A The first Day .

THE Circumcision of our Lord Iesus Christ , and the Octaue of his Natiuity . At Rome of S. Almachius Martyr , who by commaundment of Alipius Gouernour of the Citty , for saying ; This is the Octaue of our Lords birth , giue ouer your superstitious worshipping of Idols , and abstayne from your vncleane Sacrifices ; was killed by the Gladiatours , or Fencers at sharpe . At Rome also , in the way called Appia , the crowning with Martyrdome of thirty holy Souldiers , vnder Diocletian the Emperour . Moreouer at Rome of S. Martina Virgin , who vnder Alexander the Emperour , hauing endured diuers kynds of torments , at length obteyned the triumphant palme of Martyrdome , by the sword . At Spoletum of S. Concordius Priest and Martyr , who vnder Antoninus the Emperour , being first beaten with clubbes , then put vpon the Racke called Equuleus , afterwards starued in pryson , and there comforted by an Angell , finally ended his lyfe by the sword . The same day of S. Magnus Martyr . At Caesarea in Cappadocia , the deposition of S. Basill Bishop , whose chiefe Feast is kept vpon the thirtenth of Iune , on which day he was ordayned Bishop . In Ass●ica of S. Fulgentius Bishop of a a Now called Alphaques . Ruspa , who in the persecution of the Wandalls , suffered much for the Catholique fayth , & for his great learning , by the Arians , and was bannished into the I le of Sardinia ; but afterward permitted to returne to his Bishopricke , renowned for his life and learning , made an holy end . In the Territory of Lyons , in the Monastery of S. Claude vpon the Mount b b Iu●ense . Iure , of S. Eugendus Abbot , whose lyfe shined with vertues and miracles . At c c Silui●…n . Sauuigny of S. Odilo Abbot of Cluny , who was the first that commanded the Commemoration of all Soules , should be kept in his Monasteries , the next day after the feast of all Saintes ; which custome was afterward receaued , & approoued by the whole Church . At Alexandria the deposition of S. Euphrosyna Virgin , who in her Monastery , was renowned for the vertue of Abstinence , and Miracles .

¶ And in other places , of many other Saintes , Martyrs , and Confessors , and Holy Virgins ; to whose prayers and merits , we humbly commend our selues . ℟ . Prayse be to God .

In this manner the reading of the Martyrologe , is alwaies to end .

B The second Day .

THE Octaue of S. Stephen the Protomartyr . At Rome the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs , who contemning the Edict made by Diocletian the Emperour , commanding , That such , as had any sacred Bookes , should deliuer them vp ; made choice rather to deliuer theyr bodyes to the Executioners , then to giue Holy things to dogges . At Antioch the passion of Blessed Isidore Bishop . At Tomis in Pontus of Asia , of three holy Breethren Argeus , Narcissus , and Marcellinus a youth , who being taken among the new Souldiers , and refusing to serue , was vnder Licinius the Empe●our , beaten almost to death , and for a long tyme starued in pryson , at last drowned in the sea , finished his Martyrdome ; but his two brethren were beheaded . At Millane of S. Martinianus Bishop . At Nitria in Aegipt of Blessed Isidore Bishop and Confessour . The same day , of S. Siridon Bishop . In Thebais of S. Macarius of Alexandria , Abbot .

C. The third Day .

THE Octaue of S. Iohn the Apostle and Euangelist . At Rome in the way called Appia , the birth-day of S. Anterus Pope , who suffered vnder Iulius Maximinus , & was buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus . The same day , of S. Peter , who at Aulona was crucifyed . In Hellesponte , of the holy Martyrs Cirinus , Primus , and Theogenes . At Caesarea in Cappadocia , of S. Gordius a Centurion , in whose praise is extant an excellent Oration made by S. Basill the Great , vpon his festiual day . In Cilicia of the holy Martyrs Zosimus , Athanasius a Notary , Theopemptus and Theonas , who suffered a famous Martyrdome in the persecution of Diocletian . At Padua of S. Daniel Martyr . At Vienna in France , of S. Florentius Bishop , who in the tyme of Gallienus the Emperour , was banished , and there ended his Martyrdome . At Paris of S. Genouefa Virgin , who consecrated to God by S. German Bishop of a a Antisiodorum . Auxerre was famous for her wonderfull vertues , and miracles .

