Saints of 23 January

St Eaymond of Pennafort

At Barcelona, St. Eaymond of Pennafort. His birthday is the 7th of January. At Rome, the holy virgin and martyr Emerentiana. Being yet only a catechumen, she was stoned to death by the Gentiles, whilst praying at the tomb of St. Agnes, her foster-sister.

St Parmenas of Philippi

At Philippi, in Macedonia, St. Parmenas, one of the first seven deacons, who by the grace of God faithfully discharging the office of preaching committed to him, obtained the glory of martyrdom in the time of Trajan.

Ss. Severian and Aquila (Caesarea)

At Caesarea, in Mauritania (Morocco), the holy martyrs Severian and his wife Aquila, who were consumed by fire.

St Asclas of Antinous

At Antinous, a city of Egypt, St. Asclas, martyr, who, after various torments, was thrown into a river and gave up his precious soul to God.

St Clement of Ancyra

At Ancyra, in Galatia, St. Clement, bishop. After having frequently endured torments, he finally completed his martyrdom under Diocletian.

St Agathangelus

In the same place, St. Agathangelus, who suffered on the same day, under the governor Lucius.

St John the Almoner

At Alexandria, St. John the Almoner, bishop of that city, most celebrated for his charity towards the poor.

St Ildefonsus of Toledo

At Toledo, St. Ildefonsus, bishop, who, on account of his great purity of life, and his defense of the virginity of the Mother of God against the heretics who impugned it, received from her a brilliant white vestment, and being renowned for sanctity, was called to heaven.

St Martyrius, monk

In the Province of Valeria, St. Martyrius, monk, mentioned by pope St. Gregory.