilis & Felix, with their companions. At Nicomeuiaihc paffion of the Saints Agathdnicut, Zoticus >and their fellow-martyrs, vnder Maximian Empe- ror , and EfitholomtHS Prefidcnt. At Thar/us of the Saints Athanaftus Bifhopand Martyr, and Anthufa a Noble Woman whom he had bap- tized, and of two of her feruants, who fuffc- red vnder Valerian Emperor. At fjoemet of the holy Martyrs Maurnu and his companions. In Spayn of the holy Martyrs Fabrician and Fhiltbert. Ac Vauia of S. Gunifort Martyr. D The three and rtoentith Day. T He Vigil of S. Bartholomew Apoftle. Ac ^Antioeh the birth-day of the holy Mar- tyrs Reftitntns ,DonatH$ y Valcrian ,8c FrnBuofa % with tweluc others ,who were crowned with the honor of a moft renowned Martyrdom. At Oftia of the holy Martyrs Qtiiriacns Biihop, Maximus Prieft, jtrgbelaus Deacon, and their companions, who vnder Vlftan Gouernor, fuffercd in the tymeof .Alexander. At Age* in CiUcia of the holy Martyrs Claudius, Afterius, and Neon Brothers, who being accufed by their A V G V $ T. 2/9 their ftepmother to be Chriftians, vnder Dio- cletian Emperor, & Lf/?cmesin France the birth-day of the Saints Timothy and jipol- linaris , who there fuffering Martyrdom , dc- ferued the kingdom of heauen. At Lyons of the holy Martyrs Mincruus, & Elea\ar with his eight Sons. Alfo of S. Lappus Martyr , who from a feruil condition, being made par- taker of Chriftian liberty , was honored alfa with the crown of Martyrdo. At Hierufalcm of S.Z*f/?rf# J Bifhop, who gouernd the Church of Bierufalem the fourth after S. James the Apoftlc. At Alexandria of S. Theonas Bifhop and Confeffor. At Vtica in Africk of S.Vittor Bifhop. At (a) jtuBum of S. Flauian Bifhop. At (b) Annergne of S. Siionius Bifhop, famous for his learning & holincs of life. At (b) Todi of Blcfled 'Philip of Florence propagator of the Order of the Servants of the Blefled Virgin Mary. E The four and ftoentith Day ^> F Saint Bartholomew Apoftle, whohauing ^ preached the Ghofpel of Chriftin \ndia % and pafling thence into the Greater Arm nia , after he had there coucrted many to thefay th, was by the barbarous people flead aliuc ; then commanded, by AJlyages the Kings Bro- ther, a Auguftodunum. b Arucrnum. c Tudcrtum. V 240 A V G V S T, ther, to be beheaded .accompliflied hi; Mar- t> rdom. His holy body being brought firft to the liana of Ltpara % was afterward tran flared to Be ncuento, and laftly to Kj>mc, where the fame is greatly honored in the Hand of Ttbur by the faythful. At Carthage of three hundred holy Martyrs , in the dayes of Valerian and GsUiettMt who amongft other torments, when the Prcfidcnt had commanded a Limekill to be kindled, and coles and frankincenfe to be brought him, he fayd vnto them : choofe one of thefe two, Eyther offer incenfe vpon thefc coles to Jnpitcr ,or caft your feluesinto the burning Jyme; they armed with faith, & confefUng Chrift to be the Son of God, with great fpeed caft themfelues into the fyre ;wherc amongft the fmoke, and vapors of the lyme t they were turned into duft 5 whence that pure troup of Saints, deferued to be called Mafia Candida t the white Troup or heap. At Oftta of S, Anrea Virgin and Martyr, who hauing a great ftone tyed to her neck was drowned in the fea Her body being caft vpon the fhore, |, was buryed by S. Nonnm. In Jfauria of S. Ta- tion Martyr , who in the perlecution of Dio- I cletian vndcr Vrban Prefident, being beheaded, receiued the crown of Martyrdom. The fame 1 day of S. SutycbiusDifcipk of S. John the E- j uangelift , who for preaching the gholpel, in t many Countrys endured both imprifonment, c whipping, & tyre a and at laft went to reft in l; peace. I A V G V S T. 241 peace. Alfo of S. Gccrgc , furnamed Limniota, Monk, who for reprehcndingthe wicked Ecn^ peror Leo for breaking of holy Images , and burning theRelicks of Saints , bauing by his command his hands cue off, and head burnt, accomplilhcd his Martyrdom, At f\pan of S. Qitcn Bifho.p and Confcffori Ac Newts of S% Tatrick Abbot. F The fine and ftisntith Day. of France , renowned for holines of life, 5c miracles. At Rome of the holy Martyrs Enfebim % Fbntianus, Vincentim y 8cTercgrin^ who vnder Commodus Emperor, being firft racked vpori the Eqrwtetis, and ftretched out with fine ws, then beaten with cudgels, aud their fides burned , and ftill perfifting moft conftant in prayfing of Chrift, were beaten with leaden whips, till they gaue vp the Ghoft. A\Co at E&tne otS.Ge- ncfius Martyr, before his conuerfiona Iefter , who on a tyme vpon the ftage, in prefence of Diocletian the Emperor, fcoffing at the myfte- ryes of Chriftians , being fuddainly by Gods holy infpiration, conuerted to the fay Of and baptized , was forthwith by the command of the laid Emperor cruelly beaten with cudgels, racked vponthc torture Sqvvleus,* lodij tyme tome with clawes of ircn„ burned with tor- ches, and ftill perfifting conftant in his fay th, faying : thereis no King but ChrifK- for whom if I be 242 A V C V ST* if I be killed a thoufand tyracs,you lhall not be able to take him from my mouth, nor my Jiartj being beheaded, deferued the palm of Martyrdom. At (z)Jtalica in Spayv of S. Ge- rmtiusBifhopiwhu in the tyme of the Apoftles preaching the Gofpcl of thrift in that Pro- uincc after many labors, died in pryfon. Ac (b) jtrlcsin France of another S. Genefins aJfo, who being a Notary , and refuting to regifter the wicked Edidts, by which ic was comman- ded, that Chriftians ihould be tormented, caft- ing down the Records, &profefling himfelf Co be a Chriftian, was apprehended, & behea- ded; and lb being baptizedin his own bJoud, obtayncd the glory of Martyrdom. In Syria of S. JnlianMznyr.AtTarragonaof S. Magi- nus Martyr. At Constantinople ofS. MenntsBi. Ihop. At (c) Vtrccht of S. Gregory Bifliop. Ac Naples of S. Patricia Virgin. G The fix and Wentith Day. AT ^pm$ of S. ZepberinPopc and Martyr. There alfo of the holy Martyrs Irenam and Abundiw> y who in theperfecucionof Vale- rian for taking the body ofS. Concordia ouc of a Priuy , were themfelues caft into the fame whofe bodies being drawn ouc by Inftin a PrieftjWcrc buried in aCauenecreto S.Lau. rence. At (a) Vintimiglia a City in higuria y of S. Secundms Martyr, a man of great renown, and Captayn of the Tbtban Legion. At Ber- gamo aHi(palis vetus. bAnUtu. c Trajeftu. a Albintimeliu. A V G V ST. 24^ gamo in Lombardy of S. Alexander Martyr.w ho being alio one of the fame Legion , for the conftant confeflion of the name of Chrift be- ing beheaded, accomplifhed his Martyrdom, Amongftthe CMarftant of the Saints Simplicius, and his fons ConBance and VtBorian % whovn- der jintomnus Emperor firft diuerfly tormen- ted, and at laft beheaded obtained the crown of Martyrdom. At Nicomedia the paffion of S. Adrian Son to Trobtts Emperor , who re- prouing Licinins for the persecution he had ray fed againft the Chriftians, was by his com- mand killed. His body was buried at Agyropo- lis by his Vncle Domitius Bilhopof By\antinm. In Sfaynoi S. Viftor Martyr, who being flaia by the Mores for the fayth of Chrift, was crowned rich Martyrdom. At Capua of S. ^nfinus Bifhopand Confeflor. At Tiftorwrnoi S. Felix Prieft and Confeflor. A The fenen and t^entith Day . AT Capua in Campania the birth-day of S. Ruf#s Bilhop and Martyr, who being a Senator was baptized by S. jippollinaris dif- ciplc of S. Peter ^together with all his family. There alfo of the holy Martyrs and fophorns, whofuffered vnder Diocletian & Ma~ ximian. At Tomis infontusot 1 he hoiy Martyrs Marcellintis Tribune, and his u ife Mannea^Sc of his fonnes lohn^Serapion % and Peter. At (a) Qi Len. a Leontinum, s 244 A v g v s T. tentittiin Sicily of S.Euthalia Virgin, who for being a Chriftian , was by her own brother Sermtlian killed by the fword f and fo wenc vnto her Jpoufc. The fame day , the paflion of S.Jnthttfa the yonger, who for the fayth of Chrift being drowned in a Well , reeeiued the palm of Martyrdom. At Bergamo ofS.Nar- fins^ who being baptized by S. Bamaby > was by him ordained the firft Biihop o f that City* At (bj Aries of S. Ccfartm Bilhop , a man of wonderful holines and piety. At (c) J tsftttm of S. Syagrias Biihop and Confeflor. AtJ'auia of S A John Bifhop. At (i)L'crida in the King- dom of ^Arragon in Spayn of S. Licertus Bi- fhop. In Tbebats of S. ¥ anion Anchoret. Ac (e) San-Seuertno in Mare-Ancona, of S. c/W/if- widdow. B The eyght and t*toentith Day. AT Hippo-R^gius in Africa the birth-day of S. AuguHin Biihop 9 and famous Doilor of the Church , who being conuerted by S. ytmbrofe to the Catholick fayrh , and by him baptised , defended the fame moft ifoutly againft the Manicbecs, and other Hereticks : and after many other Jabors fuftained for the Church of God, went finally to Heauen for his reward. Whofc^ Relicks were conue>cd from his own City firft to Sardinia for fear of the barbarous people ; and afterward by LMtprandusKingof the Lombards ,tranflated to fO b Arelatc. c Auguftodunu . d Ilerda, c Septempeda. Ave v st. 24? (a) ?auia ) where they are ftill honorably kept* ; Ac Rj>me the birth. day of S. Hermes a noble man, who [as we read in the ads of BlefTed j jflexanderPope'] being firftcaftinto pryfon, ; was afterward with many others /lain by the ! fword,andfo accompiifhed his Martyrdom,, vnder jiurelian ludge. At (b) Brioude in Au~ uerne , the paffion of S. Julian Martyr 5 who being companionto S. ¥erreo\m Tribune, and fecrecly feruing Chrift in afoldiers habit, ivas apprehended by t he foldiers in the perfecution of Diocletian ,& hauing his throat cut, dyed a cruel deach. At (cj Conftance in Franceoi S. P el agists Martyr , who vnder Nstmerian Empe- ror, and Essilaftsss ludge, rccejued the crown of Martyrdom* At Salerno of the holy Martyrs Fortunatut, Cairn , and Anthes , who were be- headed vnder Diocletian Emperor, and Leon- tins Proconful. Ac C onH an tinople of S. Alexan- der Bifhop , a renowned old man « by whofc prayers zAriut, condemned by the lodgement ofGod,burftin Che midft, and voyded forth, his boweis. At fd) Saints of S.ViHian Bifnop. Alfo of 5. Moyfesan ./Ethiopian, who of a fa- mous Thief became a renowned Anchoret,and hauing conuerted many theeues, carried them with him to a Monaftery. G The nyne and t^entith Day. THe Decollation of Saint JohnBaptiff, whd Htrod $ about the feaft of Eafter beheaded; Qj though a Ticinum. b BHuas, c Conftantia. d Santoses. 24 N Prottcnce of France of S.Giles Abbot and Confeflbr. AxBene- nenxo of twelue holy Marryrs Brothers.In PaleBin of the Spirits I ofue and Gededn. At HiertffMctn of JS lAnna ProphetefT, whofe San&icy the holy Ghofpel relates, Ar Capva in the way called dquaria^of 3, Prifcus Martyr , an ancient Difciple of Chrift. hi\hcmesin France of S. XyJhsDiiapk of S. Teter the Apoftle, who being by him ordained the firft Bifliop of that City ,vnder Nero receiued the crown of Marty rdom. At (a) Todi in Vmbria of S. Teren- tian Bifhop and Martyr, who vnder Adrian Emperor , by the command of Letian Pro- conful, being racked vpon the tovi\ixz8qftulem t and whipped with fcorpions,hauing at laft his tongue cue out, and beheaded, accomplifhed his Martyrdom. At Heraclea of S. Ammon Dea- con, and forty holy Virgins whom he inftru- 0ceanm y Afnmian^8c Julian, who vndcr CMaximian Emperor, hauing their feet cut off, caft into the fyre, accomplifhed rheir Martyrdom. At (a) Rjmini of S. Marinas Deacon. At(b)P*/*nwothe birth-day ofS.lZp- /alia Virgin of the fame City , of the bloud Royal from Charles the Great, who for the loue of Chrift, flying from her fathers PrinceJy Greatnesand Court, all-alone in mountains, and caues, led a heauenly life. At Naples in Qam- fania the birth-day or S, Candida, who firft metS. Peter coming to that City , and being baptized by him,afterward refted in our Lord. There alfo of S.Candida the yonger, renowned for miracles. Ac Viterbo of S. Kfi/e Virgin. C The fifth Day. AT Rome in the fuburbs , of S. Viftorinm Bilhopand Martyr, renowned for holines & miracles, who by ele&ion of all the people, wascholenBifhop of jl miter no : but afterward vnder Nerua.Traian , being baniflied , with other feruants of God to C$*ttlia> where the /linking brimfton- waters do ipring forth, was by a Ariminum. b Fanormus* September. 255 by the command of jimelian Iudge, hanged vp by the feet with his head downeward,which when he bad endured for Chrifts like three dayes , he wenc try umphantly crowned to our Lord, His body was taken away by the Chris- tians, and by them honorably buryed at Amu terno. At (a) Porto the birth-day of S. Hcrf*- lan Martyr. At Capua of the holy Martyrs SZuinfttuSttArcontim , and Donates. The lame day of S. Romulus Pre&dcnt of Traians Court, who for detefting the Emperors cruelty againft Chriftians, being firft whipped with rods, was after beheaded. At CMelitine in Armenia the paffion of the holy foldiers Eudoxius^Zeno^ & Macariut^ together with athouland one hun- dred and four their companions , who cafting off their military Cindure, in the perfecution of Diocletian were killed for the confeffion of Chrift. At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Urban ^Theodore , Menedctnus, & leuenty feuen moreof the Clergy, who by the command of Vaicns Emperor, being put into a fhip , were burned in the fea, for the Cat holick fayth. In the Territory of Teruane % in the Monaftery of Sitbieuof S. her tin Abbot. AtToledo otS.Ob- dnlia Virgin. D The ftxtb Day. Zachary Prophet>who in his old age rc- turning fro Chaldaa home to his Country, lyes a Tortus Romanus. September. lyes buried neer to the Prophet Aggens. In UiU icfyont ofS. Of/r/fp/wa/Difcipleto theApoftles; of whom S. Taul makes mention writing to Timothy; who there together with S. Porphyry by checommand of Adhan the Proconful, be- ing forely whipped^and drawn a peeces with wild faorfes, gaue vp his foul to God. At JlU- xandriathc paffion of the holy Martyrs , F**- flhsPrkR) M acaritis, andicn more their com- panions , who vnder Dccim Emperor, andt^i- krim President being a!I beheaded for the name of Chrift , accomplifhed their Martyr- dom. In Cafpadocia of theholy Martyrs Cot- tidusDeacon y 8ugenius> and their companions. In Africa of the holy BiiKops Donatian^Prefi- dim , Manfuetu^German, and Fufcalui^who in the persecution of the Wandols by thecomand of Htmncricus the Arian King, for defence of the Cathoiidc Verity, being all moft cruelly beaten with cudgels, were afterward fenc into banifhment : amongft whom a Bifhop allb called Ltff#/, a valiant and moft learned man, after a long and troubiefomc imprifonment was burned. At VcrOna of S. Pttronitts Bi/hop and ConfelTor. At Rs>mc,o{S. Elcuthenu s Ab- bot, a feruant of God, who,as Gregory Pope writes, ray fed a dead man to life, by his prayers and tears. E The feucnth DJy. AT Nicomedia the birth- day of S. lobn Marty r, who feing the cruel Edicis again ft Chrif. September. 257 Chriflians, to hang vp in the Market-place, inflamed with a zeal for the true fayth, pulled them down,& tore them in peeces -.for which fad i being by the command of Diocletian and Maximian Emperors, then refident in thatCity , put co all kind ofcrueltormcnts^ndured them with fueh cheerfulnes ofcountenance & mind, as he feemed not to be any whit troubled or fad therefore. At Ce fated in Cappadocia of S# Enpfjchius Martyr, who vndcr Adrian Empe- ror being accufed for a Chriftian, was caft into pryfon ; and after a while being deliuered , he forthwith fold his patrymony , and gaue the pryce therof partly to the poor, and partly to his accufers,as his great benefactor*; but af- ter this being apprehended again , vnder Jrfpr/- mwludge tornc in peeces, and thruft through with a fword accomplished his Martyrdom. At Pompetople in Cilicia of S. So\on Martyr , who vnder Maximian Emperor being thrown into the fyre,gauevp the Ghoft. At Aqnileia of S. Anaftafws Martyr. In the territory of (a) jiuflum of S. Regina Virgin and Martyr 3 who vnder Olybrim Proconful, hauing endured im- pryfonment, the torture of Ec[huIchs^ & bur- ning with torches, at laft beheaded, went ioy- fully to her Spoufe. At (b)Trois of S. Ncmoriiti Deacon , and his companions Martyrs, who were flainby AttilM King of the Wunnes. Ac Orleans in France the depofition of S. Suortius R Bilhop, a Auguftodunum. b Trecac. September? Bifhop, who being firft Subdcacon of the i Church of Rpme, was afterwards by a fpecial j / ( fauorof God, by aDoue defigned Bifhop of ' 0 that City. In France of S. jlvguftalk Bifhop & tl ConfefTor. Ac Capua of S. Pamphilus Bifhop* j In the territory of Pari* of S. Clodoald Pricft fl and Confeflbr* F The eyghth Day; THb Natiuiry of the moft Bleflcd, & Euer- J Virgin CMary , the Mother of God. At » ^ iNicomcdia of Adrian Martyr , with three & ! twenty others, who after many torments vn. ■ der Dtocletian and Maxitnian Emperors by ha- jj uing their thighes broken, accomplifhd their j Martyrdom, vpon the fourth day of March, j e Their Relicfcs were by theChiftians tranfpor- | j ted to Constantinople , and there honorably j buried; from whence the body of S, Adrian « was afterwards vpon this day tranflated to P 'Rome ,vpon which his feaft is chiefly kept. At ! Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Atntnon^Theo^ fkiliMyNcoterius , and two and twenty others, ? At tAntioch of the holy Martyrs Timothy and Ej FdfiHut. At Ga^ain Paltiiinof the holy Martyrs Eufcbius , Ncftabus , and brothers , who J! vnder the Apoftat, by a multitude of 1 Pagans violently rufhing vpon them , were \ hewd in peeces & kild. Tberc alfo of S. Ncjior ^ Martyr, who vnder the fame Julian, being by the faid furious Gcntils moft cruelly cormen. ted , f September. 1$ j ted, gaue vp the Gfaoft. At (a) Vrtfmghen of I £orbinian the firft Bifhop of that City , who c „ ordaynci by Pope Gregory the fecond, & fenc to preach the Gofpcl, reaped a raoft plentiful h harueft in France and Germany and finally re- nownd for his vermes and miracles, refted in peace, G The nynth Day. AT Nicomedia the paffion of the holy Mar- tyrs Dorotheas, zn&Gorgonius, who bailing \ been aduanced by Diocletian the Emperor to . very great Honors, were for detefting his cru- elty againft the Chriftians, commanded to be firft hanged vp in his prefence , and all torn r with whips, then their skin to be pulled off ' fo as one might fee their entrails, & rubbed 1 oucr with fait and vinager, to be broyld vpori a gridiron* and laftof all to be ftrangld.Thc 1 Body of S. Gorgoniut was afterward brought \ to Rowland buryed in the way Latina, and thence tranflarcd vnto S. Tetcrs Church. A- mongft the Sabint thirty miles from ^ome^f the holy Martyrs Hyacinthus , Alexander , and Tiburtiut. At Sebafia of S. S cue nan a Soldier, vnder Licinivs Emperor , who for often vifu ting the forty Martyrs, whilft they were in pry fon , by the command of LypM Piefidenc being hangdvp with a great ftonetyedat his feet, and cruelly beaten and torn with whips, amidft his torments gaue vp the Ghoft. R i The a Frifinga. ^ 2Dio~ medes , and Didimut. At (a) Leon in Spayn ot S, Vincent Abbot & Martyr. ln£gypt ofS. Paph- nntiut Bifhop, who was one of thofe Confefl fors , which vnder Maximian Emperor, hauing their right ey pulledout,and may md in the left legg, were condemnd to digg in the meta!- myncs ; and afterwards vnder Conttantin the Great valiantly defending the Catholick Faith R 3 agamft b Albiga. a Legio. 26i September. againft the tArians, adornd with many Crowns refted in peace. At Lyons the depofition of S. Fattens Bifhop, At Vcrcclls of S. Emilian Biftiop. At Alex*narta of 5. Thcodora^who hauingvna- duifedly comittcd a fault, and becoming truly penitent for the lame^n a religious wecd 3 con- tinued vnknown,in wonderful Abftinence, 3c Patience, vntil her dying day.- . C The twelfth Day, A T Alexandria the birth. day of the holy Martyrs Hieronides y Lcontius, Serapion^Sc- lefius, Valerian, and Strato ,who vnder Maxi- tninus Emperor were drownd in the fea for the confefTion of Chnft. In Bitbynia of S. Juto- tiomm Bifliop and Martyr , who declining the periecutionof Diocletian^ came out of Italy rbi- iher, where hauingconuerted very many to the Chriftian fayth , was by the furious Gentils killed at the Altar whilft he fayd mafKand fo became a facrifice of Chrift.AttJWwinP^y- gia.thc paflion of the holy Martyrs Macedonius, Theodnlns , and Tatian 9 who vnder I alt an the Apoftat , after other torments , by the com- mand of jtlmachins Prefident, being Iayd vpon a hot-burning gridiron, ioy fuily accompliflid their Martyrdom. At jcontum in hycaonia of S: Curonotus Bifhop , who being beheaded vn- der Verennins Prefidcnt, reciucd the palm of Martyrdom, Ac (a) Pania of I aucntws Biftiop, 9? a Ticinum. Septembe 16$ of whom mention is made vpon the eighth day February : who being fent by S. Hcrmago- rat Difciplc to S. Markthc Euangelift, toge* 1 ther with S. Syruf vnto that City , they both preached the Gbofpel there, and by their holy life t & miracles, fpread abroad the light therof alio to otherCityesnceradiQyning;& foin E- pifcopal dignity, they glorioufiy refted in pc* aec. At Lyons the depofition of S.SaccrdotBi- fhop. At Verona of &. 577#/»Bifhop. At(b)<4«- derlec of S. Guido Confeffor. P The thirteenth Day* AT Alexandria the birth-day of S. Thilipl Father to S .SageniaVirgin, who refigning vp the Gouernment of obtaynd the grace of baptifrn i and was afterward by the comand of Terence his fueceffor in that Office , as he was in prayer, run through the throat with a fword. Alio of the holy Martyrs Macrobius, 8c imlian % who fufferd vnder Lycinius. The fame day of S. higorins Martyr, who liuiog in the deferc,waskild by the GentiIs,forthcfaythof Chrift. At ^Alexandria of S. tnlogius Bifhop renownd for his learning and fan&ity. At (a) Angiersitx France ofS. Biihop/amous for innumerable miracles* At (d) Sens of S.-. J.m*tn* Bilhop and Confeffor* The fame day of S. Venerins Confeffor, a man of wonderful holmes , who lead an Eremitical life in the Hand R4 of b Anderl^cum^ a Aadegauu, b Senoncs* 26"4 September^ of Palmaria.fn the Monaftery of (c) Kemirtm wont in France of S. Amatns Prieft and Abbot, greatly reuownd for the vertuc of abftinencc and gift of miracles. E The fourteenth Day. THe Exaltation of the Holy Cros, when Heraclius Emperor hauing ouercom Cofroet King, brought the fame out of Perfta back to Hicr*f*lem. At Kpmei n't he way Appia^i S,£or- ncliut Pope and Marty r,wbo in the perfecution of Decius after he had been baniflid,was com* manded to be beaten with leaden whips ,and after with one and twenty others, men & wo- men, beheaded. The fame day alfo were behea- ded Cerealh a foldier, and Saluftia his wyfe, whom the fame Cornelius had inftru&ed in the fayth. Yi&jricd thepaffion of S.Cyprian Bifhop of Carthsgc, very famous for his fan&ityand learning: who'vnder the EtnperoisVa'erian & GaUienus^fitv a bard baniftimcnt, was behea- ded fix miles from Cbarth.ige, neer to the fea, & fo accompliflid his Martyrdom. There fuflPe- red alfo in the fame place the holy Martyrs Crefcentian ,Vi(tor , Rpfula , and Generalis. At fgme ofS. Crefcentim a Child, Son toS. £*- thymins, who in the perfecution of Diocletian, vnder Tvrpilius Iudge, in the way Salaria,cnded his life by the fword. At Treuers of S. Mdter- nus Bifhop , Difciple to S. Peter the Apoftle , who c Romaricum. September; who conuerted to the fayth ofChrift the In- habirants of Tongres, Cnllen ,Trener$ ,and other people adioyning.Alfo the fame day ,the birth- day of S. lohn CbryfoHom Biftiop of Conftanti- noptcwho by a fact ion of his aduerfaries being fent into banifhmenc,and recald by a decree of Pope Innocent the firft , hauing fufferd much from the foldiersthat guarded him in the way homeward, gauevp his foul to God. But his feaft is kept the feuen and twentith oflanuary, vpon which day his holy body was, by Theoao- ftus the yonger, tranflated vnto Constantinople. F The fifteenth Day. TH e 0<2aue of the Natiuity of the Bleffed Virgin ^Mary. At Rome in the way called N*msntana ) the birth. day of S. Nicotncdes Pri- eft andMartyr, who for faying t being R 5 drawn a Cabilo. \ 266 September.. d^awn once or twice to the IdolacrousTempIes of the Gentils, & the Idols flill fallingdown ac her prefence, hangd vp and cruelly torn, was at Jaft beheaded. At jfdrianople of the holy Martyrs Maximus, Theodore >and <^ifclepiodotm % who were crownd vnder the Emperor Maxi- mian. Aifo of S. Torphyry a Iefter, who in pre- fence of Iftlian che Apoftat , being on a tyme babtized in icft , was by the power of God AiddenJy cbangd,& profefled himfclf a Chri- ftian jfor which being forth with commanded by the fame lulianto be beheaded, was crow- ned with Martyrdom. The fame day of S. /W- cetdji a Goch , who by King Athanaricui was commanded to be burned for the Catholicfc fayth. Ac Cordova of the holy Martyrs Emtldi Deacon, and Hieremy % who in the perfecucion of the zAr alt ans , after long impry fonmcnt, beheaded accoroplifhd their Martyrdom. At (b; Tostl in France of S. jtprus Bifliop. Aifo of S Leobin Bifhopof (c) Cbartres. At Lyons of 5. Albin Bifhop. The fame day the depofition of S- Jichard Abbot. In France of S« Eutro- pia Widow. G The fixteenth Day. AT Chalcedon the birth-day of S. Sttphemia Virgin and Martyr, who for for the con- feffion of Chrift, vn&zr Diocletian Emperor,& Trifcus Proconful, hauing ouercom torments, imprifonment, ftrypes, wheels, fyre , weight pf b Twllum. c Carnutum. September; 2 £7 of ftones, beafts, whips, fliarp faws,& burning- hoc frying-pans ,being again brought into the Theater and expoied to the beafts, after fhe had prayed to our Lord that he would pleafc to rceeiue her foul, one of the beafts fattening vpon her holy body, and the reft licking her fect,gaue vp her vnfpotted foul to God. At Rfimc of the holy Martyrs Lw"* a noble Wo- man, and Geminian^ho vnder Diocletian Em- peror after they had been fore aflidied with grieuous payns, and long torments v at length beheaded obtayned the renownd vidfcory of Martyrdom. Alfo at Rome in the way Flami- nia of the holy Martyrs Abundim Prieft , and Abundantius Deacon, who vnder the fame D/0- clettan , together with CMarcian a Noble man, and John his Son whom by their prayers they had ray Id from death, were carryd ten miles from the City , and beheaded. Ac Ueraclea in Thracia of Sebaftiana Martyr, who conuer- tcd to ;he fayth of Chrift by S, Taut the Apoftle vnder Domitian Emperor, and Sergius Prefident, hauing been diuers ways tormen- ted, was finally beheaded. Ac Cordoua of the holy Martyrs fogellSi Serm-deus^who hauing their hands and feet cut off, were at laft be* headed. In Scotland of S. Ninia , Bifliop and Confeffor. In England of S. Editba Virgin daughter to King Edgar , who being conj'e- crated to God in a Monaftery from her tender years, was rather ignorant of the world, then rorfook it, A The ft 9 September. A The fznentecnth Day. AT Ejomcin the way Tiburtina , the birth- day of S. tiffin Prieft and Martyr , who in the perfecution of Valerian 8c Gallienus re- no wnd for his glorious Cofeflion of the fay th, hauing buryed the bodies of S. Xyftttt Pope, S. Laurence % Hippolytut i & of many other Saints, at toft vnder Claudius accomplithd his Mar- tyrdom. Alfo at Rome of the holy Martyrs Narctjjus and Crefcentio. In Phrygia of S,o4r/- Martyr vnder ±A Irian Emperor. In (a) England of the holy Martyrs Socrates & &*- ffc*. At (b) Wtwsrrf of the holy Martyrs lA*/ who in the persecution of Diocletian , with many others of the Clergy were burned for Chrift. The fame day of the holy Martyrs Trophimut) Sdbbavus^nd Dorimedon a Senator^ vnder Probus Emperor ; of whom Sabbatius by the command of KAtticut Prefident, was fo long whipped at tAntiech^xixM hegauevpthe ghoft: a Puteoli. b Nuceria. September. *7 ! ghoft: but Trtyhimus being fent to the Pre- fident Vcnnntus at Synnada , after many tor- ments, together with Dorimedon being behea*. ded>accompliflid his Martyrdom. At Cordona t in the pcrfecution of the tArabians of S. Fomfofa Virgin and Martyr. At Canterbury in England of S. Theodore Bifhop, who being fent thither by Vitaltan Pope, >vas renowned for his learning and fanftity At (c) Tours of S. E*tiochi*s Bifhop , a man of great vertue. In the territory of (d) hangres of S. Sequan Prieft and Confeffor. t> The wentith Day. TH e Vigil of S. Matthew Apoftle& Euan- gelift. At t$me the paflion of the holy Martyrs, Sufiachius & Theopifies his wy fe, with their two fons t^gapim and ThcopiSlus , who vnder Adrian Emperor being condemnd to the beafb, butby the power or God not touchd by them, were fhut vp in a fiery brazen ox,& fo accomplifhd their Martyrdom. At Cy\icns in Propontis jthc birth- day of the holy Martyrs Fan ft a Virgin, and Stiitaftm^ vnder CMaxirniari Emperor, of whcmFauiia was made bald, & ihamefully (haued , hanged vp and tortured by the fame Euilajitts at that time an Idola- trous Prieft, who when he would haue cut her in two, and the Executioners could not hurt her, being thcrat aftonifhed belieued in Chrift; and c Turones, d JLingonae. 272 September. and whilft by the command of the Emperor he was cruelly tortured , Fautta being bored through the head, and her whole bodyftuck with fharp nayls,and put into a hot burning paw , called by a voyce from heauen, together with the fayd Euilafius went vnto our Lord. In fhrygis of the holy Martyrs Denys & Pr/- natm. Alfo of 5. Urifcm Martyr, who after be had been pricked all ouer his body with fharp- pointed daggers, was beheaded. At Pergen in Pamphyliaoi the Saints Theodore, and Phtlippa hh mother, and their fellow-martyrs ,vnder lAntoninm Emperor. At Carthage of S .Can- dida Virgin & Martyr, who vnder Maximian Emperor hauing her body all torn with whips, was crowned a Martyr. Alfo of the holy Mar- tyr Sufanna daughter to Arthemim an Idola- trous Prieft, and alfo of Martha. The fame day of $, Jgapitut Pope, whole holynes is commemorated by S, Gregory the great. Ac Milan of S. Clicerim Bifliop and Confeffor. E The one and rtoentith Day. THe birth-day of 3, CMatthe^ Apoftleand Euangclift,who preaching in Ethiopia t was Martyred. The Ghofpel written by him in Hebrew , was by his own reuelation found , together with the body of S. Barnaby bpoftlc, in the tymc of 2*0© Emperor, In the Land of Saar of S. JonM Prophet , who was buryd in fifth. At Rpmc of S. Pamfhilus Martyr. There alfo September. 27$ alfo in the way called Claudia % twenty myles from the City, the pafKon of S. Alexander BU lhop,who vnder lAntoninut Emperor for the fayth of Chrift,hauingoucreomcfetter$, cud- gels, the torture- Equuleus, burning with tor* ches, tearing with iron hooks, beafts , and the fiery fornace, at Iaft beheaded, obtaynd a glo- rious crown. His body was afterward cranfla- ted into the City, by S* Dama/us Pope, vpon the fix & twentith day of Nouembcr, on which day he ordaynd that hisfeaft (houfd be kept. In Phoenicia of S. Bufebius Martyr, who going of bis own accord to the Governor, and pro- fefliDg himfelf a Chriftian, after many tormcts was beheaded. In Cyprus^ of S. Ifaciui Bifhop & Martyr. There alfo of S, AfWf*/*/Bilhop 8c Confeffor. In Ethiopia of S. Iphigcnia % Yirgm % who baptized, and confecrated to God by S. CMattbcn the Apoftle,made a holy end, F The ftio and ftoentith Day. AT (a) Shtenin Switzerland the birthday of the Holy Martyrs , Maurice, Exvpcrius, Candidas , Victor , Innocent & ffWa, with their companions of the Tbebtan Legion, who being killd for Ghrift vnder Maximian , iiluftrated the world with their glorious Martyrdom. Ac Rome the paffionof the holy Virgins and Mar- tyrs, Dr§»* and £merita> vnder Valerian &Gal r lienui $ uhofe relicks arc kept in the Church S of & a Scdunum. 274 September.. of S. MarccUm. In the territory of Chains of S. lotiM Pricftanri Maityr, who coming into France with Denys, by the comand oiluiiati Gouernor hauing been cruelly whipt,accom- pliftid his Martyrdom by the fword. At Ratis- tone in Bauary of S. Emcram Bifhop and Mar- tyr, who to free others, for Chrifts caufc pati- ently endured a moft cruel death. At vAntu noofle in Sgypt of S.Jrak a Virgin of Alexandria, with her fellow Martyr? , who going forth of the City to draw water at afountayn, and feing alhip laden with Confeflors of Chrift to pas byjeauing her bucket, forthwith loyndhcr-T felf vntochem*and being brought with them to Antit?cople y fir{t of all, after many torments was beheaded;* after hcr> the Pricfts, Deacos,- Virgins, and all the reft dyed the fame death. At (b) Meauxof S. 54»ffmBifhop > DifcipIe to S. Dcnys the Areopagite , who being by him ordaynd Bilbopof that City ,firft prcachd the GolpcJ there, in the territory of Conflance of S. Canton Bifliop. At (c) Toitiers of S. Florcn- fius Prieft. In the territory of Bourses of S . Syl- van Cofeflor. At(d) Laonof S.SalabcrgaAbbcls* G The three and rtoentith Day. A T Rome of S. tinusPcpc and Martyr, who gouernd the Church of Rome next after S. Peter the ApoftIe;and crowned with Mar- tyrdom, was buried in ihc Vatican nccr to the fame b Melda. c Piftauium. d Laudunufti, September. 