her Monastery was renowned for the vertue of Abstinence and Miracles ¶ And in other places of many other Saintes Martyrs and Confessors and Holy Virgins to whose prayers and merits we humbly commend our selues â„Ÿ Prayse be to God In this manner the reading of the Martyrologe is alvvaies to end B The second Day THE Octaue of S. Stephen the Protomartyr At Rome the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who contemning the Edict made by Diocletian the Emperour commanding That such as had any sacred Bookes should deliuer them vp made choice rather to deliuer theyr bodyes to the Executioners then to giue Holy things to dogges At Antioch the passion of Blessed Isidore Bishop At Tomis in Pontus of Asia of three holy Breethren Argeus Narcissus and Marcellinus a youth who being taken among the new Souldiers and refusing to serue was vnder Licinius the Empeâ—our beaten almost to death and for a long tyme starued in pryson at last drowned in the sea finished his Martyrdome but his two brethren were beheaded At Millane of S. Martinianus Bishop At Nitria in Aegipt of Blessed Isidore Bishop and Confessour The same day of S. Siridon Bishop In Thebais of S. Macarius of Alexandria Abbot C. The third Day THE Octaue of S. Iohn the Apostle and Euangelist At Rome in the way called Appia the birth-day of S. Anterus Pope who suffered vnder Iulius Maximinus was buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus The same day of S. Peter who at Aulona was crucifyed In Hellesponte of the holy Martyrs Cirinus Primus and Theogenes At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Gordius a Centurion in whose praise is extant an excellent Oration made by S. Basill the Great vpon his festiual day In Cilicia of the holy Martyrs Zosimus Athanasius a Notary Theopemptus and Theonas who suffered a famous Martyrdome in the persecution of Diocletian At Padua of S. Daniel Martyr At Vienna in France of S. Florentius Bishop who in the tyme of Gallienus the Emperour was banished and there ended his Martyrdome At Paris of S. Genouefa Virgin who consecrated to God by S. GermaÌ„ Bishop of Auxerre was famous for her wonderfull vertues and miracles D. The fourth Day THE Octaue of the holy Innocents In Candia the birth-day of S. Titus who by S. Paul the Apostle was ordayned Bishop of that place where after he had faythfully performed his office of preaching made an holy end was buryed in the Church of which by the Blessed Apostle he had byn made Bishop At Rome of the holy Martyrs Priscus Priest and Priscillianus Clarke and of Benedicta a Religious woman who in the raigne of the most wicked Iulian were martyred by the sword Also of Blessed Dafrosa wyfe to S. Fabian Martyr who after the killing of her husband being first bannished was lastly vnder the same Prince beheaded At Bolonia of the Saints Hermes Aggaeus and Caius Martyrs who suffered vnder Maximian the Emperour At Adrumetum in Affrica the CoÌ„memoration of S. Mauilus Martyr who in the persecution of Seuerus the Emperour being by Scapula a most cruell Gouernour condemned to be deuoured of beasts receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome Moreouer in Affrica of the most famous Martyrs Aquilinus Geminus Eugenius Marcianus Quinctus Theodotus and Triphon At Langres of S. Gregory Bishop famous for miracles At Rhemes in France of S. Rigobertus Bishop and Confessour E The fifth Day THE Vigill of the Epiphany of our Lord. At Rome of S. Telesphorus Pope who vnder Antoninus Pius after many labors obtayned a glorious Martyrdome for the Confession of Christ. In Aegypt the Commemoration of many Holy Martyrs who in the persecution of Diocletian were killed in Thebais by diuers kinds of torments At Antioch of S. Symeon Monke who liued many yeares standing in a pillar was therof surnamed Stylites whose lyfe and conuersation was wonderfull In England of S. Edward King renowned for the vertue of Chastity and working of Miracles At Alexandria of S. Sincletica whose famous actes S. Athanasius hath left wrytten At Rome of Aemiliana Virgin aunt to S. Gregory Pope who being called vnto God by her sister Tharsilla before departed went this day to our Lord. The same day of S. Apollinaris Virgin F The sixt Day THE Epiphany of our Lord. In the territory of Rhemes the Passion of S. Macra Virgin who in the persecution of Diocletian by commaundement of Rictiouarus Gouernour being cast headlong into the fire and receauing no hurt had her breasts cut off afterward afflicted with a loathsome imprysonment being also rolled vp and downe vpon sharpe potsheardes and burning coales in prayer departed to our Lord. In Affrica the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who in the persecution of Seuerus tyed to a stake where consumed with fire At Reines in Britany of France of S. Melanius Bishop and Confessour who after innumerable signes of his vertues hauing his eyes coÌ„tinually fixed vpon heauen gloriously departed out of this world At Geris in Aegypt of S. Milamon Anchoret who whilest he was drawen to haue beene made Bishop against his will in prayer gaue vp his soule to God G The seauenth Day THE bringing back of the Child Iesus out of Aegypt The same day the birth-day of Blessed Lucian Priest of the Church of Antioch and Martyr who famous for learning and eloquence suffered at Nicomedia for the Confession of Christ in the persecution of Maximinus and lyeth buryed at Helenople in Bithynia whose prayses are wrytten by S. Iohn Chrysostome At Antioch of S. Clerus Deacon who for the glory of his Confession being seauen tymes tortured and pyned long in pryson at last beheaded ended his Martyrdome In the Citty of Heraclea of the holy Martyrs Felix and Ianuarius The same day of S. Iulian Martyr In Denmarke of S. Canutus King Martyr At Pauia of S. Crispin Bishop and Confessor In Dacia of S. Nicetas Bishop who by preaching the Ghospell of Christ made milde and meeke most fierce and barbarous Nations In Aegypt of S. Theodorus Monke who was famous for holynes of life in the time of Constantine the Great of whome S. Athanasius maketh mention in the lyfe of S. Antony A The eyght Day AT Beauuais in France of the holy Martyrs Lucian Priest Maximian and Iulian of which the two last were by presently beheaded but blessed Lucian who came with S. Dennis into France after a great slaughter of his fellowes not fearing with a stoute voyce still to confesse the name of Christ at last receaued the same sentence of death which the former had suffered Also of Saint Eugenianus Martyr In Libya of the holy Martyrs Theophilus Deacon and Helladius who being fâ—â—st most cruelly torne and then rolled vpon sharp potsheards at last throwne into the fire rendred vp their soules to God At Hierapolis in Asia of S. Apollinaris Bishop who vnder Marcus Antoninus Verus florished for sanctity and learning At Naples in Campania the birth-day of S. Seuerine Bishop brother to Blessed Victorinus
stinking prison where by exhortations he encouraged many to suffer Martyrdome most cruelly tormented and pierced through with nayles being layd also vpon a hoate burning fire made a blessed end with whome fifteene others were put to death At RaueÌ„na of S. Seuerus Bishop who for his great merits was elected by the signe of a Doue At Trois of S. Paul Bishop who was very famous for holynes of life and miracles The same day of S. Ephrem Deacon of the Church of Edessa who after many labours endured for the fayth of Christ renowned for sanctity learning vnder Valens Emperour went to rest in our Lord. In Scotland of S. Brigide Virgin who touching the wood of an Altar in testimony of her Virginity the same forth with became greene and budded a fresh E The second Day THE Purification of the blessed Virgin Mary called by the Greekes Hypapante or the Meeting of our Lord. At Rome in the way called Salaria the passion of S. Apronianus Notary who being yet a GeÌ„till whilst he brought S. Sisinius out of pryson presented him before Laodicius the Gouernour hearing this voyce from heauen Come yee blessed of my Father possesse the Kingdome which is prepared for you from the beginning of the world was forth with baptized after receaued sentence of death for the confession of his fayth Moreouer at Rome of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus Felicianus Firmus Candidus At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Cornelius Centurion whome S. Peter the Apostle baptized and ordayned Bishop of that Citty At Orleans of S. Flosculus Bishop At Canterbury in England the birth-day of S. Laurence Bishop who next after S. Augustine gouerned that Church and conuerted the King to the fayth of Christ. F The third Day AT Sebaste in Armenia the passion of S. Blase Bishop and Martyr who after he had wrought many miracles vnder Agricolaus President being cruelly whipped and hanged vp by the hands and his flesh all torne with iron Combes cast also into a loathsome prison plunged into a lake out of which he came sound and hole by commaundment of the same Iudge togeather with two boyes was finally beheaded Before him also seauen Christian women being apprehended for gathering vp the droppes of bloud which ran downe from his body whilst he was tortured after cruell torments were beheaded In Affrica of S. Celerinus Deacon who kept in pryson ninteene dayes loaden with fetters irons otherwise tormented made a glorious Confession of Christ and with an inuincible courage ouercomming his Enemy shewed vnto others the way of conquering Also of the holy Martyrs Laurentinus Ignatius his Vncle and Celerina his Grandmother who were all crowned with Martyrdome before him of whose renowned prayses there is extant an Epistle written by S. Cyprian There also of the holy Martyrs Felix Symphronius Hippolytus and his fellowes In the Towne of Vapinge of the Saynts Tigides and Remedius Bishops At Lyons of the Saints Lupicinus and Felix also Bishops The same day of S. Anscharius Bishop of Brema who conuerted the Danes Sueuians to the fayth of Christ. G The fourth Day AT Rome of S. Eutychius Martyr who hauing endured a glorious Martyrdome was buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus whose Sepulcher S. Damasus Pope adorned with verses At Fossan-bruno of the holy Martyrs Aquilinus Geminus Gelasius Magnus and Donatus At Themue in Aegypt the PassioÌ„ of blessed Philaeus Bishop of the same Citty of Philoromus a Coronel who vnder Diocletian when by no persuasion of kinred friends they could be withdrawne from offering their neckes to the sword deserued triuÌ„phant Palmes with whome an innumerable nuÌ„ber of Christians in that Citty following the example of their Pastour were crowned with martyrdome The same day of S. Rembertus Bishop of Brema At Trois of S. Auentinus Confessour At Pelusium in Aegypt of S. Isidorus Monke â—enowned for his merits and learning The same day of S. Gilbert Confessour A The fifth Day AT Catana in Sicily the birth-day of S. Agatha Virgin and Martyr who in the dayes of Decius the Emperour vnder Quinctianus Iudge after imprisonement buffers racking cutting off her breastes rowling vp downe vpon potsheards hoate coales at last in pryson whilst he she was praying accomplished her Martyrdome In Pontus the Commemortion of many holy Martyrs of which some in the persecution of Maximianus scalded with burning hoat Lead others prickt vnder the nayles with sharpe reedes and vexed with many cruell torments often iterated deserued triumphant Crownes by their glorious passion At Alexandria of S. Isidorus Martyr who in the persecution of Decius was beheaded by Numerianus Generall of the Army for the fayth of Christ. At Vienna of Blessed Auitus Bishop and Confessor by whose fayth industry and admirable learning France was defended from the infection of the Arian Heresy At Brixen of the holy Bishops Genuinus Albinus whose lyues were renowned for miracles B The sixth Day AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the birth-day of S. Dorothy Virgin and Martyr who vnder Sapricius President of that Prouince first racked vpon the â—orture Equuleus and afterward long beaten with the twigs of Palmes was at last beheaded by whose Martyrdome Theophilus a Student was coÌ„uerted to the Fayth of Christ who forthwith most cruelly tortured ended his lyfe by the sword The same day of the holy Martyrs Saturninus Theophilus Reuocata At Emissa in Phaenicia of S. Siluanus Bishop who after he had gouerned the Bishoprick of that Citty for fourty yeares was with two others cast vnto the beasts vnder Maximinus Emperour and so torne in peeces receaued the palme of Martyrdome At Auuergne in France of S. Antholianus Martyr The same day of the holy Bishops Vedastus Amandus whose lyues and deathes were glorious for miracles of whome the former was Bishop of Arras and the later of Mastricke At Bolonia of S. Guarinus Bishop Cardinall of Palestrina renowned for sanctity of life C The seauenth Day AT Rauenna of S. Romualdus Abbot FouÌ„der of the Monkes of the Order of Camaldula whose chiefe Festiuity is celebrated vpon the nineteenth of Iune At Augusta in Britany the birth-day of S. Augulus Bishop who crowned with Martyrdome deserued to receaue an eternall Reward In Phrygia of S. Adaucus Martyr an Italian of noble Extraction who aduaunced to all degrees of Honour by the Emperours whilst he was yet Treasurer was crowned with Martyrdome for the defence of his fayth Also of many holy Martyrs Inhabitants of one Citty and disciples of the same Adaucus who being all Christians and constantly professing their fayth were by Maximinus the Emperour consumed with fire At Heraclea of S. Theodorus a Captaine who vnder Licinius the Emperour after many tormeÌ„ts being beheaded went victoriously to heauen In Aegypt of S. Moyses a Venerable Bishop who hauing first lead a solitary life in the desert and afterward at the intercession of Mauuia Queene of the Saracens created Bishop conuerted
and Confessour At Bamberge of S. Henry Emperour the first of that name who with his wyfe Chunegundes kept perpetuall Virginity and persuaded Stephen King of Hungary with allmost all his Realme to receaue the fayth of Christ. G The fifteenth Day AT Porto the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Eutropius Zosima and Bonosa systers At Carthage of S. Catulinus Deacon in whose prayse S. Augustine made a Sermon to the people and of the Saints Ianuarius Florentius Iulia and Iusta Martyrs who were buried in the Church of S. Faustus At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Phillip Zeno Narsaeus and ten Children In the I le of Tenedos of S. Abudemius Martyr who suffered vnder Diocletian At Sebasta of S. Antiochus a Phisitian who was beheaded vnder Hadrian President and when insteeâ— of bloud there issued milke from his necke Cyriacus the executioner being conuerted by that miracle became also a Martyr Aâ— Pauia of S. Felix Bishop and Martyr At Nisibis of S. Iames Bishop of that Citty who being famous for holynes of life learning and miracles was one of those Confessors in the persecution of Maximinus who in the Nicene Councell condemned the peruerse opinion of Arius by opposing against it the word Homousion and by whose prayers by the prayers of Alexander Bishop Arius himself by voyding out his bowels at Constantinople receaued the worthy reward oâ— his iniquity At Naples in Campania of S. Athanasius Bishop of that Citty who hauing endured many afflictions by his wicked Nephew Sergius and banished thence to Verulo consumed with misery rested in our Lord in the dayes of Carolus Caluus A The sixtenth Day THE birth-day of S. Faustus Martyr who vnder Decius Emperour being crucified on a Crosse liued fyue dayes hanging thereon at last shot with arrowes went vnto our Lord. At Sebasta in Armenia of the holy Martyrs Athenogenes Bishop and ten of his Disciples vnder Diocletian the Emperour At Antioch in Syria the birth-day of S. Eustathius Bishop and Confessor renowned for doctrine and holynes who vnder Constantius the Arian Emperour for defence of the Catholicke fayth banished into Thracia there rested in our Lord. The same day of S. Hilarinus Monke who togeather with S. Donatus being apprehended in the persecution of Iulian and refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idols sore beaten with cudgels was finally at Arezzo in Tuscany made a Martyr whose body was afterward translated to Ostia At Treuers of S. Valentine Bishop and Martyr At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Sisenandus Deacon and Martyr who for the fayth of Christ was strangled by the Saracens At Saints in France of the holy Martyrs Raineldes Virgin her fellowes who were slayne for the fayth of Christ by the barbarous people At Bergamo of S. Domnion Martyr At Capua of S. Vitalian Bishop and Confessour B The seauententh Day AT Rome of S. Alexius Confessor sonne to Euphemianus a Senatour who the first night of his Marriage leauing his Spouse vntouched forsooke his house after a long peregrination returning to the Citty was harboured for seauenteen yeares togeather as a poore beggar in a corner of his fathers house vnknowne deluding so the world by a new deuise But after his death by a voyce heard in the Churches of the Citty also by a wryting of his owne being knowne was in the tyme of Innocentius Pope with great honour enterred in the Church of S. Bonifacius and there renowned for miracles At Carthage the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Speratus Nartalus Cythinus Beturius Felix Aquilinus Letatius Ianuaria Generosa Bessia Donata and Secunda who by commaundment of Saturninus Gouernour for the confession of their fayth being cast into pryson and bound vnto stakes were afterwards beheaded The reliques of S. Speratus togeather with the bones of S. Cyprian and the head of S. Pantaleon were afterward translated out of Affrica into France and placed in the Church of S. Iohn Baptist at Lions At Amastris in Paphlagoâ—…a of S. Hiacynthus Martyr who hauing endured many afflictions vnder Castrâ—â—iuâ— President dyed in pryson At Tiuoli of S. Generosus Martyr At Constanâ—â—nople of S. Theodoâ—a Martyr vnder Leo the Iconodâ—st At Rome the deposition of S. Leo Pope the fourth of that name At Pauia of S. Ennodius Bishop and Confessour At Auâ—erre oâ— S. Theodosius Bishop At Millan of S. Marcellina Virgin syster to S. Ambrose who at Rome in the Church of S. Peter receaued the holy veyle at the hands of Pope Liberius Whose sanctimony of life the same S. Ambrose in his writings haâ—h witnessed At Venice the translation of S. Marâ—…a Virgin C The eightenth Day AT Tiuoli of S. Symphorosa wyfe to S. Getulâ—uâ— Martyr with her seauen sonnes Crescens Iulian Nemesius Primitiuus Iustine Stacteus and Eugenius whose mother vnder Hadrian Emperour for her inuincible constancy in fayth being sore beaten aboue the face and then hanged vp by the hayre at last hauing a stone tyed to her necke was throwne into the Riuer But her Sonnes being stretched with pulleys vpon stakes by diuers kindes of death accomplished their Martyrdome Their bodies being afterward translated to Rome were in the dayes of Pope Pius the fourth found in an Oratory of the Church of S. Angelus At Carthage of S. Gundenes virgin who by commaundment of Ruffinus Proconsul being foure seuerall times racked torne with clawes of iron pyned also in pryson was at last beheaded At Dorostorum in Mysia of S. Aemilianus Martyr who in the tyme of Iulian the Apostata vnder Capitolinus President being cast into a burning fornace receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdom At Maestricht of S. Fredericke Bishop and Martyr In Galicia of Spayne of S. Marina virgin Martyr At Millan of S. Maternus Bishop who vnder Maximian Emperour for defence of the Church committed to his charge being cast into pryson often whipped renowned for the many confessions of his fayth went to rest in our Lord. At Brescia the birth-day of S. Philastrius Bishop of the same Citty who by word and writing greatly opposing the Heretiques especially the AriaÌ„s by whome he was much persecuted at last famous for miracles dyed a Confessor At Metz in France of S. Arnulphus Bishop renowned for holines and miracles who imbracing an Eremiticall lyfe made a blessed end At Segni of S. Bruno Bishop and Confessor D The nynetenth Day THE birth-day of S. Epaphras whome S. Paul the Apostle calleth his fellow-prisoner who by the same Apostle being ordayned Bishop of the Colossians renowmed for vertue for stoutly defending the flocke committed to his charge receaued the tryumphant palme of Martyrdome Whose body lyeth at Rome in the Church of 〈◊〉 Mary Maior At Seuill in Spayne the passion of the holy virgins Iusta and Ruffina who being apprehended by Diogenianus stretched vpon the racke torne with Iron clawes afflicted with loÌ„g imprysonment hunger and diuers other miseries at length Iusta died in prison but Ruffina in the confessing of her fayth was
F The seauententh Day AT Neocaesarea in Pontus the birth-day of S. Gregory Bishop renowned for learning and sanctity who for the signes miracles which he hath wrought to the great glory of the Church is surnamed Thaumaturgus In Palestine of the holy Martyrs Alphaeus and Zacchaeus who in the first yeare of the persecution of Diocletian Emperour after many torments were condemned to death At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Acisclus Victoria who in the same persecution by commaundment of Dion the President being most cruelly tormented deserued a glorious crowne of Martyrdome At Alexandria of S. Dionysius Bishop who renowned for doctrine and famous for the many afflictions and torments which he suffered for the confession of his fayth full of venerable old yeares died a Confessor in the tyme of Valerianus and Gallienus Emperours At Orleans of S. Anianus Bishop whose death was pretious in the sight of our Lord by many miracles In England of S. Hugh Bishop who of a Charter-house Monke being ordayned Bishop of Lincolne renowned for many miracles rested in our Lord. At Tours of S. Gregory Bishop At Florence of S. Eugenius Confessor Deacon to S. Zenobius Bishop of the same Citty G The eightenth Day AT Rome the Dedication of the Churches of the holy Apostles S. Peter S. Paul At Antioch the birth-day of S. Romanus Martyr who in the tyme of Galerius Emperour exhorting the Christians to withstand Asclepiades the Gouernour that brake violently into the Church and endeauored to ruyne the same after most grieuous torments and cutting out of his tongue without which neuertheles he vtâ—ered the prayses of God being finally strangled in the pryson was crowned with a glorious Martyrdome There suffered also before him a little boy named Barulas who being demaunded whether it were better to worship one God or many when he answered that men ought to belieue in one God which the Christians do serue being first sorely whipped was afterward beheaded Also at Antiâ—â—â— of S. Hesychius Martyr who being a Souldier and hearing it commaunded that whosoeuer would not sacrifyce to Idolls should put off his military Cincture he presently cast away the same for which cause hauing a great stone tyed to his right hand was commaunded to be throwne headlong into a Riuer The same day of the Saintes Oriâ—uâ—us his fellowes who in persecution of the Wandalls suffered for the Catholike fayth At Mâ—ntz of S. Maximus Bishop who in the tyme of Câ—nstantius hauing suffered many afflictions by the Arians dyed a Confessour At Tours the deposition of S. Odo Abbot of Cluny At Antioch of S. Thomas Monke whose â—estiuity the people of Antioch do yearly solemnize for that by his prayers he ceased a great plague in the Citty At Luca in Tuscany the translation of S. Frigidianus Bishop and Confessour A The nynetenth Day THE birth-day of S. Pontianus Pope Martyr who vnder Alexander Emperour being banished into Sardinia togeather with Philip his Priest and there beaten â—o death with cudgells finished his Martyrdome But his body was afterwards brought backe to Rome by S. Fabian Pope buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus At Samaria of S. Abdias Prophet At Rome in the way called Appia the birth-day of S. Maxiâ—us Priest and Martyr who suffering in the persecution of Valerianus was buried neere to S. Xystus At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Barlaam Martyr who although rude and ignorant yet armed with the wisdome of Christ ouercame the Tyrant and vanquished euen the fire it self with the constancy of his fayth Vpon whose Festiuity S. Basil the Great made a famous Sermon At Eceia in Spaine of S. Crispinus Bishop who being beheaded obteyned the Crowne of Martyrdome At Vienne in France of the holy Martyrs Seuerinus Exuperius and Felicianus whose bodies after many yeares being found out by reuelation were by the Bishop Clergy and people of that Citty taken vp and more honourably enterred as they deserued The same day of S. Faustus Deacon of Alexandria who first in the persecution of Valerianus being sent into banishment with S. Dionysius was afterward vnder Diocletian in his old age beheaded and so accomplished his Martyrdome In Isauria the passion of the Saints Azas and of an hundred and fifty souldiers his felloweâ— vnder Diocletian Emperour and Aquilinâ— Tribune At Marspurge in Germany the deposition of S. Elizabeth Widdow daughteâ— to Andrew King of Hungary who greatly renowned for workes of piety miracleâ— departed to our Lord. B The twentith Day AT Messina in Sicily of the holy Martyrs Ampelus and Caius At Turino oâ— the holy Martyrs Octauius Solutor and Aduentor Souldiers of the Theban Legion who vnder Maximianus Emperour valiantly fighting were crowned with Martyrdome At Câ—sarea in Palestine of S. Agapius Martyr who vnder Maximinus being first condemned to be deuoured of the beasts and nothing at all hurt by them was finally cast into the sea with stones tyed to his feete In Persia the passion of the Saints Nersas Bishop and his fellowes At Dorostorum in Misia of S. Dasius Bishop who for not consenting to vncleanesse in the feast of the God Saturne was vnder Bassus President put to death At Nice in Bithynia of the holy Martyrs Bassus Dionysius Agapitus and fourty others In England of S. Edmund King and Martyr At Constantinople of S. Gregory of Decapolis who suffered many afflictions for the worship of holy Images At Millan of S. Benignus Bishop who gouerned the Church committed to his charge with great constancy and piety in many vexations of barbarous people At Cauaillon of S. Syluester Bishop who in the two and fourtith yeare of his priesthood in all vertue and holines departed to our Lord. At Verona of S. Simplicius Bishop and Confessour C The one and twentith Day AT Hierusalem the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God in the Temple The same day the birth-day of S. Rufus of whome S. Paul the Apostle writeth to the Romans At Rome the passion of the Saints Celsus and Clemens At Ostia of the holy Martyrs Demetrius and Honorius At Rhemes of S. Albert Bishop of Liege and Martyr who was killed for defence of the libertyes of the Church In Spayne of the holy Martyrs Honorius Eutychius Stephen In Pamphylia of S. Heliodorus Martyr in the persecution of Aurelianus vnder Aetius President after whose Martyrdome his Executioners being conuerted to the fayth weâ—… drowned in the sea At Rome of S. Gelasâ—… Pope renowned for learning and holineâ—… At Verona of S. Maurus Bishop and Confessour In the Monastery of Bobi in Lombardy the deposition of S. Columbanus Abboâ—… Founder of many Monasteryes the Father of many Monkes who renowned foâ— vertues and miracles in a good old age reposed in our Lord. D The two and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Cecily Virgin and Martyr by whose counsell and exhortation Valerianus her Spouse and his brother Tiburtius came to belieue in Christ and for the same suffered Martyrdome
after whose death Almachius Gouernour of the Citty caused to be her first appreheÌ„ded theÌ„ cruelly tormented by fyre finally beheaded in the time of Marcus Aurelius Seuerus Alexander Emperour At Colossus in Phrygia of the Saints Philemon and Apphias Disciples of S. Paul the Apostle vnder Nero Emperour who vpon the feast-day of Diana being by the Gentills taken in the Church at prayer were by the commaundment of â—rtocles first whipped and then thowne into a pit of earth vp to the middle were there ouerwhelmed with stones Also at Rome of S. Maurus Martyr who comming out of Affrica to visit the Sepulchers of the Holy Apostles vnder Numerianus Emperour and Celerinus Gouernour of the Citty was there martyred At Antioch in Pisidia the passion of the Saints Marcus and Stephen vnder DiocletiaÌ„ Emperour At Austum of S. Pragmatius Bishop and Confessour E The three and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Clement Pope who in the third place after S. Peter the Apostle held the sea of Rome and in the persecution of Traian banished into Chersonesus being throwne into the sea with an Anker tyed to his necke was crowned with Martyrdome Whose body vnder Pope Nicolas the first being brought to Rome was very honourably placed in a Church there built dedicated in his honour At Rome of S. Felicitas the Mother of seauen sonnes Martyrs who also after theÌ„ by coÌ„maundment of Marcus Antoninus Emperour was beheaded for Christ. At Merida in Spayne of S. Lucretia Virgin Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Dacian President accomplished her Martyrdome At Cyzicus in Hellespont of S. Sisinius Martyr who in the same persecution after many torments was beheaded At Iconium in Licaonia of S. Amphilochius Bishop who being companion to S. Basill and S. Gregory Nazianzen both in the desert Episcopall dignity after many combats suffered for the Catholike fayth renowned for learning and holines of life reposed in peace At Girgenti the deposition of S. Gregory Bishop In the Village of Sainct-Trone of S. Trudo Priest and Confessour F The foure and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Chrysogonus Martyr who hauing most constantly endured long imprysonment fetters torments for the confession of Christ being by commaundment of Diocletian Emperour brought to Aquileia and there beheaded and his body cast into the sea finished his Martyrdome At Rome of S. Crescentianus Martyr of whome mention is made in the passion of Blessed Marcellus Pope At Ameria in Vmbria of S. Firmina Virgin and Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian being hanged vp by the hands scorched with burning lampes and otherwaies tormented gaue vp her soule to God At Coâ—…th of S. Alexander Martyr who vnder Iuâ—…n the Apostata and Salustius President sought victoriously for the fayth of Christ euen till death At Cordoua of the holy Virgins and Martyrs Flora and Maria who after long imprysonment in the persecution of the Arabians were killed by the sword At Perugia of S. Felicissimus Martyr At Millan of S. Protasius Bishop who both in presence of the Emperour Constans and also in the Councell of Sardica stoutly defended the cause of S. Athanasius and finally hauing taken very great paines for the Fayth and Church committed to his charge departed happily to our Lord. In the Castle of Blaie in Gascoigne of S. Romanus Priest renowned for holines of life and miracles In the territory of Auuergne of S Portianus Abbot who in the tyme of King Theodoricus was famous for miracles G The fiue and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Catherine Virgin and Martyr who for confession of the Christian fayth being first cast into prison at Alexandria vnder Maximinus Emperour and afterwards most cruelly beaten with whippes called Scorpions at length beheaded accomplished her Martyrdome Whose holy body being miraculously carryed by Angells vnto Mount Sinai is there honoured with great reuerence through the frequent concourse of Christians At Rome of S. Moyses Priest and Martyr whome S. Cyprian often comforted by his letters whilest he was deteyned in pryson and when he had with inuincible fortitude and courage withstoode not only the Gentills but the Scismatikes also and Nouatian Heretikes was finally as Pope Cornelius witnesseth in the persecution of Decius crowned with a famous and most renowned Martyrdome At Antioch of S. Erasmus Martyr At Caesarea in Cappadocia the passion of S. Mercurius Souldier who by protection of his Angell-Keeper hauing vanquished the Barbarians and also ouercome the cruelty of Decius Emperour enriched with the trophyes of his many combats was finally crowned with Martyrdome In Aemilia a Prouince of Italy of S. Iucunda Virgin A The sixt and twentith Day AT Alexandria the birth-day of S. Peter Bishop of the same Citty who renowned for all kind of vertues was by commandment of Maximinus Emperour beheaded There suffered also at Alexandria in the same persecution the holy Martyrs Faustus Priest Didius and Ammonius and also Phileas Hesychius Pachomius and Theodorus Bishops of Aegypt with six hundred threescore others who by the sword of the persecutor were all sent to heauen At Nicomedia of S. Marcellus Priest who in the tyme of Constantius Emperour being cast downe headlong from a rocke by the Arians dyed a Martyr At Padua of S. Bellinus Bishop Martyr At Austum of S. Amator Bishop At Constans in Germany of S. Conradus Bishop At Fabriano in Marc-Ancona of S. Siluester Abbot Founder of the Congregation of the Monkes called Siluestrines In the Territory of Rhemes the birth-day of S. Basolus Confessour At Hadrianople in Paphlagonia of S. Stylianus Anchoret famous for miracles In Armenia of S. Nicon Monke B The seauen and twentith Day AT Antioch of the holy Martyrs Basil Bishop Auxilius and Satiâ—rninus In Persia of S. Iames surnamed Intercisus a renowned Martyr who in the tyme of Theodosius the yonger hauing denyed Christ to please Isdegerdes King of Persia for which cause his Mother and his wyfe had with-drawne themselues from his company at last by the goodnes of God returning to himselfe he went vnto the King and confessed againe his fayth who being therewith extremely offended commaunded him to be presently cut in peeces and beheaded at what tyme innumerable other Martyrs suffered in the same place At Sebasta in Armenia of the Saintes Hirenarchus Acacius Priest of seauen women Martyrs by whose constancy Hirenarchus being conuerted vnto Christ vnder Diocletian Emperour and Maximus PresideÌ„t was togeather with Acacius beheaded In Gallicia at the Ryuer Caea of the Saints Facundus and Primitiuus sonnes to S. Marcellus Martyr who suffered vnder Diocletian Emperour and Atticus President At Aquileia of S. Valerianus Bishop At Ries in Prouence of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessor who from his tender yeares being adorned with all kind of vertue was ordayned the first Abbot of the Monastery of Liâ—inum and afterwards Bishop of the Church of Ries where famous for sanctity and miracles he finally rested in our Lord. In