D. The fourth Day .

THE Octaue of the holy Innocents . In a a Creta . Candia , the birth-day of S. Titus , who by S. Paul the Apostle was ordayned Bishop of that place ; where after he had faythfully performed his office of preaching made an holy end , & was buryed in the Church , of which by the Blessed Apostle he had byn made Bishop . At Rome , of the holy Martyrs Priscus Priest , and Priscillianus Clarke , and of Benedicta a Religious woman , who in the raigne of the most wicked Iulian , were martyred by the sword . Also of Blessed Dafrosa wyfe to S. Fabian Martyr , who after the killing of her husband , being first bannished , was lastly vnder the same Prince beheaded . At Bolonia of the Saints Hermes , Aggaeus , and Caius Martyrs , who suffered vnder Maximian the Emperour . At b b Now called Mahometa . Adrumetum in Affrica the Commemoration of S. Mauilus Martyr , who in the persecution of Seuerus the Emperour , being by Scapula a most cruell Gouernour , condemned to be deuoured of beasts , receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome . Moreouer in Affrica , of the most famous Martyrs Aquilinus , Geminus , Eugenius , Marcianus , Quinctus , Theodotus and Triphon . At c c Lingonae . Langres of S. Gregory Bishop , famous for miracles . At Rhemes in France of S. Rigobertus Bishop and Confessour .

E The fifth Day .

THE Vigill of the Epiphany of our Lord . At Rome of S. Telesphorus Pope , who vnder Antoninus Pius after many labors obtayned a glorious Martyrdome , for the Confession of Christ . In Aegypt the Commemoration of many Holy Martyrs , who in the persecution of Diocletian were killed in Thebais by diuers kinds of torments . At Antioch of S. Symeon Monke , who liued many yeares standing in a pillar , & was therof surnamed Stylites , whose lyfe and conuersation was wonderfull . In England of S. Edward King , renowned for the vertue of Chastity , and working of Miracles . At Alexandria of S. Sincletica , whose famous actes S. Athanasius hath left wrytten . At Rome of Aemiliana Virgin , aunt to S. Gregory Pope , who being called vnto God by her sister Tharsilla before departed , went this day to our Lord . The same day of S. Apollinaris Virgin .

F The sixt Day .

THE Epiphany of our Lord . In the territory of Rhemes the Passion of S. Macra Virgin , who in the persecution of Diocletian , by commaundement of Rictiouarus Gouernour , being cast headlong into the fire , and receauing no hurt , had her breasts cut off , & afterward afflicted with a loathsome imprysonment , being also rolled vp and downe vpon sharpe potsheardes , and burning coales , in prayer departed to our Lord . In Affrica the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs , who in the persecution of Seuerus , tyed to a stake , where consumed with fire . At a a Rhe●…dones . Reines in Britany of France of S. Melanius Bishop and Confessour , who after innumerable signes of his vertues , hauing his eyes continually fixed vpon heauen , gloriously departed out of this world . At b b Ger● . Geris in Aegypt of S. Milamon Anchoret , who whilest he was drawen to haue beene made Bishop against his will , in prayer gaue vp his soule to God .

G The seauenth Day .

THE bringing back of the Child Iesus out of Aegypt . The same day the birth-day of Blessed Lucian Priest of the Church of Antioch and Martyr , who famous for learning and eloquence , suffered at Nicomedia for the Confession of Christ , in the persecution of Maximinus , and lyeth buryed at Helenople in Bithynia ; whose prayses are wrytten by S. Iohn Chrysostome . At Antioch , of S. Clerus Deacon , who for the glory of his Confession being seauen tymes tortured , and pyned long in pryson , at last beheaded , ended his Martyrdome . In the Citty of Heraclea of the holy Martyrs Felix and Ianuarius . The same day of S. Iulian Martyr . In a a Dania . Denmarke of S. Canutus King & Martyr . At b b Papia . Pauia of S. Crispin Bishop and Confessor . In Dacia of S. Nicetas Bishop , who by preaching the Ghospell of Christ , made milde and meeke , most fierce and barbarous Nations . In Aegypt of S. Theodorus Monke , who was famous for holynes of life in the time of Constantine the Great , of whome S. Athanasius maketh mention in the lyfe of S. Antony .

