The Roman martyrologe according to the reformed calendar faithfully translated out of Latin into English, by G.K. of the Society of Iesus.

THE MONETH OF AVGVST. (Book August)

C The first Day.

AT Rome, in the Mount Esquiline, the dedication of the Church of S. Pe∣ter ad Vincula. At Antioch the passion of seauē ho∣ly Brethren, of the Ma∣chabees, with their mo∣ther, who suffered vnder King Antiochus, surnamed Epiphanes. Their reliques being translated to Rome, are kept with great re∣uerence 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, Fau∣stus, and Maurus, with nyne others, recorded in the acts of S. Stephen Pope. At Philadel∣phia 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 Mar∣tyrs Leontius, Attius, Alexander, and of six Husbandmen, who in the persecution of Diocletian, vnder Flauianus President were beheaded. At a 1.1 Girona in Spayne the birth-day of S. Felix Martyr, who by commaund∣ment of Dacianus President was so long tor∣mented, vntill he gaue vp his vndaunted Soule to God. At b 1.2 Vercelli of S. Eusebius Bishop and Martyr, who for the Confes∣sion of the Catholique fayth, being bani∣shed first into Scythopolis, and thence into Cappadocia by Constantius Emperour, and af∣terward 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. Ethel∣wold Bishop. In the Village of Liswin, of S. Nemesius Confessour.

D The second Day.

AT Rome, in the Churchyard of Calli∣stus, the birth-day of S. Stephen Pope and Martyr, who in the persecution of Va∣lerianus, 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 Ni∣cetius Consull, being sore beatē with cud∣gells, was finally, togeather with his mo∣ther, 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 tor∣ments, and lastly by the fire obtayned a crowne of Martyrdome. At a 1.3 Padua of S. Maximus Bishop of the same Citty, who re∣nowned for miracles, ended his blessed dayes.

E The third Day.

AT Hierusalem the Inuention of the bo∣dy 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 ma∣ny 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. ••s∣pren Bishop, who being cured of a great sicknes by S. Peter the Apostle, and after∣ward baptized, was ordained Bishop of the same Citty. At a 1.4 Austum the deposition of S. Euphronius Bishop and Confessour. At Anagni of S. Peter Bishop, who first renow∣ned for monasticall discipline, and after∣ward for his Pastorall Vigilancy went to rest in our Lord. At Philippi in Macedonia of S. Lidia a Seller of Purple, who by the prea∣ching 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 Prea∣chers, renowned for sanctity and doctrine, who kept his Virginity vndefyled to the end of his life, and by his merits, raysed three dead men to lyfe. And when he had by his preaching, repressed Heresyes, and instructed many in religious, and godly lyfe, the sixt day of this Moneth he went to rest in peace. But his feast is kept on this day, by a Constitution of Pope Paulus the fourth. At Thessalonica the birth-day of S. Aristarchus Disciple, and vnseparable Com∣panion to S. Paul the Apostle, of whome in his Epistle to the Colossians he writeth thus: Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you. Be∣ing ordayned Bishop of the Thessalonians by the same Apostle, after many long agonies suffered vnder Nero, crowned by Christ, rested in peace. At Rome in the way called Latina, the passion of S. Tertullinus Priest & Martyr, who vnder Valerianus Emperour, after he had byn most cruelly bruised with cudgels, his sydes burned with fyre, & sore buffeted about the face; being racked also vpon the Torture Equuleus, and his sy∣newes

cut, accomplished his Martyrdome by the losse of his head. At Constantinople of S. Eleutherius Senatour, who for the confes∣sion of Christ dyed by the sword, in the persecution of Maximianus. In Persia of the holy Martyrs Ia, and her fellowes, who to∣geather with nyne thousand Christian Ca∣ptiues, vnder Sapores King, afflicted with diuers torments, endured Martyrdome. At Cullen of S. Protasius Martyr. At Verona of S. Agabius Bishop and Confessor. At a 1.5 Toures of S. Euphronius Bishop. At Rome of S. Perpetua, who baptized by S. Peter the Apostle, conuerted Nazarius her Sonne, and Africanus her Husband to the fayth of Christ; and after she had buried the bodies of many holy Martyrs, loaden with merits of good workes, went to our Lord.

