Saints of 12 October

Ss. Evagrius, Priscian

At Rome, the holy martyrs Evagrius, Priscian, and their companions.

St Edistius of Ravenna

At Ravenna, on the Lauretine road, the birthday of St. Edistius, martyr.

St Domnina of Lycia

In Lycia, St. Domnina, martyr, under the emperor Diocletian.

Four thousand nine hundred and sixty-six holy confessors and martyrs (Africa)

In Africa, four thousand nine hundred and sixtysix holy confessors and martyrs, in the persecution of the Vandals under the Arian king Hunneric. Some of them were bishops, some priests and deacons, with a multitude of the faithful accompanying them, who were driven into a frightful wilderness for the defence of the Catholic truth. Many of them were cruelly annoyed by the Moorish leaders, and with sharp-pointed spears and stones forced to hasten their march, whilst others, with their feet tied, were dragged like corpses through rough places and mangled in all their limbs. They were finally tortured in different manners, and won the honors of martyrdom. The principal among them were the bishops Felix and Cyprian.

St Maximilian of Cilly

At Cilly, in Styria, St. Maximilian, bishop of Lorch.

St Wilfrid, bishop and confessor (York)

At York, in England, St. Wilfrid, bishop and confessor, — At Milan, St. Monas, bishop. He was chosen as head of that church, because a miraculous light from heaven surrounded him whilst they were deliberating on the choice of a bishop.

St Salvinus of Verona

At Verona, St. Salvinus, bishop.

St Eustachius of Syria

In Syria, St. Eustachius, priest and confessor.

St Seraphinus of Ascoli

At Ascoli, St. Seraphinus, confessor, of the Order of Minorite Capuchins, distinguished by holiness of life and humility. He was enrolled among the saints by the Sovereign Pontiff, Clement XIII.

St Carlo Acutis

At Assisi rest the remains of St Carlo Acutis, a youth of fifteen devoted to the Holy Eucharist, his highway to heaven. Canonised 2025.