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Pope St. Cornelius, defender of the faith and advocate of sinners; Bishop St. Cyprian, confessor as well: brothers in martyrdom
Cornelius, which means "strong as a horn," suffered martyrdom when he became Pope in 253, under the rule of Emperor Decius.Newsroom (September 16, 2020, 7:32 pm Gaudium Press) — St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian, both role models of confessors of the faith, to the point of martyrdom, are our saints today. Cornelius, which means "strong as a horn," suffered...
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Blessed Bartholomew Gutiérrez, though burned with sulfurous water, did not deny the faith
Today we celebrate the life of Blessed Bartholomew Gutiérrez, a Mexican Augustinian, who died out of hatred for the faith in Japan.Newsroom, (September 2, Gaudium Press) — Today we celebrate the life of Blessed Bartholomew Gutiérrez, an Augustinian who died out of hatred for the faith in Japan.
He was born in Mexico City on September 4, 1580, and...
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Saint Aegidius, or Giles was fed by a hind
Today's saint, Saint Giles or Aegidius, is a hermit of Athenian origin who lived in the 7th century.Newsdesk (September 1, 2020, Gaudium Press) Today's saint, Saint Giles or Aegidius, is a hermit of Athenian origin who lived in the 7th century.
He immigrated to Arles, France, attracted by St. Caesar's reputation of sanctity.
He lived as a hermit at the delta of...