271 i lame Apoftle. At Iconium in Lycaonia of S . The- cla Virgin and Martyr who conuerted to the ] : Fayth by S. "Paul the Apoftle, vnder Nero Em- ■ peror hauingfor the confeflion of Chrift , and I inftrudlion of many,ouercome the fyre, beafts, t and many other torments, coming to Sekncia % \ there finally rcfted in peace ; whom the holy \ Fathers in their writings haue highly extolled. I In Campania the Commemoration otS.Sofws I Deacon of the Church of Me/en^trom whole , head the holy Bifhop Januarias&ing a fiery fla- me toafcend whilft he read the GhofpeJ, fore- told he fliould be a Martyr ;& not many dayes after, at the age of thirty years, together with the fayd Bilhop he fufferd Martyrdo, by being beheaded. In LAfrica of the holy Martyrs An- drei y lohn y feter % and Antony. In the territory ' of ConSiancc of S. PaternusBifhop and Martyr. At jdncona of S. ConflantM Manfionary of the Churcht renowned for miracles. In S/>*jf» of the holy women Xantippa and ?olyxena % difcipleg I of the Apoftles. j A The jour and tmntith Day, A T (a) Anftutn the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Andocbitts Prieft, Tbyrfus Deacon, and Feltx , who being lent into France by S. ! Volycarp Bifhop of Smyrna ^ out ofthefiaft to preach theGhofpel, after they had been fore whipped ,and hanged vp a whole day together by a Auguftodununio by the hands, caft alfo into the fyre but riof burnt, at length hauing their necks broken with bars, ended theyr Martyrdom. In Sgypt the pafTion of Saint Papbnutins, and hiscompa- ziions Martyrs who liuing a folitary Jyfe in the wildcrnes, and hearing that many Chnfti- ans were imprifoned, inoued by the fpirit of God, voluntarily offerd himfelf to the Gouer- nor, profefling the fame Cbriftran Fayth, by whom being firft bound in iron chains, and long tortured vpon the rack Squttcms, was fi* xialJy with many others fent to Diocletian the Emperor , and by his command was nay Id to a palm tree, and the reft killed with a fword* At Cbalcedonof forty andnyne holy Martyrs^ who after the paOlon of S. £np hernia, vnder Diocletian Emperor being condemnd to the bcafts, and miraculoufly dcliuerd from them, at Jaft beheaded , went to our Lord, In (b) Hungary of £• Gerard Biftiop & Martyr^called the Apoftlc of the Hungarians , a noble man of Venice , who firft of all illuftrated his coun- try with an honorable Martyrdom. At %An- vergnc thedepofition of S. Kj$fticns Bifhopand Confeflor. In the territory of (c) Bcanaaii of S. Geremar Abbot* B The five and ftoentiih Day. IN the Cattle of Emmaus, the birth-day of S* Cleopbte difciple of our Lord, who by tradi- bPaanonia. c Belouacum. September; 277 tradition is (aid to haue been killd by the lews for the eonfefEon of Chrift,in the fame houfe i in which be had cnterray nd him , and was there honorably buryed. At Rome of S. Hercnlan a Joldier and Martyr, whoconuerted to Cbrift hy the miracles, which he Izw at the Martyr- dom of S. ^Alexander Biftiop,after many ton- ments vnder Antoninus Emperor, dyed by the fword. At Amiens in France of S F/>/w/« Bifliop, who in the perfecution of Diocletian rnder Rjc- tiouarus Prelident , after diuers torments was beheaded, and fo obtaind the crown of Mar- tyrdom. At Damafto of the holy Martyrs Paul and Tatta his wife, Sabmian y Maxima* k Rfifut % and Engenittt their children : who being accu- fed to be Chriftians, cruelly whipped, & other- wife tormented, gauc vp their foules to God.* In \A$a the pailion of the Saints Bardomian Eucarftts, and fix and twenty others Martyrs. Thefamedayof S.^^^/o»Bifliop,wbo being difciple to «S. Barnaby the Apoftle, fuccceded him in the Biflioprickof Milan. At Lyons the depofition of S. Lap*/, who of an Anchoret, was ordaynd Bifliop. At (2) Auxcrre of S. Ana- Charms Bifliop and Confeffor, At (b)B/o/*ofS. Solemnius Bifliop of Cbartres , renowned for miracles. The fame day of S. Princifius Bifliop of Soiffons^ brother to'$. Remigius Bifhop. At Jlnagnia of the holy Vir gins Awelia & Neomifia. en* 2 Antifiodorum, b BUfe. ^7g September. C The fix and rtoentith Day. AT Ntcomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Cyprian >znd]*{tina Virgin, who vndcr Diocletian Emperor, and Sutholmim Prc- fident , bauing endured many torments for Chrift f and conuerted Cyprian to the fay th , ] who before was a Magician, and had by his j magical pra&ifes attempted to bewitch her, i was finally martyred with him. Their bodies j beingcaft out to ths beafts, were taken away \ in the night, by certain Chriftian Marriners, 1 1 and brought to Rome, afterwards were hono- | j rably placed in the Church of Confl antinausea \ : vnto the Font. At Rome of 5. Qattiftratus Mar- < tyr, and forty nine others Soldiers, who in the \ perfecution of Diocletian Joy feing Qalliftratut t fowed vpina fack, &caft into thefea, to haue \ by thepowerof God efcaped drowning, were } conuerted vnto Chrift, and together with him t endured Martyrdom. Alio at f(pmc of S. Eufe- \ biut Pope. At Bolonia of S. Eufebius Bifhop & J Confeflor. At (a) Brefciaof S. Vigilius Bifhop. J At Albano of S. Senator. In the territory of (b) j t Frefcati of S. Nilus Abbot, founder of the i Monaftery of {riptaJerrata^ a man of great ho- ) lines. At (c) Cittd at Qafletto of 5. %Amantius 0 Prieft, famous for the gift of miracles. D The a Brixia. bTufculum, c Tiphernum. September. D The feuen ani rtocntith Day • ^ A T JEgta the birth-day of the holy Mar- "° tyrs Cofmas and Damian Brothers, who ia ; : ' the perfecution of Diocletian after many ror- o: ments, fetters, prifons, fea,fire,,crofle$, fto- ■i ning, and arrows outcome by them 5 were to beheaded; with whom are fayd to haue fufferd ; r > three of their brothers, Anthimm .hcontius ,& lJ$ Euprepw. At fjow of 5- Spicharis a Senators *y wife,whoin the fame perfecution after fhe had rJ » been beaten with leaden whips, was beheaded, °" At (a) Todi of the holy Martyrs Fidentim and W Terence, vnder the fame Diocletian. At Cordon* r# of the holy Martyrs 4d#lpb and }obn Brothers, If who in the perfecution ore he <^4rabt4ns ,were 1 crowned for Chnft. At (b) ft**;* in France of • S. Florentin Martyr, who together with S. rc Hilary^ after he had his tongue cutout, dyed 2 by the fword. At Byblut in ^btnicta of S. Af*r£ t Bifhop. who is called alio by S. Lt$k?» i At of S. C*/** Bifhop, difciple to S. , Barnaby the Apoftle , who hauing fufferd much ) in the perfecution of Nero, went to reft in peace, e At t^uenn* of S. A deritw Birtiop & Confeffor. . !At Par* of S. Elca^ar Earle. In (c) Hennault 1 of 5. Hiltrnde Virgin. E The a Tudertum. b Scdunum, c Hannonla. Siptember; E The eygbt snd rtoentitb Day. A T Fj>acofS. Vritiatns Martyr, who being ] ■**fuil of vlcers , and healed by S. Callift*t Pope, was &f:er,vnder Alexander Emperor, bea- ten with leaden whips for the fay th of Chrift, rncil he gaue vp the ghoft. There alfo of S. Staffeus Martyr. In Jfrica of the holy Martyrs i Martial, Laurence , and twenty others. At tioch in Piftdia of the holy Martyrs £Mar\ a Sheepheard, jilpbins, Alexander, and Zofmnt 1 his brothers ; alio of Niton, Ncon § Heliodore t '< and thirty foldiers, who bclieuing in Chrift through the miracles wrought by the forfaid c^f*r^, were in fundry places , and different maners crowned Martyrs. The fame day the palTionofS. Maxima* ,vndcr Decin* Emperor. In Bohemia of S. Wtmccfitut Duke of the Bohe- \ \ want and Marry r, renowned for his fanctity i and miracles, who killdin his brothers houfc, i went triumphantly to beauen. At TolofacfS. Exmpcrim Bifhop and Confcffor, who how {pa- ring he was in regard of himfelf,and how libe- ral rewards others, SMierom has left a memo- rable teftimony. At Genua of S. Salomon Bi- Ihop and Conteflor. At Brefciaof S.SilminBi- fhop. The fame day of S. Euftochinm Virgin, daughter ro BlelTed ?a*ia y who being brought vpat the Manger of our Lord with other Vir- gins, renowned for merits, wentto her Spoufe. in Germany o( S. Lioba Virgin, famous for mi- racles. " " F The SE PTE MB E Rt F The nyne and Vtocntlth Day. T N the Mount Garganut^ the famous memory -*-of S. Michael Archangel, at what tyme z Church was there confecrated in his Name; mean in refpeft of the exterior form, but en- dowed with a celeftial verme. In Thracia the birth*day of the holy Martyrs Gutychiut t PU*~ tM , and Beraelea. In Perfta of S. GWtf/i* Mar- tyr, who hauiog conucrtcd very many to the fay tb of Chrift, and refuting to adore the Sun and the Fyrc , vndcr Sapores King after many torments, the skin being plucked of her head , and ihe nay led to a poft, deferued a triumphant Crown. There alfo of the holy Martyrs Dados Kinfman to King Sapores, Cafdoa his wyfe,& GabdelM his fon, who fpoyled of their honors and dignity, and put todiuers torments, after long imprifonment, were beheaded. In Arme- nia of the holy Virgins Kipfimes^ and her fello w- martyrs , vnder KiogTiriddtcs* At Auxerre of 5. Fratcrmvs Bilhop and Martyr, At Vonucuruo neer to Aqtitno, of S.Grimoald Priefl: and Con- fcflbr. In Palettin of S. Quiriacut Anchoret. G The thirtith Day. IN Betbleem- luda the depofition of S. Hicrom Prieft,and Doctor of the Church, who ex- celling in all kind of learning, and a diligent imitator of the moftapproued Monks, hauing r S 5 wit5 282, September. with the (Vord ofhisdo&rinflainmany tnon- ftcrs of HereGes, at length in a very old age, went to reft in peace, and was buryed at the Manger of our Lord : whofc body being after- wards brought to Rome, was honorably placed in the Church of S. Maria *JMaior. The fame day of S. Leopard Martyr,oneof lulianrhc A- poftat his retinue, who being bf headed irRome, his body was afterward tranflated to lAquif- grane. At (aj Solothurne in France the paffion of the holy Martyrs V ill or and Vrfus^ two of the renowned Thebean Legion, who firftvndcr CMaximian Emperor haumg byn cruelly tor- mented, were through a bright light fhining fromheauen, and the executioners falling to the ground, deliuered : afterwards caft into the fyre, but without any hurt,werc finally behea- ded. At Tlacentia ofS . Antoninm Martyr, one alio of thefame Legion. The lame day of S. Gregory Bilhop of Great ^Armenia , who faa- uing fuffered much vnder Diocletian , at laft went to reft in peace* At Canterbury in £«- gland , of S. Honoriut Bifhop and Confeffor. At Kpme of S. Sophia Widow, Mother to the holy Virgins, Faith , Hope , and Charity. a Solodorum. OCTO- 23? OCTOBER. A The frfl Day. T themes in France of S.KemigM Biftiop and Confeffor,whocon- uerted the French-men toChrift, and baptized 8c inftru&ed in the fayth CtodeucM their K?ng and when he had been Bifliop for many years, renowned for holines and mira- cles, departed this life vpon the thirteenth day of January, but hisfeaft is kept on this day f when his holy body wasafterwards tranflated. At Rome of S.jfretM Martyr, and of fyue hun- dred and four others. At Tomis in Pontes of the holy Martyrs Prifcus , Crcfcens , and Euagrius. At (a) Lisho in Portugal of the holy Maityrs Verijftmus and Maxima and Julia his fyfters, who fuflfcrd in the perfecution of Dmlttian. At Tournay of S. Tiato Prieft & Martyr, who came from Rome into France with S. Quinflitt and his companions, to preach the fayth of Chrift, and afterwards in the perfecution of Maximian hauingaccompliflid his Martyrdom went to our Lord. At Thefaionica of S.Dom- ninus a Vliffipo. 2%4 October. ninnt Martyr vndcr the fame Maximian. At Gant of S. Bauo Confeffor. At (b) Oruicto of S. Seacrus Pricft and Confeffou B The fecond Day. AT Nicomcdia of S. Sleutbertus a Soldier 8c j Martyr, with innumerable others, who J being falfely accufed for fetting on fire the Pal- I j Jace of Diocletian ,werc by the command of j that moft cruel Emperor, confufedly killd jof In whom, fome were beheaded, others burned in j the fyre,and otherscaft into the lea; but the [If chicfeft of them £leutheriu$ % being long tortu- ( red, and after cuery torment found more cou* L ragious then before, finally as gold, tryed by j the fire accomplifhdhis victorious Marty rdo. x In the territory of (a) jirrdt the paffion of S. j 'Leodcgarius Biftiop of (b ) Antium, whom £broi- \ nut high Steward to King Theodoricnt killed f a , after he had been diuerfly in j ured and tormen- t( ted for the truth. There alfo of S. Gerin Mar- , tyr, Brother to the fayd S. Leodcgariuf , who c was ftoned to death in the fame place. At r~An- ^ tiocb of the holy Martyrs Primut , Cyril t and j Secttndarim. At Constantinople of S. Theophilws w Monk, who cruelly beaten by "Leo ] [amicus for defending holy Images ,and caftinto ba- nifcment , went to our Lord. At Hereford in England of S. ThomM Bifliopand Confeffor. j I C The t b Vrbs vctus. a Atrcbaturo, b Auguftodunmn. October. 2S5 C The third Day. A T Rome in the place called Vrfusfdeatus, |«f"* of Saint Candidns Martyr. The fame day of the holy Martyrs Denyf y Fauftus^ Cairn, Teter, of S. Gerard Abbot. D The fossrib Day. A T (a) Jfffi in Vmbria the birth-day of S. Francis Lonfeflor, Founder of the Order of the Mtnorhs; wkoie life , rcplcniftid with fanw a Namurcum* ( a Affifium, i$6 October. FandHty & miracles, is left written by S. Bona- venture. At Corinth the birch-day of the Saints Crijpus and Cairns, ot whomS. Paul the Apoftle makes mention writing to the Corinthians. In Egypt of the holy Martyrs Marked Marcian Brothers , and of almoft innumerable others of both fexes>& all ages; of whom forae after whipping, others after horrible torments of diners Jnnds, being eaft into the fyre, others thrown headlong into thefca,fome beheaded,- very many ftarUed,fome nayld to gibbets, & others hangd vp by the feet with their heads downward , deferued the moft happy Crown of Martyrdom. At Datnafco of S. TVttrBifhop & Martyr,who being aceufed to the Prince of the Saracens > for preaching the fay th of Chrift, hauing bis tongue, hands, and feet cut off, nayld to a cros, accomplifhd his Martyrdom, At Alexandria of the holy Priefts& Deacons £aius, Fauftus , Eufcbius, Charemon, Lucius, 6c their companions , of whom fome were mar- tyred in the perfecution of Valerian , other^ by feruing the Martyrs, receiued the reward of Martyrs. At Athens of S.Hieroiheus difciplc to S. Paul the Apoftle. At Bolonia of S. Tetro* kvm Bifhop & Confeflor, famous for learning, miracles^ holines. At Paris of S. /iureaVir gin. E The fifth Day. AT Mefjina in Sicily the birth-day of the holy Martyrs TUfidus Monk > dilciple to OcTOBERi 2 3^ S. Benet , & his two brochcts Eutychms & V\8o. riftfts } and Flauia a Virgin their fy fter : alfo of Donates & Firmatus Deacon, Faujlas & thirty other Monks, who were killed for the fayth ofChrift by CManuchte the Tiratc The fame day the birth- day of S. T£r*/cw Bifhop of 6u- mcnia, who was martyrd at Smyrna. At Trcuers of the holy Martyrs Talmatius , and his com- panions, who in the perfecution of Diocletian , vnder ^/5/o^r^/Prcfident, fufferd Martyrdo. The fame day the paflion of S. Charitina Vir- gin, who vnder Diocletian Emperor , and Do- mittns who had been Conful, tortured by fyre, and caft into the fca, but by the power of God receiuing no hurt, bauing her hands and feet cut off, and her teeth beaten out, gaue vpher foul in prayer* At *Anxerrc the depofitionof the Saints Firmatus Deacon, and FlauianaVix- gin, hisfifter. At f^uenna of S. MarccllinusBi- Ihop and Confcffor* At faience in France of S . ji^olltnaru Biftiop,whofe lite was renownd forvertues, & death honored with prodigies and miracles. The fame day of S. At\ilanB\» fliop of Zamora, who was canonizd for a Saint by Pope Vrban the fecond. At Rome of S. Galla Widow, daughter to Symmachut the Conful, whoafter the death of her hufbandperfeuered many years at S. Peters Church in prayer, almes, fafting, and other good works 5 whole tnoft happy departure 5. Gregory Po$c haslefc Written. iZS October* F The ftxth Day. IN Calabria of S. Bruno Confcflbr, Founder of the Order of Cartbufians. Ac Laociioced of S.Sagarei Bifhop and Martyr ,ah ancient dif- cipJc of S. P4#/ the Apoftlc. At Capua the birth- day of the holy Marty rs MarcelIus 9 C a fl^^ t*4emilius y & Saturninuy. fii{^)j4gen in France the birth-day of S. F*if£ Virgin and Martyr, by whofe example Blefled Capn*/*** encouragd to Martyrdom, happily accopliftid his agony; Alio of S. Srotis Martyr, who inflamed with the loue of Chnfi, ouercanae the heat of the fire into which lhe was caft. At Trcucrs the Commemoration of almofi innumerable holy Martyrs,who in theperfecution of Diocletian, vnder Rjfttouarus Prciidenc , by diuers kinds of death were killd. At jiuxerre of S.fymanui Biihop and Martyr. At (b) Vkr\o of S. Mag- mi Bi Aop, whole body lyes buried at Venice. G The fcucnth Day. AT totiie in the way t/irdeatitta 9 thcdcpo- fition of S. tZMark Pope and ConfefToro In the Prouinceof August* Euphraiefia % o( the holy Martyrs Scrgius and Bacchus Noble tnans i vnder Maxtmtan Emperor, of whom Bacchut was fo long beaten with raw finews, Vntil his whole body being rent and torn, confeffing Chrift he gauc vp the ghoft : but Scrgiwi a Agtnnum. b Opiccrgiiuin October. 