Saints of 2 November

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed

The Commemoration of all the faithful departed.

St Victorinus, bishop

The same day, the birthday of St. Victorinus, bishop of Poitiers, who, after writing many works, as is attested by St. Jerome, was crowned with martyrdom in the persecution of Diocletian.

St Justus of Trieste

At Trieste, blessed Justus, who consummated his martyrdom in the same persecution, under the governor Manatius.

Ss. Carterius, Styriacus, Tobias, Eudoxius, Agapius

At Sebaste, the Saints Carterius, Styriacus, Tobias, Eudoxius, Agapius, and their companions, martyrs, under the emperor Licinius.

Ss. Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphtonius, Elpidephorus and Anempodistus

In Persia, the holy martyrs Acindynus, Pegasius, Aphtonius, Elpidephorus and Anempodistus, with their numerous companions.

Ss. Publius, Victor, Hermes, and Papias

In Africa, the birthday of the holy martyrs Publius, Victor, Hermes, and Papias.

St Eustochium of Tarsus

At Tarsus, in Cilicia, in the reign of Julian the Apostate, St. Eustochium, virgin and martyr, who breathed her last in prayer in the midst of severe torments.

St Theodotus of Laodicea

At Laodicea, in Syria, St. Theodotus, a bishop, powerful in words, and adorned with good works and virtues.

St George of Vienne

At Vienne, St. George, bishop.

St Ambrose of Saint-Maurice

In the monastery of St. Maurice, in Switzerland, St. Ambrose, abbot.

St Marcian of Cyrus

At Cyrus, in Syria, St. Marcian, confessor.