Saints for 29 December 2023 – Community of Christ Our Hope

St. Aileran – December 29 Death: 664
St. Albert of Gambron – December 29 Death: 800
St. Callistus, Felix & Boniface December 29 Death: unknown
St. Dominic December 29 Death: unknown
St. Ebrulf December 29 Birth: 517 Death: 596
St. Ebrulf December 29 birth: 626 Death: 706
St. Thomas Becket December 29 Birth: 1118 Death: 1170
St. Trophimus of Arles December 29 Death: 3rd century
Bl. William Howard December 29 Birth: 1616 Death: 1680

Okay, saints both old and new, I am sure we recognise many of these, their lives range from Celtic times to Blessed William Howard in 1680. We have 2 St. Ebrulfs.

Celtic Saints of 30th and 31st December 2023

Celtic and Old English Saints – none for 29th
30 St. Egwin of Worcester Died at Evesham, England, on December 30, 717; feast of the translation of his relics on September 10 and January 11. The translation of Egwin’s relics in 1039 by Aelfward, bishop of London and former abbot of the monastery founded by Egwin, was the impetus for the first vita of Egwin, which bears some resemblance to that of Saint Aldhelm. It claimed to incorporate older elements but may not be entirely reliable. Egwin was born into the royal house of Ethelred, king of Mercia. He was consecrated to God in his youth. About 692, he became the third bishop of Worcester. Egwin governed the see of Worcester until he incurred the enmity of some of his flock for his severity against vice, and they denounced him to the king and archbishop of Canterbury. – go to source Celtic and Old English Saints – 30 December (celticsaints.org)
31Ss. Lochan and Enda No information.

Celtic and Old English Saints – none for 29th

30 St. Egwin of Worcester
Died at Evesham, England, on December 30, 717; feast of the translation of his relics on September 10 and January 11.

The translation of Egwin’s relics in 1039 by Aelfward, bishop of London and former abbot of the monastery founded by Egwin, was the impetus for the first vita of Egwin, which bears some resemblance to that of Saint Aldhelm. It claimed to incorporate older elements but may not be entirely reliable.

Egwin was born into the royal house of Ethelred, king of Mercia. He was consecrated to God in his youth. About 692, he became the third bishop of Worcester. Egwin governed the see of Worcester until he incurred the enmity of some of his flock for his severity against vice, and they denounced him to the king and archbishop of Canterbury. – go to source Celtic and Old English Saints – 30 December (celticsaints.org)

31Ss. Lochan and Enda
No information.

Here are just a few: – our internet is misbehaving!

Saint Ailera

Monk, biographer, and scholar—also called Sapiens the Wise. Aileran was one of the most distinguished professors at the School of Clonard in Ireland. St. Finian welcomed Aileran to Clonard. In 650, … continue reading

St. Albert of Gambron

St. Albert of Gambron was a French courtier who became a hermit and an abbot in the seventh century

He left the worldly life to pursue a more spiritual path, living in solitude and practising prayer and asceticism
He founded the abbey of Gambron-sur-l’Authion, which followed the Rules of Saint Benedict and Saint Columbanus
He led the abbey as its first abbot, providing spiritual guidance to many seekers
He died on December 29th and is commemorated as a saint on that day
He is not very well known, but he is respected for his faith and his contributions to the spiritual community. Saint Albert of Gambron<!– –> – Catholic Saint | Saint for a Minute: Blesseds & Saints and Catholic.net – St.Albert of Gambron

Saint Ebrulf 1

Ebrulf was a nobleman from Bayeux who worked for King Childebert I.
He wanted to be a monk and left the court with his wife, who also became a nun.
He first joined the Deux Jumeaux abbey, then moved to Exmes as a hermit, but people kept coming to him for guidance.
He and three other monks went to a remote forest in Normandy, where they built a simple settlement near a spring.
A legend says that he converted a robber who came to his place and was impressed by his faith and courage.
The robber brought him some food and asked to join his community. St. Ebrulf – Saints & Angels – Catholic Online

Saint Ebrulf 2

Ebrulfus, also known as Evroult, was an abbot and founder who lived in the seventh century. He was born in 626 in Bayeux, Normandy, France. Ebrulfus served as a courtier to King Childebert III before separating from his wife and joining Deux Jumeaux Abbey at Bayeux. He later lived as a hermit in Ouche Forest in Normandy. Ebrulfus founded a monastery in Ouche Forest, which became a centre of spiritual life and attracted many followers1. Other houses followed, and Ebrulfus became known for his dedication to the spiritual life and his ability to inspire others to follow his example.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebrulf

https://www.saintforaminute.com/saints/saint_ebrulf_of_ouche

Image – Ebrulf. (2023, March 17). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebrulf

Researched 30th December

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