289 Sergius being forced to wearlhoos ftuck full of lharp nay Is, remaining conftant in his fay tb, was finally beheaded. His body is kept at a place called of his name Sergioplc, and honord with frequent concurs of Chriftians , for the famous miracles wrought thereat. At Rome of the holy Martyrs CMarcellm and Afuktus^who were firft difciplcs of Simon Magw> but feing the wonders which God wrought by the Apo- ftlc S.P^r,forfakingi'iiao» 1 they embraced the ApoftoJical do£hin,and after the death of the Apoftles vnder Aurelian who had been Conful* obtained the crown of Martyrdom,and were buryd neer to the City. Alfo at \Attgutta 6u- phratcfia of S . lulia Virgin , who vnder Mar* aan Prefidentaccomplifhd her Martyrdom. At (a) Padua of S. luSlina Virgin and Martyr, who baptizd by S. Profdocimui difcipleto S. Vctcr, and perfifting conftant in the faytb of Chrift, by the command of Af^/Vww/Prelident^thruft through with a fword, went to our Lord. Ac (b) Bourges of 5. Augnftm Pricftand Confeffor. In the territory oiKJocm* of S. RclanPrkR. Tbe famcday the Commemoration of SanSa Maria dc Vittoria, ordayned by Pope Pius the fifth, euery year to beobferued, in memory of a famous victory obtaynd this day at lea 4 by the Chriftians, againft the Turks, through the help of the fame Mother of God v& Pope Gregory the X 1 1 1, ordaind likewife, tbe annual T lolem- a Patauium. brBiturkx, 290 October; folemnity of the Rpfaryof the fame moftBlef-* fed Virgin, to be Kept vpon the firft Sunday of this Month, for the fame caufe. A The eyghtb Day. OF S. Brigit widow > who after many pilgri- mages, made by her to Holy places^lled with the Holy Ghoft,died at Rpme t vpon the rbree& twentith of luiy : but her body was, as vpon yefterday,tranflated into STeecUland, The fame day, the birth day of Bkfled old Smeon % who in the Ghol^ el is read to haue taken our Lord IcSUS in his armes. frxCtfare* in Pa- leflin , the paffion of 5. Fjparata Virgin and Martyr, who for refuting to iaenfyce to Idols, being put to diocrs coiirents vnc er Dcc/#/the Emperor, was finally beheaded; whole foul was feen to go out of her body , and alcend vp tohcauenin the form of a Doue. At 7 hef- falonic* of S. Demetrius Proconfui , u bo aher he had brought many to the fayth ot Chnft, by the command of Mtximtan Emperor, be- ing thruft through the body with Uunccs ac- complilbd his Martyrdom. There alfo of S. Neftor Martyr. At(a)J**i7 in Sfayn of S.Peter Martyr. At Laodiceaof S. Artemon Prieft, who vnder Diocletian receiucd the crown of Martyr- dom by fyre. In the territory of Lyons of S. HenediftaVirgm and Martyr. At Jlneona of the Saints P static and L a*rentta y who in the perfe- ction a Hifpalis. October; 291 ; cution of Vioctetian, vndcr Dion Prefident, bc- ! ing fent into banifhmcnc , worn ouc with ]a- ' bors & miferics went vnto our Lord. At Roan ! of S. Ettodius Bilhopand Confeflor. At Hurts* falem of S. Telagia, furnamed the Penitent. B The nynth Day. A T Paris, thebirth-day of the holy Martyrs Denys the t^reopagiteBiihopjRjtfticHsPri- eft, and Slentherim Deacon; of whom, S.Denys being baprizd by S.Paul the Apoftlc,and or- ■ jdaynd the firftBifhop,of vAthens % going after i to Rome was fent thence into France by S. Cle- 1 \ tnent Pope to preach the ghofpcl ; and coming : to Paris, when he had for fome years fayth- I jfully fulfilled theoffice comitted to hischargc, atlaft, togetherwith hisforfaid companions * • after moftgrieuous torments, by theGouernor r ^Fefcenninus being beheaded , accomplifhd his t, Martyrdom, The fame day the commemora-, c- ition of S. Abraham Patriarch , and Father of c- jail faythful Belieuers. At lulia in the territory i of P*!ra*,inthe way called Claudia ,ofS. bom- it \ninus Martyr, vndcr Maximian Emperor , who jo whilft he would hauedeciined the fury of the: p Iperfecution, thruft through with afword by S. jthofe that purfued him, made a glorious end, the |At Cdjfmooi S. Dcnt-dedit Abbot, who being ic« (caft into pryfon by Sicardsts the Tyrant, there oq confumed with hunger , and other miferies , x T 2 roftcd 291 October. refted in peace. In ( a ) Hennanlt of S. Giflen BI- fhop and Confcflor, who refigning vp his Bi- ihoprick, 2nd leading a monoftical lyfe in a Monaftery which himfelf had built, was fa. mous for many vermes. AtHieru/alemof the Saints AndronicM and Jthanafta his wyfe. At jtntioch of S. P*£//j Abbefs, who finging together with her Religious, that verfe of the Pklm, The JJchof the Genttls^are ftlucr &gold h and , Let th:m that make them, become vnto them , as lulf at? the Apoftat palled by , wab bv his command ibrely buffeted, & fharply checked. C The tenth Day. IN the Hand of (a) Candta, of S. Pinytus the mod noble amcngft the Biftops. He being Bifhop of Cnojta, flounfhed vnder Marcus An- toninus Verm\ and Lucius jf melius Lommddns , leauing behind him in his writings. as it were in a glafs.the liueiy Image of himfelf. At Qullcn of S. Gerecn Martyr , with three hundred and teen others, who in the perfecution of Ma- ximian, patiently lubmitted cheir necks to the (Void, for the true Religion. In the territory of the fame City , of the Sainrs Vt&or 2nd his companions. Martyrs. At Bonna in Germany of the holy Martyrs Caffius and Flcrentius^ with very many others. At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Sulampius, and culampia y a Virgin his fyfter,who hearing that her Brother was tor- tured for Chrift, preffing into the midft of the people a Hannonra. a Cma. October. 29$ people , and embracing himjioyndherfelfvnto his company : & being both caft into a caldron of boyling oyl , but by the power of God nothing hurt therby,were together with two hundred others who moued by that miracie belieued in Chrift beheaded, & fo accomplirtid their Martyrdom, At Torke in Sngiand of S. VanHnus Birtiop f Difcipleto S. Gregory Pope, who being by him fent thither, with others, to preach the ghofpel, conuerted Krng&far*, and his people to the fayth of Chrift. At (b) Viombino in Tnfcany of S. Cerbonim Bifhop Sc Confeffor, who, as S. Gregory writes, was rc- nownd for miracles, both aliue and dead. At Verona olio of another S. Cerbouius Bifhop. Ac Capua of S. Paulinas Bifhop. D The eleuemh Day. AT Tharfns in Cilicia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs, Tbaracus , Vrobus and Jtn- dron%Qut % who in the perfecucionof Diocletian enduring a long and raiferable impryfonment , and thryce diuerfly tormented, ac laft behea- ded for the confeflion of Chrift, obtained a tryumphanc Crown. In the territory o(VH- Cafftnc the paffion of the holy Martyrs Nica- fins Bifhop of Roan >Quirtnm Prieik, Scubic*- lus Deacon, & Tientia Virgin, vnder the Preti- dent Fcfcenninus. Alio the paffion of the Saints Anaflafims Trieft, V lactam, Genefiuf, and their companions. In Tbebais ofS.Sarmattf Difciple T3 to S, b Populonium.t 294 October. to S. tAntotoy Abbot, who was kild for Chrift, by the Saracens. At (a) Be\anfon in France of S. German Bilhop and Martyr. At Vfeciainthc part of France called Narbonoife , of S. Fir- iwwBifhop and Confeffor.In5^/^^of S.C^- awfc Abbot. At Lyre in the lower Germany the depofition of S. Gumtnar Confeffor, At ( b) Re- nts in France of S. jiemilian Confeffor, At Tbarfus in CUici* of the holy Women Zenais ^ and Pbilonilla fyftcrs , who being kin (women to S. Paul the Apoftle,were alfo his Diiciples in fayth. At Verona of S. Placidia Virgin. E The twelfth Day. ATJ^tttfoftheholy Martyrs £uagrittsj?rif- cian y and their companions. At Rauenna in the way Lauretina^ the birth-day of S. £- difliM Martyr. In fcyffti of S. Domnina Martyr, vnder Diocletian Emperor. In Africa of four thoufand, nyne hundred, threefcore , and fix holy Confeffors and Martyrs , in the perfe- ction of the Wandals vnder Hunnericut the jirian King ; of whom lbme being Bifliops, fome Priefts, and others Deacons, with great troups of faythful people ioyning themfelues vnto them, they were banifhd into a vaflwil- dernes for defence of the Catholick Verity ; who whilft they were in a barbarous mancr lead thither by the CMores , many being for- ced forward with lharp points of fpears,and beatea a Yefontio. b Rhedones. October. 19% beaten with ftones, others tyed by the feet, and as if they had been dead carealTes, drawn through hard and craggy plac .s,their bodyes being rent in peeces , ar !aft by diucrs cruel torments < they oS r ayned a glorious Martyr- dom. The ehiefeft or thefe were the Priefts of our L^rd , Fcitx and Cyprian Biftiops. Ac Celena in Pannoni* of S. Maximilian Bilhopof (a) L4Hre*cam. Ac Tork in Eagtatid of S. Bishop and Gonfeffor. At Milan of S. ^ftionrt Confeffor, who was chofen Biihop of that Church by a miraculous light fromhea- uen chat enuirond him , whilft they were in confutation who (hould be ordaynd. Ac Ve- ro?ta of $. Saluin Bifhop. la Syria of S . Suft*~ chins Pricft and Confeffor. F The thirteenth Day. AT TroM in the leiTer Jfi*> of S. Carpus Difciple to S. Paul the Apoftle. Ac Cor- donainSpayn the birch-day of the holy Mar- tyrs Fanftus^ Javuarius and CMartial^ who be- ing firft tormented vpon the rack. Eqnuleus % and afcer hauiog their ey-lyds ftiauen , their teeth plucked out, their ears and nofes cut off*, by fyre accbmplifhd their Martyrdom. Ac Theffalonica ofS. Florentine Martyr, who after diuers torments was burned. In 4#ftria ofS. Colmanntts Martyr. Ac fa) Cetita in the pare of Mauritania cailed Tingitana % the pailion of T 4 feuen a Now called Ens. a Septa. 296 October.. feuen holy Martyrs, of the Order of S. Fran - cis. Daniel^ Samuel, Angclus % Domnns, Leo> Ntco- & Hugolin, who for preaching the Ghofpel of Chrift, and confuting the Sedl of Mahomet^ after they had fufferd reproaches, imprifon- menc » and torments by the Saracens , at Iaft beheaded, obtaynd the palm of Martyrdom. Ac jtntiocb of S. Theophilut Bifhop , the fixe in that fea after S. Peter the Apoftle* At (b) Tours of S, Vcnant Abbot and Confeflor . Ac (c) Subiaco in ltaly % of S. Qhelidonia Virgin. T Xptnc in the way called lAureli* , the birth day of S. Qalltflus Pope andMartyr, who by the command of Alexander Emperor, being long ftarucd with hunger in pry Ion t and euery day beaten with cudgels, at Iaft thrown headlong out of the window of a houfein which he was kept into a well, and drowned.deferuedthe tryumph of his vi&ory. At Cefarea in Palefiin of S. Fortunata Virgin and Martyr , who in the perfecution of Dio- detian^htx ihe had ouercom the torture £- quulcus , fyre, beafts $ and other torments, * gauc vp her foul to God ; whofe body was afterward tranflated to Naples in Campania. Alfo of the Saints Carponius , Euarifius and Vrifcian Brothers to the fame Bleffed Fortu- aata,who hauing their throats cut receiued in G The fourteenth Day. Jyke b Turones. c Sublacum. October. 297 Jyke maner the crown of Martyrdom, Alfo of the Saints Saturninus and Lupns. At (a) ^r- ■ mini of S. Gaudentius Bilhop and Martyr. Ac i (b) Todi of S. Fortunatm Bifhop , who as S. Gregory writes, had a great gift of carting out \ of diuels. At (c)Wirt\burge of S. Burchardt\\t firft Btfhop of chat Gity. At Bruges in Flan. I tffer/ of S. Donatian Biftiop of Rhemes. At Tre- 1 * of S. Julian Hermit. At Rome of Si Triphonia, fomety mes wy fe to Deem Emperor, who lyes buryed in a Vault neer to S. Hippolytus. T K$me the birth-day of the holy Mar- tyrsTtolomyznd Lucius t vndcr Marcus An- toninus $ of whom Ptolomy , as Juftin the Mar- tyr writes, hauing conuerted a lewd woman to the fayth of Chrift, and taught her to embrace Chafticy, being therfore accufed by a certain fhamelefs fellow before Vrbicius the Gouer- E The nyneteenth Day. nor, a Beluacum. October. 301 nor, waskept a log tyme in a loathfom prifon % at laft openly profefHng Chrift his mafter,re, ceiued the fentence of death : the which Lucius freely reprouing , and profeffing himfclf a Chriftian,hc receiued the like fentence from the faid Vrbicins. To whom was alfo ioyned a third, who alfo was condemnd to fufter the fame death. At Antiochof theholy MartyrsB*- ronichs Sc Velagia Virgin , and nyne and forty others. In Egyf t ofS. Varus a Soldier, who vn* der Maximinus Emperor, vifiting,& relieuing feuen holy Monks that lay in prifon, one of them dying, he would needes fucceed in his place ; and after moft cruel torments endured together with them.obtaynd thepalm of Mar- tyrdom. At (a) Znreuxoi S. AquilinBifhop & Confeflor. In the territory of Orleans the de- poficion of S. Veran Bffhop. At Salerno of 5. Emfferims Bilhop. In Ireland of S.Ethbin Abbot. At Oxford in Engl and , of S. FredefaindVirgin, F The Wentitb Day. A T (a) Abia neer xA^nila in %Abrmtfp % the birth-day ofS. Maximus Deacon & Mar- tyr, who for the defirehe bad to fuffer, freely ofFerd himfelf to the perfecutors that fought him,& after aconftant confeffion of his fayth, being racked vpon the torture Eqvulcws , and cruelly beaten with cudgels , at laft thrown headlong from a high place , obtayned the crown? a Ebroicae. a Auia, 302 October. crown of Martyrdom. At (b) Agtn in Franc* of S* Capraftns Martyr, who to auoyd the fury of perfecution hiding himfelf in aCaue„ and hearing what S. Faith Virgin endured for Chrift , animated hereby to iuffer torments, prayed vnto God, that if he thought him worthy of the giory of Martyrdom ,a fpring of wacer might flow out of aftone in the Caue wnere he lay ; which God granting, he went confidently to the place of combat, and vnder Maximtan Emperor, behautng himfelf coura- gioufly deferued the palm of Martyrdom. Ac uintioch of S. Artcmim Prime- Captain of the Bmperor, who vnder Conftantin the Great, \ hauing had chief Command in the wars , was by lulian the Apoftat, whom he had accufed of cruelty towards Chriftians, beaten with cudgels, and otherwife grieuoufly tormented, and finally beheaded. At £#Zte«the paffion of the holy Virgins Martha and Santa with many others. At minden the birth. day of $. Felu cian Bifhopand Martyr. At Paris of the Saints George Deacon , and lAurcHus Martyr. In Par- tugal of S. Jrencs Virgin and Martyr. In the | territory of BJoemcs of S. Sindttlyh Confeflor* G The one and t^eniithDay. IN Cyprxts the birth-day of 5. Hilarion Ab- bot, wbofe life full of vertues and miracles S. Hierom has left written. At Qullen the birth- day a Agennum. October* $oj day of the Saint? Vrjala, and her companions, who for the Cfariftian Religion, and conftancy , ! in Keeping their Virginity, being kild by the l Hunnest ended their hues by Martyrd om: and jvery many of their bodyes were buried at \C*Uen. At Ojiia of S. Afierifts Prieft & Martyr, who as is recorded in the Martyrdom of S. ]CalIi8u6 Pope, fuffcrd vnder Alexander Empe- ror. At Nicomcdia the birth-day of the Saints \Dafiu$i Zoticus^ and Cai#s 9 2nd twelue others loldicrs,who after diuers torments weredrow- jned in the fea. At CWaroni* in Syria necr An- tioch , of S. Malthas, Monk. At Lyms of S. Viator Deacon to 5. Bifhop of the fame City. At ( a ) Laonof S. Cilinia Mother to S. f^migim Bilhop of I(bemes. A The rivo and ftocntith Day; A T Hicrufalem of ^.e^^Bilhop^aman of great renown and learning, who firft of all the Gencils gouernd the Church ofliicrH- falcm % and not longafrer delerued the palm of Martyrdom, vnder jintcninus Emperor. Ac jjdriatfople in Tbracia the birth. day of the Holy Martyrs "Philip Bifliop , Scuerut Prieft, Eftfcbihs, and Hermes, who after prilons,and whips, vnder Ixlian the Apoftat were burned. Alfa of the holy Martyrs JLlexandcr Bi/hop, Heraclim a Soldier, & their companions. Ac Fervw in Marc- J neon a of S. Tbiltp Bifhop & Marty r* a Laudunura. jo4 October. Martyr. At (a) Uuefca in Spayn of the holy Virgins Nunilo , and Alodia fitters, who for Confeflion of Chrift being beheaded by the Saracens ,fiai(hed their Martyrdom. KtCuUen of S. Cordnla Virgin, one oiS. Vrfula't Com- pany ,who beingterrifyed with the torments and llaughtef other companions.hid herfelf, but on the morrow repenting her therof, dif- couered herfelfto the Hunnes , and iaft of all receiued the crown of Martyrdom. At Hiera- polis in Phrygia of S. jbercius Bifhop, who flourifhd vnder Marcus Antoninus Emperor. At Roan of S. ^Melanius Bifhop* who being ordaynd by S.Stephen Pope, was lent thither to preach the Ghofpel. In Tufcany of S m D<7- natm a Scotch-man and Bifhop of Fiefoli At Verona of S. Vcrccundus Bilhop & Confeflor. At Hierufalem of S. Mary Salome ,who, as the holy Ghofpel recordes,was very careful about the burial of our Lord. B The three and ftoentith Day. T N Spayn neer vnto of the holy Mar- tyrs Seruandus and German, who in the per- fection of Diocletian y vnder Viator Lieutenant, after torments, a loathfom pryfon 5 afli&ion of hunger and thirft, and the toyl of a long voyage, which they endured being fore loa- den with irons, finally ended the cours of their Martyrdom, by being beheaded. Of whom a Ofca. October* ^05 whom German was buried at (b) Merida, & Ser- uandus at SeuiL At Antioch in Syria the birth- day of S. Theodore Prieft, who being apprehen- ded in the perfecutionof wicked Julian , after ihe had endured the torture of Squuleus^ and imany other moft