Saints of 23 October

Ss. Servandus and Germanus

In the territory of Ossuma, in Spain, near Cadiz, the holy martyrs Servandus and Germanus, in the persecution of Diocletian, under the lieutenant Viator. After being subjected to scourging, imprisonment in a foul dungeon, want of food and drink, and the fatigue of a very long journey, which they had to perform loaded with fetters, they at length reached the term of their martyrdom by having their heads stricken off. Germanus was buried at Merida, and Servandus at Seville.

St Theodore of Antioch

At Antioch, in Syria, the birthday of the holy priest Theodore, who was arrested in the persecution of the impious Julian. After being racked, after suffering many severe torments, and the burning of his sides with torches, as he persevered in the confession of Christ, he was put to the sword, and thus consummated his martyrdom.

St Peter Paschasius, bishop and martyr (Granada)

At Granada, in Spain, blessed Peter Paschasius, bishop of Jaen and martyr, of the Order of Mercedarians. He suffered on the 6th of December.

St Ignatius of Constantinople

At Constantinople, St. Ignatius, bishop, who, for having reproved the emperor Bardas for putting away his wife, was subjected by him to many insults and driven into banishment. Being restored to his See by the Roman Pontiff Nicholas, he finally rested in peace.

St Severin of Bordeaux

At Bordeaux, St. Severin, bishop of Cologne and confessor.

St Romanus of Rouen

At Rouen, St. Romanus, bishop.

St Verus of Salerno

At Salerno, St. Verus, bishop.

St Domitius of Picardy

In Picardy, St. Domitius, priest.

St Benedict of Poitou

In Poitou, St. Benedict, confessor.

St John of Capistran

Near Villack, in Hungary, St. John of Capistran, confessor, of the Order of Minorites, illustrious by the sanctity of his life, and his zeal for the propagation of the Catholic faith. By his prayers and miracles, he routed a most powerful army of Turks and forced them to raise the seige of Belgrade.