At Anagnia of S. Secundina Virgin and Martyr who suffered vnder Decius the Emperour At Caralis in Sardinia of S. Ephisius Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Flauianus Iudge after many torments ouercome by diuine help at last beheaded went victoriously to heauen At Nola in Campania of S. Maximus Bishop At Auuergne in France of S. Bonitus Bishop and Confessour In Aegypt of S. Macarius Abbot disciple to S. Antony most famous for lyfe and miracles Moreouer of Blessed Isidore renowned for holines of life fayth and miracles At Rome of S. Iohn Calibita who liuing for a time in a corner of his Fathers house vnknowne and afterward in a little cottage in the Iland of Tibur in his death made knowne to his Parents famous for miracles was buried in the same place where afterwards was erected a Church in his honour B The sixtenth Day AT Rome in the way called Salaria the birth-day of S. Marcellus Pope and Martyr who for confession of the Catholique Fayth by commaundment of Maxentius the Tyrant first beaten with clubs was constrayned to serue beasts with a publike guarde appointed ouer him where apparelled in haire-cloath he ended his life At Marocco in Affrica the passion of fiue holy Martyrs of the order of S. Francis Berardus Petrus Accursius Adiutus and Otho At Arles of Saint Honoratus Bishop and Confessor whose lyfe was famous for learning and miracles At Vderzo of S. Titianus Bishop and Confessor At Rhinocura in Aegypt of S. Melas Bishop who vnder Valens the Emperour suffering banishment with other afflictions for the Catholique fayth rested in peace At Fondi in Campania of S. Honoratus Abbot of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention In the Monastery of Perone in France of S. Furseus Confessor At Rome of S. Priscilla who deuoted herselfe wholy to the seruice of Martyrs C The seauenteenth Day IN Thebais of S. Antony Abbot who being Father of many monkes liued in great fame of lyfe and miracles of whose Acts S. Athanasius hath written a worthy Treatise His sacred body being found by reuelation in the dayes of Iustinian the Emperour and brought to Alexandria was there buryed in the Church of S. Iohn Baptist. At Langres of the Saints Speusippus Eleusippus and Meleusippus all borne at a byrth who togeather with their Graundmother Leonilla were martyred in the dayes of Marcus Aurelius the Emperour At Rome the Inuention of the holy Martyrs Diodorus Priest Marianus Deacon and their fellowes who in the time of S. Stephen Pope whiles they celebrated the feast of Martyrs in the place called Arenarium the entrance of the Caue being stopt by the persecutours and the vault ouer broken downe vpon them obteyned a Crowne of Martyrdome At Bourges the deposition of S. Sulpitius Bishop surnamed Pius whose lyfe and death was pretious by many glorious miracles At Rome in the monastery of S. Andrew of the holy Monkes Antony Merulus and Iohn of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention D The eighteenth Day THE Chayre of S. Peter the Apostle wherein he first sate at Rome There also the Passion of S. Prisca Virgin and Martyr who vnder Claudius the Emperour after many torments receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome In Pontus the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Moseus and Ammonius souldiers who being condemned to digge in the mettall mines at last were burned There also of S. Athenogenes an ancieÌ„t Deuine who when he was to be burned song ioyfully a Hymne which he left in writing to his disciples At Tours in France of S. Volusian Bishop who taken by the Gothes and banished gaue vp his soule to God There also of S. Leobardus Anchoret a man of wonderfull abstinence and humility In little Britany of S. Deicola Abbot disciple to S. Columbane At Nouocomum of S. Liberata Virgin E The nineteenth Day AT Rome in the way called Cornelia of the holy Martyrs Marius and Martha his wyfe and of their children Audisax Abachum Noble Persians who in the time of Claudius the Emperour came to Rome for deuotion and there being beaten with cudgels racked tormented by fyre torne with iron hookes and their hands cut off Martha was at last killed in the place called Nimpha and the others beheaded and their bodyes burnt At Smirna the birth-day of Blessed Germanicâ—s Martyr who in the flower of his youth vnder Marcus Antoninus and Lucius Aurelius condemned to the beasts by the force of Gods grace without all feare prouoked of his owne accord the beast prepared to deuoure him so torne and ground with his teeth deserued to be incorporated into the true bread of Life Christ Iesus for whome he dyed In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Paulus Gerontius Ianuarius Saturninus Successus Iulius Catus Pia and Germana At Spoletum the passion of S. Pontianus Martyr who in the tyme of Antoninus the Emperour after he had beene cruelly whipped by commandemeÌ„t of Fabianus Iudge was compelled to walke vpon hoat burning coles barefoote wherwith receauing no harme was then tormented vpon the racke called Equuleus and with Iron hookes And after all this being cast into pryson where he was comforted by an Angell throwne also vnto the Lyons and tormented with boyling lead was finally beheaded At Lodi of S. Bassianus Bishop and Confessour who togeather with S. Ambrose valiantly resisted the Heretikes F The twentith Day AT Rome the birth-day of S. Fabian Pope who suffered Martyrdome in the tyme of Decius and was buryed in the Church yard of Callistus There also at the place called Catacumbae of S. Sebastian Martyr who vnder Diocletian the Emperour being Chiefe Commander of the first Band of souldiers was for professing the Christian fayth commanded to be bound in the midst of the field shot with arrowes by the souldiers and finally beaten with clubbes vntill he dyed At Nice in Bithynia of S. Neophytus Martyr who being but fifteene yeares of age was first cruelly whipped then cast into a burning fornace throwne also vnto the beasts and yet receauing no hurt still constantly professing the fayth of Christ was finally beheaded At Cesena of S. Maurus Bishop renowned for vertues miracles In Palestine the birthday of S. Euthymius Abbot who in the tyme of Marcian the Emperour was famous in the Church for zeale of Catholique discipline and power of working miracles G The one and twentith Day AT Rome the Passion of S. Agnes Virgin who vnder Symphronius Gouernour of the Citty being cast into the fyre but extinguished by the vertue of her prayers dyed by the sword Of whome thus writeth S. Hierome Agnes the Virgin by consent of the tongues and pens of all Nations hath borne away the chiefe prayse throughout all Churches who surmounting both her Age and the Tyrants cruelty consecrated her Virginity to God by Martyrdome At Athens the birthday of S. Publius Bishop who after S. Dennis of Areopagita gouerned most laudably the Church of Athens and renowned for learning and vertue for
the testimony of Christ receaued a glorious Crowne At Tarragona in Spayne of the holy Martyrs Fructuosus Bishop Augurius and Eulogius Deacons who in the dayes of Galienus Emperour first cast into pryson then throwne into the fire their fetters burned streching out their armes in prayer in forme of a Crosse accomplished their Martyrdome Vpon whose feast S. Augustine made a Sermon to the people At Trois of S. Patroclus Martyr who vnder Aurelianus the Emperour deserued a Crowne of Martyrdome In France in the Monastery of Ewe of S. Meinardus Hermit who was killed by theeues At Pauia of S. Epiphanius Bishop and Confessour A The two and twentith Day AT Valentia in Arragon of Spayne of S. Vincent Deacon and Martyr who vnder Dacian the most wicked President after he had suffered imprisonment hunger the torture Equuleus disioynting of his members hoate fiery plates the burning gridiron and other torments went triumphantly to heauen there to receaue the reward of his Martyrdome Whose glorious passion Prudentius hath elegantly set downe in verse and S. Augustine and S. Leo the Pope do exceedingly commend At Rome at the waters called Saluiae of S. Anastasius a Persian Monke who after many torments of imprisonment stripes fetters which he suffered at Cesaraea in Palestine was by Cosroâ—s King of Persia grieuously afflicted and at last beheaded hauing sent before him to Martyrdome threescore and ten of his fellowes who were drowned in a Riuer His head was afterward brought to Rome togeather with his Venerable Picture at the sight whereof Diuels were driuen away and diseases cured as the acts of the second Councell of Nice do record At Ambrun in France of the holy Martyrs Vincentius Orontius and Victor who in the persecution of Diocletian were crowned with Martyrdome At Nouara of S. Gaudentius Bishop Confessour At Sora of S. Dominicke Abbot famous for miracles B The three and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Emerentiana Virgin and Martyr who as yet but a Catechumen or vnbaptized praying at the sepulcher of S. Agnes whose foster-sister she had beene was stoned to death by the Gentils At Philippi in Macedonia of S. Parmenas one of the seauen first Deacons who through the grace of God faythfully fulfilling the office of preaching committed to his charge vnder Traian obteyned the glory of Martyrdome At Caesarea in Mauritania of the holy Martyrs Seuerianus and Aquila his wife consumed by fyre At Anthios a Citty in Aegypt of S. Asclas Martyr who after diuers torments being throwne headlong into a riuer gaue vp his pretious soule to God At Ancyra in Galatia of S. Clement Bishop who oftentimes tormented at length accomplished his Martyrdome vnder Diocletian In the same place of S. Agathangelus who suffered the same day vnder Lucius President At Alexandria of S. Iohn surnamed Eleemosynarius Bishop of the same Citty most renowned for his workes of mercy to the poore At Toledo of S. Ildefonsus Bishop who for his singular integrity of life defeÌ„ding the Virginity of the mother of God against certaine Heretiques that impugned the same receaued of her a most white Vestement and finally famous for Holynes was called vnto Heauen In the Prouince of Valeria of S. Matyrius monke of whome S. Gregory the Pope maketh mention C The foure and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Timothy Disciple to S. Paul the Apostle who by him created Bishop of Ephesus hauing endured many bitter agonies for Christ as he one day reprehended such as offered sacrifice to Diana was stoned a litle after went to rest in our Lord. At Antioch of S. Babylas Bishop who in the persecution of Decius hauing greatly glorified God by his ofteÌ„ sufferings and torments ended his life gloriously in chaynes of iron with which he commaunded his body to be buryed There are said to haue suffered with him three children Vrbanus Prilidianus and Epolonius whome he had instructed in the fayth of Christ. At Neocesaraea of the holy Martyrs Mardonius Musonius Eugenius Metellus who being all burned their reliques were throwne into the Riuer At Fuligno of S. Felicianus who created Bishop of the same Citty by Pope Victor after many labours susteyned in his decrepite old age vnder Decius was crowned with Martyrdome Moreouer of the holy Martyrs Thyrsus and Proiectus At Bolonia of S. Zamas the first Bishop of that Citty who consecrated by S. Dionysius Pope of Rome did greatly propagate the fayth of Christ in those partes Also of blessed Suranus Abbot who in the tyme of the LoÌ„bards flourished for sanctity of life D The fiue and twentith Day THE Conuersion of S. Paul the Apostle which hapned the secoÌ„d yeare after our Sauiours Ascension At Damascus the birth-day of S. Ananias that baptized the same Apostle who hauing preached the Ghospell at Damascus Eleutherople and in other places was vnder Liciniusâ—udge â—udge scourged and torne with nerues and finally stoned to death accomplished his Martyrdome At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Iuuentinus and Maximus martyred vnder Iulian the Apostata on whose feast S. Io. Chrysostome made a SermoÌ„ to the people At Auuergne of the Saints Proiectus Bishop and Marinus a Blessed man who suffered Martyrdome by the Gouernours of that Citty Moreouer of the holy Martyrs Donatus Sabinus and Agapis At Tomis in Scythia of S. Bretannion Bishop who for holynes of life and zeale of the Catholique fayth vnder Valens the Arrian Emperour whome he stoutly resisted was renowned in the Church of Christ. At Arras in France of S. Poppo Abbot famous for miracles E The six and twentith Day AT Smyrna the birth-day of S. Polycarpus Disciple to Saint Iohn the Apostle who by him made Bishop of that citty and Primate of all Asia was afterwards vnder Marcus Antoninus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus the Proconsul sitting in Iudgement and all the people crying out against him in the Amphitheater cast into the fyre but nothing hurt thereby thrust through with a sword receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome With whome also twelue other comming from Philadelphia ended their liues in the same Citty At Hippo-regius in Affrica of the Saints Theogenes Bishop and thirty six others who in the persecution of Valerianus contemning temporall death obteyned a Crowne of eternall life At Bethleem-Iuda the Departure of S. Paula Widdow Mother to S. Eustochium Virgin of Christ who descended of the noble bloud of Senators forsaking the world and distributing her goods to the poore transported herself to the Cribbe of our Lord where adorned with many vertues and crowned with long Martyrdome she passed to a heauenly Kingdome Whose life full of wonderfull Vertues is written by S. Hierome In the Territory of Paris of S. Bathildes Queene renowned for holynes of life and miracles F The seauen and twentith Day AT Constantinople of S. Iohn Bishop for his goulden veyne of Eloquence sur-named Chrysostome who by his preaching and exemplar life much aduanced the Christian Religion and after many
labours ended his life in banishment His body vpon this day was brought to Constantinople vnder Theodosius the younger and thence translated to Rome was placed in the Church of S. Peter At Sora of Saint Iulian Martyr who in the persecution of Antoninus for that an Idolatrous TeÌ„ple fell to the grouÌ„d whilst he was tortured gayned a crowne of Martyrdome with the losse of his head In Affrica of S. Auitus Martyr There also of the holy Martyrs Datius Reatrius and their fellowes who suffered in the persecution of the Wandals Moreouer of the Saints Datiuus Iulianus Vincentius other twenty seauen Martyrs At Rome of S. Vitalianus Pope At Mans the deposition of S. Iulian the first Bishop of that Citty who was sent thither by S. Peter to preach the Gospell In the monastery of Bobacum of S. Maurus Abbot G The eyght and twentith Day AT Rome the second feast of S. Agnes There also of S. Flauianus Martyr who suffered vnder Diocletian At Apollonia of the holy Martyrs Thyrsus Leucius Callinicus who in the dayes of Decius the Emperour hauing all three endured diuers torments Thyrsus and Callinicus were beheaded Leucius called by a voyce from heauen giuing vp the Ghost they all accomplished their Martyrdome In Thebais of the holy Martyrs Leonides his fellowes who obtayned the palme of Martyrdome vnder Diocletian At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who by the faction of Syrianus an Arrian Captaine whilst they were at Masse were this day diuersly put to death There also of S. Cyrill Bishop of that Citty who most valiantly defending the Catholique fayth famous for learning and sanctity rested in peace At Saragoza of S. Valerius Bishop At Cuencâ— in Spayne the birth-day of S. Iulian Bishop who bestowing the goods of his Church vpon the poore in Apostolicall manner getting his liuing by the labour of his haÌ„ds famous for miracles rested in peace In the monastery of Rhemes the deposition of S. Iohn Priest a man of God In Palestine of S. Iames Hermit who for that he had fallen from his fayth lay secretly a long tyme in a sepulcher doing pennance full of miracles went vnto our Lord. A The nyne and twentith Day AT Rome in the way called Nomentana the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Papias and Maurus souldiers who vnder Diocletian the Emperour for the confession of Christ by commaundement of Laodicius Gouernour of the Citty being cast into pryson and their mouthes brused with stones were after beaten with clubbes and lastly scourged with leaden whippes vntill they gaue vp the Ghost At Perugia of S. Constantius Bishop and Martyr who vnder Marcus Aurelius Emperour for defence of the fayth togeather with his fellowes receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome At Edessa in Syria of the holy Martyrs Sarbelius and Barbea his sister who baptized by blessed Barsimaeus Bishop were vnder Lisias Gouernour in the persecution of Traian crowned with Martyrdome In the territory of Trois of S. Sabinianus Martyr who by commaundment of Aurelian the Emperour was beheaded for the fayth of Christ. At Millan of S. Aquilinus Priest who thrust thorough the throate with a sword by the Arrians was crowned with Martyrdome At Treuers the deposition of Blessed Valerius Bishop disciple to S. Peter At Bourges of S. Sulpitius Seuerus Bishop scholler to S. Martin greatly renowned for his vertue and learning B The thirtith Day AT Antioch the Passion of S. Hippolytus Priest who for a time deceaued with the schisme of Nouatus but afterward by the grace of Christ returning to the vnity of the Church and being demaunded which was the truer sect he detesting the heresy of Nouatus and affirming that fayth which the Chayre of Peter did hould ought to be imbraced suffered for defence therof a glorious Martyrdome In Affrica the passion of the holy Martyrs Felicianus Philappianus and an huÌ„dred twenty foure others At Edessa in Syria of S. Barsimaeus Bishop who after he had conuerted many Gentiles to the true fayth of Christ and sent them before to be crowned with martyrdome followed himselfe in triumphant manner vnder Traian There also of S. Barsem Bishop famous for the grace of curing diseases who banished into the furthest parts of that Countrey for the Catholique fayth by Valens the Arrian Emperour there ended his dayes Moreouer of S. Alexander venerable for grauity years who for the constant profession of his fayth vnder Decius in midst of his tortures gaue vp the Ghost At Hierusalem the birth-day of S. Matthias Bishop of whome many wonderfull thinges are recounted This man vnder Adrian the Emperour hauing endured much for Christ at length ended his dayes in peace At Rome of S. Felix Pope the third of that name who much laboured for the Catholique fayth At Pauia of S. Armentarius Bishop and Confessour In the monastery of Maubeuge in Haynault of S. Aldegunde Virgin who florished in the time of King Dagobert At Millan of S. Sauina a woman of admirable deuotion who as she prayed at the tombe of the holy Martyrs Nabor and Felix departed to our Lord. C The one and thirtith Day AT Rome in the way Portuensis of the holy Martyrs Cyrus Iohn who after many torments endured for the Confession of Christ were beheaded At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Metranus Martyr who vnder Decius the Emperour for refusing to vtter certaine blasphemous wordes had by the Pagans his body all bruised with cudggels and his face and eyes pierced with sharp reedes and after many like torments being thrust out of the Citty was finally stoned to death There also of the holy Martyrs Saturninus Thirsus and Victor In the same Citty of the holy Martyrs Tharsicius Zoticus Cyriacus and their fellowes At Cizicum in Hellespont of S. Triphenes Martyr who hauing ouercome diuers torments was at last killed by a bull and so deserued the palme of Martyrdome At Modena of S. Geminianus Bishop renowned for miracles At Millan of S. Iulius Priest and Confessour in the dayes of Theodosius the Emperour At Rome of S. Marcella widdow whose worthy prayses S. Hierome hath left written The same day the Translation of S. Marke the Euangelist whose body at the taking of Alexandria in Aegypt by the Barbarians was brought thence to Venice there most honourably placed in the chiefe Church dedicated in his Honour THE MONETH OF FEBRVARY D The first Day THE birth-day of S. Ignatius Bishop and Martyr who was the third after S. Peter the Apostle that gouerned the Church of Antioch and in the persecution of Traian the Emperour condemned to the beasts was sent bound to Rome where in the presence of Traian himselfe and the whole Senate being first most cruelly tormented and then cast vnto the Lyons was torne to peeces in their teeth and so became a sacrifice vnto Christ. At Smyrna of S. Pioâ—ius Priest Martyr who after many Apologies written for the Christian fayth being thrust into a
Martyrs Pothamius and Nemesius At Constantinople of S. Eleutherius Bishop and Martyr In Persia the birth-day of S. Sadoth Bishop and of an hundred twenty eight others who vnder Sapores King of the Persians for refusing to adore the SuÌ„ne by cruell deaths obtayned renowned Crownes At Catana in Sicily of S. Leâ— Bishop who shined with vertues and â—…racles The same day of S. Eucherius Bishop of Orleans who the more he was slaundered by enuious tongues the more famous he became by miracles At Tournay in France of S. Eleutherius Bishop and Confessour C The one and twentith Day IN Sicily the birth-day of seauenty and nyne holy Martyrs who vnder Diocletian the Emperour by diuers kinds of torments deserued Crownes for the confession of their fayth At Mahomeâ—ta in Affrica of the holy Martyrs Verulus Secundinus Syricius Felix Seruulus Saturninus Fortunatus and sixteene others who in the persecution of the Wandalls were crowned with Martyrdome for confession of the Catholike faith At Scythopolis in Palestine of S. Seuerianus Bishop and Martyr At Damascus of S. Peter surnamed Mauimenus who for saying to certayne Arabians that came to visit him being sicke Whosoeuer doth not imbrace the Christian Catholique fayth is damned as is your false Prophet Mahomet was by them killed At Rauenna of S. Maximianus Bishop and Confessour At Meâ—â— of S. Felix Bishoâ— At Brescia of S. Paterius Bishop D The two and twentith Day AT Antioch the Chayre of Saint Peter the Apostle where the Disciples of Christ were first of all called Christians At Hierapolis in Phrygia of Blessed Papias Bishop of that Citty Disciple of S. Iohn the Apostle Condisciple of S. Polycarpe At Salamina in Cyprus of S. Aristio who at the forsayd Papias witnesseth was one of the seauenty and two Disciples of Christ. In Arabia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who were most Tyrannically killed vnder Maximinus the Emperour At Alexandria of S. Abilius Bishop who succeeded S. Marke the Euangelist in the same sea greatly renowned for his vertues At Vienna of S. Paschasius Bishop a man of great Learning and Holynes E The three and twentith Day THE Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle At Sirmium of S. Sirenus Monke martyr who being apprehended by commaundement of Maximian the Emperour and confessing himself to be a Christian was beheaded There also the birth-day of feaueÌ„ty two holy Martyrs who by suffering in the same Citty obteyned an euerlasting Kingdome At Rome of S. Polycarpus Priest who togeather with S. Sebastian conuerted many to the fayth of Christ and by his exhortation brought them to the glory of Martyrdome In the Citty of Astorga of S. Martha Virgin and Martyr who suffered vnder Decius the Emperour and Paternus Proconsull At Constantinople of S. Lazarus Monke who for paynting holy Images was put to cruell torments by commaundment of Theophilus the Emperour surnamed Iconoclasta This man hauing his hand burnt with an hoate iron but after miraculously cured did paynt a new such Images as were defaced and at last dyed a naturall death At Brescia of S. Felix Bishop At Seuill in Spayne of S. Florentius Confessour At Todi of S. Romana Virgin who baptized by S. Syluester Pope lead a holy lyfe in caues and dennes renowned for the glory of miracles In England of S. Milburge Virgin daughter to the King of the Mercians ¶ In the Bissextile or Leap-yeare the foure and twentith Day is to be read twice to wit both vpon the 24. 25. Day And then vpon the 23. Day is omitted in the beginning therof this Clause The Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle going forward with the rest At Sirmium c. And vpon the 24. Day is read only as followeth The Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle Also the Commemoration of many Saints Martyrs and Confessours and holy Virgins To whose prayers c. And vpon the 25. Day is read as followeth heere vpon the 24. In Iury the birth-day of S. Matthias c. F The foure and twentith Day or 25. IN Iury the birth-day of S. Matthias Apostle who after the Ascension of our Lord being by the Apostles chosen in the place of Iudas the Traitor for preaching of the Ghospell suffered Martyrdome At Rome of S. Primitiua Martyr At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Sergius Martyr whose renowned actes are yet extant In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Montanus Lucius Iulianus Victoricus Flauianus and theyr followes who being Disciples of S. Cyprian vnder Valerian the Emperour accomplished their Martyrdome At Roan the passion of S. Praetextatus Bishop and Martyr At Treuers of S. Modestus Bishop and Confessour In England of S. Ethelbert King of Kent whome S. Augustine the Apostle of the English conuerted to the fayth of Christ. At Hierusalem the first finding of the head of S. Iohn Baptist the Precursour of our Lord. G The fiue and twentith Day or 26. IN Aegypt the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Victorinus Victor Nicephorus Claudianus Dioscorus Serapion and Papias vnder Numerianus the Emperour The two first hauing constantly endured exquisite torments were beheaded for the confession of their fayth Nicephorus after he had ouercome the burning Gridiron and the â—yre was by little and little cut in peeces Claudianus and Dioscorus were burned and Serapion and Papias beheaded In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Donatus Iustus Herena and their fellowes At Rome the birth-day of S. Felix Pope the fourth of that Name great Grand-father to S. Gregory the Great who wryteth of him that he appearing to S. Tharsilla his Neere called her to the Kingdome of heauen At Constantinople of S. Thaâ—asius Bishop a man of great learning and holynes to whome is extant an Epistle written by Pope Adrian the first for the defence of holy Images At Nazianzum of S. Caesarius brother to S. Gregory surnamed the Deuine who recordeth to haue seene him glorious amongst the troopes of Saintes A The six and twentith Day or 27. AT Pergen in Pamphylia the birth-day of S. Nestor Bishop who in the persecution of Decius praying night and day for preseruation of the flocke of Christ being apprehended and promptly confessing the Name of our Lord was by commaundmet of Pollio President most cruelly racked on the torture Equuleus and still constantly affirming that he wold neuer forsake Christ crucified on a Crosse went victoriously to heauen There also the passion of the Saints Papias Diodorus Conon and Claudianus who were all martyred before S. Nestor Moreouer of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus Felix seauen and twenty others At Alexandria of S. Alexander Bishop a renowned old man who after S. Peter Bishop of that Citty did cast out of his Church Arius the Priest infected and conuinced of heresy and afterward togeather with three hundred and eighteene Fathers condemned him in the Nicene Councell At Bolonia of S. Faustinianus Bishop who by his preaching did greatly strengthen and increase that Church which had beene fore afflicted and weakned by the
Pope Leo the tenth A The fifth Day AT Antioch the birth-day of S. Phocas Martyr who after many iniuryes suffered for the name of Christ how gloriously he tryumphed ouer the old SerpeÌ„t is eueÌ„ vntill this day declared to the world by a miracle which is that if any one be bitten of a serpent as soone as with a firme fayth he toucheth the gate of this Martyrs Church is presently cured At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Adrian Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian for the confession of his fayth by commaundment of Firmilianus President being first cast vnto a Lyon and afterwards slayne by the sword receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome The same day the passion of the Saints Eusebius a Courtier with nyne other Martyrs At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Theophilus Bishop who vnder Seuerus Emperour was greatly renowned for wisdome and holynes of lyfe Moreouer in Palestine vpon the riuer banke of Iordan of S. Gerasimus Anchoret who flourished in the tyme of Zeno the Emperour B The sixth Day AT Nicomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Victor and Victorinus who togeather with Claudianus and Bassa his wyfe hauing endured many torments for three whole yeares at last cast into pryson there ended their liues At Tortona of S. Marcianus Bishop Martyr who vnder Traian the Emperour suffering for the confession of Christ obteyned a crowne of Martyrdome At Constantinople of S. Euagrius who choseÌ„ Bishop by the Catholike party in the dayes of Valens the Emperour was by him sent into banishment where he ended his dayes In Cyprus of S. Conon Martyr who vnder Decius the Emperour hauing his feete pierced with nayles commauÌ„ded to ruÌ„ne before a Chariot falling vpon his knees in prayer gaue vp the ghost Moreouer the passion of fourty and two holy Souldiers Martyrs who apprehended in Ammorium brought into Syriâ— after a glorious combat as Conquerers receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome At Bolonia of S. Basilius Bishop who consecrated by S. Syluester Pope did both by word and example in most godly manner gouerne the Church committed to his charge C The seauenth Day IN the monastery called Fossa-Noua neere vnto Terracina of S. Thomas of Aquin CoÌ„fessour and Doctour of the Order of S. Dominicke renowned for holynes of life and profound knowledg in diuinity At Tuburbum in Mauritania the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Perpetua and Feliciâ—as the last of whome as S. Augustine recordeth being great with child and her execution according to the lawes differred vntill she was deliuered whilst she was yet in trauell in payne therof was greatly comforted in being cast vnto the wylde beasts to be deuoured There suffered also with them Reuocatus Saturninus and Secundolus of which the last dyed in pryson but the rest vnder Seuerus the Emperour were also cast vnto the beasts At Caesarea in Palestine the passion of S. Eubulus fellow and companion vnto S. Adrian who two dayes after him being first torne by the Lyons and then slayne by the sword was the last that receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome in that Citty At Nicomedia of S. Theophilus Bishop who sent into banishment for the worshipping of holy Images there ended his life At Pelusium in Aegypt of S. Paul Bishop who for the same cause dyed also in bannishment At Brescia of S. Gaudiosus Bishop and Confessour In Thebais of S. Paul surnamed the Simple D The eyght Day AT Anthios a Citty in Aegypt the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Philemon and Apollonius Deacon who apprehended and brought before the Iudge for constaÌ„t refusing to sacrifice vnto Idols hauing their heeles boared through most cruelly dragged through the Citty at last beheaded accomplished theyr Martyrdome There also of the Saintes Arianus President Theoticus three others whome the Iudge commaunded to be drowned in the sea but their bodyes were brought to the shore by Dolphins At Nicomedia of S. Quinctilis Bishop and Martyr At Carthage of S. Pontius Deacon to S. Cyprian who enduring banishment with him euen to his dying day left written a notable worke of his life and sufferings and so continually glorifying God in all his labours deserued at last the Crowne of eternall Lyfe Moreouer in Affrica of the Saints Cyrillus Bishop Rogatus Felix and another Rogatus also of Beata Herenia Felicitas Vrbanus Siluanus and Mamillus At Toledo in Spayne the deposition of S. Iulian Bishop Confessour renowned for holynes and learning In England of S. Felix Bishop who conuerted the East-Angles to the fayth of Christ. E The nynth Day AT Sebaste in Armenia the birth-day of fourty souldiers of Cappadocia who in the tyme of Licinins the Emperour vnder Agricolaus President after they had endured a most loathsome and stinking prison theyr faces all bruised with stones being stripped naked were in the coldest season of winter left all night in the open ayre where their bodyes being frozen fell in peeces lastly hauing their thighes broken accomplished their Martyrdome The noblest amongst them were Cirion and Candidus of all whose renowned praises S. Basill and other Fathers haue made honourable mention in their wrytings At Nyssa the deposition of S. Gregory Bishop brother to S. Basill the Great greatly renowned for his life and learning who for defending the Catholique fayth vnder Valens the Arian Emperour was driuen out of the Citty At Barcelona in Spayne of S. Patianus Bishop who famous for life grace in preaching dyed full of venerable old dayes in the tymâ— Theodosius the Emperour In Morauia of the holy Saints Cyrillus and Methodius Bishops who coÌ„uerted to the fayth of Christ many Countreyes togeather with their Kinges in those parts At Rome of S. Francisca Widdow renowned for her noble Extraction Holynes of life and grace of miracles At Bolonia of S. Catherine Virgin of the Order of S. Clare famous for sanctimony of life whose body is there honoured with great Veneration F The tenth Day AT Apamea in Phrygia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Caius and Alexander who in the persecution of Marcus Antoninus and Lucius Verus endured a glorious Martyrdome as writeth Apollinaris Bishop of Hierapolis in his booke against the Cataphryges Heretickes In Persia the passion of two fourty holy Martyrs At Corinth of the holy Martyrs Codratus Dionysius Cyprianus Anectus Paulus and Crescens who in the persecution of Decius Valerian vnder Iason President were beheaded In Affrica of S. Victor Martyr on whose feast S. Augustin made a SermoÌ„ to the people At HierusaleÌ„ of S. Macarius Bishop and Confessour by whose persuasion the Holy Places there were purged by Constantine and Helena and adorned with sacred and goodly Churches At Paris the deposition of S. Droctoueus Abbot disciple to S. German Bishop In the monastery of Luxouium of S. Attalas abbot renowned for miracles G The eleauenth Day AT Carthage of the holy Martyrs Heraclius and Zozimus At Alexandria the passion of the Saints Candidus Piperion and twenty others At Laodicea in Syria of the holy
Martyrs Trophimus and Thalus who in the persecution of Diocletian after many cruell torments obtayned a Crowne of glory At Antioch the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs wherof some by commaundment of Maximinus the Emperour were broyled vpon hoate gridyrons and a long tyme tormented before they dyed others by most cruell and seuere punishments receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome Also of the Saints Gorgonius and Firmus At Cordoua of S. Eulogiue Priest who in the persecution of the Saracens deserued to be made one of the Martyrs of that Citty whose glorious Combats for the fayth of Christ he had written with great zeale At Sardis of S. Euthymius Bishop who for worshipping of holy Images was by Michael the Iconoclast banished and vnder Theophilus Emperour accomplished his Martyrdome At Hierusalem of S. Sophronius Bishop At Millan of S. Benet Bishop In the territory of Amiens of S. Firminus Abbot At Carthage of S. Constantine Confessour At Babucum in Campania of S. Peter Confessour renowned for miracles A The twelfth Day AT Rome of S. Gregory Pope and famous Doctour of the Church who for many renowned Actes and for conuerting the English to the fayth of Christ is surnamed the Great and called the Apostle of the English Also at Rome of S. Maximilian Martyr At Nicomedia the passion of S. Peter Martyr who being of the Chamber to Diocletian the Emperour for complayning of the too cruell torments vsed towards the Martyrs was by the Emperours commaundment first hanged vp from the ground and torne with whippes then salt and vineger powred into his wounds was at last broyled vpon a gridiron with a soft fyre and so became the true heyre of S. Peters fayth and Name There also of S. Egdunius Priest and seauen other Martyrs who one by one vpon diuers dayes were strangled for the greater terrour of others At Constantinople of S. Theophanes who of a very rich man made a poore Monke was by the wicked Emperour Lâ—o Armenus for worshipping of holy Images two yeares imprisoned and thence banished into Samo-thracia there renowned for miracles ended his life in misery At Capua of S. Bernard Bishop and Confessour B The thirtenth Day AT Nicomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Macedonius and Patricia his wyfe and Modesta their daughter At Nice of the holy Martyrs Theusetas and Horres his sonne Theodora Nimphadora Marcus Arabia who all for the confessing of Christ ended their Martyrdome by fire At Hermopolis in Aegypt of S. Sabinus Martyr who after many afflictions at last drowned in a riuer finished his Martyrdome In Persia of S. Christina Virgin and Martyr At Cordoua of the Saints Rudericus Priest and Salomon Martyrs At Constantinople of S. Nicephorus Bishop who as a constant defender of his forefathers Traditions opposed himselfe with great courage for the defence of holy Images against Leo Armenus the Iconoclast by whome being bannished and enduring a long Martyrdome for foureteene yeares went vnto our Lord. At Camerino of S. Ansouinus Bishop and Confessour In Thebais the deposition of S. Euphrasia Virgin C The fourteenth Day AT Rome the birth-day of seauen and fourty holy Martyrs who baptized by S. Peter the Apostle whilst togeather with S. Paul he was for nyne monethes kept prisoner in the place called Namertine were all for the confession of the Christian fayth martyred in the persecution of Nero. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Peter and Aphrodisius who in the persecution of the Wandalls receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome At Carrha in Mesopotamia of S. Eutychius a Senatour and his fellowes who by Euelid King of Arabia were killed for the confession of their fayth In the Prouince of Valeria of two holy Monkes whome the Lombards hanged vp vpon a tree and there though dead were heard to sing euen of their enemyes In the same Persecution also a Deacon of the Church of Marsico was beheaded for confession of his â—ayth Aâ— Halberstat in Germany the departure of S. Mathildes Queene mother to Otho the Emperour first of that name renowned for Humility and Patience D The fifteenth Day AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the passion of S. Longinus a Souldier who is said to be the same that pierced our Sauiours syde with a speare The same day of S. Aristobulus Disciple of the Apostles who hauing ended the course of his preaching finished his Martyrdome At Thessalonica of S. Matrona who being seruant to a certaine Iewish Woman and stealing euery day priuately to the Church to pray at length taken by her Mistresse many wayes afflicted was finally with great cudgels beaten to death giuing vp her pure soule to God in the confession of her fayth The same day of S. Menignus a Dyar who was martyred vnder Deoius In Aegypt of S. Nicander Martyr who as he was diligently seeking for the reliques of holy Martyrs deserued to be made a Martyr himselfe vnder Diocletian the Emperour At Cordoua of S. Leocritia Virgin and Martyr At Rome the birth-day of S. Zachariat Pope who with great Vigilancy gouerned the Church of God and enriched with merits rested in peace At Riete of S. Probus Bishop at whose death Iuuenall and Eleutherius Martyrs were present At Rome of S. Speciosus Monke whose soule his brother saw carryed vp to heauen E The sixtenth Day AT Rome the passion of S. Cyriacus Deacon who enduring a long and loathsome imprysonment scalded with hoate burning pitch hauing all his iointes grieuously stretched vpon the Racke and beaten with clubbes was at last togeather with Largus and Smaragdus and twenty others by commaundment of Maximianus beheaded But their chiefe festiuity is kept vpon the eyght of August on which day theyr bodies were taken vp by Pope Marcellus and honorably entombed At Aquileia the birth-day of S. Hilarius Bishop Tatianus Deacon who vnder Numerianus Emperour and Beronius President hauing bynâ—…cruelly racked and tormented togeather with Felix Largus Dionysius finished their Martyrdome In Licaonia of S. Papas Martyr who for the fayth of Christ being whipped torne with iron hookes and forced to go in shooes stucke full of sparpe nayles was lastly tyed to a tree and so ended his Martyrdome wherby that tree which before was barren became fruitefull At Axara in Cilicia of S. Iulian Martyr who long tyme tormented by Marcianus the President was at last sowed vp in a sacke with Serpents cast into the sea At Rauenna of S. Agapitus Bishop and Confessour At Cullen of S. Heribert Bishop renowned for sanctity At Auuergne the deposition of S. Patricius Bishop In Syria of S. Abraham Hermit whose famous actes are written by S. Ephrem Deacon F The seauenteenth Day AT Hierusalem of S. Ioseph of Arimathia a Senatour of Noble Extraction Disciple of our Lord who taking downe his body from the Crosse buryed it in a new sepulcher of his owne At Rome of the Saints Alexander and Theodorus Martyrs At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who
