On the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the day of his Circumcision, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, whom the Fathers of the Council of Ephesus acclaimed as Theotokos, for in her the Word became flesh and the Son of God, prince of peace, who was given the Name above all names, dwelled among all.

In Caesarea in Cappadocia (today Kayseri, Türkiye), the death of Saint Basil, bishop, whose memorial is celebrated tomorrow. († c. 379)

In Campania and Abruzzo (Italy), the commemoration of Saint Justin, celebrated as an eminent bishop for his zeal and defense of Christians. († c. 4th cent.)

In Rome (Italy), Saint Almachius who, for opposing gladiatorial combat, was killed under the order of Alipius, prefect of the city, and counted among the triumphant martyrs. († 391)

On Mount Jura (France), the commemoration of Saint Eugendus, abbot of the monastery of Condat, who since adolescence lived in this monastery, where he vigorously promoted the common life of the monks. († 516)

In Ruspe (now Henchir Sbia, Tunisia), Saint Fulgentius, bishop. After being a prosecutor for this territory, he embraced the monastic life and was elected bishop. During the Vandal persecution, he suffered greatly from the Arians because of his zeal for the Catholic faith and eminent doctrine. As a result, he was twice banished by King Trasimund to Sardinia. On returning to his see, he dedicated the rest of his life to strengthening the faithful with words of grace and truth. († 533)

* In Vienne (France), Saint Clarus, abbot of the monastery of Saint-Marcel, who gave the monks an outstanding example of religious perfection. († 660/670)

* In Troyes (France), Saint Frodobert, founder and first abbot of the monastery of Moutier-la-Celle. († c. 667)

In the monastery of Fécamp (France), the passing of Saint William, abbot of Saint Benigne at Dijon, who firmly and prudently guided many monks, distributed in forty monasteries, until his final days. († 1031)

Near Sauvigny (France), the passing of Saint Odilo, abbot of Cluny, who was always strict towards himself but compassionate and merciful towards others. He calmed belligerent peoples in the name of God and, in times of famine, helped the needy through every means. He was the first to order the commemoration of All the Faithful Departed to be celebrated in his monasteries on the day after the Solemnity of All Saints. († 1049)

In Jablonné v Posdještědí (Czechia), Saint Zdislava, mother of a family and member of the Lay Fraternities of Saint Dominic, who gave great comfort to the afflicted. († 1252)

*  In Gualdo Cattaneo (Italy), Blessed Ugolino, who lived as a hermit. († 14th cent.)

In Rome (Italy), Saint Giuseppe Maria Tomasi, professed priest of the Order of Clerics Regular (Theatines) and cardinal. Fervently in his desire to renew divine worship, he devoted most of his life to the study and publication of ancient texts and documents on the sacred liturgy, as well as a catechesis for children. († 1713)

* In Avrillé (France), Blesseds Jean and René Lego, diocesan priests and martyrs, who, during the French Revolution, were guillotined for refusing to take the infamous oath imposed on the clergy. († 1794)

In Rome, Saint Vincenzo Maria Strambi, professed priest of the Congregation of the Passion and Bishop of Macerata and Tolentino. He faithfully governed the dioceses entrusted to him and suffered exile for persevering in his fidelity to the Roman Pontiff. († 1824)

* In Hasselt (Belgium), Blessed Valentinus Paquay, professed priest of the Order of Friars Minor. In his preaching, the ministry of reconciliation, and devotion to the rosary, he offered a wonderful example of Christian charity, reaching sublime heights from the smallest things in a spirit of humility. († 1905)

In Lviv (Ukraine), Saint Zygmunt Gorazdowski, diocesan priest. Of Polish origin, he was distinguished for piety towards his neighbor and a pioneer of activities for the defense of life. He founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, working by every means for the good of the poor and needy. († 1920)

* In Santander (Spain), Blessed Andrés Gómez Sáez, professed priest of the Salesian Society of Don Bosco and martyr, who shed his blood for Christ during the persecution against the faith during the Spanish Civil War. († 1937)

* In Mirna (Slovenia), Blessed Lojze Grozde, layperson, member of Catholic Action, and martyr, who was murdered out of hatred for the faith by communist partisans during the Second World War. († 1943)

* At the Dachau concentration camp, in Oberbayern (Germany), Blessed Marian Konopiński, diocesan priest and martyr. Born in Poland, he died for Christ the Lord after being cruelly subjected to atrocious pseudo-medical experiments. († 1943)