G. The fifth Day.

AT Rome in the Mount Esquiline, the Dedication of the Church of S. Mary ad Niues. Also at Rome the passion of three and twenty holy Martyrs, who in the per∣secution of Diocletian being beheaded in the old way Salaria, lye there buried, at the foote of the Hill Cucumer. At a 1.6 Ausburge the birth-day of S. Afra Martyr, who of an

Infidell being made a Christian by the in∣struction of S. Nancissus Bishop, and bapti∣zed with all her house, was for the confessi∣on of Christ burned. At b 1.7 Ascoli in Marc-Aucona, of S. Emygdius Martyr, who orday∣ned Bishop by S. Marcellus Pope, and sent thither to preach the ghospell of Christ, in the confession of his fayth, vnder Diocleti•••• Emperour, receaued the crowne of Martyr∣dome. At Antioch of S. Eusignius souldier, who being an hundred and ten yeares of age, for obiecting to Iulian the Apostata the fayth of Constantine the Great, whome he had serued in the warres; and reprehen∣ding him as a forsaker of his Ancestours Piety, was by his commaundment behea∣ded. Also of the holy Martyrs C••ntidius Can∣tidianus, and Sobel, Aegyptians. At c 1.8 Ch•…•… in France of S. Memmius a Cittizen of Rome, who ordained Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter the Apostle, reduced the people com∣mitted to his charge, to the ••ruth of the ••o∣ly ghospell. At d 1.9 Austum of S. Cassianus. Bi∣shop. At e 1.10 Te••no of S. Parides. Bishop. In Engl••d of S. Os•…•…ld King of the Northumber••, whose Acts are recoūted by Venerable 〈◊〉〈◊〉. The same day of S. Nonna mother to S. Gr••∣g••ry Nazianzen. A•• f 1.11 San-S••uerino in Mar••∣Ancona of S. M••rg••ret widdow.

A The sixt Day.

IN the Mount Thabor, the Transfigura∣tion of our Lord Iesus Christ. At Rome ••n the way called Appia, in the Churchyard of Callistus, the birth-day of S. Xistus the se∣••ond, Pope and Martyr, who in the per∣secution of Valerianus by being beheaded, re∣••eaued the crowne of Martyrdome. Also of ••he holy Martyrs Felicissimus and Agapitus ••eacons, Ianuartus, Magnus, Innocentius, and Stephen Subdeacons of the same Pope, who were all with him beheaded, and Iye bu∣••ied in the Churchyard of Praetextatus. There ••uffered also with them Blessed Quartus, as writeth S. Cyprian. At a 1.12 Alcala in Spayne of the holy Martyrs Iustus and Pastor brothers, who being yonge youthes, and going to Schoole, casting downe their bookes, did of their owne accord runne to Martyrdome; and forth with by commaundment of Da∣••ianus President, being apprehended and beaten with cudgels, were finally led out of the Citty, where exhorting ech other with great courage and constancy, they were stangled by the Hangman. At Rome of S. Hormisda Pope and Confessor. At Amida of S. Iames Hermit, renowned for miracles.

B The seauenth Day.

AT a 1.13 Arezzo in Tuscany, the birth-day of S. Donatus Bishop & Martyr, wh•• amongst other of his miracles, as wri∣teth S. Gregory Pope, by his prayers made whole againe a sacred Chalice that had bin broken by the Pagans: and in the persecu∣tion of Iulian the Apostata being apprehen∣ded by Quadratianus Captaine of the Guard for refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idolls, wa•• beheaded, & so accomplished his Martyr∣dome. There suffered also with him S. Hi∣larinus a Monke, whose feast is kept vpon the sixtenth day of July, when his body was translated to Ostia. At Rome of the holy Martyrs Peter and Iulian, with eighteene others. At Millan of S. Faustus Souldier, who vnder Aurelius Commodus, after many com∣bats for Christ, obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome. At b 1.14 Como the passion of the holy Martyrs Carpophorus, Exanthus, Cas∣sius, Seaerinus, Secundus, and Licinius, who for the confession of Christ were beheaded. At Nisibis in Mesopotamia of S. Dometius a Persian Monke, who with two of his dis∣ciples, was stoned to death vnder Iulian the Apostata. At Roan of S. Victricius Bishop,