for constant refusing to worship the Idoll Serapis were cruelly put to death in the dayes of Theodosius the Emperour who being aduertised thereof gaue commaundement that the Temple of Serapis should be destroyed At Constantinople of S. Paul Martyr who vnder Constantinus Copronymus for defence of holy Images was burned In IrelaÌ„d the birth-day of S. Patricke Bishop and Confessour who was the first that preached Christ there famous for his wonderfull sanctity and miracles At Cauaillon in France of S. Agricola Bishop At Niuelle in Brabant of S. Gertrude Virgin who descended of noble parentage despising the world and spending all her lyfe in the exercise of pious workes deserued at last to enioy her heauenly Spouse G The eighteenth Day AT Caesarea in Palestine the birth-day of S. AlexaÌ„der who coÌ„ming out of Cappadocia where he was Bishop to visit the holy Places at Hierusalem Narcissus Bishop of that Citty being a very old man tooke vpon him by diuine Reuelation the charge of that Church and afterward in the persecution of Decius being sent to Caesarea there shut vp in prison for the coÌ„fession of Christ greatly reuereÌ„ced for his venerable yeares accomplished his Martyrdome At Ausburge of S. Narcissus Bishop who first preaching the Ghospell in Rhâ—tia went afterwards into Spayne and conuerted many to the Fayth of Christ at Girona where in the persecution of Aurelian togeather with Felix Deacon he receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome At Nicomedia of ten thousand holy Martyrs who for the confession of Christ were put to death by the sword Also of the holy Martyrs Trophimus and Eucarpius In England of S. Edward King who killed by the treachery of his Stepmother was renowned for many miracles At Hierusalem of S. Cyril Bishop who hauing endured many iniuryes by the Arrians for the Catholique fayth and oftentimes driuen out of his Church famous for Sanctity of lyfe dyed in peace of whose vnspotted fayth a Generall Councell wryting to Pope Damasus giueth an honourable testimony At Luca in Tuscia the birth-day of S. Frigidianus Bishop renowned for miracles whose festiuity is kept vpon the eighteenth of Nouember when his body was translated At Mantua of S. Anselmus Bishop and Confessour A The ninetenth Day IN Iury the birth-day of S. Ioseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary At Sorrento of the holy Martyrs Quinctus Quinctilla Quartilla and Marcus with nyne others At Nicomedia of S. Pancharius a Roman who vnder Diocletian being beheaded receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome The same day of the Saints Apollonius and Leontius Bishops At Gaunt of the Saints Landoaldus Priest a Roman and Amantius Deacon who sent to preach the Gospell by S. Martin Pope became renowned for miracles after their death At the Citty of Pinna the birth-day of S. Iohn a man of great holynes who comming out of Syria into Italy erecting there a Monastery became Father of many seruants of God and when he had gouerned the same foure and fourty yeares renowned for holynes rested in peace B The twentith Day IN Iury of S. Ioachim Father to the blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God In Asia the birth-day of S. Archippus Companion of S. Paul the Apostle of whome he maketh mention in his Epistle to Philemon and to the Colossians In Syria of the holy Martyrs Paulus Cyrillus Eugenius and foure others The same day of the Saints Photina a Samaritan Ioseph and Victor her sonnes and of Sebastian a Captaine Anatolius Photius Photides also Parasceues and Cyriaca systers who all suffered Martyrdome for the coÌ„fession of Christ. At Amisus in Paphlagonia of seauen holy Women Alexandra Claudia Euphrasia Matrona Iuliana Euphemia Theodosia who were slayne for the confessioÌ„ of their fayth after whome Derphuta and her syster followed At Apollonia of S. Nicetas Bishop who sent into banishment for worshipping of holy Images gaue vp his soule to rest In the Monastery of Fontanelle of S. Wulfran Bishop of Sens who resigning his Bishopricke renowned for miracles there ended his dayes in rest In England the deposition of S. Cuthbert Bishop of Lindisfarne who euen from his childehood to his dying day was renowned for his holy workes and miracles At Siena in Tuscia of Blessed Ambrose of the Order of S. Dominicke famous for sanctity of life preaching miracles C The one and twentith Day AT Monte-Cassino the birth-day of S. Benet Abbot who restored the Monasticall discipline in the West almost decayed and wonderfully propagated the same Whose life renowned for sanctity miracles S. Gregory Pope hath written At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who vnder Constantius the Emperour and Philagrius Gouernour were slayne in the Church vpon Good-fryday by the Arians and Gentils breaking in vpon them The same day of the holy Martyrs Philemon Domninus At Catania of S. Birillus who created Bishop by S. Peter hauing conuerted many Gentils to the fayth of Christ in a good old age rested in our Lord. At Alexandria of Blessed Serapion Anchoret and Bishop of Themuis a man of great Vertue who banished by the fury of the Arrians went vnto our Lord. In the Territory of Lyons of S. Lupicinus Abbot whose life was renowned for sanctity miracles D The two and twentith Day AT Narbone in France the birth-day of S. Paul Bishop and Confessour Disciple of the Apostles who is held by tradition to haue beene Sergius Paulus the Proconsull whome S. Paul the Apostle baptized left at Narbone when he went into Spayne where being made Bishop and carefully performing the office of preaching famous for miracles went vnto our Lord. At Terracina of S. Epaphroditus Disciple of the Apostles who was ordayned Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter the Apostle In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Saturninus and nyne others The same day of the holy Martvrs Callinica and Basilissa At Ancyra of S. Basill Priest and Martyr who enduring many torments vnder Iulian the Apostata gaue vp his soule to God At Carthage of S. Octauianus ArchdeacoÌ„ of many thousand Martyrs who were killed by the Wandalls for the Catholique fayth There also of S. Deo-gratias Bishop of Carthage who redeemed many of that Citty made Captiues by the Wandalls and famous for other pious workes went to rest in our Lord. At Osmo in Marc-Ancona of S. Benuenutus Bishop In Suetia of S. Catharin Virgin daughter to S. Brigit At Rome of S. Lea Widdow whose vertues and death S. Hierome relateth E The three and twentith Day IN Affrica of the holy Martyrs Victorianus Proconsull of Carthage and of two brethren of Aqua-regia also of Frumentius and of another Frumentius both merchaÌ„ts who in the persecution of the Wandalls as wryteth Victor Africanus Bishop vnder Hunnericus the Arian King being most cruelly tormented for their constancy in the Catholique faith were famously crowned Moreouer in Affrica of S. Fidelis Martyr There also of S. Felix and twenty others At Caesarea in Palestine of
an eternall lyfe with Christ vnder Antoninus Pius In Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Timothy and Diogenes In Persia of six score holy Martyrs At Scalona the passion of S. Platonides and two other holy Martyrs At Carthage of S. Marcellinus Martyr who for defending the Catholique fayth was slayne by the Heretiques At Rome of S. Celestine Pope who condemned Nestorius Bishop of Constantinople and chased away Pelagius both Hereticks By whose authority also the holy Generall Councell of Ephesus was celebrated against the sayd Nestorius In Ireland of S. Celsus Bishop Predecessour to S. Malachy In Denmarke of S. William Abbot renowned for sanctity of life and miracles F The seauenth Day IN Affrica the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Epiphanius Bishop Donatus Rufinus thirteene others At Synope in Pontus of two hundred holy Martyrs In Cilicia of S. Calliopius Martyr who vnder Maximus Gouernour after many other Torments being crucifyed with his head downeward was crowned with a Noble Martyrdome At Nicomedia of Saint Cyriacus and ten other Martyrs At Alexandria of S. Peleusius Priest and Martyr At Rome of S. Hegesippus who liuing neere to the Apostles tyme came to Rome Pope Anicetus and there remayned vntill Pope Eleutherius recording in a simple style the history of the Church froÌ„ the passion of Christ vnto his dayes imitating therein the simplicity of their liues by the plainenesse of his stise At Verona of S. Saturninus Bishop and Confessour In Syria of S. Aphraates Anchoret who in the tyme of Valens defended the Catholique sayth against the Arians by the power of Miracles G The eyght Day AT Alexandria of S. Aedesius Martyr brother to S. Appianus who openly reproouing a wicked Iudge for committing consecrated Virgins to corrupters of Chastity being appreheÌ„ded by the souldiers put to most cruell torments was finally for Christ our Lord drowned in the sea In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius Maxima and Macaria At Carthage of S. Concessae Martyr The same day the Commemoration of the Saints Herodion Asyncritus and Phlaegon of whome S. Paul maketh mention in his Epistle to the Romans At Corinth of S. Dennis Bishop who by his learning and grace in preaching not only instructed the people of that Citty and Country but by his letters informed also the Bishops of other Prouinces Cittyes he so greatly honoured the Bishops of Rome that he was accustomed to read their letters publiquely vpon Sundayes in the Church He liued in the dayes of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus At Tours of S. Perpetuus Bishop a man of wonderfull holynes At Fiorentino in Campania of S. Redemptus Bishop of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention At Como of S. Amantius Bishop and Confessour A The nynth Day AT Antioch of S. Prochorus who being one of the seauen first Deacons renowned for fayth and miracles receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome At Rome the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Demetrius Concessus Hilarius and their fellowes At Sirmâ—uin the passion of seauen holy Virgins Martyrs who with the pryce of their bloud bought vnto themselues life euerlasting At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Eupsychius Martyr who for ouerthrowing the Temple of Fortune vnder Iulian the Apostata accomplished his Martyrdome In Affricae of the holy Martyrs of Massilita vpon whose birth-day S. Augustine made a Sermon At Amida in Mesopotamia of S. Acatius Bishop who to redeeme Captiues melted sould the holy vessels of his Church At Roan of S. Hugh Bishop and Confessour In the Citty of Die of S. Marcellas Bishop famous for miracles In Iury of S. Mary Cleophas syster of the most Blessed Mary the mother of God At Rome the Translation of the body of S. Monica mother to S. Augustine which vnder Pope Martin the fifth was brought from Ostia vnto the Citty there most honorably placed in the Church of the same S. Augustine B The tenth Day OF Ezechiel the Prophet who by the Iudge of Israel whome he rebuked for worshipping of Idols was slayne in Babylon and buryed in the sepulcher of Sem and Arphaxad the Progenitors of AbrahaÌ„ whereunto many were wont to resort there to make their prayers At Rome the birthday of many holy Martyrs baptized by S. Alexander the Pope whilst he was in pryson who being all put into an old rotten ship were by commaundement of Aurelianus Gouernour carryed into the deepe sea and there with stones tyed to their neckes to be drowned At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Apollonius Priest and fiue others who in the persecution of Maximinus were drowned in the sea In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Terentius Africanus Pompeius and their fellowes who vnder Decius the Emperour and Fortunianus Gouernour being whipped racked and diuersly tormented at last beheaded accomplished their Martyrdome The same day of S. Macarins Bishop of Antioch renowned for holynes and miracles C The eleauenth Day AT Rome of S. Leo Pope and Confessour who for his renowned vertue Merits is surnamed the Great In his dayes was celebrated the holy Councell of Chalcedon wherein by his Legats he condemned Eutyches the Hereticke and confirmed the Decrees therof by his authority And after he had writteÌ„ many learned bookes decreed many things for the good of the vniuersall Church and flocke of Christ departed this life in peace At Pergamus in Asia of S. Antipas a faythfull witnesse of Christ of whome S. Iohn maketh mention in his Apocalyps who vnder Domitian the Emperour being shut vp in a hoat-burning Oxe of brasse accomplished his Martyrdome At Salona in Dalmatia of the holy Martyrs Domnion eight souldiers At Gortina in Candia of S. Philip Bishop renowned for life and learning who in the dayes of Marcus Antoninus Verus and Lucius Aurelius Commodus gouerning the Church committed to his charge defended the same from the fury of the Gentils and deceytfull practises of the Heretikes At Nicomedia of S. Eustorgius Priest At Spoleto of S. Isaac monke and Confessour whose vertues are mentioned by S. Gregory At Gaza in Palestine of S. Barsanuphius Anchoret in the dayes of Iustinian the Emperour D The twelfth Day AT Verona the passioÌ„ of S. Zeno Bishop who in the stormes of persecutioÌ„ gouerned that Church with great constancy and in the dayes of Galienus was crowned with Martyrdome In Cappadocia of S. Sabas a Goth who vnder Valens the Emperour by Athanaricus King of the Gothes hauing suffered many cruell torments was cast into a riuer At which tyme also as S. Augustine witnesseth very many Gothes for the Catholique fayth were crowned with Martyrdome At Braga in Portugall of S. Victor Martyr who being yet but a Cathecumen for refusing to worship an Idoll and with great constancy confessinge Iesus-Christ after many tormeÌ„ts being beheaded was baptized in his owne bloud At Fermo in Marc-Ancona of S. Vissia Virgin Martyr At Rome in the way called Aurelia the birth-day of S. Iulius Pope who hauing greatly laboured in defence of the
Catholique fayth against the Arians and performed many other notable thinges renowned for holynes rested in peace At the Towne of Vaping of S. Constantine Bishop and Confessour At Pauia of S. Damianus Bishop E The thirteenth Day AT Pergamus in Asia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Carpus Bishop of Thiatyre Papulus Deacon and Agathonica his syster a blessed woman also of Agathodorus their seruant and of many others who after diuers torments for Confession of their fayth were crowned with Martyrdome in the persecution of Marcus Antoninus Verus Lucius Aurelius Commodus In which persecution also at Rome suffered that famous man Iustinus the Philosopher who after he had offered vp to the foresayd Emperours his second Apology for the defence of the Christian Religion and there in disputation had stoutly defended the same being accused to be a Christian by the deceytfull meanes of Crescens the Cynicke Philosopher whose wicked life and manners he had rebuked in recompence of his faythfull Confession receyued the reward of Martyrdome At Seuill in Spayne of S. Hermenigildus Sonne of Leouigildus an Arian King of the West-goathes who being cast into pryson for confession of the Catholique fayth and refusing to communicate at Easter at the handes of an Arian Bishop by commaundment of his faythles father was beheaded and so for the losse of a temporall Kingdome entred triumphantly into a Heauenly both a King and Martyr The same day the passion of the Saints Maximus Quinctilianus and Dadas in the persecution of Diocletian At Rauenna of S. Vrsus Bishop and Confessour F The fourteenth Day AT Rome in the way called Appia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Tiburtius Valerianus and Maximus vnder Alexander the Emperour and Almachius Gouernour of whome the two first being conuerted vnto the fayth of Christ by the exhortation of S. Cecily and baptized by S. Vrbanus Pope were for the coÌ„fession thereof beaten with clubbes and afterward beheaded But Maximus being one of the Gouernours Chamber mooued with their constancy and comforted by an Angell beleeuing in Christ was so long beaten with whippes of lead vntill he gaue vp the Ghost At Teramo of S. Proculus Bishop and Martyr Also of S. Domnina Virgin and Martyr togeather with other Virgins her fellowes At Alexandria of S. Thomaides Martyr The same day of S. Ardalion a Stage-player who whilst vpon the stage he scoffed at the holy Ceremonies of Christians being changed vpon a suddaine approoued the same not only in wordes but with the testimony of his bloud At Lyons of S. Lambert Bishop and Confessour At Alexandria of S. Fronto Abbot renowned for holynes of life and miracles At Rome of S. Abundius Mansioner of the Church of S. Peter G The fiftenth Day AT Rome of the Saints Basilissa Anastasia women of Noble Extraction Disciples of the Apostles who persisting constant in the confession of their fayth vnder Nero the Emperour hauing first their tongues and feete cut off at last beheaded obtayned the crowne of Martyrdome The same day of the holy Martyrs Maro Eutyches and Victorinus who togeather with S. Flaâ—ia Domitilla for the confession of Christ being first banished into the Iland Pontia and afterward recalled thence vnder Nerua the Emperour after that they had conuerted many to the fayth of Christ were in the persecution of Traian by commaundment of Valerian the Iudge put to death by diuers kinds of torments At Cordula in Persia of the holy Martyrs Maximus and Olimpiades who vnder Decius the Emperour were so long beaten with clubbes and whippes of lead vntill their heads being all bruised they gaue vp the Ghost At Fiorentino in Campania of S. Eutychius Martyr At Myra in Lycia of S. Crescens who receaued Martyrdome by fyre Also of the holy Martyrs Theodorus and Pausilippus who suffered vnder Hadrian the Emperour A The sixtenth Day AT Corinth the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Callistus Charisius and seauen others who all were drowned in the sea At Saragoza in Spayne the birth-day of eighteen holy Martyrs Optatus Lupercus Successus Marcialis Vrbanus Iulia Quinctilianus Publius Fronto Felix Caecilianus Euentius Primitiuus Apodemius and foure others who are said to haue bene called Saturnini All these vnder Dacian President of Spayne were togeather put to diuers torments and slayne whose renowned Martyrdome Prudentius hath set forth in verse There also of S. Encratides Virgin and Martyr who after her body all torne her breasts cut of her liuer plucked out and she yet remayning aliue was cast into pryson where putrifying in her wounds she obtained a Crown of Martyrdome In the same Citty of the Saints Caius and Crementius who persisting firme the second tyme in the confession of their fayth dranke finally of the cuppe of Martyrdome There also of S. Lambert Martyr At Palentia of S. Turibius Bishop of Astorga who by the help of S. Leo Pope draue the heresy of the Priscillianists quite out of Spayne and famous for miracles rested in peace At Braga in Portugall of S. Fructuosus Bishop The same day of S. Paternus Bishop of Aurenches At Valencene in the lower Germany of S. Drogo Confessour B The seauententh Day AT Rome of S. Anicetus Pope and Martyr who in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and Lucius Verus receaued the palme of Martyrdome In Affrica the birth-day of S. Mappalicus Martyr who as S. Cyprian wryteth in his Epistle to the Martyrs Confessours with many others was crowned with Martyrdome There also of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus Marcianus At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Peter Deacon and Hermogenes his seruant At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Elias Priest Paulus and Isidorus monkes At Vienna of S. Pamagathus Bishop At Tortona of S. Innocentius Bishop Confessour At Cisteaux in Burgundy of S. Stephen Abbot who was the first that in habited that solitary place and ioyfully receaued S. Bernard with his fellowes when they came thither C The eighteenth Day AT Rome of S. Apollonius a Senatour who vnder the Emperour Commodus and Perennius Gouernour being betrayed by his owne seruant to be a Christian was commaunded to giue an account of his fayth which he did in a learned Booke by him written and read in the Senate yet neuerthelesse was by the sentence of the same Senate beheaded At Messina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Eleutherius Bishop of Sclauonia Anthia his mother who renowned for holynes of lyfe and miracles hauing endured diuers cruell tormeÌ„ts by fyre boyling oyle pitch and rasine being cast also vnto the LyoÌ„s but nothing hurt by them was at last togeather with his forsayd mother vnder Hadrian the Emperour killed There also of S. Corebus Gouernour who conuerted to the fayth by the said Eleutherius was slayne by the sword At Brescia of S. Calocerus Martyr who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by S. Faustinus and Iouita vnder the same Hadrian accomplished his glorious combat of Martyrdome At Cordoua
of S. Perfectus Priest and Martyr who was killed by the Mores for inueying against the Sect of Mahomet At Millan of S. Galdinus Bishop who hauing preached a Sermon against the Heretiques at the end therof gaue vp his soule to God D The nineteenth Day THE birth-day of S. Timon one of the first seauen Deacons who hauing preached the Ghospell at Beroea and other places came at last to Corinth where being cast into the fyre by the Iewes and Gentils as it is recorded but nothing hurt therby at last crucifyed on a Crosse accomplished his Martyrdome At Melitine in Armenia of the holy Martyrs Hermogenes Caius Expeditus Aristonicus Rufus Galata all crowned with Martyrdome on one day At Colibre in Catalonia the passiō of S. Vincent Martyr The same day of the holy Martyrs Socrates and Dennis who were thrust through with laūces At Hierusalem of S. Paphnutius Martyr At Canterbury in England of S. Elphegus Bishop and Martyr At Antioch in Pisidia of S. George Bishop who for worshipping of holy Images dyed in banishment At Rome of S. Leo Pope the nynth of that name renowned for holines of life and miracles In the Monastery of Lob of S. Vrsmarus Bishop At Florence of S. Cresentius Confessour Disciple to S. Zenobius Bishop E The twentith Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Sulpitius and Seruilianus who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by the persuasion and miracles of S. Domitilla Virgin for refusing to sacrifice to the Idols in the persecution of Traian was by Anianus Gouernour of the Citty beheaded The same day of the holy Martyrs Victor Zoticus Zeno Acindinus Caesarius Seuerianus Chrysophorus Theonas and Antoninus who hauing bene diuers wayes tryed for the fayth of Christ vnder Diocletian accomplished their Martyrdome At Tomis in Scythia of S. Theotimus Bishop who for his great holines and miracles was honoured euen of the very barbarians Infidels At Ambrun in France of S. Marcellinus the first Bishop of that Citty who being inspired by God came out of Assrica into France with S. Vincent Domninus and there by workes and miracles conuerted the greatest part of the In habitans of the Alpes neere the sea coast to the fayth of Christ and is euen to this day glorifyed by miracles At Auxerre of S. Marcianus Priest The same day of S. Theodorus Confessour who of the rough hayrygarment which he vsed to weare was sur-named Trichinas renowned for many miracles especially against the diuels Out of whose body there yssueth an oyntment which restoreth health to the sicke At Monte Pulciano of S. Agnes Virgin renowned for miracles F The one and twentith Day IN Persia the birth-day of S. Simeon Bishop of Seleucia and Ctesipbon who by commaundment of Sapores King of the Persians being apprehended loaden with irōs and presented to the Tribunall for refusing to adore the Sunne and professing constantly the Name of Iesus Christ was togeather with an hundred others amōgst whome some were Bishops some Priests diuers others of the Clergy first along while starued in pryson but afterward whē Vsthazanes the Kings Tutor who had a little before fallen from the fayth reduced to pennance by S. Simeon constantly endured martyrdome the nextday being the Anniuersary of our Lords Passion all the rest being put to the sword before his face whome he exhorted to constancy was himselfe also at last beheaded There suffered with him Abedechalas and Ananias worthy men and Priests Pusicius also Maister of the Kings Arrificers who for encouraging Ananias that began somwhat to stagger boared through the necke about the grissle-bone and his tongue drawen out dyed a most cruell death After whome also his daughter a sacred Virgin was killed At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Arator Priest Fortunatus Felix Siluius and Vitalis who dyed in pryson Moreouer of the Saints Apollo Isacius and Crotates who suffered vnder Diocletian At Cāterbury in England of S. Anselmus Bishop famous for holines of life and learning At Antioch of S. Anastasius of Sinai Bishop and Confessour G The two and twentith Day AT Rome in the way called Appia the birth-day of S. Sother Pope and Martyr There also of S. Caius Pope who vnder Diocletian the Emperour was crowned with Martyrdome At Smyrna of the Saints Apelles and Lucius two of the first Disciples of Christ. The same day of many holy Martyrs who the next yeare after S. Simeon vpon Good Friday in diuers Regions of Persia vnder Sapores King were put to death by the sword for the Name of Christ. In which persecution also suffered Azades an Eunuch dearely beloued of the King Milles a Bishop renowned for holines of life and miracles Acepsimas a Bishop also with his Priest Iames Also Aithalas and Ioseph Priests Azadan and Abdiesus Deacons with many others of the Clergy and many Monks also sacred Virgins amongst whome was Tarbula the syster of S. Simeon with her wayting-mayd who tyed vnto stakes sawed in peeces were most cruelly killed Mareas also Bicor Bishops with twenty other Bishops almost two hundred fifty of the Clergie At Cordula in Persia of the Saints Parmenius Helimenas Chrysotelus Priests Lucas and Mucius Deacons whose triumphant Martyrdome is written in the passion of the Saints Abdon and Sennen At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Leonides Martyr who suffered vnder Seuerus At Lyons of S. Epipodius who in the persecution of Antoninus Verus togeather with Alexander his fellow being apprehended and put to many cruell torments finally beheaded accomplished their Martyrdome At Sens of S. Leo Bishop and Confessor At Anastasiopolis of S. Theodorus Bishop renowned for miracles A The three and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. George Martyr whose glorious passion the Church of God honoureth amongst the Crownes of other Saints At Valence in France the passion of the holy Martyrs Felix Priest Fortunatus and Achilleus Deacons who sent thither by Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons to preach the word of God after they had conuerted the greatest part of that Citty to the sayth of Christ being cast into pryson by Cornelius the Captaine sore whipped hauing also their thighes broken vpon the wheele choaked with smoke whilest they were racked vpon the torture Equuleus were at last beheaded In Prussia the birth-day of S. Adalbertus Bishop of Prage and Martyr who preached the Gospell to the Polonians and Hungarians At Millane of Saint Marolus Bishop and Confessour At Toul in Lorayne of S. Gerard Bishop of the same Citty B The foure and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Sabas a Captaine who being accused for visiting the Christians in pryson and freely before the Iudge confessing Christ was by commandement of the same Iudge first burned with torches and then cast into a Caldrone of boyling pitch wherin whē he receaued no hurt threescore ten others by that miracle were conuerted who all remayning constant in their fayth dyed by the sword and himselfe lastly drowned
in a riuer accomplished his Martyrdome At Lyons in France the birth-day of S. Alexander Martyr who in the persecution of Antoninus Verus after long imprysonement was so cruelly torne with whippes that the flesh beaten from his ribbes his bowels were opened his inward partes seene and finally crucified on a Crosse he yielded vhis blessed soule There suffered with him thirty and foure more whose memoryes are kept vpon other dayes The same day of the holy Martyrs Eusebius Neon Leontius Longinus and foure others who in the persecution of Diocletian after cruell torments were beheaded In England the deposition of S. Mellitus Bishop who being sent thither by S. Gregory Pope conuerted the East-Saxons and their King to the fayth At Colibre in Spayne of S. Gregory Bishop and Confessour At Brescia of S. Honorius Bishop In Ireland of S. Egbert Priest monke a man of wonderfull humility and continency At Rhemes of the holy Virgins Bona and Doda C The fiue and twentith Day AT Alexandria the birth-day of S. Marke Euangelist the Disciple Interpreter of S. Peter who writing his Gospell at the request of the Christians at Rome tooke it with him and went into Aegypt where first preaching Christ at Alexandria he founded that Church but afterward apprehended for the fayth of Christ bound with cordes and dragged vpon stones endured great torments then being shut vp in prison where he was comforted by the visioÌ„ of an Angell and also by an apparition of our Lord was finally called to the kingdome of heauen the eyght yeare of Nero. At Rome in the Church of S. Peter the Celebrity of the Greater Letanyes instituted by S. Gregory Pope At Syracosa of the holy martyrs Euodius Hermogenes and Callistus At Antioch of S. Stephen Bishop Martyr who many wayes afflicted by the heretiques that impugned the Councell of Chalcedon was cast headlong into the Riuer Orontes in the tyme of Zeno the Emperour There also of the Saints Philo and Agathopodes Deacons At Alexandria of Anianus Bishop Disciple to S. Marke and his successour in that Bishopricke who greatly renowned for his vertues rested in our Lord. At Lob the birth-day of S. Erminus Bishop and CoÌ„fessour D The six and twentith Day AT Rome the birth-day of S. Cletus Pope who next after S. Peter gouerned the Church and was crowned with Martyrdome in the persecutioÌ„ of Domitian There also of S. Marcellinus Pope and Martyr who vnder Diocletian was beheaded for the faith of Christ togeather with Claudius Cyrinus and Antoninus At which tyme the persecution was so great that in the space of a moneth seauenteene thousand ChristiaÌ„s suffered Martyrdome At Amasia in Pontus of S. Basil Bshop Martyr who vnder Licinius Emperour accomplished a glorious martyrdome His body being cast into the sea by reuelation of an Angell found out by Elpidiphorus was very honourably entoÌ„bed At Braga in Portugall of S. Peter Martyr first Bishop of that Citty At VieÌ„na of S. Clarenâ—ius Bishop and Confessour At Verona of S. Lucidus Bishop In the Monastery of Centula of S. Richarius Priest and Confessour At Troys of S. Exuperantia Virgin E The seauen and twentith Day AT Nicomedia the birth-day of S. Anthimus Bishop and Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian for the confession of Christ being beheaded obtayned the glory of Martyrdome whose constancy the most part of his flocke following the Iudge commaunded some to beheaded others to be burned and others to be put into little boates drowned in the sea At Tharsus in Cilicia of the Saints Castor and Stephen Martyrs At Rome the deposition of S. Anastasius Pope a man of most rich Pouerty and Apostolicall vigilancy whome as S. Hierome writeth Rome deserued not to haue long That the Head of the world might not be cut off vnder such a Bishop For shortly after his death Rome was taken and sacked by the Gothes At Bolonia of S. Tertullian Bishop and Confessour At Brescia of S. Theophilus Bishop At Constantinople of S. Iohn Abbot who vnder Leo â—â—auricus greatly laboured for the worship of holy Images F The eight and twentith Day AT Rauenna the birth-day of S. Vitalis Martyr father to the Saints Geruasius and Protasius who for taking away and decently burying the body of S. Vrsicinus being apprehended by Paulinus the Consul after he had endured the racke of Equuleus was let downe into a deepe dungeon and there ouerwhelmed with earth and stones by such a Martyrdome weÌ„t vnto our Lord. At Millan of S. Valeria Martyr wyfe to S. Vitalis At Atino of S. Marke who ordayned Bishop by S. Peter the Apostle first preached the Gospell to the people of Italy bordering vpon the Sabines and in the persecution of Domitian vnder Maximus Gouernour receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome At Alexandria the passion of S. Theodora virgin who for refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idols being carried to the Stewes a certaine Christian called Didimus suddainly changing apparell with her through the wonderfull fauour of God deliuered her but afterward in the persecutioÌ„ of Diocletian vnder Eustrasius Gouernour they being both taken beheaded togeather receaued the crowne of Martyrdome The same day of the Saints Aphrodisius Caralippus Agapius and Eusebius Martyrs In Pannonia of S. Pollio Martyr vnder Diocletian the Emperour At Prusa in Bythinia of the holy Martyrs Patricius Bishop Acatius Menander Polyenus At Tarazona in Spayne of S. Prudentius Bishop and Confessour At Pentina in Abbruzzo of S. Pamphilus Bishop of Valua famous for his charity to the poore working of miracles whose body lyeth buryed at Sulmona G The nyne and twentith Day AT Millan of S. Peter Martyr of the Order of S. Dominicke who was slayne by the Heretiques for the Catholique fayth At Paphos in Cyprus of S. Tychicus Disciple to Saint Paul the Apostle whome in his Epistles he calleth a most deare Brother a faythfull Minister and his fellow-seruant in our Lord. At Cirtha in Numidia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Agapius and Secundinus Bishops who after a long banishment in the persecution of Valerianus in which the fury of the Gentils raged most against the Iust were from the high degree of Priesthood aduaunced to the glory of Martyrdome There suffered in their company Aemilianus a Souldier Tertulla and Antonia Sacred Virgins and a certaine Christian woman with her two Twyns The same day of seauen holy Theeues who being conuerted to Christ by S. Iason did purchase by Martyrdome life euerlasting At Brescia of S. Paulinus Bishop and Confessor In the Monastery of Cluny of S. Hugh Abbot In the Monastery of Molesmes of S. Robert the first Abbot of Cisterce At Rome of S. Catherine of Siena Virgin of the Order of S. Dominicke renowned for Sanctimony of life and miracles whome Pope Pius the second canonized for a Saint A The thirtith Day AT Lambesis in Numidia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marianus Lector and Iames