cruel torments , hauing alfo his fides burned with fiery lamps, and (till perfifting in the confefTion ofChrift, finally ended his Martyrdom by thefword. At Con- ftantinople of S« JgnatiusBifhop > who was many wayesiniured,and dryuen alfo into banifhmec by Bardte the Emperor, whom he had repre- hended for putting away hiswyfe: but called back again and reftored to his Bifhoprick by NicolMPopc of Rpme y finally dyed in peace. At (b) Bourdeaux of S, 5>#£ri» Biihop of Culien 9 6c Confeffor. At Roan of S. Romanus Bifhop. Ac Salerno of S. Verm Bilhop. In the territory of tAmiens ofS. Domitius Pricft.In the territory of Toitiersot S. B*»ff Confeflor. C The four and ftoentith Day. AT (a) Vcnofairitsifulia the birthday of the holy Martyrs Felixzn African Bifhop, lAudaftus and Januarius Priefts, Fortunaius Sc Septimus Ledtors , who in the perfecution of Diocletian^ hauing byn a long tyme vexed, & aflidted with imprifonment and fetters, both in ^Africa and Sicily , by MagdeUianus Gouer- hor, when Felix would by no means cieliuer vp the facred Books, according to the Ercperors V Edidt, a Emerita. b Bur Jigala. a Venufia. $o6 October. Edi&,were all at length beheaded. At NagraH a City in the Country of the Hcmerites , the paflion of the Saints %Arette , and three hun. dred and forty his companions , in the tyme of luflin Emperor, vnder Dunaan a Iewifh'Ty- rant. After whom alfo a Chriftian woman was burned , whofe Jicle Ion, being but Sue years old 5 & ftammeringly confefltngChrirt, when nether by feare nor flattery , he cotild be ftayed from runninginco the fyre, w>as finally burned -with his Mother. Ac fallen of S. SucrgiJlmBi- fhop and Martyr. At Constantinople of S. Pro* ;/*jBilhop. In litlc Britany the departure of S; Maglorins Bifhop, whofe body lyes buried at Taris. In the Monaftery of Vertan, of S. Mar- tin Abbot. In Campania of S. Mark Anchorer, whofe worthy deeds S. Gregory has written. D The fine and ftocntith Day. AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Cbryfanthfis % and Daria his wyfe,who after many aflic- tions % which they endured for Chrift vnder Celerin Goucrnor, were commanded by Nvme~ rian Emperor to be caft into a fandpit, in the way SaUria > and there to be oucrwhelmd aliue with earth and flones. Alio at Rome the birth- day of forty and fix holy Soldiers, who being all baptized together by S. Denys Pope, were by the command of Claudius Emperor imme- diately beheaded, & buried in the way Sal art a % where alfo were buryed an hundred and one and Oct bfiEt 307 f and twenty other Martyrs, amongft whom : were four Soldiers of Chrift, Thcodofius, Lucius , tMarky and Pfttr. At (*)Soiffon$ in Fr^ffc* of : the holy Martyrs Crijpin and Cr/Jpinian Noble • Romans, who in the perfecution of Diocletian, J vnder Riftiouarus Prefident, afcer moft cruel • torments kild with afword,obcaynd the crown, 1 of Martyrdom ; whofc bodies were afterwards 1 craniported to £p«tf, and honorably enterred 1 in the Church of Saint Laurence > in (b) T*- • lifterna. At Florence the paffion of S. Mini** a • Soldier, who vnder Decius Emperor behauing ii bimfelf valiantly for the fayth of Chrift, was : crownd wich a glorious Martyrdom, At (c) Torre in Sardinia of the holy Martyrs Vrotus 1 Prieft,and lanuartm Deacon, who being ient , by 5, Cairn Pope into that Hand , vnder Dio- fletian , by Barbaras the Preftdent were put to death. At Constantinople the paffion of the , Saints CMartyrius Subdeacon , and *Marcian :« Cbantor, who vnder Qonftant'm Empero^were ir killed by thcHemicks. At Rome of S, Honiface f- Pope &ConfelIor. Ac (d) Terigueux in France c of S. Fronto , who being ordaynd Bifiiop by c S. Teter the Apoftle, with one George a Prieft, h conuerted a great multitude of that Nation g to Chrift , and famous for miracles refted in is peace. At Bre/cia the birtb-day of S.Gaudentim Bifhop, renowned for his learning & fan&ity. i, At(t)/W^/ofS. H/^rjBifhop. E T£* aSueflbms. b In pane & perna. c Turrcs. d Pctra- - goricum. € Gaualis. 3o8 October. E The fix and mtnthb Day. AT Romcoi S.Suarifius Pope and Martyr, who vndcr Adrian Eo^peror adornd the Church of God with his blood. In Africa of the holy Martyrs Kpgatian Pricft, and FeliciJJi. mm y who in the perfecution of Valerian & GaL Itcnus were crownd with a glorious Martyr- dom : of whom S. Cyprian alfo writes in his EpiftJe to the Confeflors. At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs JLxcian, Florias, and their com- panions. The fame day of S. Quod-vultmDcus Bifhop of Carthage % who together with his Clergy y being by Geifiricm an tartan King, put into broken fhips without oars or iails , beyond all expedition arriued atNaples,and there in banifbmcnt dyed a Confeflbr. At Narhonne of 3. Kjifticitt Bifhop and Confeflbr, who flourished in the dayes of Valentmian , and LfoEmperors. At Salerno of S^Gaudiofus Bifhop. At (a) Pauia of S.« Falk Bifhop. Alfo of S. Quadragcfimm Subdeacon , who raifed a dead man to life. F The fetten and Wentith Day . THe Vigil of the holy Apoftles Simon and lade. At %Auila in Spayn the pail] on of the Saints Vincent y Sabina and Cbrtfieta,who wcrefirft moft cruelly racked vpon the tor- ture f^/ewvntil all their ioynts werelooied and a Fapia. October.. 309 and then hauing ftones laid vpon theirheads, their braynswere beaten out with great bars, 3c fothey accomplifhed their Marty rdo,vnder D act an Prefident, At the Caftle of Tile, of S. Florentius Martyr. In Qappadocia of the holy Martyrs Qapitolina^ and Srotheis her hand- maid, who fufferd vnder Diocletian. In India ot S. Frumentiut Biftiop, who being there fir ft a Cap- tiuc and afterwards ordaynd Bilhop byS.y/- thanaftus , did propagate the Gofpel in thofe Parts. In Ethiopia of S. Elesbaan King, who when he had ouereom the enemyesof Chrift , fending his Crown to Hiernfaleta , in the tyme of Imftin Emperor, and liuinga monaftical life *s he had vowd, finally went co our Lord, G The eyght and t^entith Day. THe birth. day of theBIefled ApoftlesS/- mon the Cananean % and Tbaddem , who is alfo called lude ; of whom, Simon preached the Gbofpel in Egypt , and Tbaddeus in *Mefopota- tnia ; and afterwards going together into Perfta % when they hadconuerted an jnfinit multitude of that Nation to thefayth of Chrift, they ac- corapliflicd their Martyrdo. At Rome ofS.Cy- rilla Virgin, daughter to S. Tripbonia, who vn- der Claudius Emperor, had her throat cut for 11 Chrift. There alfo of S» Anaftafta the Elder, • Virgin ,atid Cyril Martyrs, of whom , jSnaHafia) in the perfecution of Valerian vnder Probut Go- vernor being bound with chains , buftetted, W i tor- |io October. tormented withfyre , and whips, and ftlll per- fitting conftanc in the confeflion of Chrift, hauing herbreafts cutoff, ber nayls plucked off, her teeth broken, her hands and feet cut off, finally beheaded , went triumphantly to her Spoufe adorned with fo many iewels of her fcueral torments : and one called Qyril gi* ning her, at her requcft , a cup of water to drink ,for his reward receiued the Grown of Martyrdom. At Cotno of S. Fidelis Martyr f vnder Maxitnian Emperor. At Ment\ of S. Fer* ruttus Marty r. At (a) iMeaux of S. Faron Bi- fhop & Confeflor. At Naples of S. Gaudio/us 1 an jlfticM Bittiop, who to auoid the perfec- tion of the Wandals , coming thence into C* m ~ pania i in a Monaftery at Naples made a holy end. AtVercelisofS. Honor atus Bilhop. A The nyne and rtoentith Day. IN Lucania of the holy Martyrs Hyacintbut\ QuinSus^ Felician and "Lucius. At Sidonin^ "Vhcenicia of S. Zenobius Prieft, who in the rage: of the Jaft perfecution exhorting others toj Martyrdom , was himfelf alfo made worthy^ of Martyrdom. The fame day of the holy Bi~ Ihops, Maximilian Martyr, and Valentin Con-, feffor. At (a) Bergamo of S. Enfebia Virgin 8&t Martyr. At Uierufalem the birth-day of Si Narciffus Bifliop, greatly renowned forHoIi- nes,Patience , and Fayth , who being an hun- dred a Melda* a Bergomum* October- jrr drcd and fixteen years old , departed to our Lord. Ac (a) lAqftHm of S. lobn Bifhop and ConfeHor. At Cajftope in the Hand of Corcyra at of S. Donates 7 of whomS. Gregory Pope writes. to \iVienna the depofidon of S. Theodore Abbot. B T£Vrban and Narcifins , of whom S. Paul makes mention f writing to the Romans; who for the Gofpel of Chrift were flain by the lews and Gentils. Ac (a) Saint Quintins in France of S. QuinSin a Citizen and Senator of f^ome , Marty rd vnder Maximian Emperor : whofe body after fifty fiue years , was by the rcuelation of an Angel found vneorrupt. At Constantinople of 5. Sta- fbjf Bifhop,who was ordaynd thefirftBifhop of that City, by S. Andrei the Apoftle. Ac Milan of S. Antoninus Bilhop and Confeffor. At Rjttisbone of S # Wolfgangus Bifhop . a Augufta Vejomanduorura. V j NO- 3'4 NOVEMBER- D The fir (I Day. He Fcftiuity of All- Sat nu, which in honor of the BJefled Virgin CMary the Mother of God, and of ail holy Martyrs, Pope Bcni* face the fourth [ hauing firft de- dicated to that vfe the Temple of Pantheon'] ordaynd to be kept ioleranly^ cuery year in the City of Rome :and afterward Pope Gregory the fourth decreed, that the fame Feftiuity which at that tyme, was dfucrfly kepe in fundry Churches , ftiould on this day per- petually be obferued with folemnity of the Vniuerfal Church, in honor of All- Saints. At Terracina inCampania the birth. day of S.Cce* farems Deacon , who hauing for many dayes been pyned in prylon, was together with S. I nli an Prieft,put into a fack, & caft head long into the fea. At (a) Dijon of S. Benignns Prieft, who beingfent into France by S. Polycarp to preach the Ghofpel, after he had been diuers ways moft cruelly tormented , vnder t/kf and Vitalis , who in the perfecution of Decius fuffered a famous Martyrdom. At (a) Sarago\a of innumerable holy Martyrs, who vnderD*- cian Prefident of Spayn , with wonderful fer- uor, gaue their Hues for Chrift. At Vtterbo of the holy Martyrs V dentin Prieft, andH/- lary Deacon, who in the perfecution of Ma- ximian.wzxz for the fayth of Chrift cail into the riuer of Tybur > with a great ftone tyed to their necks, but being miraeuloufly deliue- red b Agaimum. a Csfar-Augufta. NOVEMB B R. 317 red by an Angel, finally by being beheaded, receiued the crown of Martyrdom . In England of S. Winefride Virgin and Martyr. In the Mo- naftery of Clareuallis the depofirion of S. Ma- lachy Bifhop of Connerthen in Ireland ^ renow- ned in bis time, for many vertue*, whofejyfe is written by S. Bernard Abbot. The fame day of S. Hubert Bifhop of Tungres. At Vienna of S. Domnus Bifhop and Confeifor. Alfo the depo- fition of S.Firmin Bifhop, of (b)tlMeaux. Ac VrgeUa in Spayn of S. Hermenguadius Bifhop . At fgmc of S. Syluia mother to &. Gregory Pope* G The fourth Day, AT Milan of S. Charles Borromem Cardinal, and Bifhop of the fame City, whom glori- ous for fan&ity , and famous for miracles, Paul the fifth canonized for a Saint. At Bolonia of the holy Martyrs Vitalis> & Jgricola, of whom the former hauing been feruant to the later, was made worthy to be his collegue and com- panion in Martyrdom ; vpon whom , the Exe- cutioners exercyfedall kinds of torments, fo that there was not left one place in his body without a wound ; the which he fuflfering moft conftantIy,in prayer gaue vp his foul to God • but ^Agricola being fattened to a Cros with naany nayls, ended his life. At the tranflation of whofe bodies S. Ambrofe being prefenc, wri- tes that himfelf gathered vp thcMartyrs nayls, trium- h Meld a. 5i8 November* triumphant blood, and wood of hisCrofs, and layd them vnder the holy Altars. The fameday the birth-day of the Saints Phtlologus % and Pa~ trobds , difciples of S. Paul the Apoftlc. At (a) Anftttm of S.Tw#/#i Martyr. In the territory of ytlcjffwcGf S. Clarus Prieft and Martyr. At Bphcfusoi S. Torphyry Martyr, vnder Aureliari Emperor. At CMyra in Lycia of the holy Mar- tyrs Ntcandcr Bilhop,and Hermes Prieft^vnder hibanius Prefidet . The fame day , the birth-day oi S. Pierius Prieft of Alexandria 9 who being excellently learned in the holy Scriptures and renowned forpurity of life f and that he might better attend to ChriftianPhilofophy, wholy difchargedof all worldly impediments, vnder Cams and Diocletian Emperors f TheonM then gouerning the Church of Alexandria'] taught the people with great applaufe, and fet forth di- ucrs books ;but after the perfecution ended, fpending the reft of his lyfe at Rpme, he finally refted in peace. At (b) RJjodcs in France of S. ^Amantius Bilhop, renowned for holines of life & miracles. In BithyniaoC S.loannicius Abbot. At Alba-Regalis in Hungary the depofition of S. tmcrictss Confcflor, Ton toS. Stephen King of Hungary. At Tretizrs of S • Modefta Virgin. A The fifth Day. OFS. Zachary Prieft and Prophet , Father of S. Ioh*B*pttfl. AlfoofS. Sixtieth Mo- ther a Auguftodunum. b Ruthenum. November. 519 tbcrof the fame moft holy Precursor. At7Vr- racina inCampania the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Felix Prieft,& Eufcbius a Monk % who hauing buried the bodyes of the holy Martyrs Indian and Ce/areus > ^nd conuerted many to the fayth of Cbrift, which were baptized by S. Felix, being at length apprehended together^ both brought to the Tribunal of the ludge, & not yeelding, they were caft into pry fon * and refuting to iacrifice to Idols, the fame night beheaded. At {z)£mefa in Phoenicia of the holy Martyrs Galation, and Ep iHemet his wyfe ,who in the perfccution of Deans being whipped, & then depriucd of their hands, feet s and tongue, were finally beheaded. AKo of the holy Mar- tyrs Domninns^Thcotimm , r Fhilotheus % S\luan ^Sc their companions vnder Maximinus Emoeror. At Milan of S. CMagnus Bifhop & Confeffor. At Bre/cia of S. Dominator Bifhop. At Treuers of S. Ftbiths of Abbot made Bifhop of the fame City. At Orleance in France, ofS. Letns Prieft and Confeilor. B The jixth Day. A T Thinis in Africa the birth-day of S. Fc- lix Martyr, who confeffing himfelf to be a Chriftian,and his torments differred, was the day following [ as referes Saint Augufiin , hi his expofuion of a Pfaimvpon his Feaft-day to the people] found dead in pry fon. At Theo- *polis Now called Haman.* \ 320 No VEMBER. folis often holy Martyrs, who arc fayd to haue fuffered death by the Saracens. At (a) Barce- lona^ S. Seuerus Bilhop and Martyr, whofor the Catholick fayth , bauing a nayl firocken into his head , receiued the crown of Martyr- dom. In TbrygiaofS. jtiticms. At Berges of 5. Winock Abbot, renowned for his vercuesand miracles, who feruedfora long tyme the Re- ligious of his Monaftery being hisfubie&s. At Fundi in Campania of S. Feltx Monk. At (b) l^imoges in Aquitane of S. ^Leonard ConfdTor , diiciple of S. Kjmigitts Bifhop , who being Nobly born, and making choice of a folirary lyfe , was famous for holines and miracles, efpecially in deliueringof Captiues. C The feuenth Day. AT Padua the depofition of S. Vrofdocmus the firft Biftiop of that City, who being ordaynd Bifhop by S. Peter the Apoftle, was fent thither to preach the Ghofpel : where re- nowned for many vertues>& miracles,he refted happily in our Lord. At Teragia of S.Hcrcu- lan Bilhop and Martyr. The lame day of s* i Amarantbus Martyr, who being buryed in the City of (a) Alby after he had ended the cours of his faythful agony, liues glorioufly in hea- I ucn. At Melitine in Armenia thepaffion of the Saints Hicron a Nicandtr, Hefycbius , and thirty others, who were crowned in the perfecution of j a Barsino. b Lemouica. a Albiga. November. 521 of Diocletian, vnder Lyfids Prefident. At Amphu polis in ^Macedonia ^of the holy Martyrs Auhus % Taurto and Tbtffalonica. Ac tAncyra chef aflion of the Saints Melaftfp us \ Antony &: Carina » vn- der Julianthc Apoftat. At C *Uon of ' S.Etigclbcrt Bifhop,who for defence of the liberies of the Church^and obedience to the Roman lea, doubted not to fuffer Martyrdom. At Alexan- dria ot S. Acbilias Bifliop, renowned for his lear- ning, fayth, conuerfation,and maners. In Fr/- \dani the depoficion of S. WtlltbrordBittiop, of (b) CMaftriibt, who being orday ned Bilhop by S. Scrgint Pope s preached the Ghofpel in Fr/y- land and Denmark- At CMct\ of S.Rufus Bifhop & Confeflon Ac (0 Strasburge of S. Florcntifts Bilhop. THe O&aue of t>4# Saints. A: Rome in the way Lauicana, three myles from the City f thepaffion of the holy Martyrs Qlaudius , iW- foStratus f Sympborian , CaHorius and Stmpliciut, who being firft caft into pry fon ,and afterwards grieuoufly beaten with whips called Scorpions, when they could not be drawn from the fay th of Chrift > were commanded by Diocletian Em- peror to be caft headlonginto the Riuer. Alfo in the way Lauicana the birth-day of four holy Brothers Seuerus , Seuerian^ Carpophores , and Vtftorinu s. called the tour Crooned, who vnder X the b Traieftum* c Argcntoratum. 