Saints of 21 November

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In the temple at Jerusalem, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God.

St Rufus, disciple of St Paul

The same day, the birthday of blessed Rufus, mentioned by the apostle St. Paul in his epistle to the Romans.

Ss. Celsus and Clement

At Rome, the martyrdom of the Saints Celsus and Clement.

Ss. Demetrius and Honorius

At Ostia, the holy martyrs Demetrius and Honorius.

St Albert of Reims

At Rheims, St. Albert, bishop of Liege and martyr, who was put to death for defending the liberties of the Church.

Ss. Honorius, Eutychius and Stephen

In Spain, the holy martyrs Honorius, Eutychius and Stephen.

St Heliodorus of Pamphylia

In Pamphylia, St. Heliodorus, martyr, in the persecution of Aurelian, under the governor Aetius. After his death his executioners were converted to the faith and thrown into the sea.

Pope St Gelasius I

At Rome, St. Gelasius, pope, distinguished for learning and sanctity.

St Maurus of Verona

At Verona, St. Maurus, bishop and confessor.

St Columban, abbot

In the monastery of Bobio, the departure from this life of St. Columban, abbot, who founded many convents and governed a large number of monks. He died at an advanced age, celebrated for many virtues.