Deacon the former of whome hauing long suffered many afflictions for the Confession of Christ in the persecutioÌ„ of Decius was the second tyme apprehended togeather with his said Companion and after most cruell exquisite torments being twice comforted by a light from heauen were both at last with many other Christians beheaded At Saints of S. Eutropius Bishop and Martyr who being ordayned by S. Clement Pope and sent into France after he had there long preached the Ghospell being bruized in the head for testimony of Christ made a glorious end At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Amator Priest Peter Monke Lewis At Nouara of S. Laurence Priest and many other children Martyrs of whome he had charge for their education At Alexandria of the holy Martors Aphrodisius Priest and thirty others At Ephesus of S. Maximus Martyr who was crowned in the persecution of Decius At Fermo in Marc-Ancona of S. Sophia Virgin and Martyr At Naples in Campania of S. Seuerus Bishop who among other miracles raysed a dead man to life to conuince a lying Creditour of a certaine Widdow and Orphans At Euorea in Epyrus of S. Donatus Bishop who liued in great holines of life in the tyme of Theodosius the Emperour At London in England of S. Erconwald Bishop renowned for miracles THE MONETH OF MAY. B The first Day THE birth-day of the blessed Apostles Philip Iames of whome S. Philip after he had coÌ„uerted almost all Scythia to the fayth of Christ at Hierapolis a Citty in Asia being fastened to a Crosse and ouerwelmed with stones made a glorious end But S. Iames who is called the Brother of our Lord was the first Bishop of Hierusalem being throwne downe from a pinnacle of the Temple and his thighes broken wounded also in the head with a Dyars staffe gaue vp the ghost and was buryed neere vnto the Temple In Aegypt of S. Hieremias Prophet who being stoned by the people dyed at Taphnas and was there buryed at whose Sepulcher as wryteth Epiphanius the deuout people were wont to resort to make their prayers and taking dust from thence did therewith heale the byting of Serpents In France in the Territory of Viuiers of S. Andeolus Subdeacon who with others being sent out of the East into France by S. Polycarpe to preach the word of God was vnder Seuerus the Emperour first beaten with cudgells and then hauing his head deuided into foure parts with a woodden sword in the forme of a crosse accoÌ„plished his Martyrdome At Huesca in Spayne of the holy Martyrs Orentius and Patientia At Sedune in France the passion of S. Sigismund King of the Burgundians who drowned in a well was afterwards renowned for miracles At Auxerre of S. Amator Bishop and Confessour At Auch of S. Orientius Bishop In England of the Saints Asaph Bishop and Walburge Virgin At Bergamo of S. Grata Virgin C The second Day AT Alexandria the birth-day of Saint Athanasius Bishop of the same Citty renowned for holynes of life and doctrine against whome thogh all the world almost conspired he notwithstanding stoutly defended the Catholique fayth from the time of Constantine vnto Valens against both Emperours Gouernors innumerable Arrian Bishops by whome many deceitful practises to intrap him were contriued so that he was forced to fly into most parts of the world where finding no place of safeâ—y at last returned to his owne Church there after many afflictions and crownes of PatieÌ„ce the six fourtith yeare of his Priesthood he departed to our Lord in the tyme of Valentinian and Valens Emperours At Rome of the holy Martyrs Saturninus Neopolus Germanus and Caelestinus who after many afflictioÌ„s endured being cast into pryson there made an holy end Moreouer of the Martyrs Exuperius and Zoes his wife Cyriacus Theodulus their children who suffered vnder Hadrian the Emperour At Seuill of S. Felix Deacon and Martyr The same day of S. Vindemialis Bishop and Martyr who togeather with Eugenius and Longinus Bishops resisting the Arrians both by doctrine and miracles by commaundment of Hunnericus the Arrian King was beheaded At Auila in Spayne of S. Secundus Bishop of whome mention is made afterwards on the fifteenth day of May togeather with others At Florence of S. Antoninus Bishop of the Order of S. Dominicke famous for his holines of life and learning D The third Day AT Hierusalem the Inuention of the holy Crosse of our Lord vnder Constantine the Emperour At Rome in the way called Numentana the passion of the holy Martyrs Alexander Pope Euentius and Theodulus Priests of whome Alexander vnder Hadrian the Emperour and Aurelian Iudge after he had endured imprysonement fetters the torture Equuleus iron Clawes and fyre being at last pricked with sharp steeles in euery part of his body ended his Martyrdome But Euentius and Theodulus after long imprisonment being tormented by fire were finally beheaded At Narni of S. Iuueuall Bishop and Confessor At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Alexander a Souldier and Antonina Virgin who in the persecution of Maximian the Emperour vnder Festus Gouernour being condemned to the stewes was by Alexander secretly deliuered thence by changing apparell with her remayning there in her place but she being taken againe they were both togeather cruelly tormented and lastly hauing their handes cut off and cast into the fyre after a noble combat endured for the confession of Christ they both receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome In Thebais of the holy Martyrs Timotheus and Maura his wyfe whome Arianus the Gouernour after many tormeÌ„ts commaunded to be crucifyed on a Crosse where hanging nyne dayes aliue encouraging ech other in their fayth accomplished their Martyrdome At Aphrodisia in Caria of the holy Martyrs Diodorus Rodopianus who in the persecution of Diocletian were stoned by people of their owne Citty E The fourth Day AT Ostia in the mouth of the riuer Tibur the birth-day of S. Monica Mother to S. Augustine who hath left written her famous life in the nynth booke of his Confessions At the Mettle-mynes of Phennes in Palestine the birth-day of S. Siluanus Bishop of Gaza who in the persecution of Diocletian by commaundment of Maximinus with many others of the Clergy receaued the crowne of Martyrdome There also of nyne and thirty other Marryrs who being condemned to the â—ynes after many torments and searing with hoat-burning irons endured were at last all togeather beheaded At Hierusalem of S. Cyriacus Bishop who coÌ„ming thither to visit the holy places was killed vnder IuliaÌ„ the Apostata In Vmbria of S. Porphyrius Martyr At Nicomedia of S. Antonia Martyr who after many torments being hanged vp by one arme three dayes togeather and kept two yeares in pryson at last was burned by Priscillianus PresideÌ„t for the confession of Christ. At Laussen in the Dutchy of Styria of S. Florianus Martyr who vnder Diocletian Emperour by commaundement of Aquilinus Gouernour hauing a great stone tyed about his
necke was throwne headlong into the riuer of Anisus At Tharsis of S. Pelagia Virgin who vnder Diocletian being shut vp in a hoate burning Oxe of brasse accomplished her Martyrdome At Cullen of S. Paulinus Martyr At Millan of S. Venerius Bishop whose vertues are witnessed by Saint Iohn Chrysostome in a letter which he wrote vnto him In the Territory of Perigueux of S. Sacerdos Bishop of Limoges At Auxerre of S. Curcodomus Deacon F The fift of Day AT Rome of Saint Crescentiana Martyr There also of S. Siluanus Martyr At Alexandria of S. Euthymius Deacon who dyed in pryson for the confession of Christ. At Thessalonica the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Irenaeus Peregrinus and Irenes consumed by fyre At Auxerre the passion of S. Iouinâ—anus Lector At Leocata in Sicily of S. Angelus Priest of the Order of Carmelites who was slayne by the Heretiques for defending the Catholique fayth At Hirusalem of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessor vnder Maximinus Emperour who hauing one of his eyes plucked out and one of his feete seared with a hoate iron was condemned to the mettall mines At Edessa in Syria of S. Eulogius Bishop and Confessor At Arles in France of S. Hilary Bishop renowned for sanctity of life and learning At Vienna of S. Nicetius Bishop venerable for holynes of life At Bolonia of S. Theodorus Bishop renowned for merits The same day of S. Sacerdos Bishop of Siguenza At Millan of S. Geruntius Bishop There also the conuersion of S. Augustine Bishop and Doctor of the Church whome S. Ambrose instructed in the Catholique fayth and baptized on this day G The sixt Day AT Rome of S. Iohn Euangelist who by coÌ„maundment of DomitiaÌ„ brought prisoner from Ephesus to Rome and there by sentence of the Senate before the Gate called Latina being put into a vessell of boyling oyle came out more pure and liuely then before At Antioch of S. Euodius who as S. Ignatius writeth to the Antiochians being created the first Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter the Apostle ended his life by a glorious Martyrdome At Cyrene of S. Lucius Bishop of whome S. Luke maketh mention in the Acts of the Apostles In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Heliodorus and Venustus with threescore and fifteene others In Cyprus of S. Theodotus Bishop of Cyrinia who hauing endured most grieuous persecution vnder Licinius the Emperour at length in peace of the Church gaue vp his soule to God At Damasco the birth-day of S. Iohn Damascene renowned for holines of life and doctrine who constantly opposed himselfe both by word and writing against Leo Isauricus in defence of holy Images for which cause hauing his right Hand cut off by commaundment of the said Emperour and deuoutly commending himselfe before an Image of our blessed Lady which he had defended forth with receaued the same againe sound whole At Carrha in Mesopotamia of S. Protogenes Bishop In England of S. Eadbertus Bishop of Lindisfarne famous for learning and piety At Rome of S. Benedicta Virgin At Salerno the translation of S. Matthew Apostle whose holy body being brought out of Aethiopia to diuers other countryes was at last translated to that Citty and there with great honour placed in a Church dedicated vnto his Name in the tyme of Pope Gregory the seauenth A The seauenth Day AT Cracaw in Polonia the birth-day of S. Staniâ—â—aus Bishop and Martyr who was slayne by the impious King Boleslaus At Terracina in Campania the birthday of S. Flauia Domitilla Virgin and Martyr neece to Flauius Clemens the Consull who consecrated to God by S. Clement Pope was in the persecution of Domitian for the testimony of Christ sent into banishment into the Iland Pontia with many others where she endured a long Martyrdome but being afterward brought backe to Terracina after she had by her doctrine miracles coÌ„uerted many to the fayth of Christ was at last togeather with the Virgins Euphrosinâ— and Theodora burned in her owne house by commaundment of the Iudge so accomplished the course of her Martyrdome The same day of S. Iuuenal Martyr At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Flauius Augustus and Augustinus Brothers There also of S. Quadratus Martyr who in the persecution of Decius hauing byn often tortured was at last beheaded At Rome of S. Benedict Pope and Confessor At Yorke in England of S. Iohn Bishop famous for holines of life miracles At Pauia of S. Peter Bishop At Rome the Translation of the body of S. Stephen the Protomartyr which in the tyme of Pelagius Pope was brought from Constantinople to Rome and layd in the sepulcher of S. Laurence without walls of the Citty is there still honoured with great concourse of deuout people B The eyght Day IN the Mount Garganus the apparition of S. Michael the Archangell At Millan of S. Victor Martyr by Nation a More who in his tender yeares being made a Christian and afterwards a Souldier in the Emperours Campe when Maximianns would haue coÌ„pelled him to sacrifice vnto Idols perseuering constantly in the confession of his Fayth was first grieuously beaten with clubbs and afterward scalded with hoat melted lead but by the protection of God receauing no hurt therby at last by losse of his head ended his glorious Martyrdome At Constantinople of S. Acathius a Centurion who in the persecution of Diocletian Maximianus being accused by Firmus the Tribune for a Christian and cruelly tortured by Bibianus the Iudge was there finally by Flaccinus Proconfull beheaded whose body being by diuine power brought vnto the shore of Scyllacium is there kept with very great honour At Vienna of S. Dennis Bishop and Confessour At Auxerre of S. Helladius Bishop In the territory of Bezanson of S. Peter Bishop In Scotland of S. Wiro Bishop C The nynth Day AT Nazianzum the birth-day of S. Gregory Bishop for his singular knowledge in Diuinity surnamed The Diuine who restored the Catholique fayth decayed at Constantinople and suppressed diuers Heresies then arising At Rome of S. Hermes of whome S. Paul the Apostle maketh mention in his Epistle to the Romans who being made an acceptable sacrifice to God adorned with many vertues obtayned an heauenly Crowne In Persia of three hundred and ten holy Martyrs At Caglio in the way called Flaminia the passion of S. Gerontius Bishop of Ceruia In the Castle of Vendome the deposition of S. Beatus Confessour At Constantinople the translation of the holy bodyes of S. Andrew Apostle and S. Luke Euangelist out of Achaia and of S. Timothy Disciple to S. Paul from Ephesus but the body of S. Andrew being afterward brought to Amalfi is there by concourse of deuout people greatly honoured Out of whose sepulcher floweth a liquor continually very soueraigne for many diseases Moreouer at Rome the translation of S. Hierome Priest and Doctour of the Church from Bethleem Iuda to the Church of S. Mary named Ad Praesepe
At Bari in Apulia the translation also of S. Nicolas Bishop from Myra a Citty in Lycia D The tenth Day AT Rome in the way called Latina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Gordianus Epimachus of whome the former in the tyme of Iulian the Apostata being long beaten with leaden whippes for the confession of the name of Christ was at last beheaded whose body was in the night by the Christians buryed in the same Sepulcher into which the Reliques of S. Epimachus Martyr had byn a little before translated from Alexandria where for the fayth of Christ he had accomplished his Martyrdome In the Land of Hus of S. Iob Prophet a man of wonderfull Patience At Rome of S. Calepodius Priest and Martyr who being beheaded by Alexander the Emperour his body was drawne through the City and cast into the riuer of Tybur which being afterward found was by Pope Callistus buried In this persecution there suffered also Palmatius a Consull togeather with his wife and children and fourty two others of his Houshold Simplicius also a Senator with his wyfe threescore eight of his family Felix also with his wife Blanda All whose heads were set vpon diuers gates of the Citty for a terrour to the Christians Moreouer at Rome in the way called Latina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Quartus and Quinctus whose bodyes were translated to Capua At Lentini in Sycily of the holy Martyrs Alphius Philadelphus Cyrinus At Smyrna of S. Dioscordies Martyr At Taranto of S. Cataldus Bishop renowned for miracles At Millan the inuention of the holy bodies of Nazarius Celsus Martyrs by S. Ambrose Bishop who finding the body of S. Nazarius freshly bleeding translated the same to the Church of the Apostles togeather with the body of S. Celsus a boy whome the same Nazarius had brought vp who in the persecution of Nero togeather with Nazarius was beheaded by Anolinus the 29. Day of Iuly vpon which day the feast of their Martyrdome is kept E The eleauenth Day AT Rome in the way called Salaria the birth-day of S. Anthimus Priest who after he had preached the Ghospell of Christ most laudably was in the persecution of Dioâ—â—etian throwne headlong into the riuer of Tybur but deliuered by an Angell carried into his owne Oratory afterwards beheaded ascended victoriously to heauen The same day of S. Euellius Martyr who being one of the houshould of Nero by seeing the Martyrdome of S. Torpes became a Christian and for confession of the same was beheaded Also at Rome of the holy martyrs Maximus Bassus Fabius who vnder Diocletian were slaine in the way called Salaria At Camerino of the holy Martyrs Anastasius and his fellowes who in the persecution of Decius vnder Antiochus Gouernour were killed At Osmo in Marc-Ancona of the holy Martyrs Sisiâ—us Deacon Diocletius and Florentius Disciples of S. Anthimus aforesaid who vnder Diocletian being stoned to death accomplished their Martyrdome At Varennes of S. Gangulphus Martyr At Vienna of S. Mamertus Bishop who for pacifying the wrath of God first instituted in that Citty the solemne Letanies three dayes before the Ascension of Christ which Custome the Vniuersall Church afterwards approued At Sauuigni the deposition of Saint Maiolus Abbot of Cluny whose life was renowned for merits At San-Seuerino in Marc-Ancona of S. Illuminatus Confessour F The twelfth Day AT Rome in the way called Ardeatina of the holy Martyrs Nereus Achilleus Brothers who togeather with Flauia Domitilla whose Eunuches they were hauing endured a long banishment in the Iland Pontia and afterward cruelly whipped for refusing to sacrifice vnto Idols for saying that hauing bene baptized by S. Peter the Apostle they could by no meanes sacrifyce vnto Idols were finally by Minutius Rufus the Consull beheaded There also in the way called Aurelia of S. Pancratius Martyr who being but fourtene yeares old vnder Diocletian beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome Moreouer at Rome of S. Dennis Vncle to the same Pancratins In Sicily of S. Philip surnamed Argyrion who being sent into that Iland by the Bishop of Rome conuerted a great part therof to the fayth of Christ whose holines is famous in deliuering of possessed persons At Salamina in Cyprus of S. Epiphanius Bishop who greatly excelling in Doctrine especially in the knowledge of the holy Scriptures was renowned also for his holines of life zeale of the Catholique fayth liberallity to the poore and power of working miracles At Constantinople of S. German Bishop famous for vertue and learning who with great courage constancy reproued Leo Isauricus for publishing an Edict against holy Images At Treuers of S. Modoaldus Bishop In the Citty of Calciata of S. Dominicke Confessour G The thirteenth Day AT Rome the dedication of the Church of S. Mary called Ad Martyres which hauing sometimes byn an Idolotrous TeÌ„ple of all the Gods named Pantheon Pope Boniface the fourth consecrated to the Honour of the Blessed and euer-Virgin Mary and of all Martyrs in the tyme of Phocas the Emperour At Constantinople of S Mucius Priest and Martyr who vnder Diocletian the Emperour and Laodicius Pâ—oconsull hauing first at Amphipolis endured many torments for the confession of Christ afterwards brought as farre as Bizantium was finally beheaded At Heraclea of S. â—liceria Martyr a Roman by byrth who suffered vnder Antoninus Emperour and Sabinus Gouernour At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who for the Catholique fayth were killed by the Arians in the Church of Theonas At Maestricht of Saint Seruatius Bishop of Tungres whose sepulcher in testimony of his great holynes when in the winter tyme all places round about were couered with snow was neuer touched therewith vntill by the Cittyzens industry a goodly Church was built ouer it In Palestine of S. Iohn sur-named Silentiâ—rius A The fourtenth Day THE birth-day of S. Bonifacius Martyr who vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours suffered at Tharsus in Cilicia but afterward translated to Rome was buryed in the way called Latina In France of S. Pontius Martyr who by his preaching and industry hauing conuerted the two philips Emperours to the fayth of Christ vnder Valerianus and Gallienus obteyned the palme of Martyrdome In Syria of the holy Martyrs Victor and Corona vnder Antoninus Emperour of whome Victor being put to diuers cruell torments by Sebastian the Iudge when Corona a Souldiers wyfe with a lowde voyce highly commended him for his constant suffering and affirming that she saw two Crownes falling from heauen one for Victor another for herself was tyed to the bowes of trees and torne in peeces by the violent flying backe therof but Victor was beheaded In Sardinia of the holy Martyrs lusta lustina and Henedina At Rome of S. Paschalis Pope who tooke vp many bodyes of holy Martyrs out of caues and honourably placed them in diuers Churches At Ferento in Tuscany of S. Bonifacius Bishop who as S. Gregory Pope testifieth euen
first obteyned by losse of his head At Verona of S. Lupâ—cinus Bishop At Rome of S. Paschasius Deacon and Confessour of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention THE MONETH OF IVNE E The first Day AT Rome of S. Inuentius Martyr At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Pamphilus Priest Martyr a man of great holynes and learning and very liberall to the poore who in the persecution of Maximinus being first tormented vnder Vrbanus President cast into pryson and afterward againe by Firmilianus afflicted for the fayth of Christ togeather with others accomplished his Martyrdome There suffered at the same tyme Valens a Deacon and Paulus with nyne others whose memoryes are celebrated vpon other dayes At Austum of the Saints Reuerianus Bishop Paul Priest with ten others who vnder Aurelian Emperour were crowned with Martyrdome In Cappadocia of S. Thespesius Martyr who vnder Alexander the Emperour and Simplicius Gouernour after other torments was beheaded In Aegypt of the holy Martyrs Ischyrion a Captaine and of other fiue souldiers who vnder Diocletian the Emperour were diuersly put to death for the fayth of Christ. Moreouer of S. Firmus Martyr who in the persecution of Maximianus being sore whipped and stoned was finally beheaded At Perugia of the holy Martyrs Felinus Gratinianus Souldiers who vnder Decius diuersly tormented by a glorious death receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome At Bolonia of S. Proculus Bishop and Martyr who suffered vnder Maximianus Emperour At Amelia of S. Secundus Martyr who vnder Diocletian cast into the Riuer of Tybur accomplished his Martyrdome At Castello in Vmbria of S. Crescentianus a Roman souldier crowned a Martyr vnder the same Emperour In Vmbria of S. Fortunatus Priest renowned for vertues and miracles In the Monastery of Lyrina of S. Caprasius Abbot At Treuers of S. Simeon Monke who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Benedict the nynth F The second Day AT Rome the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcellinus Priest and Peter Exorcist who for instructing many in the Christian fayth vnder Diocletian after cruell imprysonment and very many torments were by the commaundment of Serenus Iudge beheaded in the place which was then called Sylua nigra but afterward in honour of the Martyrs changing the name was called Sylua candida Their bodies were buryed in the Caue neere to S. Tiburtius afterwards Saint Damasus beautifyed their tombe with an Epitaph in verse In Campania of S. Erasmus Bishop and Martyr who vnder Diocletian the Emperour being first beaten with leaden whippes then grieuously bruised with cudgels hauing also rasine brimstone lead pitch waxe and oyle powred vpon him and nothing hurt therby was afterward at Mola vnder Maximianus againe put to many most cruell torments but still preserued by God for the confirmation of others in their fayth at last called by our Lord famous for Martyrdome made a holy end Whose body was afterwards translated vnto Caieta At Lyons of the holy Martyrs Photinus Bishop Sanctus Deacon Vetius Epagathus Maturus Ponticus Biblides Attalus Alexander Blandina with many others whose glorious and often combats in the tyme of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus and Lucius Verus are written in a Letter of the Church of Lyons to the Churches of Asia and Phrygia Amongst whome S. Blandina weaker then the rest in sexe body and meanenesse of condition hauing endured more long and grieuous torments and still remayning constant slayne at last by the sword followed the rest whome she had incouraged to the triumphant palme of Martyrdome At Rome of S. Eugenius Pope and Confessor G The third Day AT Arezzo in Tuscany of the holy Martyrs Pergentinus LaureÌ„tinus Brothers who in the persecution of Decius vnder Tiburtius President being yet but children after cruell torments endured many miracles wrought dyed by the sword At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Lucilliâ—nus and foure children Claudius Hypatius Paul and Dennis of whome Lucillianus hauing byn an Idolatrous Priest and made a Christian after diuers torments was cast into a burning fornace togeather with his fellowes which being miraculously extinguished by a showre of rayne they all remayned without harme and lastly he being nayled to a Crosse and the children beheaded vnder Siluanus Gouernour accomplished their Martyrdome There also of S. Paula Virgin and Martyr who for gathering vp the bloud of the foresayd Martyrs apprehended whipped and cast into the fyre but miraculously deliuered was at last also beheaded in the same place where Lucillianus was crucified At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Isaac Monke who dyed by the sword for the fayth of Christ. At Carthage of S. Caecilius Priest who conuerted S. Cyprian to the fayth of Christ. In the territory of Orleans of S. Liphardus Priest Confessour At Luca in Tuscany of S. Dauinus Confessour At Paris of S. Crotildes Queene by whose prayers her husband King Clodoâ—…eus was conuerted to the fayth of Christ. At Anagnia of S. Oliua Virgin A The fourth Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Aretâ—… and Dacianus At Sittis in Sclauonâ—… of S. Quirinus Bishop who vnder Galeriâ—… President hauing a milstone tyed to hiâ— necke was cast into a riuer but the stonâ— as Prudentius writeth swimming abouâ— the water after he had long exhorted thâ— Christians not to be terrified with his punishment nor yet to wauer in their fayth by his prayers obteyned of God that 〈◊〉 might be drowned therby to attayne vnto the glory of Martyrdome At Brescia of S Clateus Bishop and Martyr vnder the Emperour Nero. In Pannonia of the holy Martyrs Rutilus and his fellowes At Arras 〈◊〉 S. Saturnina Virgin and Martyr At Tiâ—… of S. Quirinus Martyr At Constantinople of S Metrophanes Bishop and renowned Confessour At Mela in Numidia of S. Optatuâ— Bishop famous for doctrine and holines of life At Verona of S. Alexander Bishop B The fifth Day IN Aegypt the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcianus Nicanor Apollonius and others who in the persecution of Maximinus accomplished a glorious Martyrdome At Perugia of the holy Martyrs Florentius Iulianus Cyriacus Marcellinus and Faustinus who in the persecution of Decius were beheaded At Caesarea in Palestine the passion of the Saints Zenaides Cyria Valeria and Marcia who by many torments went ioyfully to Martyrdome At Tyrus of S. Dorotheus Priest who suffering many afflictions vnder Diocletian and liuing vntill the tyme of wicked Iulian being an hundred seauen yeares old adorned his venerable age with Martyrdome The same day of S. Bonifacius Bishop of Mentz who comming out of England to Rome and sent backe into Germany by Pope Gregory the second to preach the fayth of Christ to that Nation after he had conuerted a great number specially those of Frizeland to the Christian Religion deserued to be called the Apostle of the Germans And finally being put to the sword by the furious Gentils in Frizeland togeather with Eobanus and other seruants of God accomplished his Martyrdome At Cordoua in
Maximian vnder Aurelius Gouernour for the confession of Christ being cast into prison and then torne with whippes called Scorpions were at last beheaded At Nice in Bithynia of S. Antonina Martyr who in the same persecution by commaundement of Priscillanus President being sore beaten with cudgels racked vpoÌ„ the torture Equulaus her sydes torne and scorched with fyre was finally beheaded In Thracia of S. Olympius Bishop who expelled out of his Bishopricke by the Arians dyed a Confessour In Cilicia of S. Amphion Bishop renowned Confessour in the tyme of Maximinus Emperour In Aegypt of S. Onuphrius Anchoret who lead a solitary lyfe in the desert threescore yeares togeather and famous for vertues and miracles rested in our Lord whose memorable acts are written by Paphnutius Abbot C The thirteenth Day AT Padua of S. Anthony Confessour borne in Portugall of the Order of S. Francis famous for preaching holynes of lyfe and miracles At Rome in the way called Ardeatina the birth-day of S. Felicula Virgin and Martyr who refusing either to marry or to sacrifice vnto Idols was conuented before the Iudge who seeing her remayne constant in the confession of Christ after she had endured a darke and most loathsome imprysonement being almost starued with famine caused her to be so long racked vpon the torture Equuleus vntil she gaue vp the ghost Her body being throwne into a Priuy was by S. Nicomedes taken out and buryed in the same way In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus and Lucianus At Biblus in Palestine of S. Aquilinae Virgin and Martyr who being but twelue yeares of age was vnder Diocletian the Emperour and Volusianus Iudge for the Confession of her fayth first buffeted theÌ„ whipped and hoat burning bodkins thrust into her body at last beheaded consecrated her virginity to God by Martyrdome In Abbruzzo of S. Peregrinus Bishop Martyr who by the Lombardes was drowhed in the riuer of Pescara At Cordoua of S. Fandilas Priest and Monke who in the persecution of the Arabians being beheaded for the fayth of Christ obtayned Martyrdome In Cyprus of S. Tryphillius Bishop D The fourtenth Day AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the OrdinatioÌ„ of S. Basil Bishop who in the tyme of Valens the Emperour famous for doctrine and wisdome and all vertues greatly adorned the Church of God and with inuincible constaÌ„cy defeÌ„ded the same against the Arian Macedonian Heretikes At Samaria in Palestine of S. Elizeus Prophet at whose sepulcher as S. Hierom wryteth the Diuels tremble where also lyeth buryed the Prophet Abdias At Syracosa of S. Marcianus Bishop who ordayned by S. Peter Apostle after he had laudably preached the gospell was killed by the Iewes At Soissons of the holy Martyrs Valerius and Ruffinus who in the persecution of Diocletian after many torments by the commaundment of Rictiouarus President were beheaded At Cordoua of the holy martyrs Anastasius Priest Felix monke and Digna Virgin At Constantinople of S. Methodius Bishop At Vienna of S. Aetherius Bishop At Rodes in France of S. Quinctianus Bishop E The fifteenth Day IN Lucania at the riuer Silar the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Vitus Modestus and Crescentia vnder Diocletian the Emperour who being brought thither out of Sicily after they had endured hoat boyling lead and by the power of God ouercome the beasts and other cruell torments ended the course of their glorious combat At Doâ—ostorum in Mâ—sia of S. Hesychius a Souldier who being apprehended with S. Iulius was a little after him vnder Maximus President crowned with Martyrdome At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Benildes Martyr At Zephyrus in Cilicia of S. Dulas Martyr who vnder Maximus President for the name of Christ being first whipped theÌ„ layd on a fiery gridiron basted with boyling oyle and otherwayes tormented at last obtayned the palme of Martyrdome At Palmyra in Syria of the holy Martyrs Libya and Leonides systers and Eutropia a girle of twelue yeares old who being diuersly tormented receaued the crowne of Martyrdome At Valeucene the deposition of S. Landeline Abbot At Auuergne of S. Abraham Confessour renowned for holynes of life and miracles F The sixtenth Day AT Bezanson in France of the holy Martyrs Ferreolus Priest and Ferrution Deacon who being sent by Saint Ireâ—â—us Bishop of Lyons to preach the word of God were by Claudius the Iudge after many torments endured at last beheaded At Tharsus in Cilicia of the holy Martyrâ— Quiricus and Iulitta his mother vnder Diâ—cletian Emperour of whome Quiricus being but a child of three yeares old and seing his mother cruelly beaten in presence of Alexander the President pittifully crying was dashed against the steps of the Iudgment-seat so dyed but Iulitta his Mother after many most grieuous strype and torments ended the course of her Martyrdome by the losse of her head At Mentz the passion of the Saints Aureus and Iustinâ— his sister and other Martyrs who being in the Church at Masse were killed by the Hunnes in their incursion of Germany At â—mathusia in Cyprus of S. Tychon Bishop in the tyme of Theodosius the yonger At Lyons the deposition of S. Aurelianus Bishop of Arles At Nants in little Britâ—tany of S. Similianus Bishop and Confessor At Miessen in Saxony of S. Benno Bishop In Brabant of S. Lutgardes Virgin G The seauententh Day AT Rome the birth-day of two hundred threescore and two Martyrs who in the persecution of Diocletian werâ— put to death for the fayth of Christ buried in the old way of Salaria at the foote of the hill Cucumer At Terracina of S. Montanus a Souldier who vnder Hadrian the Emperour and Leontius Consull after many torments receaued the crowne of Martyrdome At Venafri of the holy Martyrs Nicander and Marcianus who in the persecution of Maximian were beheaded At Chalcedon of the holy Martyrs Manuel Saâ—el and Ismael who being sent to Iulian the Apostata as Legats from the King of Persia to treate of peace and constanâ—ly refusing to worship the Idols as the Emperour commaunded were beheaded At Apollonia in Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Isaurus Deacon Innocentius Felix Ieremy and Peregrinus Athenians by birth who by Tripontius the Tribune put to diuers kind of torments were lastly beheaded At Ameria in Vmbria of S. Himerius Bishop whose body was translated to Cremona In the Territory of Bourges of S. Gundulphus Bishop At Orleans of S. Auitus Priest and Confessor In Phrigia of S. Hipatius Confessor Also of S. Bessarion Anchoret At Pisa in Tuscany of S. Raynerius Confessor A The eightenth Day AT Rome in the way called Ardeatina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcus and Marcellianus brothers who in the persecution of Diocletian being apprehended by Fabianus Iudge and bound to a post had sharpe nayles thrust into their feete and when they ceased not still to prayse the name of Christ hauing their sydes pierced with launces they went to the Kingdome
into banishment by Anastasius Emperour went conquerers to our Lord. At Ausburge of S. Vldaricus Bishop renowned for Abstinence Liberality Vigilancy and grace of working miracles At Tours the translation of S. Martin Bishop and Confessour and the dedication there of his Church Vpon which day also some yeares before he had byn ordayned Bishop D The fifth Day AT Rome of S. Zoa Martyr wyfe to S. Nicostratus also a Martyr who paying at S. Peters body vnder Diocletian Emperour being apprehended by the persecutors and cast into a darke and filthy pryson being afterward hanged on a tree by her hayre and necke a most loathsome smoke raysed vnder her in the confession of her fayth gaue vp the Ghost In Syria the birth-day of S. Domitius Martyr who for his vertues and miracles is greatly honoured by the inhabitants there about At Cyrene in Libya of S. Cyrilla Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian held a great while hoat-burning coles with Incense in her hands least by letting the coles fall she might seeme to offer the incense to Idols and afterward most cruelly tormented garnished with her owne bloud went to her Spouse At Hierusalem of S. Athanasius Deacon who for defence of the holy Councell of Chalcedon hauing endured all kind of torments by the Heretikes at last dyed by the sword In Sicily of the holy Martyrs Agatho and Triphina At Tomis in Scythia of the holy Martyrs Marinus Theodotus and Sedopha At Treuers of S. Numerianus Bishop and Confessour At San-Seuerino in Marc-Ancona of S. Philumena Virgin E The sixt Day THE Octaue of the holy Apostles S. Peter and Paul In Iudaea of S. Isaias Prophet who vnder King Manasses being sawed in two so dyed was buryed vnder the Oake Rogel neere to the passage of the Waters At Rome the birth-day of S. Tranquillinus Martyr Father of the Saints Marcus and Maroellianus who by the preaching of S. Sebastian Martyr being conuerted to the Christian fayth and baptized by S. Polycarpe Priest was afterward ordayned Priest by S. Caius Pope and as he was praying at the Tombe of S. Paul vpon the Octaue day of the said Apostle vnder Diocletian Emperour being apprehended stoned to death by the Pagans accomplished his Martyrdome At Fiesoli in â—…soany of S. Romulus Bishop and Martyr disciple to S. Peter the Apostle who by his commandement hauing preached the Ghospel of Christ in many parts of Italy returning to Fiesoli was vnder Domitian Emperour with diuers others crowned with Martyrdome In Campania of S. Dominica virgin Martyr who vnder Diocletian Emperour for breaking in peeces certayne Idolls being cast vnto the beasts but not hurt by them at last beheaded went vnto our Lord whose body is kept at Tropea in Calabria with great honour and veneration The same day of S. Lucy Martyr borne in Campania who being apprehended by Rixius Lieutenant and sorely tormented at last conuerted him to Christ To whome were ioyned Antoninus Seuerinus Diodorus Dion and seauenteen others who were all made partakers of one and the same Crowne of Martyrdome In the Territory of Treuers of S. Goar Priest and Confessour F The seauenth Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Claudius Notary Nicostratus Mayster of Requests Castorius Victorinus and Symphorianus who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by S. Sebastian and baptized by S. Pâ—liâ—â—rp Priest were for seeking out and burying the bodies of holy Martyrs by Fabianus Iudge commaunded to be apprehended and after ten dayes triall both by flattery and threates when as he could by no meanes moue them to forsake their fayth after they had byn thryce tortured were finally throwne head-long into the sea At Durazzo in Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Peregrinus Lucianus Pompeius Hesichius Papius Saturninus Germanus all Italians by byrth who flying the persecutioÌ„ of Traian came to that Citty where seeing S. Astius Bishop to hang vpoÌ„ a Crosse for the fayth of Christ openly professed themselues to be Christians for which cause they were apprehended by commaundment of the President drowned in the sea At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Pantaenus an Apostolicall man and adorned with all kind of wisdome who being inflamed with the feruour of his fayth and deuotion to the word of God went preached the ghospel to those Nations which lay vnknowne in the furthermost parts of the East and at last returning to Alexandria vnder Antoninus Caracalla rested in peace At Brescia of S. Apollonius Bishop Confessor In Saxony of S. Willebald the first Bishop of Eystet who laboring in preaching the Ghospell with S. Boniface conuerted many to the fayth of Christ. At Auuergne of S. Illidius Bishop At Vrgella in Spayne of S. Odo Bishop In England of S. Hedda Bishop of the West-Saxons There also of S. Edilburge Virgin daughter to Annas King of the Eastangles G The eyght Day IN the lesser Asia of the Saints Aquila and Priscilla his wyfe of whome mention is make in the acts of the Apostles At Porto of fifty holy souldiers who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by the Martyrdome of S. Bonosa and baptized by S. Felix Pope were slayne in the persecution of Aurelian In Palestine of S. Procopius Martyr who vnder Diocletian Emperour being brought from Scythopolis to Caesarea was for his first resolute answere by Fabianus the Iudge beheaded At Constantinople the passion of many holy Monkes called Abrahamits who for opposing themselues against Theophilus Emperour in defence of worshipping holy Images were crowned with Martyrdome At Wirtzburge in Germany of S. Kilianus Bishop who being sent thither by the Bishop of Rome to preach the ghospel and hauing brought many to the fayth of Christ was there togeather with his two companions Colomannus Priest and Totnanus Deacon killed At Treuers of S. Auspicius Bishop and Confessour A The nynth Day AT Rome at the continually-flowing Waters the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Zeno and ten thousand two hundred and three others At Gortina in Candiâ— of S. Cyrill Bishop who in the persecution of Decius vnder Lucius President being cast into the fyre the bandes wherwith he was bound burned but himselfe nothing hurt so moued the Iudge by that strang miracle that he then dismissed him But being againe apprehended for preaching the fayth of Christ was neuerthelesse by the same Iudge commaunded to be beheaded At Thora by the Lake Velino in Vmbria the passion S. Anatolia Virgin and Audax of whome Anatolia after she had cured many in the Prouince of Marc-Ancona that were sicke of diuers infirmities brought them to the fayth of Christ by commaundment of Faustinianus Iudge being put to diuers torments and deliuered from a Serpent that was set vpoÌ„ her at last stretching out her hands in prayer was thrust through with a sword But Audax that was conuerted by seeing her deliuered from the forsaid serpent being thereupon taken committed to pryson was forthwith crowned a Martyr At Alexandria of the holy
