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October 8th

6 saints celebrated

Saint Benedicta of Rome

Feast: October 8th • 4th century

Daughter of a Roman senator, Benoîte left Rome for Gaul to imitate the martyrdom of Saint Quentin. Settled in Origny-sur-Oise, she converted…

Saint Bridget of Sweden (Widow)

Feast: October 8th • 14th century

A Swedish princess married to the Prince of Nericia, Bridget led an exemplary family life before dedicating herself entirely to God after he…

Dedication of Our Lady of the Doms

Feast: October 8th • 1st century

The Notre-Dame des Doms basilica in Avignon is said to have been founded in the 1st century by Saint Martha, during the lifetime of the Virg…

Saint Pelagia of Antioch (Penitent)

Feast: October 8th • 5th century

A famous actress of Antioch leading a life of debauchery and luxury, Pelagia converted after hearing a sermon by Bishop Nonnus. After her ba…

Saint Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess

Feast: October 8th • 1st century

Simeon, a righteous man of Jerusalem, and Anna the prophetess welcome the Child Jesus during his presentation at the Temple. Simeon pronounc…

Saint Valeria and Saint Pollena

Feast: October 8th • 7th century

7th-century virgins linked to the monastery of Honnecourt, Valérie and Pollène are traditionally presented as the sisters of Saint Liéphard.…

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