Saints of 9 April

St Prochorus of Antioch

At Antioch, St. Prochorus, who was one of the first seven deacons. Renowned for faith and miracles, he was crowned with martyrdom.

Ss. Demetrius, Concessus, Hilary

At Rome the birthday of the holy martyrs Demetrius, Concessus, Hilary and their companions.

Seven holy virgins and martyrs (Sirmium)

At Sirmium, seven holy virgins and martyrs, who purchased eternal life together, at the price of their own blood.

St Eupsychius, martyr under Julian (Caesarea)

At Caesarea, in Cappadocia, St. Eupsychius, martyr, who suffered martyrdom under Julian the Apostate, for having overthrown the temple of Fortune.

St Augustine of Africa

In Africa, the holy Massy litan martyrs, on whose birthday St. Augustine delivered a discourse.

St Acatius of Amida

At Amida, in Mesopotamia, St. Acatius, bishop, who melted and sold even the sacred vessels in order to ransom captives.

St Hugh of Rouen

At Rouen, St. Hugh, bishop and confessor.

St Marcellus of Die

At Die, St. Marcellus, bishop, celebrated for miracles.

St Mary of Clopas

In Judea, St. Mary Cleophas, sister of the most Blessed Mary, Mother of God.

St Monica (Rome)

At Rome, the translation of the body of St. Monica, mother of the blessed bishop Augustine, which was brought from Ostia to Rome, under the Sovereign Pontiff, Martin V., and with due honors buried in the Church of St. Augustine.

St Waltrude of Mons

At Mons, in Hainaut, blessed Waltrude, renowned for holiness of life and miracles.