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In Caesarea in Mauretania (now Cherchell,
Algeria), the Holy martyrs
Severian and Aquila, husband and wife, who
were burned to death. († 3rd cent.)
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At the Greater Catacomb on Via Nomentana, in Rome
(Italy), Saint Emerentiana,
martyr. († c. 4th cent.)
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In Ancyra in Galatia (now Ankara, Türkiye),
Saints Clement, bishop,
and Agathangelus, martyrs. († 4th cent.)
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* In Teano (Italy), the commemoration of
Saint Amasius, bishop.
(† c. 356)
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In Toledo (Spain), Saint
Ildephonsus, bishop. A monk and prior raised
to the episcopate, he was also a prolific author of
books and liturgical texts. He distinguished himself
for his great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Mother of God. († 667)
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* In Dampierre (France), Saint
Maimbod. Irish by origin, he became a pilgrim
and hermit and was said to have been killed by
robbers. († c. 8th cent.)
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In Seoul (South Korea), Saint
Andrew Chŏng Hwa-gyŏng, catechist and martyr.
He aided Saint Laurent Imbert, bishop, and turned
his house into a refuge for Christians. For this he
was severely beaten and finally strangled in prison.
(† 1840)
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* In Sirmione (Italy), Blessed
Benedetta Bianchi Porro, laywoman. Graced
with a rich personality, a rare illness ravaged her
body, transforming her into a living crucifix. She
accepted her sufferings for the sake of the Kingdom
and dedicated her final years consoling others as a
true witness of the cross. († 1964)
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