who hauing bin a souldier vnder the forsaid Iulian, & casting away his military Cin∣cture, was by the Tribune put to diuers tor∣ments, and after condemned to be behea∣ded; but the Executioner being stroken ••lynd, and he vnbound escaped way. And ••fterward being made Bishop, by prea∣••hing the Ghospell, brought the fierce and ••••rbarous people of c 1.15 Teruane, & d 1.16 Tour∣••••y to the fayth of Christ, and finally en∣ded his dayes in peace. At c 1.17 Chaeallon in France of S. Donatianus Bishop. At Messina in Sicily of S. Albert Confessor, of the Order of Carmelits, renowned for miracles.

C The eyght Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Cyriacus Deacon, Largus, and Smaragdus, with twenty others, who in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian, suffered vpon the sixtenth of March. Their bodies being bu∣••ied in the way called Salaria, S. Marcellus Pope, on this day translated into the Man∣••our of Lucina, in the way to Ostia; which ••fterward were brought into the Citty, and placed in the Oratory of S. Mary, in Via lata. At a 1.18 Axara in Cilicia of S. Marinus an old Man, who vnder D••ocletian Emperour and

Lisias President being whipped, tacked and cruelly tormenced, at last cast vnto the beasts, ended his life. Also of the holy Man∣••yrs Eleutherius and Leouides, who by the fyre, accomplished their Martyrdome. In Persia of S. Hormisda Martyr, vnder King Sapores. At Cizi••us in Hellespo••e of S. Ae••••ai••∣nus Bishop, who hauing suffered much fo•• the worship of holy Images, vnder Lee the Emperour, at last ended his lyfe in banish∣ment. In b 1.19 Candia of S. Myro Bishop, •…•…∣nowned for miracles. At Vienne in France of S. Seuerus Priest and Consessor, who ••••∣king vpon him a long and paynefull pere∣grination from India, to preach the Ghos∣pell in France, and comming to the fore∣sayd Citty, conuerted there a great multi∣tude of Pagans, to the fayth of Christ by his doctrine and miracles.

D The nynth Day.

THE Vigill of S. Laure••••e Martyr. At Rome of S. Romanus a Souldier, who greatly mooned with the ••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 Mar∣tyrs

Secundianus, Marcellianus, and Verianus, who in the tyme of Decius being first whip∣ped by Promotus Consull, and then racked vpon the torture Equ••lous, ••orne with ir••n clawes; & their sides eruelly scorched with fyre, at last beheaded, deserued the 〈◊〉〈◊〉 ••••∣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 Mar∣tyrs, who in the persecution of Valeria∣nus being encouraged by S. Numidious were cast into the fyre, and so obtayned tryum∣phant palmes. But Nu••idiens although him∣selfe was cast also into the, fyre with the rest, and ouer whelmed with stones, yet be∣ing digged out by his owne daughter, and found halfe alyue, was c•…•…ed, and after∣ward de••••••ued for his vertue, to be admi••••ed by S. 〈◊〉〈◊〉, for a P••iest of the Church of Car•…•…▪ At Constantinople of the holy Mar∣tyrs Iulian, Marcian, and eight others, who for setting vp our Sauiours Image; at the brase•• Gate; by cōmaundment of wicked Leo the Emperour, after many torments, were beheaded. At a 1.20 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 tormēts for Christ, as beating with scorpious, cudgels, with lea∣den whippes, & burning with fiery plates, at last broyled vpon a gridiron, accompli∣shed his Martyrdome: whose body was bu∣ried by Blessed Hippolytus, & Iustinus Priest, in the Churchyard of Cyriaca, in the field Veran••. Also at Rome the passion of one hun∣dred, threescore, and fiue holy Souldiers, Martyrs, vnder Aurelianus Emperour. At a 1.21 Bergamo of S. Asteria virgin and Martyr, in the persecution of Diocletian and Maximian Emperours. At Alexandria the Commemo∣ration 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 di∣uers kinds of death, obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome. At Carthage of the holy virgins and Martyrs Bassae, Paula, and Aga∣thonica. 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 Vir∣gin who descended of a noble parentage, and neece to Caius Pope, being beheaded in the tyme of Diocletian, deserued the trium∣phant palme of Martyrdome. At Comana in ••ontus of Saint Alexander Bishop, surnamed Carbonarius, who of a most learned Philo∣sopher, hauing attayned to the eminent knowledge of Christian Humility, was by S. Gregory Thaumaturgus aduanced to the Sea of that Church, where famous for prea∣ching, at last accomplished his Martyr∣dome by the fyre. The same day the passion of S. Ruffinus Bishop of the Marsi in Italy, & his fellowes, vnder Maximinus Emperour. At a 1.22 Eureux in France of S. Taurinus, who being ordayned Bishop of that Citty by S. Clement Pope, greatly dilated the Christian