322 November. the fame Emperor were beaten to death with leaden whips. The names of thefe four [ which after many years were miraculoufly reuealed] when they could not then be known , ic was ordayned, that their yearly fcftiuity fhould be celebrated vpon this day , together with the former Hue, vnder the Name of the four CroTV- ncd, which cuftomalfo ftill continued in the Church , after their names were reuealed. At t$me of S. Deus-dedit Pope, who was of fo great merit with God that with a kifs he cured a leaper. At (a) Bremen of S. WtUehad thefirft Bifhop of that City, who together with S. Bo- nlface, whofe difciple he was, propagated the Gftofpclin Fri\land 2nd Saxony. At (b) So'tffont in France of S.Goafrey Bilhop of Amiens ,a man of great holines. titVcrdun of S. MatfrtttBi- Ihop & ConfefTor. At Toun of S . Clams Pricft, whole Epitaph was written by S. Taulinns. E The nyntb Day. AT Komc the Dedication of the Church of our Sauiour. At %Amafca in tonlns the birth-day of S. Theodore* Soldier, who in the tyme of Maximian Emperor being firft moft cruelly beaten for the confefllon of Chrift, & caft into pryfon, he was coforted by our Lord himfelf, who appeared vnto him, and bad him behauehimfclf couragioufly ,and conftantJy : afterwards after he had been racked vpon the torture a Brema. b Sueffio. November. $25 torture Squalen % and torn with iron hooks % euen till his bovrcls appeared, he ua? finally burned: whofe prayfes S. Gregory Nyff:n has celebrated in an excellent oration. At Tyans in Cdppadocia the pafflon of S. Orctiei , vnder Diocletian Emperor. At Thcfialontca of S. Xander Martyr, vnder Maximtan Emperor. At (a) Bourges of S. Vrfin Cor.fctfor, who being crdayned at Rome by the fucceffors of the A- poftles , was the firft Bifhop fenc co that City. At Naples in Campania of S. u&grippinm Bifhop, renowned for mrades, Ac Conflantincple of the holy Virgins Eujlolia a Roman, and ^opatra daughter of ^Mamitinf the Emteror. Ac Bm. fttf in Syria the memory of our blefled Sauiours Image , which being crucifyed by the lews, did poure out fuch plenty of blood, that both the Eaft and Weft Churches receiued abun. dantly therof. F The tenth Day. THe birth-day of the holy Martyrs 777- phon 3 and Rcjpicius , and Nympha Virgin. In the territory ot U)dj>de,ot the holy Mar- tyrs Tyberiut 9 *Modcfius, and Florentia* who in the tyme of Diocletian hauing endured diucrs torments, ended their Martyrdom At Axtiocb of the Saints Demetrius Bifhop > ^Aman Dc accn f £uftofius^& twenty others Marryrs. Ac f^auenna of S. Trobus Bifhop, famous for miracle. fi% Xa, Orlt. 2 Bituricae. b Agafelta. 524 November. Orleance of S. iZMcnitor B'ftiop and ConfefTori In England ofS.i*tf»/ Bi(hop,who together with S. jitigftflin , Mckituf , and others being fent into that Hand by S. Gregory Pope, to pre- ach the Ghofpel, renowned tor lan&ity of Jife s repofed there in our Lord . Ac (b) Mellvn of S. Leo Confeflor. At \conium in Lycaonia of the holy women Tryphenna, ard Trypbofa,who by the preaching of 5. P*W and example of 7>. f/*, greatly profited in Chriflian f erfeefhon. In the lland of (c) Tario of S. Tbeotftfics Virgin^ G The eleventh Day. ATTottrsin France the birth- day of S. Mar- f/»Bifhop & Confeflor^whofe lyfe was fo renowned for miracles, that he was made wor- thy to be the raifer of three dead men to life* At Cotyoettm in Phrygia the famous paffion of S. tMcnnM an E gy ptian Soldier, who in the per- fection of Diocletian, bauing caft off his Mili- tary Cintture,retyrcd himfelfinto the wilder- nesjthcrc fecretly to feruethe king of heauen; afterwards coming abroad, & with a free voyce profefllng himfelf a Chriftian, he was firft moft cruelly tormented, and then at length , as he was vpon his knees in prayer, giuing thanks to our Lord Iesvs Christ, was beheaded s& afterhis death w r as renowned formany mira- cles. At Ravenna of the holy Martyrs Valentin, Felician t znd Viftortn y who were crowned in the perie- b Milledunum, c Pares, November. 32? pcrfecutiooof Diocletian. In Mefopotarnia otS. Aihenodore Martyr, who vnder the lame D/*- flctian and Elenfms Prelident, hauing byn tor- tured with fyrc, and dcher torments, at Iaft being condemned to be beheaded, the Execu- i tioner falling dovrn, and no other daring to , cut off his head, in prayer herepofed in our Lord, At Lyons of S, l/eranns Bilhop 5 whofe Iyfe was renowned for fayth i and other ver- tues. In the Monaftery of Cnpta farrata ncer (zlFrcfcdti, of S. Bartbolom^ Abbot ,compa* nion to Blefled Ni.us, wbof? life he wrote. In the Prouince of ) Abbm\\o of S. Mennat An. choret, whofe vettues 6c miracles arc comme- morated by S. Gregory Pope. A The twelfth Day. THe birthday of S. CMartin Pope and Martyr, who gathering a Councel at fyms andconderoning Sergtus, Paul, and Pyrrhms He- reticks , was by the command of Conttanszht Heretical Emperor, apprehended by deceit , & brought prifoner to Constantinople [ and thence banilhed into Cherfontfus > where for theCa- tholick Fayth confumed with many raiferies , he ended hislyfe,& was famous for many mi- racles. His body was afterward traflated to £o/»*,and buryed there in a Church dedicated to S. Sr/**/kr,andhimfeIf. In Afta thepaffion of the Saints Anrslim and Publins Bilhops. In X j the aTufculum. b Olim Samnium. $2*y# of Bletfed A:mili *n Prieft, rcnou ned tor infinite miracles, whole admirable lye is written by S, BrauUa Bishop of (c) Sarago^a. At Qonfiantmople ot S- AM** Abbot t who being Gouernorofa Ciry,becamea Monk, & was famous for learning and holynes of lyfe , in the dayes of Theodofws the yonger. Alfo at Constantinople of >. Theodore fur named Studita, who couragioufly contefting for the Catho- lick fayth agamft Image- breakers v became famous all outr the Catholick Church, At (d) Meal* in Spayn of S. Dtdacus Confeffor , of the Order of 5\ Francis , who was canonized for a Saint by Xyttus the fifth. B The thirteenth Day* AT Rausnna the birth-day of the holy Mar- tyrs Valentin , Solutor ,& Vtftor, who fuffe- red vnder Diocletian Emperor. At (^)^Aix in Prouence, of S. M/fr/»*a moft renowned Mar- tyr. Ac Caefareatn r ? alexin the j>affion of the Saints jlntoninH> y Zcbinas y Gcrman , & Ennatha Virgin, a Senonts. b Turiafo. c Csefar-Augufta. d Com- plutum. a Aquas. November. 3*7 i Virgin, who after thac lhe had been vnder Ga- lerius M aximi an grieuoufly whipped, was bur- jned: but the others for freely reprehending J&miUan the Prcfident , whilft he facrificcd to the IdolSjWere beheaded -In Africa of the holy j Marty tsArcadiut, Pafchafws ,Probfis % & SntychiS Spanyards, who in the perfection of the Wan- when they would in no wyfe yield vnto the Art an Herefy,by Geifericusthc tArian King hadfirft their goods confifcated, 4 then were fenc into banifhment,and after inoft grieuous torments, were finally killed by diuers kinds of death. At which tyme alfo appeared the conftancy of Patilillw a litle boy, brother to the forfaid Pdfihafyut & Stttychian , who when he could by no means be drawn from the Ca- tholick fayrh, was a long while beaten with cudgels, and condemned to a moft bafe ferui- tude. At fymc of $• Nicolas Pope, of a f pirit truly Apoftolical. At(b) Tourtoi S.Britius Bi- fhopjdifciple to S. Martin Bifhop. At Toledo of S. Sugcnius Bittiop. At Auuergne of S.&uin&ian Bifhop. At Cremona of S . Homobonns Confeffor, who renowned for miracles wascanonizd for a Saint by Pope Innocent the third, A T Hcraclea in Thracia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Clemcntinns ,T heodotus , and Pbilomctms. hi Alexandria of S. S crayon Mar- X4 ryr^ b Turones. C The fourteenth Day. 328 November. tyr, who vnder Dectm Emperor being fo long < tormented , vntill all the ioynrs of his body were looted, and then thrown headlong from i the top of his ownhoufe, ended his Martyr- dom. At (a) Trois in France of 8. Vencrandut Martyr,vnder Aurelian Emperor. Alfo in Fran- ce of S, Veneranda Virgin, who vnder 4nto~ ninut Emperor, and u4fclepiadcs Prefident, re- ceiued the crown of Martyrdom. At Gangra in Paphlagonia of 3. Hypttim Bflhop , who as he returned from the Great Councel of Nice, being ftoned in the way by the Nouatian He- reticks,dycd a Martyr. At (b) Em fa the paf- lion of many holy women, who vnder Mady a bloody Captain of the Arabians, were for j the fayth of Chrift moft cruelly tormented , and put to death. At Bolonia of S. Incnndus Bilhop& ConfefTor. In Jreland of S. Laurence Bifhop of Dublin. D The fifteenth Day. THe birth-day of S.Sugenins Bifhop of 7*0- ledo and Martyr, difeiple to S. Denys the ^! Jtrcopagitc, who hauing ended the cours of his V Martyrdom in the Territory of 7W#,receiued of our Lord a glorious Crown for his fuflfe- rings. His body was afterwards tranflatcd to Toledo. At Nola in Campania ofS. Felix Bifhop and Martyr, who from the fifteenth year of his age was renowned for miracles, & finifhed the cours a Trees, b Now Haman, No V E MB E R. ?2p jcours of his Martyrdom , together with thirty others % vnder CMareian Prefident. At Edejia (in Syriaof the holy Martyrs, G*r/4* and Samo- \n Fidentian j and Varicus. In Brttany the binh-day of S. >li who in thelameperfecution,by the command of Dion the President, being mod erueily tor- mented, deferued to be crowned by our Lord for theyr glorious iufFerings. At Alexandria of S, Dcnys Bi(hop,a man of very great lear- ning, who famous for his many confeflionsof the fayth,and illuftrious for the diuerfity of torments & afli&ions he endured ,in extreme old age died a Cohfeflor, in the ty me of Vale- rian and Gattienm Emperors* At Orleans of S. ,4nian No VE MBER* 33* JinUn Bffhop, whofe death how pretious it was in the fight of our Lord, frequent mira- cles do certify. In England of S, Hugh Bifhop, who of a Charter- houfe Monk being orday- ned Bifhop of* Lincolne , renowned for many miracles, made a holy end. Ac (a) Tours of S. Gregory Biftiop. At Florence of S . Eugenius Con- fcflbr, and Deacon co S. Zenobius Bifliop of the fame City. AT Bj)mc the Dedication of the Churches of the holy Apoftlcs £ Peter and S. Paul : the former of which being made larger, was vpon this very day , confecraced in a folemn maner, by Vrban the eighth. Ac tAntioch the birth day of S. fjmanus Martyr, who in the cyme of Gaterius Emperor, exhorting the Chriftians to withftand 4/clepiades the Gouer- nor , who brake violently into the Church, and endeauoredto ruyn the fame, after moft grieuous torments, and cuttingouc of his con- gue [without vfhieh neuertheles he vttered the prayies of 6od ] being finally ftrangled in the pryfon , was crowned with a glorious Martyrdom. There fuffercd alfo before him a litle boy named Barulas , who being asked by the Saint, whether it were better to worftiip one God or many ; when he anfwe*ed that men ought to belieuc in one God whom the G The eighteenth Day. Chrifti- a Turones. November. Chriftians do feme, after he had been whipped was commanded to be beheaded. Alfo at An* tiochof S. Hefychius Martyr, who beinga Sol- dier, and hearing it commanded , that whofo- cuer would notfacrifyce to Idols, fliould put off his military Cin&ure , he prefently caft a way th- fame 5 for which caufc, hailing a great ftonc tyed to his right hand, he was comman- ded co be thrown headlong into a Riuer. The fame day of the Saincs Oriculns^ and his com- panions, who in the perfecution of the Wandals lufFeredfor theCatholick fayth. At Ment\of S. Maximw Birtiop, who in the tytneof Con* StanttHs hauingfuffered much by the tArians^ dyed aConfeflor. At Touts the depofitionof S, Odo Abbot of Cluny< htxAntiock of S. Tho- mas Monk , whofe feilituity the people of An* tiocb do yearly folemnize, for that by his pray- ers he ceafed a great plague in that City. At ILnca in Tufcany the tranflation of S. Frigidian Birtiop and Confeffor. Hp He birth day of S.Ttnti an Pope&Mar- * tyr,who by Alexander Emperor being car- ried away into Sardinia, together withHippo* lytns Pricft y and there beaten to death with cudgels l finifhed his Martyrdom : but his body wa? afterwards brought back to Rj>me by S. Fabian Pope, and buryed in the Church-yard of CalliftM. At Samaria of S.AbdtM Prophet. A The nyneteenth Day. Ac November. 355 i At 'Rome in the way called Apfta , the birth- I; day of S. Maximm Prieft and Martyr, who (buffering in the perfecution of Valerian , w as I buried neer to S. Xyftas. At Cefarea in Capfa- j of S. ItcundaVirgin; A The fix and rtoenutb Day. AT Alexandria the birtb-day of S. Tcter Bifhop of the fame City t who adorned with all kind of vertues, was by the comand of Galerius Maximian Emperor bcheadea. There faffcred alio at Alexandria in the latue perfe- Y 1 cution 346 November^ cution, the holy Martyrs Fa*tt*s Pricft , D/- dint, and ^Ammonim % and alio Thilcas, Hcfy- $biw, Pachomius y & The odor /Bifhops of Egypt, with fix hundred and three/core others, who by the fword of pcrfecutio were all fent to hea- uen. At Nicomedia of S. Marccllus Prieft, who in the tyme of Conftanuut being caft down headlong from a rock by the jirians, dyed a Martyr. At Padua of S. Beliinuf Bifbop and Martyr. At (a) jiuftftm of S. Amator Bifliop. At Conflanec of S. Conrade Bifhop, Ac Fa- briano in (h) Marc-Ancona of S.Silneftcr Abbot, Founder of the Congregation of the Monks called Silticttrincs. In the Territory ofRhcmcs the birth-day of S. Bafolns Confeffor. At t-/4- driafwple in Tapblagonia ot S. Sultan Anchoret, famous for miracles. In Armenia of S. Niton Monk. B The fcucn and rtoentith Day . AT xAnttoch of the holy Martyrs BafilBi- ftiop, Atxtliut and Saturntnus. In Pcrfiaof S. lames rumamcd Intercifis, a renowned Mar-, tyr.who in the tymeof Thcodofius the yonger, hauing denyedChrift to pleafe Ifdtgcrdcs King of Pcrfia,£or which caufe bis Mother, and his wyfe had withdrawn themfelues from his company ; but by thegoodnes of God retur- ning tohimfelf, he went vnto the King, and confefled again his fayth, the King therewith extreme* a Auguftodunum. b Picenum. November. 341 extremely offended, commanded him to be cue in peeces, and beheaded : at what rymeinnu- inerable other Martyrs fuffered in the fame place. At Sebattain Armenia of the holy Mar- tyrs Hirenarchus 9 yicdciui3Lp;k{i^ and offeuen women >by whofe conftancy Htrenarchfts being conuerted vnto Chrift, yndcr Diocletian Em- peror, and CMaxtmus Prcfident , was together with Aq4q\u$ beheaded. In Gallicia ,at the tU- uer CV* f of the Saints Facttndm, and TrimitU »hs , who fuff>red vnder Diocletian Emperor , and Attic fts Prcfident. At Aquilcia of S. Vale* rian Biihop. At (a) %jcs in Prom*& % of S. Ma* ximus Bifhop & ConfeiTor, who from his tender years, being adorned with ailkinds of vertues, was firft Abbot of the Monaftery of Lirinum, and afterwards Bifliopof the Church of EJcs was famous for miracles, & prodigies. In India necr to the Pcrftans , of the Saints Barlaam 8c lofaphat, whofe admirable a&s S. John Damaf- ccn has left written. Ac Taris the depofition of S. Scuerin Monk, and Anchoret; C The eyght and rtocntith Day. A T Rome of S, "Rjtfuty who with all his fa- mily, was martyred by Diocletian. AtCou rinth the birth-day of S. SoHbena difciple to &. Paul the Apoftlc , of whom he makes men- tion, writing to the Corinthians. This man of a Prince of the Synagogue, being conuerted Yj vnto a Rhcgium Gallic Narbonenfis. 542. No Vt M B E R . vnto Chrif},and cruelly beaten before the pro- conlul Ga\l'on % by a glorious beginning confe. crared the firft truics of fm fayth. In /jr/f4 of the holy Martyrs Pacinian and *5\i*nf*etm 'Bifhops, who in the perfcctirton of the ^W/y.vndcr Geifericw rhe drian King , hailing their whole bodyes burned u ito hot faery pla. tes , ended their glorious combat. At what tyme alfo the holy Biftops Vateritn, Vrban^ Crefcen% s tH$*chiu$, Cre/coni»r,Cre/ecntian Fff- lix , Hortnlan , and Florentian being lent inro banifbment, finifhed the cours of their hues. Ac fonfltnttnople of the holy Martyrs Stephen the yongct> Bafil , Peter, jfndrcTv and of tnrcc hundred and thirty nyne Monks their com- panions, who vnder ConHanttn Gopronymni , for the worfhip of holy Images, haumg been fun- dry wayes tormented , confirmed theCacho- hck veriry with the eftuhon of their blood. Ac Rome of S. Gregory Pope, the third of that Name, who renowned for his fanfeicy & me- rits, went to heauen. D The nyne and t^enthh Day* THfi Vigil of the holy Apoftle S. Andrei*. Ac £p/«einthc way SaUria^hc birth-day of the holy Martyrs Saturnmus an old man f »*ofthe holy Martyrs Diodore Pricft , and MarianDczco.wizh many others, who by the command of Nnmc- rian Emperor were crowned with Martyrdom* There alfo the pafHon of the Saints Lttciu* , Rpgatus , Caflian % and Candida, The fame day of 5*. tAnfan Martyr, who vn- der Diocletian Emperor for the Confeflion of Chrift , being eaft into pryfon at Kpme y wzs afterwards brought to Siena in Tftfcany ) and there beheaded , ended the cours of his Mar- tyrdom. At Ameria in Vmbria of S. Olympic, fometymes Conful, whocouerted to the fayth byS. Firmina % vnder Diocletian, being racked vpon the torture Eq*#lcms , finirtied his Mar- tyrdom. At Arbele in Terfta of S. tAnanite Martyr. At Narnt of S. 