A The eyght Day .

AT a a Bellouacum . Beauuais in France , of the holy Martyrs Lucian Priest , Maximian , and Iulian , of which , the two last were by presently beheaded ; but blessed Lucian , who came with S. Dennis into France , after a great slaughter of his fellowes , not fearing with a stoute voyce , still to confesse the name of Christ , at last receaued the same sentence of death , which the former had suffered . Also of Saint Eugenianus Martyr . In Libya of the holy Martyrs Theophilus Deacon , and Helladius , who being f●●st most cruelly torne , and then rolled vpon sharp potsheards , at last throwne into the fire , rendred vp their soules to God . At Hierapolis in Asia , of S. Apollinaris Bishop , who vnder Marcus Antoninus Verus florished for sanctity and learning . At Naples in Campania the birth-day of S. Seuerine Bishop , brother to Blessed Victorinus Martyr , who after the exercise of many vertues , full of holynes went to rest . At b b Pap●a . Pauia of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessour . At c c Metae . Metz of S. Patiens Bishop . The same day in d d Norici . Bauaria of S. Seuerine Abbot , who preached the Ghospell to that Nation , and is called their Apostle ; his body being by diuine power brought to e e Lucullanum . Mont-feltro neere Naples , was afterwards from thence , translated to the Monastery of S. Seuerine .

B The nynth Day .

AT Antioch , vnder Diocletian and Maximian , the birth day of S. Iulian Martyr , and Basilissa Virgin his wife , who with her husband hauing kept Virginity , ended her dayes in peace : but Iulian ( after he had seene many Priests , and Ministers of the Church of Christ , who for the cruelty of persecution had fled vnto them , to haue byn burned ) by commaundement of Marcian the President , being diuersly tormented , receaued sentence of death : with whome also Antony a Priest , and Anastasius ( whome raysed from death , Iulian had made partaker of the grace of Christ ) and Celsus a child , with his mother Marcionilla , and seauen brethren and many others , did suffer . In Mauritania Caesariensis of S. Marciana Virgin , who deuoured by beasts accomplished her Martyrdome . At Smyrna of the holy Martyrs Vitalis , Reuocatus , and Fortunatus . In Africa of the holy Martyrs Epictetus , Iucundus , Secundus , Vitalis , Felix , and seauen others . At Sebaste in Armenia of S. Peter Bishop , brother to S. Basil. At Ancona of S. Marcellinus Bishop , who ( as S. Gregory writeth ) miraculously deliuered that Citty from burning .

C The tenth Day .

IN Cyprus of Blessed Nicanor , one of the seauen first Deacons , who admirable for his fayth and vertue , was most gloriously crowned . At Rome of S. Agatho Pope , who famous for holines & learning , dyed a naturall death . At Millane of S. ●ohn surnamed the Good , Bishop and Confessour . In Thebais the birth day of S Paul the first Hermite who from the sixteenth yeare of his age , vntill an hundred and thirteene , led a solitary lyfe in the wildernesse ; whose soule S. Antony saw carryed vp to Heauen , by Angells , amongst the quiers of Apostles & Prophets ; but his feast is kept the fifteenth of this Moneth . At Constantinople of S. Marcian Priest .

D The eleauenth Day .

AT Rome the birth-day of S. Hyginius Pope , who in the persecution of Antoninus the Emperour , gloriously accomplished his Martyrdome . In Affrica of Blessed Saluius Martyr , in whose feast S. Augustine made a Sermon to the people of Carthage . At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs , Peter , Seuerus , and Leucius . At Fermo in a a Marc-Ancona . Picenum of S. Alexander Bishop and Martyr . At Amiens of S. Saluius Bishop and Martyr . At b b Brundusium . Brindisi of S. Leucius Bishop and Confessour . In Cappadocia in a Village called Magarisso , of S. Theodosius Abbot , who hauing suffered much for the Catholique Fayth , died at last a naturall death . In Thebais of S. Palaemon Abbot , maister to S. Pachomius . At Suppentonia neere the Mount c c Monte de San Siluestro . Soractes of S. Anastasaus Monke , and his fellowes , who called by a voyce from heauen went vnto our Lord . At Pauia of S. Honorata Virgin .

E The twelfth Day .

