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  1. In Caesarea in ​​Mauretania (now Cherchell, Algeria), the Holy martyrs Severian and Aquila, husband and wife, who were burned to death. († 3rd cent.)

  2. At the Greater Catacomb on Via Nomentana, in Rome (Italy), Saint Emerentiana, martyr. († c. 4th cent.)

  3. In Ancyra in Galatia (now Ankara, Türkiye), Saints Clement, bishop, and Agathangelus, martyrs. († 4th cent.)

  4. * In Teano (Italy), the commemoration of Saint Amasius, bishop. († c. 356)

  5. 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)

  6. * 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.)

  7. 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)

  8. * 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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