Saints of 2 July

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth.

Ss. Processus and Martinian

At Rome, on the Aurelian road, the birthday of the holy martyrs Processus and Martinian, who were baptized by the blessed apostle Peter in the Mamertine prison. After being struck on the mouth, racked, scourged with thongs and whips tipped with pieces of metal; after being beaten with rods and exposed to the flames, they were beheaded in the days of Nero, and thus obtained the crown of martyrdom.

Ss. Acestes, Longinus and Megistus

Also, at Rome, three holy soldiers, who were converted to Christ by the martyrdom of the blessed Apostle Paul, and with him merited to be made partakers of heavenly glory.

Ss. Ariston, Crescentian, Eutychian, Urbanus, Vitalis, Justus, Felicissimus, Felix, Marcia, and Symphorosa

The same day, the holy martyrs Ariston, Crescentian, Eutychian, Urbanus, Vitalis, Justus, Felicissimus, Felix, Marcia, and Symphorosa, who were all crowned with martyrdom when the persecution of the emperor Diocletian was raging.

St Swithin of Winchester

At Winchester, in England, St. Swithin, bishop, whose sanctity was illustrated by the gift of miracles.

St Otho of Bamberg

At Bamberg,the holy bishop Otho, who preached the Gospel to the people of Pomerania, and converted them to the faith.

St Monegundes of Tours

At Tours, the demise of St. Monegundes, a pious woman.