AT Rome of S. Tatiana Martyr , who vnder Alexander the Emperour , being first torne with iron hookes , and combes , then thowne vnto beasts , and cast into the fyre , but receauing no harme , was at last beheaded . In Achaia of S. Satyrus Martyr , who as he passed before an Idoll , & blowing vpon it made the signe of the crosse , forthwith the Idoll fell to the ground ; for which cause he was beheaded . The same day of S. Arcadius Martyr , famous for noble Extraction , and Miracles . In Affrica of the Martyrdome of Zoticus , Rogatus , Modestus , Castulus , and of fourty souldiers . At Constantinople of the Saints Tigrius Priest , and Eutropius Reader , who suffered in the dayes of Arcadius the Emperour . At a a Tibur . Tiuoli of S. Zoticus Martyr . At Ephesus the passion of fourty and two holy monkes , who for the worshipping of holy Images , vnder Constantinus Copronymus , most cruelly tormented , accomplished their Martyrdome . At Rauenna of S. Iohn Bishop and Confessor . At Verona of S. Probus Bishop . In England of S. Benedict Abbot and Confessour .

F The thirteenth Day .

THE Octaue of the Epiphanye of our Lord . At Rome in the way called Lanicana , of fourty holy Souldiers , who for the Confession of the true Fayth , vnder Galienus Emperour deserued to be crowned with Martyrdome . In Sardinia of S. Potitus Martyr , who hauing suffered much affliction vnder Antoninus Emperour , and Gelasius President , at last finished his Martyrdome by the sword . At a a Now called Semender Singidunum in the vpper Misia of the holy Martyrs Hermylus , & Stratonicus , who vnder Licinius the Emperour , after cruell torments , were drowned in the riuer ●ster . At Corduba , of the holy Martyrs Gumesindus Priest , and Serui-deus monke . At b b Pictauium . Poytiers in France the birthday of S. Hilarius Bishop and Confessour , who for constantly defending the Catholique faith being banished foure yeares into Phrygia , amongst other miracles raysed a dead man to life : but his feast is kept the day following . At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Leontius Bishop , who vnder Licinius first , and afterward vnder Constantine , did valiantly withstand the Gentils & Arrians . At Treuers of S. Agritius Bishop . In the monastery of c c Versia●um . Versy of S. Viuentius Confessor . At Amasea in Pontus of S. Glaphyra Virgin .

G The fourtenth Day .

AT Nola in Campania the birth-day of S. Felix Priest , who , as S. Paulinus wryteth , after many torments being cast into pryson by the persecutors , and layed bound hand and foote vpon snayle-shells and pot-sheards , was in the night loosed , and deliuered by an Angell : and the persecution ceasing , after he had by his holy example of life and learning conuerted many to the fayth of Christ , famous for miracles , ended his dayes in peace . In Iury of S. Malachias Prophet . In Mount Sina of thirty eight holy Monkes , slayne by the Saracens for the fayth of Christ . In Aegypt , in the Countrey of Raithy , of fourty and three holy monkes , who for the Christian Religion were killed of the Blemmyes . At Millane of S. Datius Bishop and Confessour , of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention . In Affrica of S. Euphrasius Bishop . In Syria of S. Iulian of Saba , the elder , who in the tyme of Valens the Emperour , by vertue of miracles restored againe the Catholique fayth at Antioch , there almost extinguished . At Neocaesarea of S. Macrina Disciple of S. Gregory Thaumaturgus , and Grandmother to S. Basill , who brought him vp in the Christian fayth .

A The fiftenth Day .

IN the territory of a a Andegauum . Angiers , of S. Maurus Abbot , disciple of S. Benet , who being instructed by him from his infancy , how much he profited by his discipline , amongst other miracles , he declared by walking vpon the water ( a strange thing , & not vsed since the tyme of S. Peter ) and being sent into France , after he had there erected a famous Monastery , of which he was Abbot fourty yeares , glorious for miracles , rested in peace . In Iury of the holy Prophets Abacu● , and Michaeas , whose bodies were found by diuine reuelation in the dayes of Theodosius the Elder . At Anagnia of S. Secundina Virgin and Martyr , who suffered vnder Decius the Emperour . At b b Now called ●al●er . Caralis in Sardinia of S. Ephisius Martyr , who in the persecution of Diocletian , vnder Flauianus Iudge , after many torments ouercome by diuine help , at last beheaded , went victoriously to heauen . At Nola in Campania of S. Maximus Bishop . At c c Clermont in A●●tergne 〈◊〉 Auuergne in France , of S. Bonitus Bishop and Confessour . In Aegypt of S. Macarius Abbot , disciple to S. Antony , most famous for lyfe and miracles . Moreouer of Blessed Isidore renowned for holines of life , fayth , and miracles . At Rome of S. Iohn Calibita , who liuing for a time , in a corner of his Fathers house vnknowne , and afterward in a little cottage in the Iland of Tibur , in his death made knowne to his Parents , famous for miracles , was buried in the same place ; where afterwards was erected a Church in his honour .

