Saints of 5 November

St Zachary, priest and prophet, father of St John the Baptist

CT. ZA CHARY, priest and prophet, father of blessed John the Baptist.

St Elizabeth

Also, St. Elizabeth, mother of the same most holy precursor.

Ss. Julian and Caesarius

At Terracina, in Campania, the birthday of the holy martyrs, Felix, priest, and Eusebius, monk. The latter having buried the holy martyrs Julian and Caesarius, and converted to the faith of Christ, many whom the priest St. Felix baptized, was arrested with him, and both being led to the tribunal of the judge, who could not succeed in intimidating them, they were shut up in prison, and as they refused to offer sacrifice, were beheaded that same night.

Ss. Galation, and Epistemis

At Emesa, in Phoenicia, during the persecution of Decius, the holy martyrs Galation, and Epistemis, his wife, who were scourged, had their hands, feet and tongue severed from their bodies, and finally consummated their martyrdom by decapitation.

Ss. Domninus, Theotimus, Philotheus, Silvanus

Also, the holy martyrs Domninus, Theotimus, Philotheus, Silvanus, and their companions, under the emperor Maximinus.

St Magnus of Milan

At Milan, St. Magnus, bishop and confessor.

St Dominator of Brescia

At Brescia, St. Dominator, bishop.

St Fibitius of Trier

At Treves, St. Fibitius, who was made bishop of that city while filling the office of abbot.

St Laetus of Orléans

At Orleans, in France, St. Lsetus, priest and confessor.