Saints of 29 September

The Dedication of St Michael the Archangel (Mount Gargano)

On Mount Gargano, the commemoration of the blessed archangel Michael. This festival is kept in memory of the day, when under his invocation, was consecrated a church, unpretending in its exterior, but endowed with virtue celestial.

Ss. Eutychius, Plautus, and Heracleas

In Thrace, the birthday of the holy martyrs Eutychius, Plautus, and Heracleas.

St Gudelia of Persia

In Persia, under king Sapor, the holy martyr Gudelia. After having converted many to the faith, and refused to adore the sun and fire, she was subjected to numerous torments. Then having the skin torn off her head, and being fastened to a post, she deserved an eternal triumph.

Ss. Dadas, Casdoa and Gabdelas

In the same country, the holy martyrs Dadas, a blood relation of king Sapor, Casdoa, his wife, and Gabdelas, his son. After being deprived of their dignities, and subjected to various torments, they were for a long time imprisoned and finally put to the sword.

St Ripsime and her companions, virgins and martyrs (Armenia)

In Armenia, the holy virgins, Ripsimus and her companions, martyrs, under king Tiridates.

St Fraternus of Auxerre

At Auxerre, St. Fraternus, bishop and martyr.

St Grimoaldus of Pontecorvo

At Pontecorvo, near Aquino, St. Grimoaldus, priest and confessor.

St Quiriacus of Palestine

In Palestine, St. Quiriacus, anchoret.