Saints of 15 January

St Paul, the first hermit

ST. PAUL, the first hermit, who was carried to the home of the blessed on the tenth of this month.

St Maur, abbot

In the diocese of Angers, St. Maur, abbot and disciple of St. Benedict. He made great progress with so able a master, for while he was still under the Saint's instruction he miraculously walked upon the water — a prodigy unheard of since the days of St. Peter. Sent later to France by St. Benedict, he built a famous monastery, which he governed for forty years, and after performing striking miracles, he rested in peace.

St Habakkuk of Judea

In Judaea, the holy prophets Habacue and Michaeas, whose bodies were found by divine revelation in the days of Theodosius the Elder.

St Secundina of Anagni

At Anagni, St. Secundina, virgin and martyr, who suffered under the emperor Decius.

St Ephisius of Cagliari

At Cagliari, in Sardinia, St. Ephisius, martyr, who, in the persecution of Diocletian and under the judge Flavian, having, by the assistance of God, overcome many torments, was beheaded and ascended to heaven.

St Maximus of Nola

At Nola, in Campania, St. Maximus, bishop.

St Bonitus of Clermont

At Clermont, in Auvergne, St. Bonitus, bishop and confessor.

St Macarius of Egypt

In Egypt, St. Macarius, abbot, disciple of St. Anthony, very celebrated for his life and miracles.

St Isidore of Egypt

Also, blessed Isidore, renowned for holiness of life, faith and miracles.

St John Calybita

At Rome, St. John Calybita. For some time living unknown to his parents in a corner of their house, and later in a hut on an island in the Tiber, he was recognized by them only at his death. Being renowned for miracles, he was buried where he had died, and a church was subsequently erected in his honor in the same place.