'Vroculm Bifhop and Martyr, who after he had don many famous works, was commanded by Totitdt Kingof the Goths to be beheaded. In the City of Ca/ala of S . Suaftfts Bilhop and Martyr. At Milan of 146 December. S. Caftriuan Bifhop, famousfor hisvertue$ > & the works of Religious piety, which he did % in the greateft troubles of the Church, Ac Brefcia of S. Vrftcjn Bifhop. At (^Toprnay in Flanders, of S. Eligtmt Bifhop^wbofe holy lyfe is manifefted by the number of miracle?; which be wrought. At Verdun ofS. /IgericusBittiop. Thefameday ofS- Natalia wyfeto S. Adrian Martyr, who vnder Diocletian Emperor, did a long tyme ferae the holy Martyrs in pryfoa at NUomedia : and after their paflion, fhe wene to Constantinople t and there peaceably repo- fed in our Lord. G The fecond Day. A T Rome the pafTionof S. hibiana Virgin , who vnder the facnlegious Emperor Han, was beaten with leaden whips ,vntiil(hc giue vp the Gnoft. There alf j of the holy Martyrs Eufibtui Prieft , *M%rce]lm Deacon , Hippolytns 9 Maximus, Adria y Paulina, Neon .Ma- ry, f2Martana^^x\d uAurelia % who in the perfe- ction of Valerian % vnder Sccnndian Iudgc, fimfhed their Martyrdom. Alfoat Roan? or S; Tontian Martyr, with four others. In z^ifrica, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Semrus y Se- curns, lanuarins .fkVi&Qrinm, who were there crowned with Martyrdom. Ac Aqmleia of S. Chromatins Bifhop and Confeffor. Ac {*)lmola of S. P^ttrBilhopof fyuenna, furnamed Chry- a Olim Nouiomum. a Forum Corntlij. December. *4 7 [fologus, renowned for his learning and holines. At Verona of Lupus Btftiopand ConfelTor. Ac Edcpa of S . Nonuus Biihop B by whofe prayers I Velagi* the Penitent was conuerted to Chnft. | AtTroasin Phrygia of S, Syluan Bifhop* famous for miracles, At Brefcia of S. Euaftus Biihop. A The third Day. T N SancUno an TJand of Chitta^ of S. Francis ^Xaucrius of the Society of Ih svs, Apoftie of the Indies , renowned all ouer the world f for the mulefcude of Infidels which he con* uerted to Cbrift, and for his great miracles, efpecially in railing dead men to life, and for the fpiric of Prophefy : who worn out with the labors he took for the faych, full of me- rits, departed in our Lord, vpon the fecond of December 5 yet his feaft,by the command of Pope A cxanicr the feuenth , is celebrated vpon this day. In Jury of the holy Prophet Sopboniat. At Rome of the holy Martyrs Clau- dius Tribune, and Hilaria his wife , and their jfons lafon and Maurut, with feuenty foldiers, of whom Claudius by the command oiNumc- rian Emperor, being tyed to a great ftone , was thrown headlongintothcRiuer ; his fons, together with the ioldicrs were beheaded. ButBleffed Hilaria when fhc had buryed her fons bodyes, praying at their fepulcher, being apprehended by the Infidels, a litlc afterdepar- 34$ December. red to our Lord. Ar (a) T anger in Mauritania the paflion of 8. Caffian Martyr, who bauing been a long ty me a Notary, at length infpircd from heauen t efteemed it adeteftable thingto be an inftrumcnt f and a&or in the {laughter of Chriftians ; whereupon renouncing his of- fice, and confe;lmg himfelfa Chriftian,he de- ferued to obtain the tiiumph of Martyrdom, Alfo in Afrit* of the holy Martyrs Claudius, Cri$in % Magin4S f lohn ,& Stephen. In (b) Hun* gary of S. Agricoia Martyr. Ac Nicomedia the paffion of the Saints Ambicus, yiflor,and lu- lint. At Milan of S, Mirocles Bifhop and Con- feflbr,of whom S. Ambrofe makes mention. In England of S. Birin the firft Bifhopj of Dor- cbefter. At £uria in Germany of S. Luciut King of Britany, who was the firft King of that Hand that receiued the fay th of Cbrift,in the tyme of Pope Eleutherlus. At Siena in Tufcany of S. Galgan Hermit. B The fourth Day. AT Nicomedia the paQTon of S. Barbara Vir- gin and Marty r, who in the perfeeucion of Maximinws, after fore pyning in prifon , bur- ning with lamps, cutting off of her breads, and other torments, finiftied her Martyrdom by the fword. At Conftantinople of the Saints Theof bancs, and his companions. In Pontes of S. tMsletins Bifhop & Confeffor, who though cmi- * Tingis. b Pannonia. December. 349 etoinentforhis fingular learning, yet his mag- nanimity , and integrity of life was far more Illuftrious. At Bolonio of Felix Bifhop,who had byn Deacon before of the Chureh of Af#- /** 4 vnder S .^imbrofcln Sngl and ofS.C ^fmund ( Biihop & Confeflor. bxQutten cfS.AnnonBi- ! ihop. In Me/opotamia of S. CMaruthas Bifhop, [ who repairing the Churches of God ruined in Perfta , thro ugh the perfecution of King J/l ! degerdes, and famous for many miracles ,de- i fcrued to be honored euen by his enemies. • Ac Parma of S. Bernard Cardinal , and Bifhop i of the fame City. C The fifth Vay. AT Mntala in Cappadociaoi S.Sabu Abbot, who was greatly renowned in Taleftin , for his wonderfull holy life, and ftoutly la- boured in defence of the Catholick Fayth f againft theimpugners of the Holy Councelot C hales don. At Tbebefla in Africa of S. Crijfina a Noble woman,who vnder Diocletian , & Ma- ximian y for refufing to facrifice vnto Idols, was by the command of Anolinm Proconful behea- ded : whofe praifes S.A#g#fiin often celebra- tcs. At Thagura in Africa oftheholy Martyrs luliHi f Potamia t Crijpin, Felix 9 Grains, and feuen orhers, Ac (a) Nicewpon the riuer Varu$ y ofS. Baffms Biihop, who in the perfecution of Dcm cim and Valerian > being racked vpon the tor- ture a Nicxa. 3JO December. ture Squulcus forthcfayth of Cbrift,by Vercti* nius President , burned alfo with fiery places , beaten with cudgels, and whips called Secti- ons and caft into the fyre without any hurt , finally pierced through the body with two nails, ended his glorious Martyrdom. Ac Patoid of S. Dalmatius Bifhop & Martyr ,who fuffered in the pcriecurion ot Maximian. Ac (b)T?# . tint a in /ibbru\\o of S. Valmm Bifhop of (c) Brifidtfi, who vnder Julian the Apoftac, when the ccmpicof Mars by the power of his prayers fell to the groundjbeingcruelly beaten by the Idolatrous Priefts, & ftabbed with fourefeore and fiue wounds, deferued thecrown of Mar- tyrdom. Alio of S. Andfiaftus Martyr , who out of tbeardent defire he bad of Martyrdom, offered bimleif voluntarily to the perfeeutors. At Trcutrs of S. Nicetius Bifhop, a man of great holines. At Tolyhotutn in A[ta,oi S. ]obn Bifhop jfurnamed ThattmaturgHS. D The ftxtb Day. A T CMyra , the metropolis of Lycia % the •v* birth-day of S. Nicolu Bifhop and Con- fefTor, of whom amongft many miracles this memorable one is recorded , that being far diftant, he difluaded by admonitios & threats, the Emperor ConSiantin in a vifion, from put- ting to death certain perfons, who called vponi him for fuccor in theyr neceffity. In Africa ©Uhe b Corfinum, c Brimdifium. December. $51 of the holy women Dtonyfta,D*ti#d t Leomia, and of a religious man called Terttm ; alio of jfemtiiana Phifuian, Beniface and three others, who in the perfecution of the Wandals , vnder Httnnerictts the 4rian Kingsfor defence of the Catholick fay tb, hauing all fuffcred moftgric- uous and innumerable torments, defended to be added, to the number of Confeffors. There alio of S. Maioric »s , Son to S. Dionyfia^ who beinga yongyouth ? and tremblingat the tor- ments, was ib encouraged, and animated with the words andlooks of his mother, that he became more firong then the reft, and in the midft of his torments gaue vp his foul to God; whom his pious mother taking vp in her ar- ises ,buryed in her own boufe, and daily vfed to pray at bis fepulcher. The fame day of S. Folychroni** Prieft , who in the cyme of Con^ flatiUm Emperor , whilft he fayd Mafs at the Altar, was killed by the Arians. At Rome of S. tslftlia Virgin, who [as S.Hierom writes] be* ing bleffed euenfrom her mothers womb, li- ued to her old age, infafting , and prayer, E The fenenth Day. A T Milan the ordination of AmkrofeBi- ftop & Dc&or of the Church 5 by whofe fanchty and learning,thc vniuerfal Church of Chrift is greatly adorned. At jtlcxandria the birth-day of S, Agatho a Soldier, who in the perfecution of Drifts > for hindringrhofc who would 5Ji December. would haue abufed the Martyrsbodyes^a fud-, den ouc cry of all the comon people being rayfed a^aynft him, was apprehended , and brought before the Iudge,and perfiftingcon* ftant in the confeffion of Chrift, he wascoit-L demned to dy. At jintidch ofihe holy Martyrs* Voljcarp and Theodore. At Tubttrbttm in A fried of S. Seuertis Martyr , who in the perfecution of the Wandals , vndcr Hunnertgui the Ariah King, hauing bynvery long beaten with cud- gels, and oftentytnes lifted vp on high with pullies, and fuddenly with the whole weight of his body, let fall vponhard flints, drub- bed with fharp ftoncs, obtained the palm of Martyrdom; At (z)Theano in Campania of S» Urban Bilhop & Confeffor. At (b) Saints in France of S. CMartin Abbot, at whofe Sepul- cher by the power of God, miracles are fre- quently wrought. In the territory of (c)Af*. aux^of S.Phara Virgin. F The eyghtb Day. T He Conception of the Glorious & euer Virgin ^Mary Mother of God. At %pm* of S.SutychianP ope, who hauing buryed with his owne hands in diuers places, the bodyes of three hundred forty and two Martyrs, was vnder Numerian Emperor, himlelfalfo crow- ned with Marryrdom,& buryed in theChurch- yard of Calltjlus. At Alexandria of S. CMaca- rius a Theanum. b Santones, c Mclia. December. fms Martyr, who in thetymc of Deems tbe'ludge with many words went about t fuade him to deny Chrift,& he withlo m the more conftancy did profefs hisfayth u at fair commanded to be burned alyue. At 7v mrt of S. Euehmns difcipk to S. TV*, the A poftle, and the firft Biibop of tfcefame Cirv In Cyprus of S. ^W*,- Bifhop, a moft re- nowned defender of Pupils, Or mans, & Wi- dows, and a helper of all poor and opprellci perrons. In the Monaftery of (a) UftZ 0 ff Romamm Abbot, who being the cheifeft No bleman in the Court of King Theodobcrt re- nouncing the world , furpaffed others alfo in the obferuanceof monaftical difciplin Ar/vJ litnunopte of S. PW^n, HermitTrenowtd for has vertues and miracles. At KroZ the Ordination of S. Zcno Bifliop. G The nynth Da,. A 7 Tole , J \\* S .P*W> the birth-day of S. * ^ Uoeadta Virgin and Martyr , who in the perfection o [DtocUtun Emperor, by Daciat Gouernor of 5^«,being fore pinedinprylon Si*' hC K ard x^ Chc ««I torment? 5f S: herknet^n Mmy "' P a " ,n « fa «*if vpon ? a P ra y cr » gaue vp her vndefiled foul and M^* At C "» b *'°f I Xftitmm Bilhop and Martyr vponwhofefeaft S. ^/?/« made a iermon of him to the people. Alio in Afrtca a Luxouium. D E C R M B t R« holy Martyrs Teter , Saccejin % BajJi4n] ht*H$, and twenty others. At (a) Limoges *ranee,ot S. VsUrid\irgin 9 Sc Martyr. Ac \rona of S. Vroculm Bilhop^ who in the per- [ecu t ion of Dtocicttan % being buffeted, & beaten with cudgels, and dnuen out of the City, ac Jength reftctfiui to his Church, repofed in pea- ce. At P**nM( S. Sjtm the firft Birtiop of that City, renowned for his Apoftolieal mira- cles, and vertues. At jtpamca in Syria of S. /*- lian Bilhop , who in the tyme of Semrm was very famous for hisfanftity. At (b)?ertg$tcux in France ofS. Cyprian Abbot, a man of great fandtity. At N*yan\*m of S* Gorgonta ^ificr to S. Gregory furnamcd the Diuine , who himfelf has written her venues and miracles. A The tenth Day. AT Rome of 5. tSMclchiadcs Pope, who ha- uing luffercd great pcrfecution vnder Md- ximian peace being reftored to the Church, repofedin our Lord, The fame day of the holy Martyrs Carpophores Prieft,and Abundins Dea- con, who in the pcrfecutio of Diocletian, being firft moft cruelly beaten with cudgels, & then caft into prifon, & denied both meat & drink, and again racked vpon the torture Equnlcns^&z afterwards long pyned inpnfon, at laft dyed by the iword. At (a) CMenda in Spayn the paf- (ion of S. Rnlalia Virgin, who vnder Maximian £mpc- a LcmoHiccs, b Pctragorici, a Emcrita. December. 555 Emperor, by the co mmand of Ddcian Prefidet, hauing fuffered many torments for the con- feflion of Chnft at twelue years old > at length racked vpon the torture rent with iron claws, & burning torches being put to her fydes,& hauing fwallowed down fire, fhegaue vp her foul to God, There alfo of S. Julia Virgin and Martyr, the companion ofS, Eh* lalta , who alfo would needs go along with her to her Martyrdom, At Jlcxandria of the holy Martyrs Mentis, Hermogenes ,and £ugra~ fhus % who fuffered vnder Galerins Maximian; At (b) LcnurA of the holy Martyrs CMerck*y % and his fellow Soldiers , who vnder Tertyllus Prefident , 5c Li(iniu$ Emperor were beheaded* At jtneyra in Gal^tia of S. Gemellus Martyr, who after moft grieuous torments vnder /*- Man the Apoftat, was crucified, and foaccom,- pliflied his Martyrdom. At Vienns of S. Sin- dulfb Biftiop and Confcffor, At Brcfcis of S. VtM-dedit Bifhop. B The eleventh Day. AT Rome of &. Datnafm Pope & Confeflor, who condemned ^AfoUinaris the Arch.hc- rctick,and refiored Peter Bffiiop of .jt!exandri* $ that had been driuen outot his Sea. He alfo found out the bodies of many holy Martyrs, and adorned their tombs with verfes. Likewiie at Rome the pallion of S. Thrafo^ho nourifh- 2 a in b Leontinum. tfg y Dbcembsr. ing,and maintaynmg with his own goods, the Cbriftians that laboured in the hot Baths, and other publik works, as alfo thofc that were in prifon, being apprehended by tfeeco* ir.and of Maximian. with two others, Vonttan and PrctcxtatM, was crowned with Martyrdo. At Amiens of the holy Martyrs Vi&oricnt and F*{cian t vnder the fame Emperor, who by the comand of Rjftiovarm Prefidenr,hauing their noftrils, & ears firft boared with certain fteels f their temples pierced with burning nails, their eyes pulled out, and afterwards their bodies ihot full of arrows, were together with 5« Gen- tian their boft, beheaded, and fo went to our Lord. In Perfia of $. BarfabMMzvtyr. In Spayn of S. Sntjchius Martyr. At (a) Piacen\a of S. Sabin Bifhop , renowned for miracles. At Qon- ftantinople of S. Daniel, furnamed Stylita. C The twelfth Day. AT T^ome of S. Syneftui Martyr 5 who beihg ordayned Le&orin the tyme of 5. Xyjlus Pope „ w hen he had conuerted ma»y to the fayth of thrift, aecufed to %Aurclian Empe- ror, being beheaded, receiued the crown of Martyrdom. At ^Alexandria of the holy Mar- tyrs Efimaebm and Alexander, w r ho vnder De- cim Emperor , after they hadlaynalong time in fetters, and byn diuerfly tormented, Rill perleucring in the fay th a were at length burned . There a Plagcmia* December. 