Saints of 22 March

St Paul of Narbonne

At Narbonne, in France, the birthday of the bishop St. Paul, a disciple of the Apostles. He is said to have been the proconsul Sergius Paulus, who was baptized by the blessed apostle Paul, and left at Narbonne, where he was raised to the episcopal dignity when the apostle went to Spain. Having zealously discharged the office of preaching and performed miracles, he departed for heaven.

St Epaphroditus of Terracina

At Terracina, St. Epaphroditus, a disciple of the Apostles, who was consecrated bishop of that city by the blessed apostle Peter.

Ss. Saturninus and companions (Africa)

In Africa, the holy martyrs Saturninus and nine others.

Ss. Callinica and Basilissa

The same day, the birthday of the Saints Callinica and Basilissa, martyrs.

St Basil, priest and martyr

An Ancyra, under Julian the Apostate, St. Basil, priest and martyr, who gave up his soul to God after having endured grievous torments.

St Octavian of Carthage

At Carthage, St. Octavian, archdeacon, and many thousands of martyrs, who were slain by the Vandals for the Catholic faith.

St Deogratias, bishop

In the same place, St. Deogratias, bishop of Carthage, who ransomed many captives taken from that city by the Vandals, and performed other good works, after which he went to rest in the Lord.

St Benvenutus of Osimo

At Osimo, in the March of Ancona, St. Benvenutus, bishop.

St Catharine of Sweden

In Sweden, St. Catharine, virgin, daughter of St. Bridget.

St Lea of Rome

At Rome, St. Lea, a widow, whose virtues and happy death are related by St. Jerome.

St Catharine of Genoa

At Genoa, St. Catharine, a widow, celebrated for her contempt of the world and her love of God.