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fayth by his labours and doctrine, and fi∣nally renowned for miracles, went to rest in our Lord. At Cambray in France of S. Gau∣gericus Bishop and Confessour. In the Pro∣uince of Valeria of S. Equitius Abbot, whose holines is witnessed by the testimony of S. Gregory Pope. At b 1.23 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 Maxi∣mian Emperours, who after he had bene long tortured for the confession of our Lord, at last obtayned the palme of Mar∣tyrdome by the sword. At a 1.24 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 bur∣ned, togeather with her mayd-se••uants Di∣gna, Euprepia, and Eunomia. There suffered also the same day, in the same Citty, Qui∣riacus,

Largius, Crescentianus, Nimmia, and Iu∣liana, with twenty others. In Syria of the holy Martyrs Macarius & Iulian. At Nicome∣dia of the holy Martyrs Anicetus an Earle, & Photin{us} his brother, with many others vnder Diocletian Emperour. At b 1.25 Falari in Tusca∣ny the passion of the Saints Grascilianus, and Felicissima Virgin, who for the confession of their fayth hauing their mouthes fore brui∣sed 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 barba∣rous people for the Catholique fayth, were crowned with Martyrdome. At Millan the deposition of S. Eusebius Bishop and Con∣fessor. 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 bri∣ars, 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, wēt vnto our Lord, togeather with nyne∣ten others of his house, who were behea∣ded without the gate Tiburtina, and buried with him, in the field V••rano. At a 1.26 ••mola the birth-day of S. Cassianus Martyr, who for refusing to worship Idolls, was com∣maunded 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 Mar∣tyrdome by a lingring death. At b 1.27 Todi of S. Cassianus Bishop and Martyr, vnder Di••∣cletian Emperour. At Burgos in Spayne of the Saints Centolla and Helena Martyrs. At Con∣stantinople 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 Here∣ticall 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. Wigb••••t Priest and Confes∣sour. At c 1.28 Poitiers of S. Rad••gundes Queene,

renowned for Sanctimony of life, and mi∣racles.

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 de∣fending the Catholique fayth, being shut vp in a Chamber of his owne house, by commaundement of Constantius the Arian Emperour, and there perseuering constant∣ly seauen moneths togeather in prayer, went to rest in our Lord: whose body Gre∣gory & Oro••••us Priests buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus, in the way Appia. In a 1.29 Sclauonia of S. Vrsicius Martyr, who vnder Maximianus Emperour, and Aristides Presi∣dent, 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 Iupi∣ter, was killed by the furious Gentills. At Todi of S. Callistus Bishop and Martyr. In the Iland Aegina, of S. Athanasia Wid∣dow, 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 Aco∣lyte, who being apprehended by the Pay∣nims, as he was carriyng the holy Sacra∣ment 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 sto∣nes vntill he gaue vp the Ghost; who tur∣ning & 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, ho∣nourably 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 cō∣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 a 1.30 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 persecu∣tion of Diocletian, for the fayth of Christ be∣ing beheaded, accomplished his Martyr∣dome. Also the same day of thirty three ho∣ly Martyrs. At a 1.31 Fiorentino in Campania of S. Ambrose Centurion, who in the persecu∣tion of Diocletian being diuers wayes tor∣mented, and also cast into the fyre without hurt, was finally drowned, and so brought vnto the place of rest. At Millan the depo∣sition of S. Simplicianus Bishop. At Auxerre of S. Eleutherius Bishop. At Nicomedia of S. Arsacius Cōfessor, who being a souldier vn∣der Licinius the Persecutour, became an her∣mit, & 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 de∣struction of that Citty, which shortly after was to happen, in prayer gaue vp his soule to God. At Cracouia in Polonia of S. Hyathin∣thus

