Saints of 28 October

Ss. Simon and Jude, apostles

The birthday of the blessed apostles Simon the Cananean, and Thaddeus, who is called Jude. Simon preached the Gospel in Egypt, Thaddeus in Mesopotamia. Afterwards, entering Persia together, they converted to Christ a numberless multitude of the inhabitants, and then underwent martyrdom.

St Cyrilla of Rome

At Rome, in the reign of Claudius, St. Cyrilla, virgin, daughter of St. Tryphonia, who was pierced through the throat for the faith of Christ.

Ss. Anastasia the Elder and Cyril

In the same city, the holy martyrs Anastasia the Elder, virgin, and Cyril. In the persecution of Valerian, under the prefect Probus, Anastasia was bound with chains, buffeted, subjected to fire and scourging, and, as she remained immovable in the confession of Christ, her breasts were cut off, her nails plucked out, her teeth broken, and her hands, feet and head severed from her body. Bedecked with her sufferings as with so many jewels, she went to her spouse. At her request, Cyril gave her some water to drink, and for his reward became a martyr.

St Fidelis of Como

At Como, St. Fidelis, martyr, under the emperor Maximian.

St Ferrutius of Mainz

At Mayence, St. Ferrutius, martyr.

St Faro of Meaux

At Meaux, SL Faro, bishop and confessor.

St Gaudiosus of Naples

At Naples, St. Gaudiosus, an African bishop, who came to Campania because of the persecution of the Vandals, and closed peacefully his holy career in a monastery near that city.

St Honoratus of Vercelli

At Vercelli, St. Honoratus, bishop. I.