Martyrs Patermutbius Copretes and Alexander who were slayne vnder Iulian the Apostata At Martula of S. Brictius Bishop and Confessour who hauing suffered many afflictions for the Confession of his fayth vnder Marcianus Iudge and afterward conuerted a great multitude of people to Christ rested in peace B The tenth Day AT Rome the passion of seauen holy Brothers sonns to S. Felicitas Martyr to wit Ianuarius Felix Philip Syluanus Alexander Vitalis and Martialis in the tyme of Antoninus Emperour vnder Publius Gouernour of the Citty of whome Ianuarius after he had bene scourged with rods pined in pryson was killed with leaden whippes Felix and Philip were beaten to death with cudgells Syluanus was throwne downe headlong from a steepy place Alexander Vitalis and Martialis were beheaded Also at Rome of the holy virgins and Martyrs Ruffina and Secunda systers who in the persecution of Valerian and Gallienus after many torments endured at last the one hauing her braynes stroken out the other beheaded departed to heauen whose bodies are kept with due honour and reuerence in the Church of S. Iohn Laâ—eran neere to the Font. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius Marinus Nabor and Felix who were all beheaded At Nicopolis in Armenia of the holy Martyrs Leontius Mauritius Daniel and their fellowes who vnder Licinius Emperour and Lisiaes President hauing endured diuers torments finally cast into the fyre accomplished their Martyrdome In Pisidia of the holy Martyrs Bianor and Siluanus who hauing endured most cruell torments for the name of Christ were lastly beheaded At Iconium of S. Appollonius Martyr who by the death of the Crosse obteyned a renowned Martyrdome At Gaunt of S. Amelberga Virgin C The eleauenth Day AT Rome of S. Pius Pope who in the persecution of Antoninus was crowned with Martyrdome At Nicopolis in Armenia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius Pelagia who being foure dayes togeather racked tormeÌ„ted with clawes of iron and sharpe potshards accomplished their Martyrdome In the territory of Sens of S. Sidronius Martyr At Iconium of S. Marcianus Martyr who vnder Perennius President by many torments obteyned a triumphant palme of Martyrdome At Sida in Pamphylia of S. Cindeus Priest who vnder Diocletian Emperour and Stratonicus President after many torments being cast into the fyre and nothing hurt at last gaue vp his soule to God in prayer At Brescia of the holy Martyrs Sauinus and Cyprianus At Bergamo of S. Iohn Bishop who was killed by the Arians for defence of the Catholique fayth At Cordoua of S. Abundius Priest who for inueyghing against the Sect of Mahomet was crowned with Martyrdome In the territory of Poitiers of S. Sabinus Confessour D The twelfth Day AT Millan of the holy Martyrs Nabor and Felix who suffered in the persecution of Maximianus In the monastery of Passiniano neere Florence of S. Iohn Gualbert Abbot founder of the Order of 〈◊〉 In Cyprus of S. Iason an ancieÌ„t Disciple of Christ. At Aquileia the birth-day of S. Hermagoras disciple to S. Marke the EuaÌ„gelist the first Bishop of that Citty who for his miraculous cures and by diligent preaching conuerted many people to the fayth of Christ hauing endured diuers kind of torments at last togeather with his Deacon Fortunatus by the losse of his lyfe deserued a perpetuall crowne At Luca in Tuseany oâ— S. Paulinus who being ordayned the first Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter after many agonyes vnder Nero the Emperour at the foote of the hill Pisa accomplished his Martyrdome with others of his fellowes The same day of S. â—rocâ—us and Hilarion who vnder Traian the Emperour and Maximus President by most bitter torments attayned the tryumphant palme of Martyrdome At Lentini of S. â—pipâ—ania who vnder Diocletian the Emperour and Tertyllus President hauing her breasts cut off gaue vp her soule to God At Toledo of S. Marciana Virgin and Martyr who for the fayth of Christ being cast vnto the beasts and torne in peeces by a Bull was crowned with Martyrdome At Lions of S. Viuentiolus Bishop At Bolonia of S. Patemianus Bishop E The thirteenth Day AT Rome of S. Anacletus Pope Martyr who after S. Clement gouerned the Church of God and adorned the same by a glorious Martyrdome The same day of the Saints Ioel and Esdras Prophets In Macedonia of S. Silas one of the first Christians who being sent by the Apostles with S. Paul and Barnaby to the Churches of the Gentils full of the holy Ghost diligently performing his office of preaching and enduring many afflictions for the glory of Christ rested at last in peace Also of S. Serapion Martyr who vnder Seuerus Emperour and Aquila President by fyre obtayned the crowne of Martyrdome In the Iland of Chio of S. Miropâ—â— Martyr who vnder Decius Emperour and Numerianus President being bruised with barres went vnto our Lord. In Affrica of the holy Confessor Eugenius Bishop of Carthagâ— renowned for his fayth and other vertues who togeather with aboue fiue hundred of the Clergy of that Church in the persecution of the Wandalls vnder Hunnericus the Arrian King being by slaughter and famine greatly consumed amongst which many were Lectors and children of the Quyer reioycing in our Lord were sent into a farre and cruell banishment Amongst whome the most noble were Salutaris Archdeacon and Murittas the second in office of the Church who were now the third tyme honoured with the title of glorious Confessours perseuerance in Christ. In little Brittany of S. Turianus Bishop and Confessour a man of great simplicity and innocency of life F The fourtenth Day AT Lyons the deposition of S. Bonauenture Cardinall Bishop of Alba and Doctour of the Church of the Order of S. Francis much renowned for doctrine holynes of lyfe At Rome of S. Iustus a Souldier vnder Claudius the Tribune who by the miraculous appearing of a Crosse being conuerted to the Christian fayth and forth with baptized bestowed all his goods vpon the poore and afterwards apprehended by Magnetius Gouernour and beaten with sinewes tormented also with a hoatburing helmet put vpon his head and cast into the fyre but not the least hayre of his head touched with the flame in the coÌ„fessioÌ„ of his fayth gaue vp the Ghost At Synope in Pontus of S. Phocas Martyr and Bishop of the same Citty who vnder Traian the Emperour hauing ouercome both imprisonment fetters iron and fyre in the confession of Christ ascended to heauen Whose holy Reliques were traÌ„slated to Vienne in France and there placed in the Church of the Apostles At Alexandria of S. Heraclas Bishop whose fame was so renowned that Africanus the Historian wryteth of himselfe how he went of purpose to Alexandria to see him At Carthage of S. Cyrus Bishop vpon whose feast S. Augustine made a Sermon to the people At Como of S. Felix the first Bishop of that Citty At Brescia of S. Optatianus Bishop At Dauentry in Gelderland of S. Marcellinus Priest
beheaded At Cordoua of S. Aurea virgin who hauing fallen froÌ„ her fayth but penitent for the same by a new combat ouercome her enemies with the price of her bloud At Treuers of S. Martin Bishop and Martyr At Rome of S. Simmachus Pope who wearied a long tyme with the faction of Scismatikes at last renowned for sanctity went vnto our Lord. At Verona of S. Felix Bishop At Mount Scetis in Aegypt of S. Arsenius Deacon of the Roman Church who in the tyme of Theodosius retiring himselfe into a wildernes renowned for all kind of vertues and grace of teares gaue vp his soule to God In Cappadocia of S. Macrina virgin syster to S. Basil the Great and S. Gregory Nissen E The twentith Day AT Antioch the passion of S. Margareâ— Virgin and Martyr In the Mount Carmelus of S. Elias Prophet The same day the Festiuity of S. Ioseph surnamed the Iust whome the Apostles appoynted to stand in Election with Matthias to supply the place of Iudas the Traytor and when the â—ot fell vpon Matthias he notwithstanding by preaching and teaching persisting in the seruice of our Lord hauing also suffered great persecution of the Iewes for the fayth of Christ in Iury went at last to rest of whome it is recorded that hauing drunke poyson through his fayth in our Lord receaued no hurt At Damasco of the holy Martyrs Sabinus Iulianus Maximus Macrobiuâ— Cassia and Paula with ten others At Cordoua of S. Paul Deacon and Martyr who for reprehending Infidell Princes for their Mahometicall impiety and cruelty to Christians for preaching of Christ very constantly was slayne by their commaundment and so ascended to heauen for his reward In Portugal of S. Wilgefort Virgin and Martyr who for the defence of her Fayth and Virginity deserued a most glorious tryumph by the death of the Crosse. In the Territory of Bullen in France of S. Wulmarus Abbot a man of wonderfull holynes At Treuers of S. Seuera Virgin F The one and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Praxedes virgin who being brought vp in all Chastity and Sanctimony of life giuing herselfe wholy to prayer watching and fasting went to rest in our Lord and was buryed neere vnto her syster PudeÌ„tiana in the way called Salaria At Babylon of S. Daniel Prophet At Marseille the birth-day of S. Victor who being a souldier and refusing either to follow the warres or to sacrifice vnto Idols first cast into pryson and there comforted by an Angel after diuers torments at last ground to peeces in a Mill accomplished his Martyrdome There suffered with him three other souldiers Alexander Felicianus Longinus At Troys of S. Iulia virgin and Martyr There also the passioÌ„ of the Saints Glaudius Iustus Iucundinus and fyue more of their fellowes vnder Aurelianus Emperour At Comana in Armenia of S. Zoticus Bishop and Martyrâ— who fuffered vnder Seuerus At Strasburge of S. Arbogastus Bishop renowned for miracles In Syria of S. Iohn Monke Companion of S. Simeon G The two and twentith Day AT Marseille the birth-day of S. Mary Magdalen out of whome our Lord cast seauen Diuels and who deserued first to see our Sauiour after he was risen from death At Philippi of S. Syntiches of whome S. Paul the Apostle maketh mention At Ancyra in Galatia the birth-day of S. Plato Martyr who vnder Agrippinus Lieutenant being whipped torne with iron clawes and vexed with other most barbarous torments at last beheaded rendred vp his Soule to God whose miracles in helping of Captyues the Acts of the second CouÌ„cell of Nice do testify In Cyprus of S. Theophilus Pretor who apprehended by the Arabians when neyther by gyfts nor threates he could be induced to deny Christ was beheaded At Antioch of S. Cyril Bishop renowned for doctrine and holynes In the Territory of Auuergne of S. Meneleus Abbot In the Monastery called Blandine of S. Wandregesilius Abbot renowned for miracles At Scythopolis in Palestine of S. Ioseph Earle A The three and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Apollinaris who being ordayned Bishop by S. Peter the Apostle and sent to Rauenna suffered there manifold afflictions for the fayth of Christ Afterward going into Aemilia and there preaching the Ghospell and reducing many from the worship of Idols at length returning to Rauenna vnder Vespasian Emperour accomplished a glorious Martyrdome At Rome of S. Rasyphus Martyr There also the passion of S. Primitiua virgin and Martyr Also of the holy Martyrs Apollonius and Eugenius The same day the sestiuity of the holy Martyrs Trophimus and Theophilus who vnder Diocletian the Emperour being first stoned then scorched with fyre at last beheaded were crowned with Martyrdome In Bulgaria of very many holy Martyrs whome Nicephoâ—us the impious Emperour spoyling the Churches of God by diuers kindes of death commanded to be killed At Mans in France of S. Liborius Bishop and Confessour At Rome of the holy virgins Romula Redempta and Herundines of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mentioÌ„ The same day the departure out of this lyfe of S. Brigit widdow who after many peregrinations made to holy places full of the holy Ghost finally reposed at Rome whose body was after translated into Sueuia Her principall festiuity is celebrated vpon the seauenth of October B The foure and twentith Day THE Vigil of S. Iames the Apostle At Tyro in Tuscany by the lake of Vulsino of S. Christina Virgin and Martyr who belieuing in Christ and breaking in peeces the golden and syluer Idolls of her father and giuing them to the poore was by his commaundment first cruelly whipped and otherwayes most grieuously tormented then being tyed to a weighty stone cast into a Lake but deliuered by an Angel was after all this vnder another Iudge successour to her Father againe most cruelly tormented and lastly by Iulianus President after she had byn shut vp fiue dayes in a burning fornance without any hurt and by the power of Christ ouercome Serpents hauing also hertoÌ„gue cut out shot full of arrowes ended the course of her Martyrdome At Rome in the way called Tiburtina of S. Vincent Martyr At Amiterno in Abbruzzo the passion of foure score and three holy souldiers Martyrs At Merida in Spayne of S. Victor Souldier who with his two brothers Sâ—ercatius and Antinogenes in the persecution of Dioclâ—tian by diuers kind of tormeÌ„ts accomplished his Martyrdome In Lycia of the holy Martyrs Niceta and Aquilina who being conuerted to Christ by the preaching of S. Christopher Martyr obteyned palmes of Martyrdome by losse of their heads Also of the holy Martyrs Meneus and Capito At Sens of S. Vrsicinus Bishop and Confessor C The fiue and twentith Day OF S. Iames the Apostle brother to S. Iohn the Euangelist who about the feast of Easter was beheaded by Herod Agrippa His holy Reliques were translated from Hierusalem to Galicia in Spayne there are had in great Veneration of that Nation much frequented by the great
of iron diuers other wayes tormented at last cast into a burning fornace gaue vp his soule to God In Norway of S. Olauâ— King and Martyr At Troys in France of S. Lupus Bishop and Confessor who went into England with S. German to expell the Pelagian Heresy theÌ„ce by his continuall prayers defended the Citty of Troys from the fury of Attilas that spoyled all France finally hauing most venerably executed the function of Priesthood for fifty two yeares rested in our Lord. At S. Brieu in little Brittany of S. Willyam Bishop Confessor Also the deposition of S. Prosper Bishop of Orleans At Todi of S. Faustinus Confessor At Mamia of S. Seraphina A The thirtith Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Abdon Sennen Persians who vnder Decius Emperour being brought to Rome bound in chaynes were for the fayth of Christ first whipped with leaden whippes and afterward beheaded At Tuburbum in Affrica of the holy virgins and Martyrs Maxima Doâ—…atilla and Secunda of whome the two first â—n the persecution of Valerianus being conâ—trayned to drinkâ—…â—inegaâ— and gall then truelly beaten and â—…ed vpon the torture Equuleus broyled also vpon a gridiron and â—ubbed with hoate lime were afterwards togeather with Seâ—unda a Girle of twelue â—eares old cast vnto the beasts who refuâ—ing to touch theÌ„ they were finally beheaâ—…ed At Assisi in Vmbria of S. Ruffinus Marâ—yr At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Iulitta Martyr who clayming in Iustice the reâ—titution of her goods which were vniuâ—â—ly detayned from her by a certaine noble man and he taking exceptions against her â—or that she was a Christian and therfore â—ot to be heard was commaunded by the Iudge to offer incense to the â—dolls that so her cause might be heard which she constantly refusing to do being cast into the fyre gaue vp her soule to God but her body was nothing at all hurt thereby Her renowned prayses are celebrated by S. â—…sil the Great with most high commenâ—ation Aâ— Auxerre of S. Vrsuâ— Bishop and Confessor B The one and thirtith Day AT â—aesarea in Palestine the passion of S. Fabiuâ— Martyr who refusing to carry the Ensigne of his â—arrison was for some few dayes cast into 〈◊〉 and after once of twyce examined and stil persisting in the confessions of his sayth was by the Iudge condemned to 〈◊〉 At Milâ—… of S. Calimerius Bishop and Martyr who apprehended in the persecution of 〈◊〉 and â—ast headlong into a Well finished the course of his Martyrdome At Syâ—…ada in Phrygia of the holy Martyrs Deâ—…itur Sâ—cundus and Diâ—nysius In Syria of three hundred fifty holy Monkes Martyrs who â—â—r defending the Councell of Chalâ—â—don were slayne by the Hereâ—iques At 〈◊〉 the departure out of this world of S. 〈◊〉 Bishop of Auxerre greatly renowned for his parentage fayth doctrine and glorious miracles who deliuered England from the Heresy of the Pelagians At Tagasta in Affrica of S. Firmus Bishop renowned for the glorious confession of his fayth At Siena in Tuscany the birth-day of S. Iohn Columbinus â—ounder of the Order called Iâ—suati renowned for holines of life and miracles THE MONETH OF AVGVST C The first Day AT Rome in the Mount Esquiline the dedication of the Church of S. Peter ad Vincula At Antioch the passion of seaueÌ„ holy Brethren of the Machabees with their mother who suffered vnder King Antiochus surnamed Epiphanes Their reliques being translated to Rome are kept with great reuerence in the forsayd Church of S. Peter ad Vincula At Rome the passion of the holy virgins Fides Spes and Charitas who vnder Hadrian Emperour obtayned the crowne of Martyrdome Also at Rome in the way Latina of the holy Martyrs Bonus Priest Faustus and Maurus with nyne others recorded in the acts of S. Stephen Pope At Philadelphia in Arabia of the holy Martyrs Cyrillus Aquila Peter Domitianus Rufus Menander all crowned with Martyrdome vpon one day At Pergen in Pamphylia of the holy Martyrs Leontius Attius Alexander and of six Husbandmen who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Flauianus President were beheaded At Girona in Spayne the birth-day of S. Felix Martyr who by commaundment of Dacianus President was so long tormented vntill he gaue vp his vndaunted Soule to God At Vercelli of S. Eusebius Bishop and Martyr who for the Confession of the Catholique fayth being banished first into Scythopolis and thence into Cappadocia by Constantius Emperour and afterward returning home to his owne Church was by the Arrians that persecuted him put to death In the territory of Paris of S. Iustinus Martyr At Vienna of S. Verus Bishop At Winchester in England of S. Ethelwold Bishop In the Village of Liswin of S. Nemesius Confessour D The second Day AT Rome in the Churchyard of Callistus the birth-day of S. Stephen Pope and Martyr who in the persecution of Valerianus being at the Altar and the souldiers rushing in vpon him with an vndaunted courage making an end of his Masse was beheaded in his Bishops Seat At Nice in Bithynia the passion of S. Theodota with her three sonnes of whome the eldest called Euodius confessing with great courage the name of Christ by commaundment of Nicetius Consull being sore beateÌ„ with cudgells was finally togeather with his mother and his other brothers consumed by the fyre In Affrica of S. Rutilius Martyr who flying from place to place for feare of persecution and sometyme also redeeming his present daunger with money being vnexpectedly apprehended and presented before the President was put to many torments and lastly by the fire obtayned a crowne of Martyrdome At Padua of S. Maximus Bishop of the same Citty who renowned for miracles ended his blessed dayes E The third Day AT Hierusalem the Inuention of the body of S. Stephen the Protomartyr of the Saints Gamaliel Nicodemus Abibo reuealed to Lucianus Priest in the dayes of Honorius the Emperour At Constantinople the birth-day of S. Hermellus Martyr In India neere to the Persians the passion of many holy Monkes and other Christians who by commaundment of King Abenner persecuting the Church of God after they had beene afflicted with many torments were killed At Naples in Campania of S. â—spren Bishop who being cured of a great sicknes by S. Peter the Apostle and afterward baptized was ordained Bishop of the same Citty At Austum the deposition of S. Euphronius Bishop and Confessour At Anagni of S. Peter Bishop who first renowned for monasticall discipline and afterward for his Pastorall Vigilancy went to rest in our Lord. At Philippi in Macedonia of S. Lidia a Seller of Purple who by the preaching of S. Paul the Apostle first of all in that Citty belieued in Christ. At Beroea in Syria of the holy women Marana and Cyra F The fourth Day AT Bolonia of S. Dominicke Confessour Founder of the Order of Friars Preachers renowned for sanctity and doctrine who kept his Virginity vndefyled to the end
for miracles At Vienne in France of S. Seuerus Priest and Consessor who â—â—king vpon him a long and paynefull peregrination from India to preach the Ghospell in France and comming to the foresayd Citty conuerted there a great multitude of Pagans to the fayth of Christ by his doctrine and miracles D The nynth Day THE Vigill of S. Laureâ—â—e Martyr At Rome of S. Romanus a Souldier who greatly mooned with the â—orments of S. Laurence desired to be baptized by him for which cause being forth with accused and beaten with eudgels was finally beheaded In Tuscany the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Secundianus Marcellianus and Verianus who in the tyme of Decius being first whipped by Promotus Consull and then racked vpon the torture Equâ—lous â—orne with irâ—n clawes their sides eruelly scorched with fyre at last beheaded deserued the 〈◊〉 â—â—phant palme of Martyrdome At Verona of the holy Martyrs Firmus and Rusticus in the tyme of Maximianus Emperour In Affrica the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who in the persecution of Valerianus being encouraged by S. Numidious were cast into the fyre and so obtayned tryumphant palmes But Nuâ—idiens although himselfe was cast also into the fyre with the rest and ouer whelmed with stones yet being digged out by his owne daughter and found halfe alyue was câ—…ed and afterward deâ—â—â—ued for his vertue to be admiâ—â—ed by S. 〈◊〉 for a Pâ—iest of the Church of Carâ—… At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Iulian Marcian and eight others who for setting vp our Sauiours Image at the braseâ— Gate by coÌ„maundment of wicked Leo the Emperour after many torments were beheaded At Chaallon in France of S. Domitian Bishop and Confessor E The tenth Day AT Rome in the way Tiburtina the birth-day of S. Laurence Archdeacon who in the persecution of Valerianus after he had endured many tormeÌ„ts for Christ as beating with scorpious cudgels with leaden whippes burning with fiery plates at last broyled vpon a gridiron accomplished his Martyrdome whose body was buried by Blessed Hippolytus Iustinus Priest in the Churchyard of Cyriaca in the field Veranâ— Also at Rome the passion of one hundred threescore and fiue holy Souldiers Martyrs vnder Aurelianus Emperour At Bergamo of S. Asteria virgin and Martyr in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian Emperours At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs who in the persecution of Valerian vnder Aemilianus President hauing byn long afflicted with sundry and exquisite torments at last by diuers kinds of death obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome At Carthage of the holy virgins and Martyrs Bassae Paula and Agathonica At Rome of S. Deus-dedit Confessor who euery Saturday gaue vnto the poore whatspeuer he gayned by the labour of his hands all the weeke F The eleauenth Day AT Rome betweene the two Bay-trees the birth-day of S. Tyburtius Martyr who vnder Fabianus Iudge in the persecution of Diocletian being forced to walke barefoote vpon hoat burning coles confessing Christ with greater constancy was by the same Iudge commaunded to be lead three myles out of the Citty and there beheaded Also at Rome of S. Susanna Virgin who descended of a noble parentage and neece to Caius Pope being beheaded in the tyme of Diocletian deserued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome At Comana in â—ontus of Saint Alexander Bishop surnamed Carbonarius who of a most learned Philosopher hauing attayned to the eminent knowledge of Christian Humility was by S. Gregory Thaumaturgus aduanced to the Sea of that Church where famous for preaching at last accomplished his Martyrdome by the fyre The same day the passion of S. Ruffinus Bishop of the Marsi in Italy his fellowes vnder Maximinus Emperour At Eureux in France of S. Taurinus who being ordayned Bishop of that Citty by S. Clement Pope greatly dilated the Christian fayth by his labours and doctrine and finally renowned for miracles went to rest in our Lord. At Cambray in France of S. Gaugericus Bishop and Confessour In the Prouince of Valeria of S. Equitius Abbot whose holines is witnessed by the testimony of S. Gregory Pope At Todi of Saint Digna Virgin G The twelfth Day AT Assisi in Vmbria of S. Clare Virgin Foundresse of the Order of the poore Women called Minorits who renowned for sanctimony of lyfe and miracles was by Pope Alexander the fourth canonized for saint At Catana in Sicily the birth-day of S. Euplius Deacon vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours who after he had bene long tortured for the confession of our Lord at last obtayned the palme of Martyrdome by the sword At Ausburge of S. Hilaria mother to S. Afra Martyr who watching and praying at the sepulcher of her daughter was for the faith of Christ by the persecutors cast into the fyre and burned togeather with her mayd-seâ—uants Digna Euprepia and Eunomia There suffered also the same day in the same Citty Quiriacus Largius Crescentianus Nimmia and Iuliana with twenty others In Syria of the holy Martyrs Macarius Iulian. At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Anicetus an Earle Photinê° his brother with many others vnder Diocletian Emperour At Falari in Tuscany the passion of the Saints Grascilianus and Felicissima Virgin who for the confession of their fayth hauing their mouthes fore bruised with stones receaued the palme of Martyrdome by the sword which they had long before desired The same day of the holy Martyrs Porcarius Abbot of the Monastery of Lirina and of fyue hundred Monkes who being slayne by the barbarous people for the Catholique fayth were crowned with Martyrdome At Millan the deposition of S. Eusebius Bishop and Confessor At Brescia of S. Herculanus Bishop A The thirteenth Day AT Rome of S. Hippolytus Martyr who for his glorious Confession vnder Valerianus Emperour after other torments being tyed by the feete to the neckes of wild horses and so dragged through briars and brambles all torne to peeces gaue vp the ghost There suffered also the same day S. Concordia his Nurse who being beaten before him with leaden whippes weÌ„t vnto our Lord togeather with nyneten others of his house who were beheaded without the gate Tiburtina and buried with him in the field Vâ—rano At â—mola the birth-day of S. Cassianus Martyr who for refusing to worship Idolls was commaunded to be killed with penknifes by his owne schollers to whome he was made hatefull for teaching them whose strength how much the weaker it was so much more grieuous was the payne of his Martyrdome by a lingring death At Todi of S. Cassianus Bishop and Martyr vnder Diâ—cletian Emperour At Burgos in Spayne of the Saints Centolla and Helena Martyrs At Constantinople of S. Maximus Monke renowned for doctrine and zeale of the Catholique fayth who for valiantly oppugning the Monothelits hauing his hands cut off and tongue plucked out by Constans the Hereticall Emperour was finally banished into Chersonesus there ended his lyfe At what tyme also two of his Disciples both called Anastasius
with many others endured diuers grieuous torments and banishments In Germany of S. Wigbâ—â—t Priest and Confessour At Poitiers of S. Radâ—gundes Queene renowned for Sanctimony of life and miracles B The fourtenth Day THE Vigill of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary At Rome the birth-day of S. Eusebius Priest who for defending the Catholique fayth being shut vp in a Chamber of his owne house by commaundement of Constantius the Arian Emperour and there perseuering constantly seauen moneths togeather in prayer went to rest in our Lord whose body Gregory Oroâ—â—us Priests buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus in the way Appia In Sclauonia of S. Vrsicius Martyr who vnder Maximianus Emperour and Aristides President after many bitter torments endured for the Name of Christ was beheaded In Affrica of S. Demetrius Martyr At Apamea in Syria of S. Marcellus Bishop and Martyr who pulling downe the Temple of Iupiter was killed by the furious Gentills At Todi of S. Callistus Bishop and Martyr In the Iland Aegina of S. Athanasia Widdow renowned for monasticall discipline and grace of miracles C The fifteenth Day THE Assumption of the most holy Mother of God the Virgin Mary At Rome in the way Appia of S. Tharsicius Acolyte who being apprehended by the Paynims as he was carriyng the holy Sacrament of Christes body examined what he carried He iudging it an vnworthy thing to cast pearles vnto swyne was so long beaten by them with cudgels and stones vntill he gaue vp the Ghost who turning searching his body in euery place no part of the holy Sacrament neyther in his hands nor garments could be found The Christians taking vp his body honourably enterred the same in the Church-yard of Callistus At Tagasta in Affrica of S. Alipius Bishop who hauing byn sometyme scholler to S. Augustine and afterwards coÌ„panion with him in his conuersion was made worthy also of his fellowship in his Pastorall function and famous combats against Heretiques and finally his partaker in celestiall glory At Soissons in France of S. Arnulphus Bishop and Confessor D The sixtenth Day AT Rome of S. Titus Deacon who when the Citty was taken by the Gothes for distributing his money to the poore by commaundment of a barbarous Tribune was killed At Nice in Bithynia of S. Diomedes Phisitian who in the persecution of Diocletian for the fayth of Christ being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome Also the same day of thirty three holy Martyrs At Fiorentino in Campania of S. Ambrose Centurion who in the persecution of Diocletian being diuers wayes tormented and also cast into the fyre without hurt was finally drowned and so brought vnto the place of rest At Millan the deposition of S. Simplicianus Bishop At Auxerre of S. Eleutherius Bishop At Nicomedia of S. Arsacius CoÌ„fessor who being a souldier vnder Licinius the Persecutour became an hermit was so potent in working miracles that he is said to haue dryuen out diuels by his prayers as also to haue killed a huge draggon And finally foretelling the destruction of that Citty which shortly after was to happen in prayer gaue vp his soule to God At Cracouia in Polonia of S. Hyathinthus CoÌ„fessour of the Order of S. Dominicke who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Clement the eight At Montpelier in Prouence of France the depositioÌ„ of S. Rochus Confessor who by the signe of the Crosse deliuered many Cittyes in Italy from the plague His body was afterward translated to Venice At Rome of S. Serena sometyme wife to Diocletian the Emperour E The seauententh Day THE Octaue of S. Laurence Martyr At Carthage in Affrica of the holy Martyrs Liberatus Abbot Bonifacius Deacon Seruus Rusticus Subdeacons Rogatus and Septiâ—…us Monkes and Maximus a boy who in the persecution of the Vandalls vnder King Hunnericus for the confession of the Catholique fayth and defence of one only Baptisme being put to diuers most cruell vnheard of torments at length nayled vpoÌ„ the wood wherwith they were to be burned and the fyre oftentymes kindled but alwayes put out againe by the power of God were finally by his commaundment brayned to death with Oars and so obtayned a glorious Crowne of reward by Martyrdome At Caesarea in Cappadocia the birth-day of S. Mamas Martyr who from his childhood to his old age hauing endured a long Martyrdome at length in the tyme of Aurelianus Emperour and Alexander President happily finished the same Whose great praises S. Basill and S. Gregory Nazianzen haue left written In Achaâ—a of S. Myroâ— Priest and Martyr who vnder Decius Emperour and Antipater President after many torments was beheaded at Cyzicus At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Straâ—o Philip Eutychian who condemned to the beasts not touched by them accomplished their Martyrdome by fire At Ptolemais in Palestine of the holy Martyrs Paul and Iuliana his sister who suffered vnder Valerianus At Teramo of S. Anastasius Bishop Confessour F The eightenth Day AT Palestrina the birth-day of S. Agapitus Martyr who being but fifteen yeares of age and feruent in the loue of Christ was apprehended by commaundment of Aurelianus Emperour and cruelly whipped with raw sinewes but afterward vnder Antiochus Gouernour enduring more grieuous torments and cast also vnto the Lyons without any hurt was finally beheaded and so crowned At Rome of the Saints Iohn and Crispus Priests who in the persecution of Diocletian very carefully enterred many bodies of Saints to whose merits themselues being afterward associated deserued the ioyes of eternall life There also of the holy Martyrs Hermas Serapion and Polyaenus who being dragged through narrow stony and craggy places gaue vp their soules to God In Sclauonia of the holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus Grauers in stone whose maisters Proculus Maximus being first martyred vnder Licion PresideÌ„t after many torments themselues were drowned in a deep Well At Myra in Lycia of the holy Martyrs Leo and Iuliana At Metz in France of S. Firminus Bishop and Confessor At Rome in the way called Lauicana of S. Helen Mother to the most pious Emperour Constantine the Great who gaue the first example to other Princes to maintayne and amplify the holy Church G The nynetenth Day AT Rome of S. Iulius Senatour Martyr who deliuered vnto Vitellius Iudge and by him thrust into pryson by commaundment of Commodus the Emperour was so long beaten with cudgels vntill he gaue vp the Ghost His body was buryed in the Churchyard of Calepodius in the way called Aurelia In Cilicia the birth-day of S. Andrew Coronell and his fellow-souldiers who hauing obtayned a miraculous victory against the Persians were therby coÌ„uerted to the fayth of Christ for which cause being accused to Maximianus Emperour they were killed by the army of Seleucus President in the stâ—aytes of the Mountaine Taurus In Palestine of S. Timothy Martyr who in the persecution of Dâ—ocletian vnder Vrbanus President after he had ouercome many torments was