Cōfessour of the Order of S. Dominicke, who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Cle∣ment the eight. At b 1.32 Montpelier in Prouence of France the depositiō 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 Diocle∣tian 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 Septi•…•…us Monkes, and Maximus a boy, who in the persecution of the Vandalls, vnder King Hunnericus, for the confession of the Catho∣lique fayth, and defence of one only Ba∣ptisme, being put to diuers most cruell & vnheard of torments, at length nayled vpō the wood wherwith they were to be bur∣ned, 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 obtay∣ned a glorious Crowne of reward by Mar∣tyrdome. 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 Presi∣dent happily finished the same. Whose great praises S. Basill, and S. Gregory Nazian∣zen haue left written. In Acha••a of S. Myro•• Priest and Martyr, who vnder Decius Em∣perour, and Antipater President, after many torments, was beheaded at Cyzicus. At Ni∣comedia of the holy Martyrs Stra••o, Philip, & Eutychian, who condemned to the beasts, & not touched by them, accomplished their Martyrdome by fire. At Ptolemais in Pale∣stine of the holy Martyrs Paul, and Iuliana his sister, who suffered vnder Valerianus. At a 1.33 Teramo of S. Anastasius Bishop, & Con∣fessour.

F The eightenth Day.

AT a 1.34 Palestrina the birth-day of S. A∣gapitus Martyr, who being but fifteen yeares of age, and feruent in the loue of Christ, was apprehended by commaund∣ment 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 be∣headed, and so crowned. At Rome of the Saints Iohn and Crispus Priests, who in the persecution of Diocletian, very carefully en∣terred many bodies of Saints; to whose merits themselues being afterward associa∣ted, deserued the ioyes of eternall life. There also of the holy Martyrs Hermas, Se∣rapion, 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, Gra∣uers in stone, whose maisters Proculus & Ma∣ximus being first martyred, vnder Licion Pre∣sidēt, after many torments, themselues were drowned in a deep Well. At Myra in Lycia of the holy Martyrs Leo and Iuliana. At b 1.35 Metz in France, of S. Firminus Bishop and Confessor. At Rome in the way called Laui∣cana, of S. Helen Mother to the most pious Emperour, Constantine the Great, who gaue the first example to other Princes, to main∣tayne, and amplify the holy Church.

G The nynetenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Iulius Senatour & Mar∣tyr, who deliuered vnto Vitellius Iud∣ge, and by him thrust into pryson, by com∣maundment

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 victo∣ry against the Persians, were therby cōuerted to the fayth of Christ; for which cause being accused to Maximianus Emperour, they were killed by the army of Seleucus President, in the st••aytes of the Mountaine Taurus. In Palestine of S. Timothy Martyr, who in the persecution of D••ocletian, vnder Vrbanus Pre∣sident, after he had ouercome many tor∣ments, was burned with a slow fyre. There also suffered in the same place Tecla, and A∣gapius; 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 Mar∣tyr, who was killed in the persecution of Decius. In the Castle of a 1.36 Brimoigne in Prouence of France, of S. Lewis Bishop of To∣losa, renowned for holines of life and mira∣cles, whose body being translated to Mar∣seille, 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 fi∣nally renowned for miracles went vnto our Lord. In the territory of b 1.37 Bourges of S. Marianus Confessor. At Mantua of S. Ruf∣finus Confessor.

