Saints of 10 September

St Nicholas, confessor (Tolentino)

At Tolentino, in the March of Ancona, the departure from this life of St. Nicholas, confessor, of the Order of Augustinians.

Ss. Nemesian, Felix, Lucius

In Africa, the birthday of the holy bishops Nemesian, Felix, Lucius, another Felix, Litteus, Polyan, Victor, Jader, Dativus, and others. As a violent persecution was breaking out under Valerian and Gallienus, they were at their first courageous confession of Christ beaten with rods, then put in irons, and being sent to dig in the metal mines, they terminated their combat and glorious confession.

Ss. Sosthenes and Victor

At Chalcedon, in the persecution of Diocletian, the holy martyrs Sosthenes and Victor. Under Priscus, proconsul of Asia, after they had been loaded with fetters and exposed to the beasts, they were condemned to be burned. But whilst they were saluting each other with a holy kiss and praying, they expired.

Ss. Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora

In Bithynia, the holy virgins Menodora, Metrodora, and Nymphodora, sisters. Under the emperor Maximian and the governor Fronto, they were crowned with martyrdom, and went to eternal glory.

Ss. Apellius, Luke, and Clement

Also, the holy martyrs Apellius, Luke, and Clement.

St Theodard of Liège

At Liege, in Belgium, St. Theodard, bishop and martyr, who laid down his life for his flock, and after his death was renowned for the gift of miracles.

Pope St Hilarius

At Rome, blessed Hilary, pope and confessor.

St Peter of Compostela

At Compost ell a, St. Peter, bishop, who was celebrated for his many virtues and miracles.

St Salvius, bishop and confessor

In the city of Albi, St. Salvius, bishop and confessor.

St Agapius of Novara

At Novara, St. Agapius, bishop.

St Pulcheria of Constantinople

At Constantinople, St. Pulcheria, empress and virgin, distinguished by her piety and zeal for religion.