B The sixtenth Day .

AT Rome in the way called Salaria , the birth-day of S. Marcellus Pope and Martyr , who for confession of the Catholique Fayth , by commaundment of Maxentius the Tyrant , first beaten with clubs , was constrayned to serue beasts , with a publike guarde appointed ouer him , where apparelled in haire-cloath he ended his life . At Marocco in Affrica the passion of fiue holy Martyrs of the order of S. Francis , Berardus , Petrus , Accursius , Adiutus , and Otho . At a a Arelate . Arles of Saint Honoratus Bishop and Confessor , whose lyfe was famous for learning and miracles . At b b Opitergium . Vderzo of S. Titianus Bishop and Confessor . At Rhinocura in Aegypt of S. Melas Bishop , who vnder Valens the Emperour , suffering banishment with other afflictions for the Catholique fayth , rested in peace . At c c Fundi . Fondi in Campania of S. Honoratus Abbot , of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention . In the Monastery of Perone in France , of S. Furseus Confessor . At Rome of S. Priscilla , who deuoted herselfe wholy to the seruice of Martyrs .

C The seauenteenth Day .

IN Thebais of S. Antony Abbot , who being Father of many monkes , liued in great fame of lyfe and miracles ; of whose Acts S. Athanasius hath written a worthy Treatise . His sacred body being found by reuelation in the dayes of Iustinian the Emperour , and brought to Alexandria , was there buryed in the Church of S. Iohn Baptist. At a a Lingonae . Langres of the Saints Speusippus , Eleusippus , and Meleusippus , all borne at a byrth , who togeather with their Graundmother Leonilla were martyred in the dayes of Marcus Aurelius the Emperour . At Rome the Inuention of the holy Martyrs Diodorus Priest , Marianus Deacon , and their fellowes , who in the time of S. Stephen Pope , whiles they celebrated the feast of Martyrs , in the place called Arenarium , the entrance of the Caue being stopt by the persecutours , and the vault ouer , broken downe vpon them , obteyned a Crowne of Martyrdome : At b b Bituricae . Bourges the deposition of S. Sulpitius Bishop , surnamed Pius , whose lyfe and death was pretious by many glorious miracles . At Rome in the monastery of S. Andrew , of the holy Monkes Antony , Merulus , and Iohn , of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention .

D The eighteenth Day .

THE Chayre of S. Peter the Apostle , wherein he first sate at Rome . There also , the Passion of S. Prisca Virgin and Martyr , who vnder Claudius the Emperour , after many torments , receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome . In Pontus , the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Moseus , and Ammonius souldiers , who being condemned to digge in the mettall mines , at last were burned . There also of S. Athenogenes an ancient Deuine , who when he was to be burned , song ioyfully a Hymne , which he left in writing to his disciples . At a a Turones . Tours in France of S. Volusian Bishop , who taken by the Gothes , and banished , gaue vp his soule to God . There also of S. Leobardus Anchoret , a man of wonderfull abstinence and humility . In little Britany of S. Deicola Abbot , disciple to S. Columbane . At b b Now called Como . Nouocomum of S. Liberata Virgin .

E The nineteenth Day .