A The twentith Day.

IN the Territory of a 1.38 Langres the depo∣sition of S. Bernard, the first Abbot of Clareuallis, renowned for sanctity of life, do∣ctrine, and miracles. In Iury of S. Samuel Prophet, whose holy reliques (as writeth S. Hierome) were translated to Constantino∣ple by Arcadius Emperor, & there honoura∣bly placed in a Church, neere to the place Septimus. The same day of S. Lucius Sena∣tour, who by seing the constancy of Theo∣dorus Bishop of Cyrene at his Martyrdome, was cōuerted to the fayth of Christ, wher∣unto he also brought Dignianus the Presi∣dent; 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 Presi∣dent, hauing their hands and feete cut off for the fayth of Christ, were finally cast in∣to a burning fornace. Also of the holy Mar∣tyrs 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. Porphy∣rius 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 Veran••, of S. Cy∣riaca widdow and Martyr, who in the persecution of Valerianus when she had long employed herselfe, and all her sub∣stance

in relieuing poore Christians, gaue also at last her life most willingly, by suffe∣ring Martyrdome for Christ. At Salona of S. Anastasius, of the Military Order called Cor∣nicularij, who seeing S. Agapitus so constant∣ly endure Martyrdome, and thereby con∣uerted 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 Diocle∣tian, vnder Delphius President were behea∣ded. In the territory of a 1.39 Vicarez of S. Pri∣uatus 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. Pa∣ternus, 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 pry∣son. At Edessa in Syria of the holy Martyrs Bassa, and her sonnes Theogonius, Agapius, and Fidelis, whome their godly mother exhor∣ting 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 Con∣fessor. 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 sacri∣fice vnto Idolls, being three tymes whip∣ped, and otherwise grieuously tormented, was at last beheaded. At a 1.40 Porto of S. Hip∣polytus Bishop, greatly renowned for do∣ctrine, 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 b 1.41 Austum of S. Symphorianus Martyr, who in the tyme of Aurelianus Emperour, for refusing also to sacrifyce vnto Idols, be∣ing first sore whipped, and after cast into pryson, at last beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome. At Rome of S. Antoninus Mar∣tyr, 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 fel∣lowes. At Nicomedia the passion of the holy Martyrs Agathonicus, Zoticus, and their fel∣lowes, vnder Maximianus Emperour, and Euth••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 Pau••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 & Fru∣ctuosa, with twelue others, who were crowned with the honour of a most re∣now••••d Martyrdome. At Ostia of the holy Martyrs Quiriac••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 step∣mother 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 Mi∣neruus, and Eleazarus, with his eight Son∣nes. 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 Hierusalē of the S. Zacchaeus Bishop, who gouerned the Church of Hierusalem the fourth after S. Ia∣mes the Apostle. At Alexandria of S. Thomas Bishop and Confessor. At Vtica in Affricke of S. Victor Bishop. At a 1.42 Austum of S. Fla∣uianus Bishop. At b 1.43 Auuergne of S. Sidonius Bishop, famous for doctrine and holines of life. At c 1.44 Todi of Blessed Philip, Foun∣der of the Order of the Seruants of the Bles∣sed Virgin Mary.

E The foure and twentith Day.

OF Saint Bartholomew Apostle, who ha∣uing 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 behea∣ded, accomplished his Martyrdome. His holy body being brought first to the Iland of Lipara, was afterward translated to Bene∣uento, 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 Vale∣rian and Gallienus, who amongst other tor∣ments, when the President had comman∣ded 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, deser∣ued 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 Martyr∣dome. The same day of S. Eutichius disci∣ple 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 Ima∣ges, 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 Ab∣bot.

F The fiue and twentith Day.