burned with a slow fyre There also suffered in the same place Tecla and Agapius of whome Tecla being cast vnto the beasts and torne in peeces with their teeth went to her heauenly spouse But Agapius after he had endured many torments his death was differred to a greater Combat At Anagnia of S. Magnus Bishop and Martyr who was killed in the persecution of Decius In the Castle of Brimoigne in Prouence of France of S. Lewis Bishop of Tolosa renowned for holines of life and miracles whose body being translated to Marseille lyeth honourably enterred there in the Church of the Franciscans At Sistrique a village in France of S. Donatus Priest and Confessour who euen from his infancy endued with wonderfull graces fauours from God became an Anchoret and finally renowned for miracles went vnto our Lord. In the territory of Bourges of S. Marianus Confessor At Mantua of S. Ruffinus Confessor A The twentith Day IN the Territory of Langres the deposition of S. Bernard the first Abbot of Clareuallis renowned for sanctity of life doctrine and miracles In Iury of S. Samuel Prophet whose holy reliques as writeth S. Hierome were translated to Constantinople by Arcadius Emperor there honourably placed in a Church neere to the place Septimus The same day of S. Lucius Senatour who by seing the constancy of Theodorus Bishop of Cyrene at his Martyrdome was coÌ„uerted to the fayth of Christ wherunto he also brought Dignianus the President with whome going to Cyprus there seing other Christians put to death for the confession of Christ offered himselfe also therunto of his owne accord and being straight beheaded deserued the crowne of Martyrdome In Thracia of thirty seauen holy Martyrs who vnder Appellianus President hauing their hands and feete cut off for the fayth of Christ were finally cast into a burning fornace Also of the holy Martyrs Seuerus and Memnon a Centurion who by one and the same kind of death went both Conquerers to heauen At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Leouigildus and Christopher Monkes who in the persecution of the Arabians being cast into pryson for defence of the Christian fayth were beheaded and their bodies burned At Rome of S. Porphyrius a holy man who instructed S. Agapitus the Martyr in the fayth and doctrine of Christ. In the Iland Herion of S. Philibert Abbot At Alba in Hungarie of S. Stephen King who endued with diuine graces first conuerted the Hungarians to the fayth of Christ. In the Castle of Chinon of S. Maximus Confessour disciple of S. Martin Bishop B The one and twentith Day AT Rome in the Field Veranâ— of S. Cyriaca widdow and Martyr who in the persecution of Valerianus when she had long employed herselfe and all her substance in relieuing poore Christians gaue also at last her life most willingly by suffering Martyrdome for Christ. At Salona of S. Anastasius of the Military Order called Cornicularij who seeing S. Agapitus so constantly endure Martyrdome and thereby conuerted to the fayth was for the same put to death by Aurelianus Emperour and so went a Martyr to our Lord. In Sardinia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Luxorius Cisellus Camerinus who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Delphius President were beheaded In the territory of Vicarez of S. Priuatus Bishop and Martyr who suffered in the persecution of Valerian and Gallienus The same day of the holy Martyrs Bonosus and Maximianus At Fundi in Italy of S. Paternus who comming from Alexandria to Rome to visit the Apostles sepulchers and thence retiring himself neere to Fundi after he had buried the bodies of many Martyrs apprehended by the Tribune dyed in pryson At Edessa in Syria of the holy Martyrs Bassa and her sonnes Theogonius Agapius and Fidelis whome their godly mother exhorting to constancy in the persecution of Maximianus sent before her to receaue their Crownes by Martyrdome and followed herselfe after ioyfully by being beheaded At Verona of S. Euprepius Bishop and Confessor Also of S. Quadratus Bishop C The two and twentith Day THE Octaue of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary At Rome in the way to Ostia the birth-day of S. Timothy Martyr who apprehended by Tarquinius Gouernour of the Citty and pined with long imprysonment for refusing to sacrifice vnto Idolls being three tymes whipped and otherwise grieuously tormented was at last beheaded At Porto of S. Hippolytus Bishop greatly renowned for doctrine who vnder Alexander the Emperour for the worthy confession of his fayth tyed hand and foote and cast headlong into a deepe ditch full of water receaued the crowne of Martyrdome whose body was buryed by the Christians in the same place At Austum of S. Symphorianus Martyr who in the tyme of Aurelianus Emperour for refusing also to sacrifyce vnto Idols being first sore whipped and after cast into pryson at last beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome At Rome of S. Antoninus Martyr who for freely professing himself a Christian was condemned to be beheaded by Vitellius Iudge and lyeth buryed in the way called Aurelia Also at Porto aforesaid of the holy Martyrs Martialis Saturninus Epictetus Maprilis and Felix with their fellowes At Nicomedia the passion of the holy Martyrs Agathonicus Zoticus and their fellowes vnder Maximianus Emperour and Euthâ—lomius President At Tharsus of the holy Martyrs S. Athanasius Bishop also of Anthusa a Noble Woman whome he had baptized and of two of her seruants who suffered vnder Valerianus Emperour At Rhemes of the holy Martyrs Maurus and his fellowes In Spayne of the holy Martyrs Fabricianus Philibert At Pauâ—a of S. Gunifort Martyr D The three and twentith Day THE Vigill of S. Bartholomew Apostle At Antioch the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Restitutus Donatus Valerian Fructuosa with twelue others who were crowned with the honour of a most renowâ—â—d Martyrdome At Ostia of the holy Martyrs Quiriacâ—s Bishop Maximus Priest 〈◊〉 Deacon and their fellowes who by Vlpianus Gouernour suffered vnder Alexander Emperour At Aegea in Cilicia of the holy Martyrs Claudius Asterius Neon Brothers who being accused by their stepmother to be Christians vnder Diocletian Emperour and Listas President after many bitter torments nayled to a Crosse went tryumphantly to Christ. There suffered also after them Donuina and Theonilla At Rhemes in France the birth-day of the Saints Timothy and Apollinaris who by suffering Martyrdome deserued the kingdome of heauen At Lyons of the holy Martyrs Mineruus and Eleazarus with his eight Sonnes Also of S. Luppus Martyr who from a seruile condition being made partaker of Christian liberty was honoured also with the crowne of Martyrdome At HierusaleÌ„ of the S. Zacchaeus Bishop who gouerned the Church of Hierusalem the fourth after S. Iames the Apostle At Alexandria of S. Thomas Bishop and Confessor At Vtica in Affricke of S. Victor Bishop At Austum of S. Flauianus Bishop At Auuergne of S. Sidonius Bishop famous for doctrine and holines of life At Todi of Blessed Philip
Founder of the Order of the Seruants of the Blessed Virgin Mary E The foure and twentith Day OF Saint Bartholomew Apostle who hauing preached the Ghospell of Christ in India passing thence into the Higher Armenia after he had there conuerted many to the fayth was first by the barbarous people fleaed aliue and then commanded by Astyages the Kings Brother to be beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome His holy body being brought first to the Iland of Lipara was afterward translated to Beneuento and lastly to Rome where the same is greatly honoured in the Iland of Tibur by the faythfull people At Carthage of three hundred holy Martyrs in the dayes of Valerian and Gallienus who amongst other torments when the President had commanded them to be brought to a burning Limekill and coles and frankincense to be brought also to his presence he sayd vnto thē Choose one of these two Eyther offer incense vpon these coles to Iupiter or cast your selues into the burning lyme they being armed with fayth and confessing Christ to be the Sonne of God with great speed cast themselues into the fyre where amongst the smoke and vapours of the lyme they were soone turned into dust wherby that pure troupe of Saints deserued to be called Massa Candida At Ostia of S. Aurea Virgin Martyr who hauing a great stone tyed to her necke was drowned in the sea Her body being cast vpon the shore was buryed by S. Nonnus In Isauria of S. Tation Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Vrbanus President being beheaded receaued the crowne of Martyrdome The same day of S. Eutichius disciple of S. Iohn the Euangelist who hauing preached the ghospel in many Countryes and also endured both imprysonment whipping and fyre at last went to rest in peace Also of S. George surnamed Limniota Monke who for reprehending the wicked Emperour Leo for breaking of holy Images and burning the Reliques of Saintes hauing his hands cut off and head burnt by his commandement accomplished his Martyrdome At Roan of S. Owen Bishop and Confessor At Neuers of S. Patricius Abbot F The fiue and twentith Day AT Paris of S. Lewis Confessor and King of France renowned for holines of life and miracles At Rome of the holy Martyrs Eusebius Pontianus Vincentius Peregrinus who vnder Commodus Emperour being racked vpon the Equuleus and otherwise tormented beaten also with cudgels and their sides burned with fiery plates still persisting most constant in the fayth of Christ were so long beaten with leaden whippes till they all gaue vp the Ghost Also at Rome of S. Genesius a Iester who on a tyme vpon the stage in presence of Diocletian the Emperour scoffing at the mysteryes of Christians being suddainly by Gods holy inspiration conuerted to the fayth and baptized was forth with by commaundment of the said Emperour cruelly beaten with cudgels long racked vpon the torture Equuleus torne with clawes of iron burned with torches and still persisting constant in his fayth saying There is no King but Christ for whome if I be killed a thousand tymes you shall not be able to take him from my mouth nor my hart being beheaded deserued the palme of Martyrdome At Arles in France of another S. Genesius also who being a Notary refusing to register the wicked Edicts by which it was commaunded that Christians should be tormented casting downe the Records and professing himself to be a Christian was apprehended and forthwith beheaded so being baptized in his owne bloud obteyned the glory of Martyrdome At Italica in Spayne of S. Geruntius Bishop who in the tyme of the Apostles preaching the Gospell of Christ in that Prouince after many labours died in pryson In Syria of S. Iulian Martyr At Tarragona of S. Maginus Martyr At Constantinople of S. Mennas Bishop At Maestricht of S. Gregory Bishop At Naples of S. Patricia Virgin G The six and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Zepherin Pope and Martyr There also of the holy Martyrs Irenaeus and Abundius who in the persecution of Valerian for taking the body of S. Concordia out of a Priuy were themselues cast into the same and drowned whose bodies being drawen out by Iustinus a Priest were buried in a Caue neere to S. Laurence At Vintimiglia a Citty in Liguria of S. Secundus Martyr a man of great renowne and Captayne of the Theban Legion At Bergamo in Lombardy of S. Alexander Martyr who being also one of the same Legion for the constant confession of the name of Christ being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome At Nicomedia the passion of S. Adrian Sonne to Probus Emperour who reproouing Licinius for the persecution he had raysed against the Christians was by his commaundment killed His body was buried at Agyropolis by his Vncle Domitius Bishop of Bizantium In Spayne of S. Victor Martyr who being slaine by the Mores for the fayth of Christ obtayned a crowne of Martyrdome At Capua of S. Rufinus Bishop and Confessor At Pistoria of S. Felix Priest and Confessor A The seauen and twentith Day AT Capua in Campania the birth-day of S. Rufus Bishop and Martyr who being a Senator was baptized by S. Apollinaris disciple of S. Peter togeather with all his family There also of the holy Martyrs Rufus and Carpophorus who vnder Diocletian and Maximian suffered Martyrdome At Tomis in Pontus of the holy Martyrs Marcellinus Tribune and his wife Manna and of his sonnes Iohn Serapion and Peter At Lentini in Sicily of S. Euthalia Virgin who for being a Christian was by her owne brother Sermilianus killed by the sword so went vnto her Spouse The same day the passion of S. Anthusa the yonger who for the fayth of Christ being drowned in a Well receaued the palme of Martyrdome At Bergamo of S. Narnus who being baptized by S. Barnaby was by him ordained the first Bishop of that Citty At Arles of S. Caesarius Bishop a man of wonderfull holines and piety At Austum of S. Siagrius Bishop and Confessour At Pauia of S. Iohn Bishop At Lerida in Spayne of S. Licerius Bishop In Thebais of S. Poemon Anchoret At San-Seuerino in Marc-Ancona of S. Margaret widdow B The eight and twentith Day AT Hippo-Regius in Affrica the birth-day of S. Augustine Bishop and famous Doctor of the Church who being conuerted by S. Ambrose to the Catholique fayth and by him baptized defended the same most stoutly against the Manichees other Heretiques And after many other labours sustained for the Church of God went finally to Heauē for his reward Whose Reliques were conueyed from his owne Citty first to Sardinia for feare of the barbarous people and afterward by Luitprandus King of the Lombards translated to Pauia where they are still honourably kept At Rome the birth-day of S. Hermes a noble man who as we read in the acts of Blessed Alexander pope being first cast into prysō was afterward with many others slaine by the sword and so
accomplished his Martyrdome vnder Aurelianus Iudge At Brioude in Auuergne the passion of S. Iulian Martyr who being companion to S. Ferreolus Tribune and secretly seruing Christ in a souldiers habit was apprehended in the persecution of Diocletian and hauing his throat cut dyed a cruell death At Contances in France of S. Pelagius Martyr who vnder Numerianus Emperour and Euilasius Iudge receaued the crowne of Martyrdome At Salerno of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus Caius and Anthes who were beheaded vnder Diocletian Emperour and Leontius Proconsul At Constantinople of S. Alexander Bishop a renowned old man by whose prayers Arius the Hereticke condemned by the Iudgement of God burst in the middest and voyded forth his bowells At Saints of S. Viuianus Bishop Also of S. Moyses an Aethiopian who of a famous Thiefe became an Anchoret conuerting many theeues brought them to his Monastery C The nyne and twentith Day THE Decollation of Saint Iohn Baptist whome Herod about the feast of Easter beheaded though his memory be kept on this day with great solemnity when his Venerable Head was found the second tyme which being afterward translated to Rome is there kept with great deuotion of the people in the Church of S. Syluester neere vnto Campus Martius At Rome in the Mount Auentine the birth-day of S. Sabina Martyr who being beheaded vnder Hadrian Emperour obteyned the Crowne of Martyrdome Also at Rome of S. Candidâ— Virgin and Martyr whose holy body Pope Paschalis the first translated to the Church of S. Praxedes At Antioch in Syria the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Nicaeas and Paulus At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Hipatius an Asian Bishop and Andrew Priest who for the worshipping of holy Images vnder Leo Isauricus hauing their beards besmeared with pitch and after set on fyre and the skin of their heads plucked of were finally killed At Perugia of S. Euthymius a Roman who flying the persecution of Diocletian togeather his wyfe Crescentius his sonne there rested in our Lord. At Metz of S. Adelphus Bishop and Confessor At Paris the deposition of S. Medericus Priest In England of S. Seb King of the East-Saxons At Smyrna the birth-day of S. Basilla In the territory of Troys of S. Sabina virgin renowned for vertue and miracles D The thirtith Day AT Rome in the way to Ostia the passion of S. Felix Priest vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours who hauing endured the torture of Equuleus and condemned to death as he was lead to execution being met by a certaine man who professed himself a Christian was for that cause forthwith beheaded with him This mans name the Christians not knowing called him Adauctus because he was added to S. Felix as partaker of his Crowne Also at Rome of S. Gaudentia Virgin and Martyr with three others There also of S. PaÌ„machius Priest greatly renowned for holines of lyfe and doctrine At Colonia Sufetulana in Affricke of threescore holy Martyrs slayne by the fury of the Gentils At Mahometâ—a also in Affricke of the Saints Bonifacius Thâ—clâ— who were the Parents of twelue Sonnes all holy Martyrs At Thessalonica of S. Fantinus Confessour who enduring many afflictions by the Saracens and dryuen out of his Monastery where he liued in great abstinence after he had brought many to the true fayth rested at last in a good old age In the territory of Meaux of S. Fiaker Confessour At Bolonia of S. Bononius Abbot E The one and thirtith Day AT Treuers the birth-day of S. Paulinus Bishop who in the tyme of the Arian troubles being banished for the Catholique fayth by Constantius the Arian Emperour euen beyond the name of Christendome wearyed out vnto death with change of bannishments at last dying in Phrygia receaued of our Lord the Crowne of his blessed passion Also of the holy Martyrs Robustianus and Marcus At Transaqua in Italy neere to the Lake of Rossiglion the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Cesidius Priest and his fellowes who in the persetion of Maximinus were crowned with Martyrdome At Caesarea in Cappadocia of the Saints Theodotus Ruffina and Ammia of whome the two first were parents to Mamas the Martyr that was borne in pryson Ammia was his nurse At Athens of S. Aristides renowned for his fayth and wisdome who gaue vp a Booke to Adrian the Emperour treating of Christian Religion conteyning reasons of our doctrine as also made an Oration in the presence of the said Emperour wherein he manifestly prooued that Christ IESVS was the onely true God At Auxerre of S. Optatus Bishop Confessour In England of S. Aidan Bishop of Lindisfarne whose soule when S. Cutbert being then a Sheepheard saw carryed vp to heauen forsaking his sheep became a Monke At Nosca of S. Amatus Bishop THE MONETH OF SEPTEMBER F The first Day IN Prouence of France of S. Giles Abbot Confessour At Beneuento of twelue holy Martyrs Brothers In Palestine of the Saints Iosue and Gedeon At Hierusalem of S. Anna Prophetesse whose Sanctimony the holy Ghospell relateth At Capua in the way called Aquaria of S. Priscus Martyr an ancient Disciple of Christ. At Rhemes in France of S. Xystus Disciple of S. Peter the Apostle who being by him ordained the first Bishop of that Citty vnder Nero receaued the crowne Martyrdome At Todi in Vmbria of S. Terentianus Bishop and Martyr who vnder Hadrian Emperour by coÌ„maundement of Lâ—tianus Proconsul being racked vpon the torture Equuleus whipped with scorpions hauing at last his tongue cut out and beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome At Heraclea of S. Ammon Deacon and fourty holy Virgins whome he instructed in the fayth who vnder Licinius the Tyrant togeather with them receaued the glory of Martyrdome In Spayne of the holy Martyrs Vincentius and Laetus At Populonia in Tuscany of S. Regulus Martyr who comming thither out of Affrica vnder Totilas accomplished his Martyrdome At Senâ— of S. Lupus Bishop and Confessor of whome it is recorded that on a certaine day whilst in presence of the Cleargy he sayd Masse at the Altar there fell from heauen a â—ewell into his holy Chalice Also at Capua of another Priscus Bishop who was one of those Priests that in the persecution of the Vandalls being diuersly tormented for the Catholique fayth put into an old ship came froÌ„ Africke to the shore of Campania and there being dispersed into diuers places and made Rulers of sundry Churches greatly dilated the Christian fayth and discipline His fellowes were Castrensis Tammarus Rosius Heraclius Secundinus Adiutor Marcus Augustus Elpidius Canion and Vindonius At Aquino of S. Constantius Bishop famous for the guift of Prophesy and many other Vertues At Manâ— of S. Victorius Bishop In the Tetritory of Constance at Aqua-dura of S. Verena Virgin G The second Day AT Rome of S. Maxima Martyr who togeather with S. Ansanus for confessing of Christ in the persecution of Diocletian being beaten with cudgels gaue vp
most learned man after long and many afflictions endured in pryson was burned At Verona of S. Petronius Bishop Confessour At Rome of S. Eleutherius Abbot a great seruant of God whome S. Gregory Pope writeth to haue raysed a dead man to life by his prayers and teares E The seauenth Day AT Nicomedia the birth-day of S. Iohn Martyr who seing the cruell Edicts against Christians to hang vp in the Market-place inflamed with the feruour of fayth pulled them downe and tore them in peeces for which fact being by commandement of Diocletian and Maximian Emperours then resident in that Citty put to all kind of cruell torments endured them with such cheerefulnes of countenance mind as he seemed not to be any whit moued or sadde therefore At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Eupsichius Martyr who vnder Hadrian Emperour being accused for a Christian was first cast into pryson after a while being deliuered he sould his patrimony and gaue the pryce therof partly to the poore and partly to his accusers as his great benefactors but after this being apprehended againe vnder Sapritius Iudge torne in peeces and thrust through with a sword accomplished his Martyrdome At Pompeiopolis in Cilicia S. Sozontes Martyr who vnder Maximianus Emperour being throwne into the fyre gaue vp the Ghost At Aquileia of S. Anastasius Martyr In the territory of Austum of S. Regina Virgin Martyr who vnder Olybrius Proconsul hauing endured imprysonment the torture of Equuleus and burning with torches at last beheaded went ioyfully to her Spouse At Trois of S. Nemoriâ—s Deacon and his fellowes Martyrs who were slaine by Attilas King of the Hunnes At Orleans in France the deposition of S. Euortius Bishop who being first Subdeacon of the Church of Rome was by the signe of a Doue sent from Heauen ordayned Bishop of that Citty In France of S. Augustalis Bishop and Confessour At Capua of S. Pamphilus Bishop In the territory of Paris of S. Clodoaldâ—… Priest and Confessour F The eyght Day THE Natiuity of the most Blessed and Euer-Virgin Mary the Mother of God At Nicomedia of S. Adrian Martyr with three and twenty others who after many torments vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours hauing their thighes broken accomplished their Martyrdome vpon the fourth day of March Their Reliques were by the Christians transported to Bizantium there honourably buried from whence the body of S. Adrian was vpon this day translated to Rome and his feast chiefly kept At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Ammon Theophilus Neoterius two twenty others At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Timothy and Fâ—…stus At Gaza in Palestine of the holy Martyrs Eusebius Nestabâ—… Zeno brothers who vnder Iulian the Apostata by a multitude of Pagans violently oppressing them were hewed in peâ—ces killed There also of S. Nestor Martyr who vnder the same Iulian being by the said furious Gentils most cruelly tormented gaue vp the Ghost At Frisinghen in Bauaria of S. Corbinianus the first Bishop of that Citty who ordayned by Pope Gregory the secoÌ„d and sent thither to preach the Gospell reaped a most plentifull haruest in France and Germany and finally adorned with many vertues and miracles ended his blessed dayes G The nynth Day AT Nicomedia the passion of the holy Martyrs Dorotheus and Gorgoâ—ius who hauing byn aduanced by Diocâ—…an the Emperour to very great Honour were for detesting his cruelly against the Christians commaunded to be first hanged vp in his presence and all torne with whippes then their skin to be pulled off and rubbed ouer with salt and vinager to be broyled vpon a gridiron and last of all to be strangled to death The Body of S. Gorgonius was afterward brought to Rome and layed for a tyme in the way Latina and thence translated vnto S. Peters Church In Sauâ—… thirty miles from Rome of the holy Martyrâ— Hiâ—cynthus Alexander and Tiburtius At Sebasta of S. Seuerianus a Souldier vnder â—â—ciâ—ius Emperour who for often visiting thâ— fourty Martyrs whilst they were in pryson by commaundment of Lysias President being hanged vp with a great stone tyed at his feet cruelly beaten and torne with whipps in middest of his torments gaue vp the Ghost The same day the passion of S Sâ—ratâ— who for confessing Christ being tyed to the boughes of two trees and so drawne in pâ—â—ces accomplished his Martyrdome Also of the holy Martyrs Rufinus and Rufinianus Brothers At Rome of S. Sergius Pope and Confessour In the territory of Teruane of S. Omer Bishop In Scotland of S. Quâ—â—anus Abbot A The tenth Day AT Tolentino in Marc-Ancona the deposition of S. Nicolas Confessour of the Eremiticall Order of S. Augustine In Affrica the birth-day of the holy Bishops Nemesianus Felix Lucius and another Felix Litteus Polianus Victor Iaderes Datiuus and others who in the furious persecution vnder Valerian and Gallienus for their constant confessing of Christ being first cruelly beaten with cudgells then layed in fetters and appointed to digge in the mettall mines accomplished the agony of their glorious Confession At Chalcedon of the holy Martyrs Sosthenes Victor who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Priscus Proconsul of Asia after they had ouercome imprisonment the beasts and other torments were condemned to be burned but they saluting ech other with a holy kisse whilst they prayed gaue vp the Ghost In Bithynia of the holy virgins Menodora Metrodora and Nymphodora sisters who vnder Maximianus Emperour Fronto President were crowned with Martyrdome Also of the holy Martyrs Apellius Lucas and Clemens At Liege in the lower Germany of S. Theodardus Bishop and Martyr who gaue his life for his flocke and after his death became renowned for miracles At Rome of Saint Hilarius Pope CoÌ„fessour At â—ompostella in Spaine of S. Peter Bishop renowned for many vertues and miracles In the Citty of Albi in France of S. Salutus Bishop Confessor At Nouara of S. Agapius Bishop At Constantinople of S. Pulcheria Empresse renowned for Religion and Piety B The elcauenth Day AT Rome in the old way of Salaria in the Churchyard of Basilla the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Protus and Hyacinthus Eunuches to blessed Eugenia who vnder Gallienus Emperour being accused for Christians and refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idolls were first sore whipped and afterward beheaded At Laodicea in Syria the passion of the Saints Diodorus Diomedes and Didimus At Leon in Spayne of S. Vincent Abbot and Martyr In Aegypt of S. Paphnutius Bishop who was one of those Confessors which vnder Maximianus Emperour hauing their right eye pulled out maymed in the left legge were condemned to digge in the mettall mynes and afterward vnder Constantine the Great valiantly defending the Catholike Faith against the AriaÌ„s adorned with many Crownes rested in peace At Lyons the deposition of S. Patiens Bishop At Alexandria of S. Theodora who hauing vnaduisedly committed a fault becomming truly penitent for the same in a
holy Martyrs Rogellus and Seruidâ—us who hauing their hands and feete cut off were beheaded In Scotland of S. Ninianâ—s Bishop and Confessor In England of S. Editha Virgin daughter to King Egdar who being consecrated to God in a Monastery from her tender yeares was rather ignorant of the world then forsooke it A The seauententh Day AT Rome in the way Tiburtina the birth-day of S. Iustin Priest Martyr who in the persecution of Valerian Gallienus renowned for his glorious Confession of fayth hauing buryed the bodies of S. Xystus pope S. Laurence Hyppolitus and of many other Saintes at last vnder Claudius accomplished his Martyrdome Also at Rome of the holy Martyrs Narcissus Crescention In Phrygia of S. Ariadna Martyr vnder Hadrian Emperour In England of the holy Martyrs Socrates Stephen At Neuers of the holy Martyrs Valerianus Macrinus â—ordianus At Austum of S. Flocellus a boy who vnder Antoninus Emperour Valerian Gouernour being sore afflicted and torne in peeces by wild beasts obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome At Liege of S. Lambers Bishop of Maestricht who out of zeale reprehending certaine abuses in the Kingâ— Court being for that cause slayne by wicked men entred into the Court of heauen there to liue for euer The same day of S. Agathoelia maid-seruant to an Infidell woman who being cruelly whipped a long tyme togeather and otherwise afflicted to make her deny Christ yet perseuering still in the confession of her fayth hauing her tongue cut out was finally cast into the fyre At Cordoua of S. Columba virgin and Martyr At Millan the deposition of S. Satyrus Confessor whose renowned acts are recounted by his brother S. Ambrose At Rome of S. Theodora Matrone who in the persecution of Diocletian diligently serued the holy Martyrs At Binghen in the Diocesse of Mentz of S. Hildegardes Virgin The same day the Commemoration of the holy Markes imprinted by the wonderfull fauour of God in the hands feet and side of S. Francis FouÌ„der of the Order of Minorits which happened in the mountayne of Aluerne in Tuscany B The eightenth Day THE birth-day of S. Methodius Bishop of Olympia in Lycia first and after of Tyrus renowned for eloquence and learning who in the end of the last persecution as writeth S. Hierome at Chalcis in Greece was crowned with Martyrdome In the territory of Vienne in France of S. Ferreolus Martyr who hauing the Authority of a Tribune was by commaundment of Crispinus the wicked President first apprehended and cruelly whipped then loaden with a great weight of chaynes and thrust into pryson out of which his bands being miraculously loosed and the dores open he escaped but being taken againe by those that pursued him by losse of his head receaned finally the palme of Martyrdome Also of the holy Martyrs Sophia and Irenes At Millan of S. Eustorgius the first Bishop of that Citty much commended by S. Ambrose At Gortina in Candia of S. Eumenus Bishop and Confessor C The nynetenth Day AT Puzzuoli in Campania of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius Bishop of Beneuento Festus his Deacon and Desiderius Lector togeather with Sosius DeacoÌ„ of the Church of Misenas Proculus Deacon of Puzzuoli Eâ—â—iches and Acutius who after many afflictions long imprysonment were beheaded vnder Diocletian Emperour The body of S. Ianuarius was brought to Naples and there honourably enterred in the Church where his holy bloud is kept in a violl of thristall euen vntill this day which being set neere to his head waxeth liquid and bubleth vp as though it were fresh At Nocerâ— the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Felix and Constantia who suffered vnder Nero. In Palestine of the holy Martyrs Peleus Nilus and Elias all Bishops of Aegypt who in the cruell persecution of Diocleâ—â—an with many others of the Clergy were consumed by fyre The same day of the holy Martyrs Trophimus Sabbatius Dorimedon a Senator vnder Probus Emperor of whome Sabbatius by commaundment of Atticus President was so long whipped at Antioch vntill he gaue vp the ghost but Trophimus being sent to the President Perennius at Synnada after many torments togeather with Dorimedon being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome At Cordoua in the persecution of the Arabians of S. Pomposa virgin and Martyr At Canterbury in England of S. Theodorus Bishop who being sent thither by Viâ—alianus Pope was renowned for doctrine and holines of life At Tours of S. Eustochius Bishop a man of great vertue In the territory of Langres of S. Sequanus Priest and Confessor D The twentith Day THE Vigill of S. Matthew Apostle Euangelist At Rome the passion of the holy Martyrs Eustachius and Theopistes his wyfe with their two sonnes Agapius and Theopistus who vnder Hadrian Emperour being condemned to the beastes but by the power of God not touched by them were shut vp into a fiery brasen oxe and so accomplished their Martyrdome At Cyâ—icus in Propontis the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Fausta Virgin and Euilasius vnder Maximianus Emperour of whome Fausta hauing her head shauen to the horrour of the beholders was hanged vp tortured by the same Euilasius at that time an Idolatrous Priest who wheÌ„ he would haue cut her in two and the Executioners could not hurt her being therat astonished belieued in Christ and whilst by commandement of the Emperour he was cruelly tortured Fausta being pierced in the head body with sharpe nayles and put into a hoate burning panne called by a voyce from heauen togeather with the sayd Euilasius went vnto our Lord. In Phrygia of thâ— holy Martyrâ— Dâ—nnis and Priuatus Also of S. Priscus Martyr who being stabbed into the body with sharp-pointed daggers was beheaded At Pergen in PaÌ„philia of the Saints Theodorus Philippa his mother and their fellowes Martyrs vnder Antoninus Emperour At Carthage of S. Candida Virgin and Martyr who vnder Maximianus Emperour hauing her body all torne with whips was crowned a Martyr Also of the holy Mattyrs Susanna daughter to Arthemius an Idolatrous Priest and Martha The same day of S. Agapitus Pope of whose holynes S. Gregory the great writeth At Millan of S. Clicerius Bishop and Consessour E The one and twentith Day THE birth-day of S. Matthew Apostle Euangelist who preaching in Aethiopia was there Martyred The Ghospell written by him in Hebrew was by his owne reuelation found togeather with the body of S. Barnaby Apostle in the tyme of Zeno Emperour In the Land of Saar of S. Ionas Prophet who was buryed in Geth At Rome of S. Pamphilus Martyr There also in the way called Claudia twenty myles from the Citty the passion of S. Alexander Bishop who vnder Antoninus Emperour for the Fayth of Christ hauing ouercome fetters cudgells the torture Equuleus burning with torches tearing with iron hookes beasts and the fiery fornace at last beheaded obtayned a glorious crowne His body was afterward translated into the Citty by S. Damasus Pope vpon the six twenty day of Nouember on which
day he ordayned that his feast should be kept In Phoenicia of S. Eusebius Martyr who going of his owne accord to the Gouernour and professing himselfe a Christian after many torments was beheaded In Cyprus of S. Isacius Bishop and Martyr There also of S. Meletius Bishop and Confessour In Aethiopia of S. Iphigenia Virgin who baptized and consecrated to God by S. Matthew the Apostle dyed in all Sanctimony F The two and twentith Day AT Sitten in Switzerland the birth-day of the Holy Martyrs Mauriâ—ius Exâ—perius Candidus Victor Innocentius and Vitalis with their fellowes of the Thebean Legion who being killed for Christ vnder Maximianus Emperour adorned the world with their glorious Martyrdome At Rome the passion of the holy Virgins Martyrs Digna and Emerita vnder Valâ—riâ— and Gallienus whose reliques are kept therâ— in the Church of S. Marcellus At Chastâ—es 〈◊〉 S. Ionas Priest and Martyr who comminâ— into France with S. Dennis by commaundment of Iulianus Gouernour being cruelly whipped accomplished his Martyrdome At Ratisbone in Bauaria of S. Emeramus Bishop and Martyr who to saue others â—oâ— Christs cause endured a most cruell death At Antinople in Aegypt of S. Iraides a Virgiâ— of Alexandria with her fellowes Martyn who going forth of the Citty to draw water at a fountayne and seeing a ship ladeâ— with Confessors of Christ to passe by leauing her bucket forthwith ioyned herselâ— vnto them being brought with them to Antinople first of all after many torments was beheaded and after her the Priests Deacons Virgins and all the rest of her coÌ„pany dyed the same death At Meaux of S. Sanctinus Bishop disciple to S. Dâ—… who being by him ordained Bishop of thaâ— Citty first preached the Gospell there In the territory of Constance of S. Lauâ—â—n Bishop At Poitiers of S. Florentius Priest In the territory of Bourges of S. Syluanus Confessor At Lâ—on of S. Salabâ—rga Abbesse G The three and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Linus Pope and Martyr who gouerned the Church of Rome next after S. Peter the Apostle being there martyred lyeth buried in the Vatican neere to the same Apostle At Iconium in Lycaonia of S. Thecla Virgin and Martyr who conuerted to the Fayth of Christ by S. Paul the Apostle vnder Nero the Emperour hauing for the confession of Christ instruction of many endured the fyre beasts and many other torments comming to Seleucia there finally rested in peace whome the holy Fathers in their writings haue highly extolled In Campania the Comemoration of S. Sosius Deacon of the Church of Misenas from whose head the holy Bishop Iannarius seeing a fiery beame to ascend whilst he â—â—ad the Ghospell foretold he should be a Martyr not many dayes after at the age of thirty yeares togeather with the sayd Bishop he suffered Martyrdome by being beheaded In Affrica of the holy Martyrâ— Andrew Iohn Peter and Anthony In the territory of Constance of S. Paternus Bishop and Martyr At Ancona of S. Constanâ—… Mansionary of the Church of S. Stephen renowned for miracles In Spayne of the holy women Xantippa and Polyxena disciples of the Apostles A The foure and twentith Day AT Austum the birthday of the holy Martyrs Andochius Priest Thyrsis Deacon and Felix who being sent into France by S. Polycarp Bishop of Smirna out of the East to preach the Ghospell after they had byn sore whipped and hanged vp a whole day togeather by the hands cast also into the fyre but not burnt at length hauing their neckes broken with barres ended theyr Martyrdome In Aegypt the passion of Saint Paphnutius and his fellowes Martyrs who liuing a solitary lyfe in the wildernes and hearing that many Christians were imprisoned moued by the spirit of God voluntarily offered himselfe to the Gouernour professing the same Christian Fayth by whome being first bound in iron chaines and long tortured vpon the racke Equuleus was finally with many others sent prisoner to Diocletian the Emperour and by his commandmeÌ„t being nayled to a palme tree and the rest slayne accomplished his Martyrdome At Chalcidon of fourty and nyne holy Martyrs who after the passion of S. Euphemia vnder Diocletian Emperour being condemned to the beastes and miraculously deliuered from them at last beheaded went to our Lord. In Hungary of S. Gerard Bishop Martyr At Auuergne the deposition of S. Rusticus Bishop and Confessor In the territory of Beauuais of S. Geremarus Abbot B The fiue and twentith Day IN the Castle of Emmaus the birth-day of S. Cleophas disciple of our Lord who by traditioÌ„ is said to haue byn killed by the Iewes for the confession of Christ in the same house in which he had entertayned him and was there honourably buryed At Rome of S. Herculanus Souldier martyr who conuerted to Christ by the miracles which he saw at the Martyrdome of S. Alexander Bishop after many tormeÌ„â—s vnder Antoninus Emperour dyed by the sword At Amiens in France of S. Firminus Bishop who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Rictiouarus President after diuers torments was beheaded At Damasco of the holy Martyrs Paulus and Tatta his wife Sahinianus Maximus Rufus and Eugenius their children who being accused to be Chrâ— stians and cruelly whipped and otherwiâ— tormented gaue vp their soules to God Iâ— Asia the passion of the holy Martyrs Bardâ—â—ianuâ— Eucarpus and six and twenty others The same day of S. Anathalon CoÌ„fessor disciple to S. Barnaby the Apostle Bishopâ— the Church of Millan At Lyons the deposition of S. Lupus who of an Anchoret was ordayned Bishop At Auxerre of S. Anachariuâ— Bishop and Confessor At Blois oâ— S. Solemnius Bishop of Chartres renowned for miracles The same day of S. Principâ—uâ— Bishop of Soissons brother to S. Remigius At Anagnia of the holy virgins Aurelia and Neomisia C The six and twentith Day AT Nicomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Cyprian Iustina Virgin vnder Dioclâ—tian Emperour and Eutholâ—… President of whome Iustinâ— hauing endured many torments for Christ conuerted Cyprian to the fayth who before was a Magitian and had his by magicall practises attempted to bewitch her was finally martyred with him Their bodyes being â—ast out to the beasts but taken vp by night â—f certaine Christian Marriners brought â—o Rome were honourably placed in the Church of Constantine neere vnto the Font. At Rome of S. Callistratus Martyr and fourty nine other Souldiers who in the persecuâ—ion of Diocletian by seing Callistratus sowed vp in a sacke cast into the sea to haue by the power of God escaped drowning were conuerted vnto Christ and togeather with him endured Martyrdome Also at Rome of S. Eusebius Pope At Bolonia of S. Eusebius Bishop and Confessour At Brescia of S. Vigilius Bishop At Albano of S. Senator At Frescati of S. Nilus Abbot Founder of the Monastery of Cripta-ferrata a man of great holines At Cittadâ— Castello of S. Amantius Priest famous for miracles