3S7 There alio of the hoiy women jfmmottdriaYir- gin, CMcrcHfia Dionyfta and an otter \>imm^ nana: of whom , the firft in the fame perfec- tion of Dectns , hauing ouercora vnheard-of torments, beheaded made an happy end : but the cbree others, for that the Iudge beingaftia- med to be ouercome by women, and fearing Jeaft by vfing the fame torments againft them, he ftiould be vanquiihed 'by their conftancy , they were without more a do beheaded. The fame day of the holy Martyrs Hermogtnes. Do- n*t#s, and two and twenty others At Treuers of the holy Martyrs Maxentius , Confiantins , Crefcenti*ijuftin,zni their companions, who in the perfecucion of Diocletian, (uffercd vnder the Prefident Bjdiouarus* D The thirteenth Day* A T(a) Syracofa in Sicily the birth- day ofS. hficy Virgin and Martyr, who in the per- fection of Diocletian being ddiucred ouer, by the command of Tafchafius that had been fometymesConful,to certain naugbry fellows, corrupters of Chaftity, therby to make her infamous to the people, they were not able in any wife to moue her out of the place where fhe flood , neither with ropes, nor yet with many yokes of oxen: then hauing ouercome pitch, rafin , and boiling oil , without being hurt therby, being finally thruft through the throat with a fword, (he accopliftied her Mar- Z } tyr- a Syracufa. December. tyrdora. In ^Armenia the pafHon of the holy Martyrs Snftratius, Auxentiuf, Ettgenim , M *r- darins % and Oreflet y in the perfecution of £>/o* tlctiatthof whom Enftratins being vnder firft, and afterwards at Sebafta^ vnder jtzricom lam Prefidents, together with prcfles, afli&ed with exquifite torments, at length caftinto a fornace, gaue vp his foul i but Orsffes being layd vpon a fiery becid of iron f departed tQ our Lord : the reft being mo ft cruelly tormen- ted , vn^er the Prefident Ly/fat, by diurrs de- aths finifhed their Martyrdom. Their bodies being afterwards tranflated to Rpmc, were very honorably placed ia the Church of S.ApoHi- nark. In Sardinia in the Hand Sulcitana , the paffion of S. *Antiochm , vnder xAdritn Em- peror, At Cambrayin France of S. AutbbertBi- ihop and ConfelTor. In the territory of (b) Vontbien of S. Indocm Confeffor. In the ter- ritory of (c) Strasbnrgc ofS. Otbilia Virgin. E The fourteenth Day. AT Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Weron, Arfenim> Ifidorc, and Dtofeorus a boy : of whom ,the three firft, in the perfecution of Decius,bcing by thcludge diuerfly tormented, when he faw them all armed alike with con. ftancy , he commanded them to be burned : but Dtofeorus being d/uers waies whipped f was by Gods pcrmifHon fct free, for the comfort of the b Pontinum. c Argentoratum. December. of the Chrifttans. At Anthch tht birth day of the holy Martyrs Druf«s y Zofim*s, Sc. Theodore. The fame day the patlion of the Saints Iufiut and Abxndin* % who vndcr Numtrian Emperor, and Otybrint Prefidenc, being caft into the- fire, but nothing hurt cherby, were beheaded. Ac Rbemes the paffion of che Saints Nicafins Bi- lhop, Eutropia Virgin his After , and their fel- low-Martyrs, who were {lain by cercain bar- barous people, enemies of ch: Church In the He of Cyprus y the birth day of S. Spiridton Bifhop who was one of thofe Confeffors, whom Galerius Maximian , hauing chdr right eye pulled out, and their left knee cut, con- demnedto the metal mynes. This holy man renowned for the gift of Prophefy and mira- cles, confounded anEthnick Philofopher, in the Councelof Nice, chat in an infulcing ma- ner icoffed at Chriftian Religion, and brought him to che fayth. Ac (a) Bergamo ofS. Viator Bifliop and Confcffor. Ac Pama of 5. Pompey Bifhop, At Naples in Campanfa.of S.tsSgncUw Abbot > famousfor the grace of miracles, who has been often fcen with the Standard of che Crofs, to deliuer that City befieged, from the enemyes. Ac CMilanot S. Matronian Hermit, F The fifteenth Day. OF S. Sufebius Biftiop of Vercells y zni Mar- tyr. At Rpme of the holy Martyrs ]renau* 9 % Bergomum. $tfo December.. Anttny, Theodore^ Satmrninus, Vt8or % $c feuen- tccn others * who in the perfecution of Vale- rian fuftcred tor Cbrift.ln Africa the pafTioa of the Saints Fanftintts, *L*ci*t 9 Candidns, Ca- li an f Mark* lanuarius , and Fortunatus. There alio of S. Valerian Bilhop ,wl*o being aboue fourefcore years of age, in the perfecution of the Vandals ,vndcT Get/ericas the %Arian King f for not deliuering vp the vtenGIs of hisChurch, was commanded to be all alone driuenoutof the Ciry,& all men forbidden to harbor him, ether in their houfes, or fields; wherfore ly* ing along tyme in the high way. in the open ayre, be finifhed the cours of his bleffed lyfe, in the eonfeffion,and defence of the Catholick Verity. In the territory of Orleance of 5.. Ma- xirninus Confeflor. In the Countrey of the (a) Georgians, beyond the Suxin fea , of S. Qbrifti- ana a Hand-mayd ,who by miracles cornier- ted that Nation to the fayth of Cbrift, in the time of Conftantin the Great, G The ftxteentb Day. OF the three children Anani<^ % A\artdl , 6c Mtfael, whole bodyes were buried in Ba- bylon in a certain Caue, At Ravenna of the holy Martyrs Valentin,* General of Soldiers, Con- cordius his fon, Naualis and Agricola y who fuf- fered for Chrift in the perfecution of Maxi- tnian. At (a) Mola in Camp am a t of S. Albins Virgin a Iben\ a Formise. December. 3*i Virgin and Martyr, vndcr Decins Emperor. In jifrtca the paffionof many holy Virgins, who in the perfecution of the Wandals vnderHiwr- nericus the Arian King, after they had endured the torments of hanging vp by the hands with weights tyed to their feet , and hot burning plates , happily accomplifhed the combat of their Martyrdom. AtVienn* of S. AdoBifhop and Confeffor. At tAberdine in (b) Scotland of S. Bean Bilhop. At Ga\* in Taleliin of S. Ircnion Bilhop. A The fencntccntb Day. A T Slentheropleln Paleflinof the holy Mar- tyr$Fla#ian $ Calantcuf,8c fifty eighttheir companions^rfrho in the time of Heraclius Em- peror were flain by the Saracens 9 tot the fayth ofChrift. At (a) Marfeilie in France o( S.L*- \arus Bifhop , whom our Lord is faid in the Ghofpclto haue raifed from death. At Big*rd neer Bruxels of S. Vtnina Virgin, whole great fandlity is teftified by her many miracles. Ac ConftantinoplcofS. Olympiades widow. At An- dan> at the Senen Churches oi S. Begga Widow, fitter to S. Gertrude. The lame day the trans- lation of S. Jgnatiut Bifhop and Martyr,who the third, afcer S. Peter the Apoftle, gouerncd theChureh ofAxtioch : his body being brought from ?$me, where he fufFered in the perfecu- tion of Traian % io Antiocb, was there buried Z j in the b Hibcrnia. a Maffilia* Dhcemb e r. in the Church-yard of the Church without the Gate of VaphnU : in which folemnity S. lohn Cbryfofiom made a Sermon to the people; but afterwards his Relink* were again transla- ted to Rome % and with great honor and vene- ration placed in the Church of Clement 9 together with the body of that mo ft Bieflcd Pope and Martyr. A T Philippi in ^Macedonia , the birth-day of the holy Marry rs Rufu4 and Zofimus % two of the number of thofe difciples, by who the primitiue Church was founded , amongft the lews and Grecians; of whefe happy Mar- tyrdom S. PolyCarp writes in an toiftle to the* ThilippiMt. At Laodicea in Syria, the paffion of the Saints Theotimm, and Btfilian. In Africa of the holy Martyrs QuinSus 9 Simplicius, and others, who fuffered in the persecution of De- dm and Valerian, There alfo of S. Moy fetes Martyr. Alfo in Africa of the holy Martyrs Vi&HrH$> Vi$or % Vt8$rinm } 4 diutor, Qjsartm , 3c thirty others. At CMopfneftia in Cilicia of S # JLftxsnuttt Biftiop, who hauing byn fometimes a Soldier, vnder Licinius Emperor , chofe ra- ther to cart off his military Cinclure,then to offer grapes to Bacchus : and being afterward ordayned Bifliop, renowned for merits^repo- fed in peace. At (a) Tours of S. Gratian Bjfhop, B The eighteenth Day. who a Turones. D E C B M B E R. i6l who being ordayned the firft BMhop of that City by S, Fabian Pope , famous for many miracles, refted in our Lord. C The nyneteenth Day. AT Alexandria in Egypt, of S. Nemcftm Mar- tyr , who through calumniation being prefentedto theludge as a thief, & abfolued from that crime, was fliortly after in the pcr- fecution % of Deems accufed to %Aemilian the Iudge for a Chriftian ; by whom hauing been often cruelly tormented, he was commanded to be burned with theeues 5 herein refembling ourBlefledSauiour, who together with thee- ues was crueyfied. At Nice of the Saints Da- rint^ Zofimus, Paul , and Secundus Martyrs. At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Cyriacus^au* UUhS) Secundum AnafiaftfiS, Syndimins^nd their companions. In MauritaniaofS. Timothy Dea- con, who after moft cruel impryfonment, be- ing caft into the fire for the fay th of Chrift , accompliflied his Martyrdom. At Ga\a in Pa- leftin, the pailion ofthe Saints Meuris&Thea. At (a) Anxerre of S. Gregory Biftiop and Con- feffor. At Orleans of 3. Adintus Abbot, famous for the fpirit of Prophcfy. At Xj>mc of S. Vanfta Mother of S. Anafiafia, renowned for her Noble Birth, and Piety. D The a Antifiodomm. 5^4 December* D The ftoentith Day. TH e Vigil of S. TbomM Apoftle. At Kpme of the holy Martyrs Ltberatus and Bai«lut. At jtlcxaniria of the holy Martyrs Ammon^ Zeno , 7Ptolomcy t lngen:s and Th*ophilus Soldiers, who being prefent at the torments of a certain Chriftian,and feing him afraid, & euen ready to deny his fay th,cndeauoring with their looks and gefturesto encourage him, were exclay- racd againft by the people t wherefore coming forth into the midft { they openly declared themfelues to be Chrtftians: andChrift who gaue them that courage and confta^cy , tri- umphed moft glorioufly by their vi&ory*At Gcidnba of S. lulim Martyr. In Arabia of the holy Martyrs, Eqgenims and Macarius Pr iefts, who by I Man the Apoftat,for reprehending his impiety, being firft moft cruelly beaten,& then banifhed into a vaft wildernes , were fi- nally beheaded, At jtntiocb the birth day of S. Philogonim Bifliop , who of an Aduocate being called by God, to gouern that Church, did, together with S. Alexander Bilhop, and their companions, firft enter into combat for the Catholick fayth againgft Arm; & renow- ned for miracles, repofedin our Lord : whole yearly feftiuity S. lohnChryfoftom did vie to celebrate , with an excellent fermon inprayfe of his vertues. At (a J Brefeia of S. Domintck Bifhop and Confeffor, E The a Brixia. December. jjtf E The one and ftoentitb Day. AT Calamina the birth dayof S. Tkomto A- poft!e,who hailing preached the Ghofpcl to the Partbiant, Medes t Perfians y and Hyrcant t went ar length into where when he bad inftruAcd char people in thcChriftian Fayth, being by the Kings command thruft through the body with lances, be died. His Relicks were iii ft brought to the City of Edejfa^tnd afterwards tranflated to Or tena. In Tufiany of the holy Martyrs John and Fcfins. In Lycisof S. TbcmtflccUs Martyr , who vnder Dt?/*; Em- peror , offering himielf to the Perfecutors in the place of Diofcoms, who was fought for to be put ro death , being racked vpon the tor- ture EquHkuti dragged about, and beaten with cudgels, obtayned the crown of Martyrdom. At Nicomedia of S.Glycerius Prieft, who in the perlecution of Diocletian , being many wayes tormented ,at length caft into the fire, ended his Martyrdom. At tAntiocb of S. Anaftafw Bilhop and Martyr, who in the time of PbocM Emperor, was mofl barbaroufly flayn by the lews. At Treters of S. Semrin Bifhop and Con- feffor. F The Vtoo and ftoenthb Day. AT Rome in the way Lauicana> betwixt the two Bay-tiees , the birth-day of thirty holy Martyrs, who all on one day, were crow- ned $66 December. ned with Martyrdom , in the perfecution of Diocletian. At the fame place of S. Flautan , who bailing been fomctyme goucrnor of chc City, was by Itslian the Apoftac ,firft ignomi- nioufly marked in the face for Chrift , and then banirticd to the Waters called Taurine , where in prayer he gauc vp his foul to God. At Oftia of the holy Martyrs Demetrius , Ho- noratus^ and Flows. At Alexandria of S. Jfchy- rion Martyr, who for refufingto facrificc vnco Idols, after many iniuries and reproaches, be- ing thruft through the bowels with a fharp flake, ended his Martyrdom. In Egypt of S. Chtrcmon Bifliop of Nilople 9 and very many other Martyrs; of whom , fome in the per- fecution of Deans ^ being difperfed abroad by flight, and wandering in thcwildernes , were fiain by wild beafts s others confumed with famin, cold, and Gckncs, others killed by bar- barous people , and theeues , were crowned with the glory of Martyrdom. At Nicotnedia of S. Zeno a Soldier, who deriding at Diocle- tian the Emperor for facrificing vnto C cres \ hauing his iawbones broken , and his teeth ftroken out, was finally beheaded. G The three and t^entith Day. AT Rome of S.Viftoria Virgin and Martyr, who in the perfecution of Decins Emperor, being betrothed to Effgenius an Infidel, when (he whould neither marry, nor facrificc vntd Idols, December. 571 C The fix and wentitb Day. AT Hiernfaiem the birth-day of S. Stephen the firft Martyr, who wasthere ftoned to death by the [ews,not long after che Afcen- fion of our Lord. Ar fyme or S. tMannus a Senator, who vndcr Nnmerian Emperor, and Marcian Gouernor, being apprehended for the Chriftian faith, and after a bafc mancr rac- ked vpon the torture EquuleM % and torn with iron claws , then caft into a frying pan but the fire turning into dew and hedeuuered, thrown alfo vnto wild beafts , but nothing hurt by them, at length brought again vnto the Altar of the Idols, which by his prayers falling to the ground , being there beheaded he obtained the palm of Martyrdom. Alio ac Rome in the way Appia , the depoficion of S. Denys Pope , who hauing fuftained many la- bors for the Church, was much renowned for his documents in matters of fayth. There alfo of S. Zofimus Pope and Confellor. In Af*- fopotamia of S. Archelaas Bishop, famoux for learning and holynes. At M tiuma ot S. Zeno Bifhop. At Ejtne of S. Theodore Manfionary of the Church of S. ?eter % o( whom S. Gregory Pope makes mention, D The feuen ani rioentith Day . AT Ephtfti the birth-day of S: \ohn Apo- ftle and huangelift, who aftcrthe writing Of his Gttofpcl,aftcr his baniihment, and af- Aa z ter 372 December. ter he had rceeiued the reuelations of his Apo- calyps , liued vntil the tyme of Traian Empe- ror , founded and Gouerncd the Churches of all jlfta i and finally worn out with old age s the fixry eighth year after the paflion of our Lord died and was buryed necr the fame City.' At jtlcxandrisof S. Maximm Bifhop, greatly renowned for the confeiHon of the fayth. Ac Constantinople of the holy Confcffors Theodore and Theophanes Brothers, who being brought vp from their childhood in the Monaftery of S. Sabds, and afterwards for defence of holy Images, oppofing themfelucs againft Let Ar- menut , were by his command firft whipped , and then lent into banilbment : but he dying, and they again conftantly refitting the Em- peror TbeophiliK , who was infe&ed with the fame impiety ,they were again whipped ,and fentinto banifhment ; where Theodore died in pryfon* but Theophanes, when peace at length was reftored to the Church, being raadeBi- Ihop of Nice , repofed happily in our Lord. There alfo of S. Niccrat Virgin, renowned for holmes of life, vnder Arcadim Emperor. E The eygbt and ftoentith Day. IN Bethlectnlada the birth day of the holy Innocent^ who forChrift wereput to death by Kyng Herod. At Amy a in Galatia of the holy Martyrs Eutycbius Prieft, and Domitian Deacon. In vifrif a the birth-day of the holy Mar- December. Marty rs Catior^ l/ttfor, and Rogatian. At Nico- media of the holy Martyrs Indcs an Eunuch, Domna, Agapes % and TbsophiU Virgins , with their companions, who in the perfeeution of Diocletian, after longcombats, by diuers kinds of death obtained the crown of Martyrdom.* Ac Neocafarea in Tontus , of S. Troadim Mar- tyr in the perfeeution of Decius : with whom S. Gregory iurnamed Thanm*t#rgH$ , wa* pre- fent in fpirit, in the midft of his torments t dc animated him to fuffer Martyrdom. At Ara* bifiusin the lower Armenia, of S, C*f af i us Mar- tyr j who fuffered vnder Galertus Maxwnan. At Xp«tf of S- Domnion Prieft. Ar Narfta of the holy Monks Eutychtnt and Fiorenttus of whom S, Gregory Pope makes mention. In Jgj/tf of S. Theodore Monk , Difciple of S. PachomiuA- In the Monaftery of Lynnvm , of S. tAntony Monk, famous for miracles. F The nyne and rtoenthh Day. A T Canterbury in England rhe birth-day of S. Thomas Bifaop and Martyr, who for the defence of luftice, and the liberty of the Church, being killed by the fa&ion of certain wicked men in his on nc Cathedral, went to Chrift, AtHierufalem ofS.Dautd King & Pro- phet. At (a) Aries the birrh day of S. Trophu mus 9 of whom S. Paul makes mention writing to S. Timothy i who being by the fame Apoftle A a j or- a Arelatum. f574 December. ordayttcd Bifhop , was firft of all frnt vnto that City to preach the Ghofpel : from the fountain of whofe preaching , [ as S. Zoftmvs Pope writes] all France receiued the ftrramcs of the fayth. At Rome ofthe holy Martyrs Califtm, Felix , and Boniface. In jtfrtca thepaf- fionof the holy Martyrs Dominick,Vtftor , Pri- midfty Lybe/us^ Saturninns ^Crefcent, Secvndut 9 and Honoratuu \x.Vienne in Fravce otS^rcf- €cnt, DifcipleofS. TW the Apotlle , and the firft Bifhop of that City. At Conffantinople of S. tMarcettus Abbot. In the territory of (b) Hit/met, of S. Sbrulpb Abbot , and Confeflor, in the time of King Cbildsbert. G The thirtith Day. AT Spoteto thebifth-day of the holy Mar- tyrs Sabin Bifhop , SxHperantim and Mar* fellut Deacons, andt^»/ir#/;*#Pretident, with his wife and children, vnder Maximian Empe- ror; of whom CMarccllftszn&Sxttptrantixs be- ing firft racked vpon the torture Ecjtttilcus, then erucly beaten with cudgels , afterwards torn with iron claws, and roiled on both fides 5 en* ded their Martyrdom: but Venu$ian t not long after, together with his wife and children died by the I word : and S* Sabin hauing his hands cutoff, after long pining in pry fon, was finally beate to death: whofe Martyrdoms, although they happened at fundry times, are yet ccle-> btated b Oxymujn. December. 37* brated vpon the fame day. Ac Alexandria ot the Saint* ManfH€tns y Sencrms^ Affian, Donatns, Ucnofius^nd their fellow- martyrs. AtTbejfa- Icntca of S. jtnyfi* Martyr. There tlfo of S. ytnyfw Bifhop of the lame City. At Mils* of S. Eugenius Bifhop and ConfefTor^At Kancnna of S. Liberies Bifhop. At *A({niU in(a)o4^* lru\\o ct S. fjincrins Bifhop. [ 1 A T& <^ -^f- Jmprimatur J. C. DE LONGEUAL. HfM^^^ ^ 4- $ "fr \