Saints of 29 June

Ss. Peter and Paul, apostles (Rome)

At Rome, the birthday of the holy apostles Peter and Paul, who suffered martyrdom on the same day, under the emperor Nero. Within the city the former was crucified with his dead downwards, and buried in the Vatican, near the Triumphal way, where he is venerated by the whole world. The latter was put to the sword and buried on the Ostian way, where he receives similar honors.

St Marcellus of Argenton

At Argenton, St. Marcellus, martyr, who was beheaded for the faith of Christ together with the soldier Anastasius.

St Syrius of Genoa

At Genoa, the birthday of St. Syrius, bishop.

St Cassius of Narni

At Narni, St. Cassius, bishop of that city, of whom St. Gergory relates, that he permitted scarcely any day of his life to pass without offering the victim of propitiation to Almighty God; and he was well worthy to do it, for he distributed in alms all he possessed, and his devotion was such that abundant tears flowed from his eyes during the holy sacrifice. At last, he came to Rome on the birthday of the Apostles, as was his yearly custom, and after having solemnly celebrated Mass and given the Lord's body and the kiss of peace to all, he departed for heaven.

St Mary of Cyprus

In Cyprus, St. Mary, mother of John, surnamed Mark.

St Benedicta, virgin

In the territory of Sens, St. Benedicta, virgin.