Saints Cosmas and Damian, Born, by tradition in the Cilicia region, of Asia Minor [Turkey]—died c. 303, in Cilicia; their feast day, in the Eastern church, is October 27; and in the Western church, September 27), martyrs and patron saints of physicians. They were brothers, perhaps twins, but little is known with certainty about their lives or martyrdom. According to Christian custom,…
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Celtic and Old English Saints of November
1st to 12th November 2022 All Saints Painting by Fra Angelico, Public Domain, Link Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 St. Cadfan of WalesSt. Ceitho of WalesSt. Pabiali of WalesSt. Dingad of WalesSt. Cledwyn of WalesSt. Gwythian of Cornwall 2 Ss. Baya and MauraSt. Hercus of SlaneSt. Cumgar of Devonshire 3 St. Winifred…
The church in October
October is flying away from us at an enormous speed, and it is almost too late to Post this information. Your Administrator is recovering from surgery and has not had access to this portal during recuperation. I have (almost) been living in our local hospital for the past two months, given all the clinics I…
September in the church
Highlights Prayer of the Month Prayer of St. Bonaventure Lady, who by thy sweetness dost ravish the hearts of men, hast thou not ravished mine? O ravisher of hearts, when wilt thou restore me mine? Rule and govern it like thine own; preserve it in the Blood of the Lamb, and place it in thy…
August in the church
The church dedicates the month of August to the Immaculate Heart Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place…