21 November

IN the temple at Jerusalem, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. —The same day, the birthday of blessed Rufus, mentioned by the apostle St. Paul in his epistle to the Romans.—At Rome, the martyrdom of the Saints Celsus and Clement.—At Ostia, the holy martyrs Demetrius and Honorius.—At Rheims, St. Albert, bishop of Liege and martyr, who was put to death for defending the liberties of the Church.—In Spain, the holy martyrs Honorius, Eutychius and Stephen. —In Pamphylia, St. Heliodorus, martyr, in the persecution of Aurelian, under the governor Aetius. After his death his executioners were converted to the faith and thrown into the sea.—At Rome, St. Gelasius, pope, distinguished for learning and sanctity.—At Verona, St. Maurus, bishop and confessor.—In the monastery of Bobio, the departure from this life of St. Columban, abbot, who founded many convents and governed a large number of monks. He died at an advanced age, celebrated for many virtues.

And elsewhere many other holy martyrs, confessors and holy virgins.

Thanks be to God.

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