D The seauen and twentith Day IN Egaea the birth-day of the holy Martirs Cosmas Damianus Brothers who in the persecution of Diocletian after many torments hauing by the power of God ouercome fetters prison dangers of sea of fire crosses stoning and arrowes were beheaded with whome are sayd to haue suffered three of their brothers Anthimus Leontius â—nd Euprâ—pius At Rome of S. Epicharides 〈◊〉 Senators wife who in the same persecution after she had beene beaten with leadeâ— whippes was beheaded At Todi of thâ— holy Martyrs Fidentius and Terentius vnder the same Diocletian At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Adulphus and Iohn Brothers who in the persecution of the Arabians for Christ were crowned with Martyrdome At Sitten in Suitzerland of S. Florentinus Martyr who togeather with S. Hilary after he had his tongue cut out dyed by the sword At Byblus in Phoenicia of S. Marke Bishop who is called also Iohn by S. Luke At Millan of S. Caius Bishop disciple to S. Barnaby the Apostle who baptized the Saints Geruasius and Protasius and hauing suffered many afflictions in the persecution of Nero went to rest in peace At Rauenna of S. Aderitus Bishop and Confessor At Paris of S. Eleazarus Earle In Hennault of S. Hiltrudes Virgin E The eight and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Priuatus Martyr who being a leaper and healed by S. Callistus Pope was after vnder Alexander Emperour beaten with leaden whippes for the fayth of Christ vntill he gaue vp the ghost There also of S. Stacteus Martyr In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Martialis Laurence twenty others At Antioch in Pisidia of the holy Martyrs Marcus a Sheepheard Alphius Alexander Zosimus his brothers also of Nicon Neon Heliodorus thirty souldiers who belieuing in Christ through the miracles wrought by the forsaid Marcus were in sundry places by diuers torments crowned Martyrs The same day the passion of S. Maximus vnder Decius Emperour In Bohemia of S. Wenceslaus Duke of the Bohemians Martyr renowned for holines miracles who killed in his brothers house went triumphantly to heauen At Tolosa of S. Exuperius Bishop Confessor who how sparing he was in regard of himselfe and how liberall towards others S. Hierome hath left a memorable testimony At Genuâ— of S. Salomon Bishop and Confessour At Brescia of S. Siluinus Bishop The same day of S. Eustochium Virgin daughter to Blessed Paula who being brought vp at the Manger of our Lord with other Virgins renowned for merits went to her Spouse In Germany of S. Lioba Virgin famous for miracles F The nyne and twentith Day IN the Mount Garganus the famous memory of S. Michael Archangell at what tyme a Church was there consecrated vnto his Name small in respect of the exteriour forme but greatly renowned with heauenly vertues In Thracia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Eutychius Plautus and Heraclea In Persia of S. Gudelia Martyr who after she had conuerted very many to the fayth of Christ and refusing to adore the Sunne the Fyre vnder Sapores King after many tormeÌ„ts hauing the skin plucked off her head nayled to a post deserued a triumphant Crowne There also of the holy Martyrs Dadas Kinsman to King Sapores Casdoa his wyfe and Gabdelas their sonne who being depriued of their honour and dignity and put to diuers torments after long imprisonment were beheaded In Armenia of the holy virgins Ripsimes and her fellowes Martyrs vnder King Tiridates At Auxerre of S. Fraternus Bishop and Martyr At Pontecuruo neere to Aquino of S. Grimoaldus Priest and Confessour In Palestine of S. Quiriacus Anchoret G The thirtith Day IN Bethleem-Iuda the deposition of S. Hierome Priest and Doctor of the Church who excelling in all kind of learning and a dillgent imitatour of the most approued Monkes hauing with the sword of his doctrine slaine many monsters of Heresies at légth in a very old age weÌ„t to rest in peace and was buryed there at the Manger of our Lord whose body being afterwards brought to Rome is kept with due honour and Veneration in the Church of S. Maria Maior The same day of S. Leopardus Martyr one of Iulian the Apostata his retinew who being beheaded at Rome his body was afterward translated to Aquisgrane At Solothurne in Suitzerland the passion of the holy Martyrs Victor and Vrsus two of the renowned Thebean Legion who first vnder Maximianus Emperour hauing byn cruelly tormented were through a bright light shining from heauen and the executioners falling to the ground deliuered but afterward apprehended againe and cast into the fyre without any hurt were finally beheaded At Placentia of S. Antoninus Martyr one also of the same Legion The same day of S. Gregory Bishop of Great Armenia who suffering very many afflictions vnder Diocletian at last went to rest in peace At Canterbury in England of S. Honorius Bishop and Confessour At Rome of S. Sophia Widdow Mother to the holy virgins Fides Speâ— and Charitas THE MONETH OF OCTOBER A The first Day AT Rhemes in France of S. Remigius Bishop and Confessour who conuerted the French-men to the Christian Fayth and baptized Clodoueus their King and when he had been Bishop threescore and ten yeares renowned for holines and miracles departed this life vpon the thirtenth day of Ianuary but his feast is kept on this day when his holy body was translated At Rome of S. Areta Martyr and of fyne hundred and foure others At Tomis in Pontus of the holy Martyrs Priscus Crescens and Euagrius At Lisbone in Portugall of S. Verissimus Martyr togeather with Maxima Iulia his systers who suffered in the persecution of Diocletian At Tournay of S. Piato Priest Martyr who comming from Rome into France with S. Quinctin and his fellowes to preach the fayth of Christ did afterward in the persecution of Maximianus accomplish his Martyrdome At Thessalonica of S. Domninus Martyr vnder the same Maximianus At Gant of S. Bauo Confessor At Oruieto of S. Seuerus Priest and Confessor B The second Day AT Nicomedia of S. Eleutherius a Souldier with innumerable others who being falsely accused for setting on fire the Pallace of Diocletian were by commaundment of that most cruell Emperour killed by heapes of whome some were cut in peeces others burned in the fyre and some others cast into the sea but the chiefest of them Eleutherius being long tortured at euery tormeÌ„t found more couragious then before finally as gold tryed in the fire accomplished his victorious Martyrdome In the territory of Arras the passion of S. Leodegarius Bishop of Austum whome Ebroinus high Steward to King Theodoricus after he had byn diuersly afflicted and tormented for the truth commaunded to be killed There also of S. Gerinus Martyr Brother to the sayd S. Leodegarius who was stoned to death in the same place At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Primus Cyrillus and Secundarius At Constantinople of S. Theophilus Monke who being
cruelly tormented by Leo Isauricus for defending holy Images cast into banishment went to our Lord. At Hereford in England of S. Thomas Bishop Confessour C The third Day AT Rome in the place called Vrsus pileatus of Saint Candidus Martyr The same day of the holy Martyrs Dennis Faustus Caius Peter Paul and foure others who first vnder Decius hauing endured great persecution and afterward vnder Valerianus tormented by Aemilianus President at last receaued the palme of Martyrdome In Westphalia amongst the old Saxons the passion of two holy Martyrs of the same Name called Ewaldi Priests who preaching there the ghospel of christ were killed by the Pagans ouer whose bodies appeared a great light in the night shewing where they were and of what merit and fauour with God In Affrica of S. Maximianus Bishop of Bâ—gâ—ia who being often and sorely vexed by the Donatists throwne downe head-long also from a high tower and left for dead renowned for his glorious confession went at last to rest in our Lord. In Palestine of S. Hesichius Confessor disciple to S. Hilarion and his companion in trauell In the lower Germany in the Diocesse of Namures of S. Gerard Abboâ— D The fourth Day AT Assisi in Vmbria the birth-day of S. Franâ—â—s Confessor Founder of the Order of the Minorits whose holy life replenished with sanctity and miracles is left written by S. Bonauâ—â—ture At Corinth the birth-day of the Saints Crispâ—s and Câ—iâ—s of whome S. Paul the Apostle maketh mention writing to the Corinthians In Aegypt of the holy Martyrs Marcus Marcianus Brothers and of almost innumerable others of both sexes all ages of whome some after whipping and other most horrible torments of diuers kindes being cast into the fyre others throwne headlong into the sea some also beheaded others starued some nayled to gibbeâ—s and others hanged vp by the feet with their head down ward deserued a most glorious Crowne of Martyrdome At Damasco of S. Peter Bishop and Martyr who being accused to the Prince of the Saracens for preaching the fayth of Christ hauing his tongue hands and feete cut off and nayled to a crosse accomplished his Martyrdome At Alexandria of the holy Priests and Deacons Caius Faustus Eusebius Câ—areâ—â—on Lucius and their fellowes of whome some were put to death in the persecution of Valerianus others by seruing the Martyrs receaued the reward of Martyrs At Athens of S. Hierotheus disciple to S. Paul the Apostle At Bolonia of S. Petronius Bishop and Confessor famous for learning miâ—acles and holines At Paris of S. Aurea Virgin E The fifth Day AT Mesina in Sicily the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Placidus Monke disciple to S. Beneâ— togeather with his two brothers Eâ—tychius and Victoriâ—â—s and Flâ—â—iâ— his syster Also of Donatus and Firâ—aâ—us Deacons Faustus and thirty other Monkes who were killed for the fayth of Christ by Manuchas the Pirate The same day the birth-day of S. Thraseas Bishop of Eumenia who was martyred at Smyrna At Treuers of the holy Martyrs Palmatius and his fellowes who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Rictiouarus President endured Martyrdome The same day the passion of S. Charitinâ— Virgin who vnder Diocletian Emperour Domitius CoÌ„sull being first tortured by fyre and then cast into the sea but by the power of God receyuing no hurt hauing her haÌ„dâ— feete cut off her teeth beaten out gaue vp her soule in prayer At Auxerre the deposition of the Saints Firmatus Deacon and Flauiana Virgin his syster At Rauenna of S. Marcellinus Bishop and Confessor At Valence in France of S. Apollinaris Bishop whose life and death were renowned for vertues and miracles The same day of S. Attilanus Bishop of Zamora who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Vrban the secoÌ„d At Rome of S. Galla Widdow daughter to Simmachus the Consull who after the death of her husbaÌ„d perseuered all the dayes of her life at S. Peters Church in prayer almes fasting and other good workes whose most happy departure S. Gregory Pope hath left written F The sixt Day IN Calabria of S. Bruno Confessor Founder of the Order of Carthusians At Laodicea of S. Sagares Bishop and Martyr an ancient disciple of S. Paul the Apostle At Capua the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcellus Castus Aemilius and Saturninus At Agen in France the birth-day of S. Fides Virgin and Martyr by whose example Blessed Caprasius encouraged to Martyrdome happily accomplished his agony Also of S. Erotides Martyr who being inflamed with the loue of Christ ouercame the heate of fyre by Martyrdome At Treuers the CoÌ„memoration of almost innumerable holy Martyrs who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Rictiouarus President by diuers kindes of death were killed At Auxerre of S. Romanus Bishop and Martyr At Vderzo of S. Magnus Bishop whose body lyeth buried at Venice G The seauenth Day IN Sueuia of S. Brigit Widdow At Rome in the way Ardeatina the deposition of S. Marke Pope and Confessor In the Prouince of Augusta Euphratesia of the holâ— Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus Noble Romans vnder Maximianus Emperour of whom Bacchus was so long beaten with raw si newes for the confession of Christ vntill hâ—… gaue vp the ghost But Sergius being forced to weare shooes stucke full of sharpe nayles remaining coÌ„stant in his fayth was finally beheaded His body is kept at a place called of his name Sergiopolis and honoured with frequent concâ—rse of Christians for the famous miracles wrought thereat At Rome of the holy Martyrs Marcellus and Apulâ—ius who being first disciples of Simon Magus seing the wonders which God wrought by the Apostle S. Peter forsaking Simon imbraced the Apostolicall doctrine and after S. Peters death vnder Aurelianus Consull obteyned a crowne of Martyrdome and were buryed neere to the Citty Also at Augusta Euphratefia of S. Iulia Virgin who vnder Marcianus President accomplished her Martyrdome At Padua of S. Iustina Virgin and Martyr who baptized by S. Prosdocimus disciple to S. Peter and persisting constant in the fayth of Christ by commauÌ„dment of Maximus PresideÌ„t thrust through with a sword went to our Lord. At Bourges of S. Augâ—stus Priest Confessour In the territory of Rhemes of S. Helanus Priest The same day the Commemoration of Sancta Maria 〈◊〉 Victoria ordayned by Pope Pius V. euery yeare to be obserued on this day in memory of a famous victory obtayned by sea â—gainst the Turkes through the help and â—ntercession of the Blessed Mother of God And Pope Gregory the XIII ordayned likewise the annuall solemnity of the 〈◊〉 of the Blessed Virgin to be kept vpon the first Sunday of this Moneth for the â—â—me cause A The eyght Day THE birth-day of Blessed old Simeon who in the Ghospell is read to haue taken our Lord Iesus in his armes A Caesarea in Palestine the passion of S. Reparata Virgin and Martyr who for refusing to sacrifyce to Idolls being put to diuers torments vnder Decius the
Emperour was finally beheaded whose blessed soule was seene to ascend vp to heauen in the forme of a Doue At Thessalonica of S. Demetrius Proconful who after he had brought many to the fayth of Christ by commaundment of Maximianus Emperour being thrust through the body with a launce accomplished his Martyrdome There also of S. Nâ—…stor Martyr At Seuill in Spayne of S. Peâ—… Martyr At Laodicea of S. Artemon Priesâ—… who vnder Diocletian ended his Martyâ—dome by fyre In the territory of Lyons of 〈◊〉 Benedicta Virgin and Martyr At Ancona 〈◊〉 the Saints Palatiates and Laurentia who iâ— the persecution of Diocletian vnder Dioâ—… PresideÌ„t being sent into banishmeÌ„t wornâ—… out with labours and miseries went vnto our Lord. At Roan of S. Euodius Bishop and Confessor At Hierusalem of S. Pelagia sur-named the Penitent B The nynth Day AT Paris in France the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Denis of Areopagitâ— Bishop Rusticus Priest and Eleutherius Deacon of whome S. Denis being baptized by S. Paul the Apostle and ordayned the first Bishop of Athens going after to Rome was sent thence into France by S. Clement Pope to preach the ghospell and comming to Paris when he had for many yeares faythfully fulfilled the office committed to his charge at last togeather with his forsaid fellowes after many grieuous torments by commaundment of Fescennius being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome The same day the commemoration of S. Abraham Patriarch and Father of all faythfull Belieuèrs At Iulia in the territory of Parma in the way called Claudia of S. Domninus Martyr vnder Maximianus Emperour who whilst he would haue fled the fury of persecution being killed by those that pursued him made a glorious end At Cassino of S. Deus-dedit Abbot who being cast into pryson by Sicardus the Tyrant and there consumed with hunger and other miseries rested in peace In Hennault of S. Gislen Bishop and Confessor who resigning vp his Bishopricke and leading a monasticall lyfe in a Monastery which himself had built was famous for many vertues At Hierusalem of the Saints Andronicus Athanasia his wyfe At Antioch of S. Publia Abbesse who singing in the Quire togeather with her systers that verse of the Psalme The Idolls of the Gentils are siluer and gould and Let them that make them become lyke vnto them as Iulian the Apostata passed by was by his commaundmeÌ„t sorely buffeted and checked C The tenth Day IN the Iland of Candia of S. Pinyâ—â— Bishop of Gnossos who flourished vndeâ— Marcus Antouinus Verus and Lucius Aureliuâ— Commodus leauing behind him in his wriâ—…tings as it were in a glasse the liuely Imagâ— of his sanctity At Cullen of S. Gereon Martyr with three hundred and eighteene others who in the persecution of Maximianus patiently endured the losse of their liues for defence of the truth In the territory of the same Citty also of the Saints Victor and hiâ— fellowes Martyrs At Bonna in Germany oâ— the holy Martyrs Cassius and Florentius with very many others At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Eulampius and Eulampia his syster who hearing that her Brother was tortured for Christ pressing into the middest of the people and imbracing him ioyned herself vnto his company and being both cast into a caldron of boyling oyle but by the power of God nothing hurt therby were togeather with two hundred others whâ— moued by that miracle belieued in Christ beheaded and so accomplished their Martyrdome At Yorke in England of S. Paulinut Bishop Disciple to S. Gregory Pope who being sent thither with others to preach the ghospell conuerted King Edwin his people to the fayth of Christ. At Populonia in Tuscany of S. Cerbonius Bishop and Confessor who as S. Gregory writeth was renowned for miracles both alyue and dead At Verona also of another S. Cerbonius Bishop At Capua of S. Paulinas Bishop D The eleauenth Day AT Tharsus in Cilicia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Tharacus Probus and Andronicus who in the persecution of Diocletian enduring a long and miserable imprysonment thryce tormented for the confession of Christ at last beheaded obteyned â—…yumphant Crowne At Vilcassine a village in France the passion of the holy Martyrs Nicasius Bishop of Roan Quirinus Priest Scubiculus Deacon and Pientia Virgin vnder the President Fescenninus Also the passion of the Saints Anastasius Priest Placidus Geneâ—â—s and their fellows In Thebais of S. Sarâ—…as Disciple to S. Antony Abbot who was there killed for Christ by the Saracens At Bâ—…nson in France of S. German Bishop and Martyr At Vzecia in Affrica of S. Firminusâ—…hop â—…hop and Confessor In Scotland of S. Canicus Abbot At Lyre in the lower Germany the deposition of S. Gummarus Confessor At Renes in France of S. Aemilianus Confessor At Tharsus in Cilicia of the Saints Zenaides and Philonilla systers who being kinswomen to S. Paul the Apostle were also his Disciples in fayth At Verona of S. Placidia Virgin E The twelfth Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Euagrius Priscianus and their fellowes At Rauenna in the way Lauretina the birth-day oâ— S. Edistius Martyr In Lycia of S. Donminâ— Martyr vnder Diocletian Emperour In Affrica of foure thousand nyne hundred threescore and six holy Confessors and Martyrs in the persecution of the Vandallâ— vnder Hunnericus the Arian King of whomâ— some being Bishops some Priests others Deacons with great troopes of faythfull people ioyning themselues vnto them were banished into a vast wildernes for defence of the Catholike Verity who whilst they were lead thither by the Mores many being forced forward with sharpe pointâ— of speares and beaten with stones otherâ— bound hand foot and drawne through â—and and stony places and their bodyes â—ent in peeces at last by diuers other cruell â—ormentes obtayned a famous Martyrdome The chiefest of these Priests of our Lord were Felix and Cyprian Bishops At Celena in Pannonia of S. Maximilianus Bishop of Laureacum At Yorke in England of S. â—ilfride Bishop Confessour At Millan of S. Monas CoÌ„fessour who was choseÌ„ Bishop of that Church by a miraculous light from â—eauen that inuironed him whilst they were in consultation who should be orâ—ayned At Verona of S. Saluinus Bishop In â—yria of S. Eustachius Priest and Confessor F The thirteenth Day AT Troas in the lesser Asia of S. Carpus disciple to Saint Paul the Apostle At â—ordoua in Spayne the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Faustus Ianuarius and Martialis who â—eing first tormented vpon the racke Equâ—â—â—s and after hauing their eye-lyds shauen â—â—eir teeth stroken out their eares and noâ—s cut off at last by fyre accomplished their Martyrdome At Thessalonica of S. Florentiusâ—artyr â—artyr who after diuers tormeÌ„ts was burâ—ed In Austria of S. Colmannus Martyr At â—â—uta in the Kingdome of Marocco in Affrica the passion of seauen holy Martyrs of thâ— Order of S. Francis Daniel Samuel Angelâ— Domnus Leo Nicolaus and Hugolinus who sâ— preaching the Ghospell of Christ and confuting the Sect of
to the persecutors that sought him after a constant confession of his fayth being racked vpon the torture Equuleus and cruelly beaten with cudgells at last throwne headlong from a steepy place obtayned a crowne of Martyrdome At Agen in France of S. Caprasâ—is Martyr who to auoyd the fury of persecution hiding himself in a denne and hearing of the torments which the holy Virgin Fides had endured for Christ inflamed therewith prayed vnto God that if he thought him worthy of the glory of Martyrdome a spring of water might flow out of a stone in the Denne where he lay which God granting he went confideÌ„tly to the place of combat and vnder Maximianus Emperour by a renowned conflict deserued the palme of Martyrdome At Antioch of S. Artemius Prime-Captaine of the Emperour who vnder Constantine the Great hauing had chiefe Commaund in the warres was by Iulian the Apostata whome he had accused of cruelty towards Christians grieuously tormented beaten with cudgells and finally beheaded At Cullen the passion of the holy Virgins Martha and Saula with many others At Minden the birth-day of S. Felicianus Bishop Martyr In Portugall of S. Irenes Virgin and Martyr At Paris of the Saints George Deacon and Aurelius In the territory of Rhemes of S. Sindulphus CoÌ„fessor G The one and twentith Day IN Cyprus the birth-day of S. Hilarion Abbot whose life full of vertues and miracles S. Hierome hath left written At Cullen the birth-day of the Saints Vrsula and her fellowes who for the Christian Fayth and defence of their Virginity being killed by the barbarous Hunnes ended their liues by Martyrdome Very many of their holy bodies were buried at Cullen At Ostia of S. Asterius Priest and Martyr who as is recorded in the Martyrdome of S. Callistus Pope suffered vnder Alexander Emperour At Nicomedia the birth-day of the Saints Dasius Zoticus and Câ—ius and twelue other souldiers who after many torments were drowned in the sea At Marana in Syria neere Antioch of S. Malchus Monke At Lyons of S. Viatoy Deacon to S. Iustinus Bishop of the same Citty At 〈◊〉 of S. Cilinia Mother to S. Remigius Bishop of Rhemes A The two and twentith Day AT Hierusalem of S. Marke Bishop a maÌ„ of great renowne and learning who first of all the Gentils gouerned the Church of Hierusalem and not long after obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome vnder Antoninus Emperour At Hadrianople in Thracia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Philip Bishop Seuerus Priest Eusebius and Hermes who after imprysonment and other torments vnder Iulian the Apostata were burned Also of the holy Martyrs Alêxander Bishop Heraclius Souldier and his fellowes At Fermo in Marc-Ancona of S. Philip Bishop and Martyr At Hilesca in Spayne of the holy Virgins Numilon and Alodia systers who for confession of Christ being beheaded by the Saracens finished their Martyrdome At Cullen of S. Cordula Virgin one of S. Vrsula's Company who being terrifyed the first day with the slaughter of her fellowes hid herselfe but on the morrow repenting her therof discouered herself to the Hunnes and last of all receaued the crowne of Martyrdome At Hierapolis in Phrygia of S. Abercius Bishop who flourished vnder Marcus Antoninus Emperour At Roan of S. Melanius Bishop who being ordayned by S. Stephen Pope was sent thither to preach the Ghospell At Fiesoli in Tuscany of S. Donatus a Scottish man by birth and Bishop of that Citty At Verona of S. Verecundus Bishop Confessour At Hierusalem of S. Mary Salâ—me who as the holy Ghospell recordeth was very carefull about the buriall of our Lord. B The three and twentith Day IN Spayne neere vnto Cales of the holy Martyrs Seruandus and Germanus who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Viator Lieutenant after torments loathsomnes of pryson affliction of hunger and thirst and the toyle of a long voyage which they endured being sore loaden with irons finally ended the course of their Martyrdome by being beheaded The holy body of Germanus is kept at Merida and that of Seruandus at Seuill At Antioch in Syria the birth-day of S. Theodorus Priest who being apprehended in the persecution of wicked Iulian after he had endured the torture of Equuleus and many other most cruell torments hauing also his sides burned with fiery lampes and still persisting in the confession of Christ finally ended his Martyrdome by the sword At Constantinople of S. Ignatius Bishop who being many wayes iniured and dryuen also into banishment by Bardas the Emperour whome he had reprehended for putting away his wyfe called back againe restored to his Bishopricke by Nicolas Pope of Rome finally dyed in peace At Bourdeaux of S. Seuerinus Bishop of Cullen and Confessour At Roan of S. Romanus Bishop At Salerno of S. Verus Bishop In the territory of Amiens of S. Domitius Priest In the territory of Poitiers of S. Beuet Confessor C The foure and twentith Day AT Venosa in Apulia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Felix an Affrican Bishop Audactus and Ianuarius Priests Fortunaâ—us and Septimus Lectors who in the persecution of Diocletian hauing byn a long tyme vexed and afflicted with imprisonment fetters both in Affrica and Sicily by Magdellianus Gouernour when Felix would by no meanes deliuer vp the sacred Bookes according to the Emperours Edict were all at the length beheaded At Nagran a Citty in the Countrey of the Homerites the Martyrdome of the Saintes Aretas and three hundred and fourty of his fellowes in the tyme of Iustinus Emperour vnder Dunaan a Iewish Tyrant After whome also a Christian woman was burned whose little sonne being but a child of fiue yeares old and stammeringly confessing Christ when neyther by feare or flattery he could be stayed from running into the fyre was finally burned with his Mother At Cullen Cullen 〈◊〉 S. Euergistus Bishop and Martyr At Constantinople of S. Prâ—câ—us Bishop In little Brittany the depositioÌ„ of S. Maglorius Bishop whose body lyeth buried at Paris In the Monastery of Vertan of S. Martin Abbot In Campaniâ—… of S. Marcus Anchoret whose worthy prayses S. Gregory hath written D The fiue and twentith Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Chrysanthus and Daria his wyle who after many afflictions which they had endured for Christ vnder Celerinus Gouernour were commaunded by Nameriâ—â—us Emperour to be caâ—t into a sandpit in the way Salaria there to be ouer whelmed with earth and stones Also at Rome the birth-day of fourty six holy Souldiers who being all baptized by S. Dâ—onyâ—â—as Pope were by commaundment of Claudius Emperour beheaded and lye buried in the forsaid way of Salaria togeather with an hundred one twenty other Martyrs amongst whome were also â—ouâ—e Christian Souldiers Theâ—â—â—oÌ„sius Lucius Marcus and Peter At Soâ—…s in France of the holy Martyrs Crispinus and Crispinâ—… Noble Romans who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Rictiouarus President after most cruell torments being slayne obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome whose bodies were
afterwards transported to Rome and there honorably enterred in the Church of Saint Laurence in Palisperna At Florence the passion of S. Miniates a Souldier who vnder Decius Emperour striuing most valiaÌ„tly for the fayth of Christ was crowned with a famous Martyrdome At Torre in Sardinia of the holy Martyrs Protus Priest and Ianuarius Deacon who being sent by S. Caius Pope into that Iland vnder Diocletian by Barbaâ—ius the President were put to death At Constantinople the passion of the Saints Martyrius Subdeacon and Marcianus Chantor who vnder Constantius Emperour were slaine by the Heretiques At Rome of S. Bonifacius Pope and Confessour At Perigueux in France of S. Fronto who being ordayned Bishop by S. Peter the Apostle and sent thither with George Priest after he had conuerted a great multitude of that Nation to Christ famous for miracles rested in peace At Brescia the birth-day of S. Gaudentius Bishop renowned for doctrine and holines At Gaualo of S. Hilary Bishop E The six and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Euaristus Pope and Martyr who vnder Hadrian Emperour adorned the Church of God with his bloud In Assrica of the holy Martyrs Rogatianus Priest and Felicissimus who in the persecution of Valerian and Gallienus were crowned with a renowned Martyrdome of whome S. Cyprian also writeth in his Epistle to the Confessours At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Lucianus Florius and their fellowes The same day of S. Quod-vult-Deus Bishop of Carthage who togeather with his Clergy being by Geisericus an Arian King put into broken shippes without oares or sailes and so committed to the sea beyond all expectation aryued at Naples and there in banishment dyed a Confessor At Narbone of S. Rusticus Bishop and Confessor who flourished in the dayes of Valentinianus and Leo Emperours At Salerno of S. Gaudiosus Bishop At Pauia of S. Fulcus Bishop Also of S. Quadragesimns Subdeacon who raised a dead man to life F The seauen and twentith Day THE Vigill of the holy Apostles Simon and Iude. At Auila in Spayne the passion of the Saints Vincentius Sabina and Christeta who being most cruelly racked vpon the torture Equuleus vntill all their ioynts were loosed and their brayns beaten out with great barres accomplished their Martyrdome vnder Dacianus President At the Castle of Tyle of S. Florentius Martyr In Cappadocia of the holy Martyrs CapitoÌ„lina Brotheides her hand-maid who suffered vnder Diocletian In India of S. Frumentius Bishop who being there first a Bond-slaue and afterward ordayned Bishop by S. Athanasius did greatly propagate the Ghospell of Christ in those Partes In Aethiopia of S. Elesbaan King who when he had ouercome the enemyes of Christ sending his Crowne to Hierusalem in the tyme of Iustinus Emperour became a Monke as he had vowed and finally in great holines departed to our Lord. G The eight and twentith Day THE birth-day of the holy Apostles Simon Cananaeus and Thaddeus who is also called Iudas of whome Simon preached the Ghospell in Aegypt and Thaddaeus in Mesopotamia and afterwards going togeather into Persia when they had conuerted an infinite multitude of that Nation to the fayth of Christ accomplished their Martyrdome At Rome of S. Cyrilla Virgin daughter to S. Triphonia who vnder Claudius Emperour was put to death for Christ. There also of S. Anastasia the Elder Virgin and Cyrillus Martyrs of whome Anastasia in the persecution of Valerianus vnder Probus Gouernour being bound with chaines buffetted tormented with fyre and whippes and still persisting constant in the confession of Christ hauing her breasts cut off her nayles plucked off her teeth broken in peeces her hands and feete cut off being finally beheaded went triuÌ„phantly to her Spouse adorned with so many iewels of Martyrdome Cyrillus also giuing her at her request a cup of water to drinke for his reward receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome At Como of S. Fidelis Martyr vnder Maximianus Emperour At Mentz of S. Ferrutius Martyr At Meaux of S. Faron Bishop and Confessor At Naples of S. Gaudiosus an Affrican Bishop who to auoid the persecution of the Vandalls comming thence into Campania in a Monastery at Naples made a holy end At Vercells of S. Honoratus Bishop A The nyne and twentith Day IN Lucania in the Kingdome of Naples of the holy Martyrs Hyacinthus Quinctus Felicianus and Lucius At Sidon in Phoenicia of S. Zenobius Priest who in the rage of the last persecution exhorting others to Martyrdome was himselfe also made worthy of like honour The same day of the holy Bishops Maximilianus Martyr and Valentinus Confessor At Bergamo of S. Eusebia Virgin and Martyr At Hierusalem the birth-day of S. Narcissus Bishop greatly renowned for Holines Patience and Fayth who liuing an hundred and sixteene yeares departed to our Lord. At Austum of S. Iohn Bishop and Confessor At Cassiopis in the Iland of Corcyra of S. Donatus of whome S. Gregory Pope writeth At Vienna the deposition of S. Theodorus Abbot B. The thirtith Day IN Affrica the birth-day of two hundred and twenty holy Martyrs At Tanger in Mauritania the passion of S. Marcellus a Centurion who vnder Agricolaus Lieutenant to the Gouernour being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Chronion Iulian Macarius and thirteene others vnder Decius Emperour There also of S. Eutropia Martyr who for visiting the holy Martyrs was with them so long tormented till she gaue vp the Ghost At Callari in Sardinia of S. Saturninus Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian was beheaded vnder Barbarus President At Apamea of S. Maximus Martyr vnder the same Diocletian At Leon in Spayne of the holy Martyrs Claudius Lupercus and Victorius sonnes to S. Marcellus the Centurion who in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian vnder Dignianus President were beheaded At Aegaea in Cilicia the passion of the Saints Zenobius Bishop Zenobia his syster vnder Diocletian Emperour and Lysias President At Altino of S. Theonestus Bishop and Martyr who was slayne by the Arians At Paris of S. Lucanuâ— Martyr At Antioch of S. Serapion Bishop renowned for learning At Capua of S. German Bishop and Confessor a man of great holines whose soule in the houre of his death was by S. Benet seene carryed vp to heauen At Potenza in Lucania of S. Gerard Bishop C The one and thirtith Day THE Vigill of All-Saints At Rome the birth-day of S. Nemesius Deacon and of Lucilla his daughter a Virgin who when they could by no meanes be brought to forsake the fayth of Christ were by commaundement of Valerianus Emperour beheaded vpon the fiue and twentith day of August whose bodyes being first buryed by S. Stephen Pope and afterward on this day more decently entombed by S. Xistus in the way called Appia Pope Gregory the fifth translated into the Oratory of the Church of Sancta Maria Noua togeather with the Saints Symphronius Olimpius a Tribune Exuperia his wyfe and Theodulus his sonne who being
