Saints of 7 January

St Lucian of Antioch

The bringing back of the Child Jesus from Egypt. — The same day, the birthday of blessed Lucian, a priest of the church of Antioch and martyr, who was distinguished for his learning and eloquence. He suffered at Nicomedia for the confession of Christ, in the persecution of Galerius Maximian, and was buried at Helenopolis, in Bithynia. His praises have been proclaimed by St. John Chrysostom.

St Clerus of Antioch

At Antioch, St. Clerus, deacon, who, for having professed faith in Christ, was seven times tortured, a long while kept in prison, and at length ended his martyrdom by decapitation.

Ss. Felix and Januarius

In the city of Heraclea, the holy martyrs Felix and Januarius.

St Julian, martyr

The same day, St. Julian, martyr.

St Canute of Denmark

In Denmark, St. Canute, king and martyr. His feast is celebrated on the 19th of this month.

St Crispin of Pavia

At Pavia, St. Crispin, bishop and confessor.

St Nicetas of Dacia

In Dacia, St. Nicetas, bishop, who made fierce and barbarous nations humane and meek by preaching the Gospel to them.

St Theodore (Egypt)

In Egypt, St. Theodore, a saintly monk, who flourished in the time of Constantine the Great. He is mentioned by St. Athanasius, in his Life of St. Anthony.

St Raymond of Pennafort

At Barcelona, St. Raymond of Pennafort, of the Order of Preachers, celebrated for sanctity and learning. His festival is kept on the 23d of this month.