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Roman Martyrology In Latin, the Martyrologium Romanum. It is the official martyrology of the Roman Catholic Church containing the complete and authorized list of saints venerated by the faithful. The Roman Martyrology had its basis in the Martyrlogy of Usuard, the most commonly used source for lists of martyrs throughout the Middle Ages. It was compiled by the Benedictine monk Usuard of St. Germaine des Pres, Paris, in the 9th Century. Usuard's Martyrology was widely read, but other versions and adaptations developed during the medieval period.
In an effort to standardize the martyrology for the Church, a committee of scholars convened in the late 1500's to compile a new work. The 10 person committee included the historian Cesare Baronius (1538-1607). The result of the committee's efforts was The Roman Martyrology which was issued in 1584 by Pope Gregory XIII. It officially replaced all other martyrologies but was itself revised to keep it current with canonizations and advances in historical research.
Revisions were undertaken by Popes Urban VIII (1630), Benedict XIV (1748), Pius IX (1870), Pius X (1913), and Benedict XV (1920), and after Vatican II. The martyrology contains about 6000 saints and blesseds honored by the Church. Additions are made through the decrees of beatification and canonization issued by the Congregation of the Causes of Saints.
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The Roman Martyrology is an official liturgical book of the Roman Catholic Church that lists the saints and martyrs celebrated each day throughout the year. It provides brief biographical information about each saint or martyr, along with the date and place of their commemoration. It is used as a reference for celebrating feast days in the Catholic liturgical calendar.
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What does the Roman Martyrology say about St Valentine?
The Roman Martyrology was first created by Pope Gregory III in 1583. It only notes one St. Valentine, and says that he was martyred on the Via Flaminia.
What calendar highlights the feast days and seasons of the church year?
The Calendar of Saints and the Roman Martyrology
When was Saint Roch canonized?
Saint Roch was canonized by Pope Alexander VIII in 1712.
When was saint Drogo canonized a saint?
Saint Drogo was never officially canonized by the Catholic Church. He is considered a saint by popular acclaim and local cult, but he does not appear in the formal Roman Martyrology or Universal Calendar of Saints.
What has the author Marion A Habig written?
Marion A. Habig has written: 'Heroes of the cross ; an American martyrology'
What happen to St. Matthew?
St. Matthew, also known as Levi, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is considered the author of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. Tradition holds that he preached in Judea and Ethiopia, and he is believed to have been martyred in either Persia or Ethiopia.
Was St. Poppo canonized?
It appears that there never was a formal canonization process for St. Poppo but his name was somehow inserted into the Roman Martyrology by someone soon after his death. His name was left as is since it was felt he probably deserved the honor.
When did Saint Vitus become a saint?
The names of Saints Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia were added in the eleventh century to the Roman Calendar, so that from then on all three names were celebrated together until 1969, when their feast was removed from the calendar of feasts proposed for celebration throughout the Roman Rite. Saint Vitus is still recognized as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, being inscribed in the Roman Martyrology under June 15, and Mass may be celebrated in his honor on that day wherever the Roman Rite is celebrated, while the Saints Modestus and Crescentia who are associated with Saint Vitus in legend have been omitted, because they appear to be merely fictitious personages. However, some traditionalist Catholics continue to observe pre-1970 versions of the General Roman Calendar.
Why is St. Alipius a saint?
There is no saint named Alipius. There is, however, Saint Alypius of Thagaste who was bishop of the see of Tagaste (in what is now Algeria) in 394. He is also credited with building the first monastery in Africa. He was a lifelong friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo and joined him in his conversion. Little is known about his life or the reason for his sainthood but he was added to the Roman martyrology in 1584 by Pope Gregory XIII.
Was Saint Angelo a saint or martyr?
Saint Angelo was neither a saint nor a martyr. Saint Angelo is not a recognized figure in Christian hagiography or martyrology.
What does the Roman Hagiography report about Saint Valentine?
St. Valentine, in the Roman Martyrology which is the compendium of martyrs of the Roman Catholic Church, includes popular saints from the more extensive Roman Hagiography,lists two 3rd Century martyrs named Valentine as having 14 February as their feast day. They entries are likely for the same man.One was a priest at Rome. The other Valentine was the Bishop of Terni. Fr. Valentine healed the daughter of a Roman prefect and converted his entire family to Christianity. Bishop Valentine is known for the gift of miracle-working. Victims of anti-Christian persecutions, both saints were martyred and buried at Rome.In art, St. Valentine reflects this double legend, for Valentine, the bishop, is dressed in episcopal vestments; where Fr. Valentine is dressed in the vestments of a priest. Both Valentine's symbols are the pastoral staff, the martyr's palm, and presented curing an epileptic child. He is invoked against stomach pains. Both Sts. Valentine are the patrons of lovers, the betrothed and epileptics.
When was Saint Silvia beatified?
The veneration of St. Silvia is of early date. (PRIOR TO RECORD) Silvia had built a chapel in her house. In 645, the monks from the monastery of Mar Saba (Palestine) settled in this house, and devoted it to the celebration of St. Sabas. In the 9th century an oratory was erected over her former dwelling, near the Basilica of San Saba. Pope Clement VIII (1592-1605) inserted her name under 3 November in the Roman Martyrology. She is invoked by pregnant women for a safe delivery.