Tribunal when they refused to sacrifice vnto Idolls cast into pryson were the same night beheaded At Emesa in Phoenicia of the holy Martyrs Galatian and Epistemes his wyfe who in the persecution of Decius being first whipped and then depriued of their hands feete tongue were finally beheaded Also of the holy Martyrs Domninus Theotimus Philotheus Siluanus and their fellowes vnder Maximiâ—us Emperour Ar Millan of S. Magnus Bishop At Brescia of S. Dominator Bishop At Treuers of S. Fibitius Abbot At Orleance of S. Latus Priest and Confessour B The sixt Day AT Thinis in Affrica the birth-day of S. Felix Martyr who confessing himselfe to be a Christian and his tormen 〈◊〉 differed was the day following as relateth Saint Augustine in his exposition of a Psalme vpon his Feast-day to the people found dead in pryson At Theopolis of ten holy Martyrs who are sayd to haue suffered death by the Saracens At Barcelona of S. Seuâ—rus Bishop and Martyr who foâ— defence of the Catholique fayth hauing 〈◊〉 nayle strocken into his head receaued thâ— crowne of Martyrdome In Phrygia of S. Atticus At Berges in Flanders of S. Winock Abbot renowned for many vertues and miracles who in all humility serued for long tyme the Religious of his Monastery being his subiects At Fundi in Campania oâ— S. Felix Monke At Limoges in Aquitan of S. Leonard Confessor disciple of S. Remigius Bishop who being Nobly borne making choyse of a solitary lyfe was famous for holines and miracles especially in deliuering of Captiues C The seauenth Day AT Padua the deposition of S. Prosdocimus the first Bishop of that Citty whâ— being ordayned by S. Peter the Apostle sent thither to preach the Ghospell renowned for many vertues and miracles rested happily in our Lord. At Perugia of S. Herculanus Bishop Martyr who by the commaundment of Totylas King of the Gothes was beheaded whose body as S. Gregory relateth was found as whole and fast vnited to his head the fourtith day after iâ— was cut off as if no edge of sword had touched it The same day of S. Amarantâ—us Martyr who being buryed in the Citty of Albi after he had ended the course of his faythfull agony liueth gloriously in heauen At Melitine in Armenia the passion of the Saints Hieron Nicander Hesychius and thirty others who were crowned with Martyrdome in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Lycias President At Amphipolis in Macedonia of the holy Martys Auctus Tautio and Thessalonica At Ancyra the passion of the Saints Melasippus Antonius Carina vnder IuliaÌ„ the Apostata At Cullen of S. Engelâ—ertus Bishop who for defence of the libertyes of the Church and obedience to the Romaine sea doubted not to suffer Martyrdome At Alexandria of S. Achillas Bishop renowned for doctrine fayth conuersation and manners In Frizeland the depotion of S. Willebrordus Bishop of Mastricht who being ordayned by S. Sergius Pope preached the Ghospell of Christ in Frizeland and Denmarke At Metz of S. Rufus Bishop and Confessour At Strasburge of S. Florentius Bishop D The eyght Day THE Octaue of All Saints At Rome iâ— in the way Lauicana three myles froâ— the Citty the passion of the holy Martyrâ— Claudius Nicostratus Symphorianus Castoriâ—… and Simplicius who being first cast into pryson afterwards grieuously beaten with whips called Scorpions when they could noâ— be drawne from the fayth of Christ were coÌ„manded by Diocletian Emperor to be caâ—… headlong into the Riuer There also in the same place the birth-day of foure holy Martyrs Brothers Seuerus Seuerianus Carpophorus and Victorinus who vnder the same Emperour were beaten to death with leaden whippes The names of these foure which after many yeares were miraculously reuealed when they could not then be knowne it was ordeyned that their yearely festiuity should be celebrated vpon this day togeather with the former fiue vnder the Name of the foure Crowned Martyrs which custome also still continued in the Church after their names were reuealed Also at Rome of S. Deus-dedit Pope who was of so great merit with God that with a kisse he cured a leaper At Bremen â—f S. Willehadus the first Bishop of that Citty who togeather with S. Bonifacâ—us whose disciple he was preached the Ghospell in Frizland and Saxony At Sâ—issons in France of S. Godfrey Bishop of Amiens a man of great holines At Verdun of S. Maurus Bishop and Confessor At Tours of S. Clarus Priest whose Epitaph was written by S. Paulinus E The nynth Day AT Rome the DedicatioÌ„ of the Church of our Sauiour At Amasia in Pontus the birth-day of S. Theodorus a Souldier who in the tyme of Maximianus Emperour being first most cruelly beaten for the conlession of Christ and then cast into pryson where he was visited by our Sauiour himselfe who appeared vnto him and bid him behaue himselfe couragiously constantly being afterward also racked vpon the â—orture Equuleus torne with iron hookes euen till his bowells appeared was finally burned whose prayses S. Gregory Nysen in an excellent oration hath celebrated At Tyana in Cappadocia the passion of S. Orestes vnder Diocletian Emperour At Thessalonica of S. Alexander Martyr vnder Maximanus At Bourges of S. Vrsinus Confessor who beiâ—… ordayned at Rome by the successors of tâ—… Apostles was sent first Bishop to that Câ—…ty At Naples in Campania of S. Agrippinus Bâ—…shop renowned for miracles At Constanâ—…nople of the holy Virgins Eustolia a Romaâ—… and Sopatra daughter of Mauritius the Eâ—…perour At Berytus in Syria the Memory our Blessed Sauiours Image which beiâ—… crucifyed by the Iewes in derision dâ—… powre out such plenty of bloud that boâ—… the East and West Churches receaued â—…bundantly therof F The tenth Day THE birth-day of the holy Martyâ—… Triphon and Respicius and Nympha Viâ—…gin In the territory of Adge in Francâ—… of the holy Martyrs Tyberius Modestâ—… and Florentia who in the tyme of Diocletiâ—… hauing endured diuers torments endâ—… their Martyrdome At Antioch of the holâ—… Martyrs Demetrius Bishop Anianus Deacoâ—… Eustosius and twenty others At Rauenna 〈◊〉 S. Probus Bishop famous for miracles 〈◊〉 Orleance of S. Monitor Bishop and Confessoâ—… In England of S. Iustus Bishop who togeâ—… ther with S. Augustine Mellitus and otheâ— â—…ing sent into that Iland by S. Gregoryâ—ope â—ope to peach the Ghospell of Christ reâ—owned for sanctity of life reposed there 〈◊〉 our Lord. At Mellun of S. Leo Confefâ—or At Iconium in Lycaonia of the holy woâ—en Tryphenna and Tryphosa who by the â—reaching of S. Paul the Apostle and examâ—le of S. Thecla Virgin greatly profited in Christian perfection In the Iland of â—…sina of S. Theoctistes Virgin G The elcauenth Day AT Tours in France the birth-day of S. Martin Bishop Confessour whose â—…yfe was so renowned for miracles that he was made worthy to be the raiser of three â—ead men At Cotyaeum in Phrygia the famous passion of S. Mennas an Aegyptian Souldier who
India neere to the Persians of the Saints Barlaam and Iosaphaâ— whose admirable acts S. Iohn Damascen hath left wrirten At Paris the deposition of S. Seuerinus Monke and Anchoret C The eight and twentith Day AT Rome of S. Rufus Martyr who with all his family vnder Diocletian Emperour was put to death for the fayth of Christ. At Corinth the birth-day of S. Sosthenes disciple to S. Paul the Apostle of whome he maketh mention writing to the Corinthians This man of a Prince of the Synagogue being conuerted vnto Christ cruelly beaten before the proconsul Gallion gaue therby a most renowned testimony of the first fruits of his fayth In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Papinianus and Mansuetus Bishops who in the persecution of the Wandalls vnder Geisericus the Arian King hauing their bodies sore burned with hoat fiery plates ended a glorious Martyrdome At what tyme also the holy Bishops Valerianus Vrbanus Crescens Eustachius Cresconius Crescentianus Felix Hortulanus and Florentianus being sent into banishment finished the course of their liues At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Stephen the yonger Basill Peter Andrew and of three hundred and thirty nyne Monkes their fellowes who vnder Constantinus Copronymus for worshipping holy Images being sundry wayes tormented confirmed the Catholique verity with the effusion of their bloud At Rome of S. Gregory Pope the third of that Name who renowned for holines of life and good workes departed to our Lord. D The nyne and twentith Day THE Vigil of the holy Apostle S. Andrew At Rome in the way Salaria the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Saturninus an old man and Sisinius Deacon vnder Maximinus Emperour who after they had bene long afflicted in pryson were by the Gouernour of the Citty coÌ„maunded first to be put vpon the torture Equuleus with a great fire made round about them and afterwards being dragged and scourged with sinewes beaten also with cudgells and whips called Scorpions were finally beheaded At Tolosa of S. Saturninus Bishop who in the tyme of Decius Emperour being apprehended by the PagaÌ„s brought to the Capitoll of that Citty was throwne downe headlong from the highest staires of the same wherby hauing his braynes dashed out his body all bruized he rendred vp his worthy souâ—e to God Also the passion of the Saints Paramon and of three hundred seauenty fyue more of his fellowes vnder Decius Emperour and Aquilinus President At Ancyra of S. Philomenus Martyr who in the persecution of Aurelianus Emperour vnder Felix President being first tryed by fyre and then hauing his hands feete and head pierced with nayles finished his Martyrdome At Verulo of the holy Martyrs Blasius and Demetrius At Todi of S. Illuminata Virgin E The thirtith Day AT Patras in Achaia the birth-day of S. Andrew the Apostle who hauing preached the Ghospell of Christ in Thracia and Scythia was apprehended by Aegeas the Proconsull and first cast into pryson afterwards most cruelly beaten and lastly fastened to a Crosse and hanging thereon foâ— two whole dayes togeather teaching thâ— people praying our Lord that he mighâ— not be taken downe from the Crosse being enuironed with a great light from heauen gaue vp his pure holy soule to God At Rome the passion of the Saints Castulus and Euprepiâ—es At Constantinople of S. Maura Virgin and Martyr Also of S. Iustina Virgin and Martyr At Saints of S. Troianus Bishop a man of great holines who dying heere on earth doth by his many miracles euidently declare he liueth in heauen At Rome of S. Constantius Confessor who stoutly resisting the Pelagian Hereticks was through their factions greatly afflicted and therby made partaker of many merits In Palestine of S. Zosimus Confessour who vnder Iustinus Emperour was renowned for holines of life and miracles THE MONETH OF DECEMBER F The first Day OF Nahum the Prophet who was buried in Begabar At Rome of the holy Martyrs Diodorus Priest Marianus Deacon with many others who by commaundement of Numerianus Emperour were crowned with Martyrdome There also the passion of the Saints Lucius Rogatus Cassianus and Candida The same day of S. Ansanus Martyr who vnder Diocletian Emperour for the Confession of Christ being apprehended cast into pryson at Rome was afterwards brought to Siena in Tuscany an there beheaded ended the course of his Maâ—…tyrdome At Ameria in Vmbria of S. Olympias who hauing bene sometymes Consul anâ— conuerted to the fayth by S. Firmina vnde Diocletian being racked first vpon the torture Equuleus finished his Martyrdome A Arbellis in Persia of S. Ananias Martyr At Narni of S. Proculus Bishop and Martyr who after many famous workes of Charity performed was commaunded by Totilas King of the Gothes to be beheaded In the Citty of Casala of S. Euasius Bishop Martyr Aâ— Millan of S. Castritianus Bishop who in thâ— greatest troubles of the Church flourished in all Vertue and Religious Piety At Brescia of S. Vrsicinus Bishop At Tournay in Flanders of S. Eligius Bishop whose holy lyfe is manifested by the number of miracles which he wrought At Verdun of S. Agericus Bishop The same day of S. Natalia wyfe to S. Adrian Martyr who vnder Diocletian Emperour did a long tyme serue the holy Martyrs in pryson at Nicomedia and after their passion she went to Constantinople and there peaceably reposed in our Lord. G The second Day AT Rome the passion of S. Bibiana Virgin who vnder Iulian the wicked Emperour was so long beaten with leaden whippes vntill she gaue vp the Ghost There also of the holy Martyrs Eusebius Priest Marcellus Deacon Hippolytus Maximus Adria Paulina Neon Maria Martana and Aurelia who in the persecution of Valerianus vnder Secundianus Iudge finished their Martyrdome Also at Rome of S. Pontianus Martyr with foure others In Affrica the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Seuerus Securus Ianuarius and Victorinus who were there crowned with Martyrdome At Aquileia of S. Cromatius Bishop and Confessour At Imola of S. Peter Bishop of Rauenna surnamed Chrysologus renowned for doctrine and holines At Verona of S. Lupus Bishop and Confessour At Edessa of S. Nonnus Bishop by whose prayers Pelagia the Penitent was conuerted to Christ. At Troas in Phrygia of S. Syluanus Bishop famous for miracles At Brescia of S. Euasius Bishop A The third Day IN Iury of the holy Prophet Sophonias At Rome of the holy Martyrs Claudius Tribune Hilaria his wife and their sonnes Iaâ—oâ— Maurus with seaueÌ„ty souldiers of whome Claudius vnder Numerianus Emperour being tyed to a great stone was throwne headloÌ„g into the Riuer but his soÌ„nes togeather with the souldiers were beheaded and lastly Hilaria when she had buryed her sonnes bodyes praying at their sepulcher being apprehended by the Infidells departed to our Lord. At Tanger in Mauritania the passion of S. Cassianus Martyr who hauing byn long tyme a â—aylour at length inspired from heauen esteemed it a detestable thing to be an instrument actor in the slaughter of Christians whereupon
renouncing his office coÌ„uerted to Christ was finally made worthy of Martyrdome Also in Affrica of the holy Martyrs Claudius Crispinus Maginas Iohn Stephen In Hungary of S. Agricola Martyr At Nicomedia the passion of the Saints Ambicus Victor and Iulius At Millan of S. Mirocletes Bishop Confessour of whome S. Ambrose maketh mention In England of S. Birinus the first Bishop of Dorchester At Curia in Germany of S. Lucius King of Brittany who was the first King of that Iland that receaued the fayth of Christ in the tyme of Pope Eleutherius At Siena in Tuscany of S. Galganus Anchoret B The fourth Day AT Nicomedia the passion of S. Barbara Virgin and Martyr who in the persecution of Maximinus after sore pyning in prison burning with lampes cutting off her breasts and other torments finished her Marryrdome by the sword At Constantinople of the Saints Theophanes and his fellowes In Pontus of S. Meletius Bishop and Confessor renowned as well for doctrine as holines of lyfe and other vertues At Bolonia of S. Felix Bishop who had byn Deacon before of the Church of Millan vnder S. Ambrose In England of S. Osmund Bishop and Confessour At Cullen of S. Annon Bishop In Mesopotamia of S. Maruthas Bishop who restoring the Churches of God sorely ruined in Persia through the persecution of King Isdegerdes famous for many miracles deserued also to be honoured euen amongst his enemies At Parma of S. Bernard Cardinall and Bishop of the same Citty C The fifth Day AT Mutala in Cappadocia of S. Sabas Abbot greatly renowned in Palestine for holines of life who stoutly laboured in defence of the Catholike Fayth against the impugners of the Holy Councell of Chalcedon At Theâ—esta in Affricke of S. Crispiâ—a a Noblewoman who vnder Diocletian and Maximian for refusing to sacrifice vnto Idols was by commaundement of Anolinus Proconsull beheaded Of whome S. Augustine often makes mention At Thagura also in Affricke of the holy Martyrs Iulius Potamia Crispinus Felix Gratus seauen others At Nice in Prouence vpon the riuer Varuâ— of S. Bassus Bishop who in the perfecution of Decius Valerian being racked vpon the torture Equuleus for the fayth of Christ by Perennius President burned also with fiery plates beaten with cudgels and whips called Scorpions cast into the fyre without any hurt being finally pierced through the body with two great nailes ended his glorious Martyrdome At Pauia of S. Dalmatius Bishop Martyr who suffered in the persecution of Maximianus At Pentina in Abbruzzo of S. Pelinus Bishop of Brindisi who vnder Iulian the Apostata when the temple of Mars by the power of his prayers fell to the ground being cruelly beaten by the Idolatrous Priests vpon whome they inflicted fourescore and fiue wounds deserued finally the crowne of Martyrdome Also of Anastasius Martyr who for the great â—eruor he had to suâ—â—er for Christ offered himselfe voluntarily to the persecutours At Treuers of S. Nicetius Bishop a man of great holines At Polybotum in Asia of S. Iohn Bishop sur-named Thaumaturgus D The sixt Day AT Myra the chiefe Citty of Lycia the birth-day of S. Nicolas Bishop CoÌ„fessour of whome amoÌ„gst many miracles this memorable one is recorded that being far distant he dissuaded by admonitions threats the Emperor Constantine in a visioÌ„ froÌ„ putting to death certaine persons who had called vpon him for succour in theyr necessity In Affrica of the holy women Dioâ—ysia Daâ—iua Leontia and of a religious man called Tertius also of Aemilianus a Phisitian Bonifacius and three others who in the perâ—ecution of the Wandalls vnder Hunnericus the Arian King for defence of the Catholike sayth being all most cruelly tormented deserued the glory of renowned and holy Confessours There also of S. Maioricus Sonne to the forsaid Dionysia who being a yong youth and trembling at the torments was so encouraged and animated with the words and lookes of his mother that he became more strong then the rest and in the middest of his torments gaue vp his soule to God whome his pious mother taking vp in her armes buryed in her owne house and daily vsed to pray at his sepulcher The same day of S. Polychronius Priest who in the tyme of Constantius Emperour whiles he sayd Masse at the holy Altar was killed by the Arians At Rome of S. Asella Virgin who as S. Hierome writeth being blessed euen froÌ„ her mothers wombe drew on her lyfe in fasting and prayer vntill her very old age E The seauenth Day AT Millan the ordination of S. Ambrose Bishop and Doctour of the Church by whose holinesse and doctrine the vniuersal Church of Christ is greatly adorned At AlexaÌ„dria the birth-day of S. Agatho a Soldier who in the persecution of Decius for hindring certaine Pagans from abusing the holy Martyrs bodyes a suddaine out-cry of the comon people being raysed agaynst him was apprehended and brought before the iudge where persisting constant in the confession of Christ he was presently condemned to death At Antioch of the holy Martys Polycarpus and Theodorus At Tuburbum in Affrica of S. Seuerus Marryr who in the persecutioÌ„ of the Wandals vnder Hunnericus the Arian King hauing byn very sore beaten with cudgells and oftentymes lifted vp on high with pullies and suddenly with the whole weight of his body let fall vpon hard flinâ— stones otherwise cruelly tormented at last obteyned the palme of Martyrdome At Teano in Campania of S. Vrbanus Bishop and Confessour At Saints in France of S. Martin Abbot at whose Sepulcher by the power of God often miracles are wrought In the territory of Meaux of S. Phara Virgin F The eyght Day THE Conception of the euer-Glorious Virgin Mary Mother of God At Rome of S. Eutychianus Pope who hauing buryed with his owne hands the bodyes of three hundred fourty and two Martyrs was vnder Numerianus Emperour made worthy of Martyrdome himselfe and buryed in the Churchyard of Callistus At Alexandria of S. Macarius Martyr who in the tyme of Decius when the Iudge with many words went about to persuade him to deny Christ he with so much the more constancy did professe his â—ayth was at last commaunded to be burned alyue At Treuers of S. Eucharius disciple to S. Peter the Apostle and the first Bishop of the same Citty In Cyprus of S. Sophronius Bishop a most renowned defender and ayder of Pupills Orphans Widdows and of all poore and oppressed persons In the Monastery of Lâ—… of S. Romaricus Abbot who being a chiefe Nobleman in the Court of King Theodobertus renouncing the world was very famous for monasticall discipline At Constantinople of S. Paâ—apius Hermit renowned for vertues miracles At Verona the Ordination of S. Zeâ—o Bishop G The nynth Day AT Toledo in Spaine the birth-day of S. Leocadia Virgin and Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian Emperour vnder Dacianus Gouernour of Spaine being fore pined in pryson when she heard
of the cruell torments of S. Eulalia and other Martyrs putting herself vpâ— her knees in prayer gaue vp her vndefiled soule to God At Carthage of S. Restitutus Bishop Martyr vpon whose feast S. Augustine made a sermon of him to the people Also in Affrica of the holy Martyrs Peter Successus Bassianus Primitiuus and twenty others At Limoges in France of S. Valeria Virgin and Martyr At Verona of S. Proculus Bishop who in the persecution of Diocletian being with buffets and cudgells driuen out of the Citty at length restored to his Church reposed in peace At Pauia of S. Syrus the first Bishop of that Citty renowned for vertues and miracles At Apamea in Syria of S. Iulianus Bishop who in the tyme of Seuerus Emperour was very famous for holines of life At Perigueux in France of S. Cyprian Abbot a man of great sanctity At Nazianzum of S. Gorgonia sister to S. Gregory surnamed the Deuine whose vertues miracles himselfe hath written A The tenth Day AT Rome of S. Melchiades Pope who hauing suffered great persecution vnder Maximianus and peace restored to the Church reposed in our Lord. The same day of the holy Martyrs Carpophorus Priest and Abundius Deacon who in the persecution of Diocletian being first most cruelly beaten with cudgells theÌ„ racked vpon the torture Equuleus and afterwards long pyned in prison for want of meate were finally beheaded At Merida in Spaine the passion of S. Eulalia Virgin who vnder Maximianus Emperour and Dacianus President suffering many torments for the confession of Christ at twelue yeares old at length racked vpoÌ„ the torture Equuleus rent vvith iron clawes and burning torches put to her sydes she gaue vp her soule to God There also of S. Iulia Virgin and Martyr the inseparable companion of S. Eulalia both in life and death At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Mennas Hermogenes Eugraphus who suffered vnder Maximinus At Lentini of the holy Martyrs Mercurius and his fellowes Souldiers who vnder Tertyllus PresideÌ„t Licinius Emperour were beheaded At Ancyra in Galatia of S. Gemellus Martyr who after most grieuous torments vnder Iulian the Apostata was crucified on a Crosse. At Vienna of S. Sindulphus Bishop CoÌ„fessor At Brescia of S. Deus-dedit Bishop B The eleauenth Day AT Rome of S. Damasus Pope Confessour who condemned Apollinaris the Arch-hereticke and restored Peter Bishop of Alexandria that had beene cast out of his sea He also found out the bodies of many Saints adorned their tombes with verses Likewise at Rome the passion of S. Thraso who nourishing and maintayning with his owne goods the Christians that laboured in the hoate Bathes and other publike workes as also those that were in prison being appreheÌ„ded by commaundment of Maximianus with two others Pontianus and Pretextatus was crowned with Martyrdome At Amiens of the holy Martyrs Victoricus and Fuscianus vnder the same Emperour who by commandement of Rictiouarus President hauing their nostrills eares first boared with certaine steeles their temples pierced with burning nailes their eyes pulled out their bodies shot full of arrows were finally togeather with S. Gentianus their host beheaded In Persia of S. Barsabas Martyr In Spayne of S. Eutychius Martyr At Piacenza of S. Sabinus Bishop renowned for miracles At Constantinople of S. Daniel surnamed Styliâ—a C The twelfth Day AT Rome of S. Synesius Martyr who being ordayned Lector in the tyme of S. Xystus Pope when he had conuerted many to the fayth of Christ accused to Aurelianus Emperour receaued the crowne of Martyrdome At AlexaÌ„dria of the holy Martyrs Epimachus Alexander who vnder Decius Emperour after they had layne a long time in fetters and byn diuersly afflicted for the Christian fayth were at length burned There also of the holy women Ammonaria Virgin Mercuria Dionysia and another Ammonaria of whome the first in the same persecution of Decius hauing ouercome most cruell and vnheard-of torments was finally beheaded but the three others for that the Iudge being ashamed to be ouercome by women and fearing least by vsing the same torments against them he should be vanquished by their constancy they were without more ado beheaded At Treuers of the holy Martyrs Maxentius Constantius Crescentius Iustinus and their fellowes who in the persecution of Diocletian suffered vnder the President Rictiouarus The same day of the holy Martyrs Hermogenes Donatus and two and twenty others C The thirtenth Day AT Syracosa in Sicilia the birth-day of S. Lucy Virgin and Martyr who in the persecution of Diocletian being deliuered ouer by commaundment of Paschaâ—… that had beene sometymes Consul to certaine naughty fellowes corrupters of Chastity therby to make her inâ—amous to the people they were not able in any wise to mooue her out of the place where she stood neither with ropes nor yet with many yokes of oxen whereupon encompassing her round with burning pitch rasin and bolling oile when by the power of God she was nothing hurt therby being finally thrust through the throate with a sword accomplished her Martyrdome In Armenia the passion of the holy Martyrs Eustratius Auxentius Eugenius Mardarius and Orestes in the persecution of Diocletian of whom Eustratius being there by Lycias first and afterwards at Sebâ—sta by Agricolâ—us Presidents togeather with Orestes afflicted with exquisite torments at length cast into a burning â—ornace gaue vp his soule but Orestes being layd vpon a fiery bedde of iron departed to our Lord. The rest being all most cruelly tormented vnder the forsaid Lysias by diuers deathes finished their Martyrdome Their bodies being translated to Rome were very honourably placed in the Church of S. Apollâ—… In Sardinia in the Iland Sulcitana the passion of S. Antiochus vnder Hadrian Emperour At Cambray in France of S. Auâ—berâ—us Bishop Confessor In the Village of Ponthieu of S. Iudocus Confessour In the territory of Strasâ—…burge of S. Othilia Virgin E The fourtenth Day AT Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Heron Arsenius Isidorus and Dioscorus a boy of whome the three first in the persecution of Decius being by the Iudge diuersly tormented when he saw them all armed alike with constancy commaunded them to be burned But Dioscorus being sorely whipped was by Gods permission set free to the comfort of the Christians At Antioch the birthday of the holy martyrs Drusus Zosimus and Theodorus The same day the passion of the Saints Iustus and Abundius who vnder Numerianus Emperour and Olybrius President being cast into the fire but nothing hurt therby were be headed At Rhemes the passion of the Saints Nicasius Bishop Eutropia Virgin his sister their fellowes Martyrs who were slaine by certaine barbarous people enemies to the fayth of Christ. In the I le of Cyprus the â—irth-day of S. Spiridion Bishop who was â—ne of those Confessours that vnder Maxiâ—inus hauing their right eye pulled out â—heir left knee cut were condemned to the â—…tall-mynes This holy man renowned â—or the guift
of Prophesy and miracles conâ—ounded an Ethnicke Philosopher in the Councell of Nice that scoffed at Christian Religion and brought him to the fayth of Christ. At Bergamo of S. Viator Bishop Confessour At Pauia of S. Pompeius Bishop At Naples in Campania of S. Agnellus Abbot famous for miracles who hath bene often seene with the Standard of the Crosse to deliuer that Citty besieged from the enemyes At Millan of S. Matronianus Hermit F The fiftenth Day AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Irenaens Antonius Theodorus Saturninus ' Victor seauenteene others who in the persecution of Valerianus suffered for Christ. In Affrica the passion of the Saints Faustinus Lucius Candidus Caelianus Marcus Ianuarius Fortunatus There also of S. Valerianus Bishop who being aboue fourescore yeares of age in the persecution of the Wandalls vnder Geisericus the Arian King for not deliuering vp the goods of his Church was commaâ—ded to be cast out of the Citty and all mâ— for bidden to succour him either in the houses or otherwise who lying a lonâ— time in the coÌ„mon way in the open ayrâ— at last finished the course of his blesseâ—… ysâ— in the consession defence of the â—â—tho lique Verity In the territory of Orleans 〈◊〉 S. Maximinus Confessour In the Countreâ— of the Georgians beyond the sea Euxivuâ— of S. Christiana a Hand-mayd who by miâ—racles conuerted that Nation to the fayth 〈◊〉 Christ in the time of Constanâ—…ne the Greatâ— G The sixtenth Day OF the three children Ananias Azariasâ— and Misael whose bodies were burieâ— in Babylon in a certaine Caue At Rauennâ— of the holy Mâ—royrs Valontinus a Generall of Souldiors â—oncoxdius his sonne Naualis and 〈◊〉 who suffered for Christ in the persacâ—â—ion of Maximianus Emperour At Mâ—lâ— in Campania of S. Albina Virgin and Maâ—tyr under Deaius Emperour In Affrica the pâ—ssion of many holy Virgins who in the persecution of the Wandalls vnder Hunâ—… the 〈◊〉 King after many grieuous 〈◊〉 of hanging vp by the â—ands with weights and hoat burning plates happily accomplished their Martyrdome At Vienna of S. Ado Bishop and Confessour At Aberâ—ine in Scotland of S. Beanus Bishop At Gaza in Palestine of S. Irenion Bishop A The seauententh Day AT Eleutheropole in Palestine of the holy Martyrs Flauianus Calanicus and fifty eight of their fellowes who in the time of Heraclius Emperour were slaine by the Saracens for the fayth of Christ. At Marseille in France of S. Lazarus Bishop whome our Lord is said in the Ghospell to haue raised froÌ„ death At Bigard neere Bruxels of S. Viuina Virgin whose great sanctimony is testified by her many miracles At Constantinople of S. Olympia widdow At Andan in the Abbey called of the seauen Churches of S. Begga Widdow sister to S. Gertrude The same day the translation of S. Ignatius Bishop Martyr who was the third after S. Peter that gouerned the Church of Antioch His body being brought from Rome where he suffered in the persecution of Traian to Antioch was there buried in the Church-yard of the Church without the Gate of Daphuis In which solemnity S. Iohn Chrysestome made a Sermon to the people But afterwards his holy Reliques were againâ— translated to Rome and with great honouâ— and veneration placed in the Church of S Clement togeather with the body of thaâ— most Blessed Pope and Martyr B The eightenth Day AT Philippi in Macedonia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Rufus and Zosimus two of the number of those disciples by whome the primitiue Church was fouÌ„ded amongst the Iewes and Grecians of whose happy Martyrdome S. Polycarpe writeth in an Epistle to the Philippians At Laodicea in Syria the passion of the Saints Theotimus and Basilianus In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Quinctus Simplicius and others who suffered in the persecution of Decius Valerian There also of S. Moysetes Martyr Also in Affrica of the holy Martyrs Victurus Victor Victorinus Adiutor Quartus and thirty others At Mopsuestia in Cilicia of S. Auxentius Bishop who hauing byn sometimes a Souldier vnder Licinius Emperor chose rather to cast off his military Cincture then to offer grapes to Bacchus and being afterward ordayned Bishop renowned for merits reposed in peace At Tours of S. Gatianus Confessour who being ordayned the first Bishop of that Citty by S. Fabianus Pope famous for miracles rested in our Lord. C The nynetenth Day AT Alexandria in Aegypt of S. Nemesius Martyr who through calumniation being presented to the Iudge as a theef â—bsolued from that crime was shortly after in the persecution of Decius accused to Aemiâ—â—anus the Iudge for a Christian by whome being often and cruelly tormented he was at last commaunded to be burned with â—heeues heerein resembling our Blessed Sauiour who togeather with theeues was crucifyed At Nice of the Saints Darius Zoâ—…us Paulus and Secundus Martyrs At Niâ—omedia of the holy Martyrs Cyriacus Paulilâ—us Secundus Anastasius Syndimius and their â—ellowes In Mauritania of S. Timotheus Deaâ—on who for the fayth of Christ after most cruell imprysonment being cast into the fire accomplished his Martyrdome At Gaâ—a in Palestine the passioÌ„ of the Saints Meures and Thea. At Auxerre of S. Gregory Bishop Confessour At Orleans of S. Adiutus Abâ—ot famous for the spirit of Prophesy At Rome of S. Faucta Mother of S. Anastasia renowned for her Noble Birth and Piety D The twentith Day THE Vigill of S. Thomas Apostle A Rome of the holy Martyrs Liberatus Baiulus At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Ammon Zeno Ptolomaeus Ingenes Theophiluâ— Souldiers who being present at the examination and torments of a certaine Christian and seing him afraid and euen ready to deny his fayth endeauouring with theiâ— lookes and gestures to encourage him werâ— exclaymed against by the people where fore comming forth into the middest and openly declaring theÌ„selues to be Christians by a famous combat constantly endured they most gloriously triumphe in Christ. At Gelduba of S. Iulius Martyr Iâ— Arabia of the holy Martyrs Eugenius Mâ—carius Priests who by Iulian the Apostata for reprehending his impiety being firâ— most cruelly beaten then banished intâ— a vast wildernes were finally beheaded A Antioch the birth-day of S. Philogonius Bâ— shop who of an Aduocate being called bâ— God to gouerne that Church did togeâ—ther with S. Alexander Bishop and otherâ— first enter into combat for the Catholique fayth against Arius the Hereticke afterward renowned for miracles reposed in our Lord whose yearly festiuity S. Iohn Chrysostome did vse to celebrate with an excellent sermon in prayse of his vertues At Brescia of S. Dominicke Bishop and Confessour E The one and twentith Day AT Calamina the birth-day of S. Thomas Apostle who hauing preached the Ghospel to the Parthians Medians Persians Hyrcans and Brachmans went at the length into India where when he had instructed that people in the ChristiaÌ„ Fayth being by the Kings commandement thrust through the body with a lance
die for Christ being consumed with fire deserued to be borne in heauen the same day that Christ vouchsafed to be borne in earth for the saluation of the world C The sixt and twentith Day AT Hierusalem the birth-day of S. Stephen the first Martyr who was there stoned to death by the Iewes not long after the Ascension of Christ. At Rome of S. Marinus a Senator who vnder Carinus Emperor and Marcianus Gouernour being apprehended for the Christian faith after a base manner racked vpon the torture Equuleus torne with iron clawes cast into a frying panne but the fire turning into dew he deliuered thrown also vnto wild beasts but nothing hurt by them at leÌ„gth brought vnto the Altar to sacrifice when the Idoll by his prayers fell to the grouÌ„d being there beheaded obtayned the palme of Martyrdome Also at Rome in the waye Appia the deposition of S. Dionysius Pope greatly renowned for piety labours which he suâ—ained for the Church There also of S. Zosimus Pope and Confessour In Mesopotamia of S. Archelaus Bishop famous for learning and holynes At Maiuma in Idumâ—a of S. Zenâ— Bishop At Rome of S. Theodorus MaÌ„sionary of the Church of S. Peter of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention D The seauen and twentith Day AT Ephesus the birth-day of S. Iohn Apostle and Euangelist who after the writing of his Ghospell being sent into bannishment where that diuine Reuelation was made vnto him perseuering vntill the tyme of Traian Emperour founded and gouerned the Churches of all Asia and finally worne out with old age the 68. yeare after the passion of our Lord rested in peace and was buryed neere the vnto same Citty At Alexandria of S. Maximus Bishop greatly renowned for the confession of his fayth At Constantinople of the holy Confessors Theodorus and Theophanes Brothers who being brought vp from their childhood in the Monastery of S. Sabas afterwards for defence of holy Images opposing themselues against Leo Theophilus Armenus Emperors were by their commaundment first whipped and then sent into banishment where Theodorus died in pryson but Theophanes when peace at length was restored to the Church being made Bishop of Nice reposed happily in our Lord. There also of S. Nicerates Virgin renowned for holines of life vnder Arcadius Emperour E The eight and twentith Day IN Bethleem-Iuda the birth-day of the holy Innocents who for Christ were put tâ— death by King Herod At Ancyra in Galatiâ— of the holy Martyrs Eutychius Priest Domitianus Deacon In Affrica the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Castor Victor Rogatianus At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Indes an Eunuch Domna Agapes and Theophila Virgins with their fellowes who in the persecution of Diocletian after many combats for Christ by diuers kinds of death obteined the crowne of Martyrdome At Neocaesarea in Pontus of S. Troadius Martyr in the persecution of Decius to whome S. Gregory surnamed Thaumaturgus appeared in the midst of his torments and animated him to suffer Martyrdome At Arabissus in the lesser Armenia of S. Caesarius Martyr who suffered vnder Galerius Maximinus At Rome of S. Domnion Priest At Nursia of the holy Monkes Eutychius and Florentius of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention In Aepypt of S. Theodorus Monke disciple of S. Pachomius In the Monastery of Lyrinum of Saint Antony Monke famous for miracles F The nyne and twentith Day AT Canterbury in England the birth-day of S. Thomas Bishop and Martyr who for the defence of Iustice and liberty of the Church being killed by the faction of certaine wicked men in his owne Cathedrall Church departed to our Lord. At Hierusalem of S. Dauid King and Prophet At Arles the birth-day of S. Trophimus of whome S. Paul maketh mention writing to S. Tyâ—othy who being by him ordayned Bishop was first of all sent vnto that Citty to preach the Ghospell from the fountaine of whose doctrine as S. Zosimus Pope writeth all France receaued streames of Christian fayth At Rome of the holy Martyrs Callistus Felix and Bonifacius In Affrica the passion of the holy Martyrs Dominicus Viâ—…or Primianus Lybosus Saturninus Crescenâ—…s Secundus Honoratus At Vienne in France of S. Crescens disciple of S. Paul the Apostle and the first Bishop of that Citty At Constantinople of S. Marcellus Abbot At Hiesnes in Normandy of S. Ebrulphus Abbot and Confessour in the time of King Childebert of France G The thirtith Day AT Spoletâ— the birth-day of the holâ—… Martyrs Sabinus Bishop Exuperantiâ—… and Marcellus Deacons and Venustâ—anus Prâ—…sident with his wife and children vndâ—… Maximianus Emperour of whome Marcellâ—… Exuperantius being first racked vpon thâ—… torture Equuleus then cruelly beaten witâ—… cudgells torne with iron clawes and roâ—…sted on both sides ended their Martyâ—…dome but Venustianus not long after togeâ—…ther with his wife children was beheâ—…ded And S. Sabinus hauing his hands câ—…off and long pined in pryson was finall beaten to death Whose Martyrdomes aâ—…though they happened at sundry times aâ—… yet celebrated vpon the same day At Alâ—…xandria of the Saints Mansuetus Seuerus Apâ—…pianus Donatus Honorius and their fellowes Martyrs At Thessalonica of S. Anysia Martyâ—… There also of S. Anysius Bishop of the samâ—… Citty At Millan of S. Eugenius Bishop anâ—… Confessour At Rauenna of S. Liberius Bishop At Aquila in Abbruzzo of S. Rainâ—…rius Bishop A The one and thirtith Day AT Rome the birth-day of S. Syluester Pope who hauing baptized Constantine the Great and confirmed the Councell of Nice after many holy labours paines taken for the Church happily reposed in our Lord. Also at Rome in the way Salaria in the Churchyard of Priscilla of the holy Martyrs Donata Paulina Rustica Nominanda Serotina Hilaria and their fellowes At Sens of the Saints Sabinianus Bishop and Potentianus who being sent thither by the Bishop of Rome to preach the Ghospell adorned that Bishoprike with their Martyrdome There also of S. Columba Virgin Martyr who hauing ouercome the torments of fire in the persecution of Aurelianus was beheaded At Rhetiaria of S. Hermes Exorcist At Catania in Sicily the passion of the Saints Stephen Pontianus Attalus Fabianus Cornelius Sextus Flores Quinctianus Mineruinus and Simplicianus The same day of S. Zoticus a Priest of Rome who going to Constantinople tooke there vpon him the care protection of Orphanes At Rauenna of S. Barbatianus Priest Confessour The same day of S. Melania the yonger who going from Rome with her husband Pinianus to Hierusalem and there leading a Religious life she in a Cloister of holy Virgins and he in a Monastery of Monkes both ended their happy dayes ¶ And in other places of many other Saints Martyrs Confessours and holy Virgins to whose prayers and merits we humbly commend our selues Resp. Prayse be to God FINIS End a Novv called Alphaques b Iuâ—ense c Siluiâ—…n a AntisiodoruÌ„ a Creta b Novv called Mahometa c Lingonae a Rheâ—…dones b Gerâ— a Dania b Papia a