AT Paris of S. Lewis Confessor, and King of France, renowned for holi∣nes

of life, and miracles. At Rome of the holy Martyrs Eusebius, Pontianus, Vincentius, & Pe∣regrinus, who vnder Commodus Emperour, being racked vpon the Equuleus, and other∣wise 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 Dio∣cletian the Emperour, scoffing at the my∣steryes of Christians, being suddainly by Gods holy inspiration, conuerted to the fayth and baptized, was forth with by com∣maundment 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 b 1.45 Arles in France of ano∣ther S. Genesius also, who being a Notary, & refusing to register the wicked Edicts, by which it was commaunded, that Chri∣stians should be tormented, casting downe

the Records, and professing himself to be a Christian, was apprehended, and forth∣with beheaded; & so being baptized in his owne bloud, obteyned the glory of Mar∣tyrdome. At a 1.46 Italica in Spayne of S. Gerun∣tius Bishop, who in the tyme of the Apo∣stles preaching the Gospell of Christ in that Prouince, after many labours, died in pryson. In Syria of S. Iulian Martyr. At Tar∣ragona of S. Maginus Martyr. At Constantinople of S. Mennas Bishop. At Maestricht of S. Gre∣gory Bishop. At Naples of S. Patricia Virgin.

G The six and twentith Day.

AT Rome of S. Zepherin Pope and Mar∣tyr. There also of the holy Martyrs Irenaeus and Abundius, who in the persecution of Valerian for taking the body of S. Concor∣dia out of a Priuy, were themselues cast in∣to the same, and drowned: whose bodies being drawen out by Iustinus a Priest, were buried in a Caue neere to S. Laurence. At a 1.47 Vintimiglia a Citty in Liguria, of S. Secun∣dus Martyr, a man of great renowne, and Captayne of the Theban Legion. At Berga∣mo 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 Martyr∣dome. At Nicomedia the passion of S. Adrian Sonne to Probus Emperour, who reproo∣uing Licinius for the persecution he had raysed against the Christians, was by his commaundment killed. His body was bu∣ried at Agyropolis by his Vncle Domitius Bi∣shop of Bizantium. In Spayne of S. Victor Mar∣tyr, who being slaine by the Mores for the fayth of Christ, obtayned a crowne of Mar∣tyrdome. 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. Apolli∣naris disciple of S. Peter, togeather with all his family. There also of the holy Martyrs Rufus and Carpophorus, who vnder Diocle∣tian and Maximian suffered Martyrdome. At Tomis in Pontus of the holy Martyrs Marcel∣linus Tribune, and his wife Manna, and of his sonnes Iohn, Serapion, and Peter. At a 1.48 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 bapti∣zed by S. Barnaby, was by him ordained the first Bishop of that Citty. At b 1.49 Arles of S. Caesarius Bishop, a man of wonderfull ho∣lines and piety. At c 1.50 Austum of S. Siagrius Bishop and Confessour. At Pauia of S. Iohn Bishop. At d 1.51 Lerida in Spayne of S. Licerius Bishop. In Thebais of S. Poemon Anchoret. At e 1.52 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 conuer∣ted 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 fi∣nally to Heauē for his reward. Whose Re∣liques were conueyed from his owne Cit∣ty first to Sardinia for feare of the barbarous people; and afterward by Luitprandus King

of the Lombards, translated to a 1.53 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 Bles∣sed Alexander pope) being first cast into pry∣sō, was afterward with many others slaine by the sword, and so accomplished his Mar∣tyrdome, vnder Aurelianus Iudge. At b 1.54 Brioude in Auuergne, the passion of S. Iulian Martyr, who being companion to S. Ferreo∣lus 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 c 1.55 Con∣tances in France of S. Pelagius Martyr, who vnder Numerianus Emperour, and Euilasius Iudge, receaued the crowne of Martyr∣dome. At Salerno of the holy Martyrs Fortu∣natus, 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 mid∣dest, and voyded forth his bowells. At d 1.56 Saints of S. Viuianus Bishop. Also of S. Moy∣ses 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 Ea∣ster 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 Ha∣drian Emperour obteyned the Crowne of Martyrdome. Also at Rome of S. Candid•• 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 Hipa∣tius 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 a 1.57 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 Smyr∣na the birth-day of S. Basilla. In the territo∣ry of Troys of S. Sabina virgin, renowned for vertue and miracles.

D The thirtith Day.

AT Rome in the way to Ostia, the pas∣sion of S. Felix Priest, vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours, who hauing endured the torture of Equuleus, and con∣demned to death, as he was lead to execu∣tion, being met by a certaine man who pro∣fessed 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. Pāmachius Priest, greatly renowned for holines of lyfe and doctrine. At Colonia Sufetulana in Af∣fricke of threescore holy Martyrs, slayne by the fury of the Gentils. At a 1.58 Mahomet••a al∣so in Affricke, of the Saints Bonifacius & Th••∣cl••, who were the Parents of twelue Son∣nes,

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 b 1.59 Meaux of S. Fiaker Confessour. At Bolonia of S. Bononius Abbot.

E The one and thirtith Day.

AT Treuers the birth-day of S. Pauli∣nus Bishop, who in the tyme of the Arian troubles, being banished for the Ca∣tholique fayth by Constantius the Arian Em∣perour, & euen, beyond the name of Chri∣stendome, 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 Mar∣tyrs Robustianus and Marcus. At Transaqua in Italy, neere to the Lake of a 1.60 Rossiglion, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Cesidius Priest, and his fellowes, who in the perse∣tion 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 Ma∣mas 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, & contey∣ning reasons of our doctrine; as also made an Oration in the presence of the said Em∣perour, wherein he manifestly prooued, that Christ IESVS was the onely true God. At b 1.61 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 c 1.62 Nosca of S. Amatus Bishop.

Notes

• a 1.1

  Gerun∣da.
• b 1.2

  Vercel∣lae.
• a 1.3

  Patauiū
• a 1.4

  Augu∣stodunū.
• a 1.5

  Turo∣nes.
• a 1.6

  Augu∣sta Vinde l••corum.
• b 1.7

  Asculū
• c 1.8

  Cata∣l••unum.
• d 1.9

  Augu∣stodu••••.
• e 1.10

  Thea∣num.
• f 1.11

  Septē pe••a.
• a 1.12

  Com∣plutum.
• a 1.13

  Aretiū
• b 1.14

  Nouo∣comum.
• c 1.15

  Mo••ini
• d 1.16

  Neruij
• c 1.17

  Cata∣launum.
• a 1.18

  Ana∣zarbum▪
• b 1.19

  Creta.
• a 1.20

  Cata∣launu••▪
• a 1.21

  Bergo∣mum
• a 1.22

  Ebro•••• cum.
• b 1.23

  Tude•…•…▪ tum.
• a 1.24

  Augu∣sta Vinde •…•…orum.
• b 1.25

  F•…•…
• a 1.26

  Forum Syllae.
• b 1.27

  Tude••∣tum.
• c 1.28

  Pict••∣••ium.
• a 1.29

  Illi•…•…
• a 1.30

  Suessio
• a 1.31

  Feren∣tinum.
• b 1.32

  Mons Pessula∣nus.
• a 1.33

  Inter∣amna.
• a 1.34

  Praene∣st••.
• b 1.35

  Metae.
• a 1.36

  Br••••co∣la.
• b 1.37

  Bituri∣cae.
• a 1.38

  Lingo∣nes.
• a 1.39

  Gaua∣lita.
• a 1.40

  Portus Roma∣nus.
• b 1.41

  Augu¦stodunū.
• a 1.42

  Augu∣stodunū.
• b 1.43

  Aruer∣num
• c 1.44

  Tuder∣tum.
• b 1.45

  Arela∣tum.
• a 1.46

  Hispa∣lis ve∣tus.
• a 1.47

  Albin∣timeliū.
• a 1.48

  Leon∣tinum.
• b 1.49

  Are∣late.
• c 1.50

  Augu∣stodunū.
• d 1.51

  Ilerda.
• e 1.52

  Sept••∣peda.
• a 1.53

  Tic••. num.
• b 1.54

  Briuas.
• c 1.55

  Con∣stantia.
• d 1.56

  Santo∣nes.
• a 1.57

  Metae.
• a 1.58

  Adru∣metum.
• b 1.59

  Meld••.
• a 1.60

  Fuc••∣num.
• b 1.61

  Anti∣siodorū.
• c 1.62

  Nus∣cum.