AT Rome in the way called Cornelia , of the holy Martyrs Marius , and Martha his wyfe , and of their children Audisax , & Abachum Noble Persians , who in the time of Claudius the Emperour , came to Rome for deuotion , and there being beaten with cudgels , racked , tormented by fyre , torne with iron hookes , and their hands cut off , Martha was at last killed in the place called Nimpha , and the others beheaded , and their bodyes burnt . At Smirna , the birth-day of Blessed Germanic●s Martyr , who in the flower of his youth , vnder Marcus Antoninus , and Lucius Aurelius , condemned to the beasts , by the force of Gods grace , without all feare , prouoked of his owne accord the beast prepared to deuoure him ; & so torne and ground with his teeth , deserued to be incorporated into the true bread of Life Christ Iesus , for whome he dyed . In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Paulus , Gerontius , Ianuarius , Saturninus , Successus , Iulius , Catus , Pia and Germana . At Spoletum the passion of S. Pontianus Martyr , who in the tyme of Antoninus the Emperour , after he had beene cruelly whipped , by commandement of Fabianus Iudge , was compelled to walke vpon hoat burning coles barefoote ; wherwith receauing no harme , was then tormented vpon the racke called Equuleus , and with Iron hookes ; And after all this being cast into pryson , where he was comforted by an Angell ; throwne also vnto the Lyons , and tormented with boyling lead , was finally beheaded . At a a Laudum . Lodi of S. Bassianus Bishop and Confessour , who togeather with S. Ambrose valiantly resisted the Heretikes .

F The twentith Day .

AT Rome , the birth-day of S. Fabian Pope , who suffered Martyrdome in the tyme of Decius , and was buryed in the Church yard of Callistus . There also , at the place called Catacumbae , of S. Sebastian Martyr , who vnder Diocletian the Emperour , being Chiefe Commander of the first Band of souldiers , was for professing the Christian fayth , commanded to be bound in the midst of the field , & shot with arrowes by the souldiers , and finally beaten with clubbes vntill he dyed . At Nice in Bithynia of S. Neophytus Martyr , who being but fifteene yeares of age , was first cruelly whipped , then cast into a burning fornace , throwne also vnto the beasts , and yet receauing no hurt , still constantly professing the fayth of Christ , was finally beheaded . At Cesena of S. Maurus Bishop , renowned for vertues & miracles . In Palestine the birthday of S. Euthymius Abbot , who in the tyme of Marcian the Emperour was famous in the Church for zeale of Catholique discipline , and power of working miracles .

G The one and twentith Day .

AT Rome the Passion of S. Agnes Virgin , who vnder Symphronius Gouernour of the Citty , being cast into the fyre , but extinguished by the vertue of her prayers , dyed by the sword . Of whome thus writeth S. Hierome : Agnes the Virgin , by consent , of the tongues and pens of all Nations , hath borne away the chiefe prayse throughout all Churches ; who surmounting both her Age , and the Tyrants cruelty , consecrated her Virginity to God by Martyrdome . At Athens , the birthday of S. Publius Bishop , who after S. Dennis of Areopagita , gouerned most laudably the Church of Athens ▪ and renowned for learning and vertue , for the testimony of Christ receaued a glorious Crowne . At Tarragona in Spayne , of the holy Martyrs Fructuosus Bishop , Augurius , and Eulogius Deacons , who in the dayes of Galienus Emperour , first cast into pryson , then throwne into the fire , & their fetters burned , streching out their armes in prayer , in forme of a Crosse , accomplished their Martyrdome . Vpon whose feast S. Augustine made a Sermon to the people . At a a Trec●… . Trois of S. Patroclus Martyr , who vnder Aurelianus the Emperour , deserued a Crowne of Martyrdome . In France in the Monastery of b b Augium . Ewe of S. Meinardus Hermit , who was killed by theeues . At Pauia of S. Epiphanius Bishop and Confessour .

A The two and twentith Day .

AT Valentia in Arragon of Spayne , of S. Vincent Deacon and Martyr , who vnder Dacian the most wicked President , after he had suffered imprisonment , hunger , the torture Equuleus , disioynting of his members , hoate fiery plates , the burning gridiron , and other torments , went triumphantly to heauen , there to receaue the reward of his Martyrdome . Whose glorious passion Prudentius hath elegantly set downe in verse ; and S. Augustine and S. Leo the Pope do exceedingly commend . At Rome , at the waters called Saluiae , of S. Anastasius a Persian Monke , who after many torments of imprisonment , stripes & fetters , which he suffered at Cesaraea in Palestine , was by Cosro●s King of Persia grieuously afflicted , and at last beheaded ; hauing sent before him to Martyrdome threescore and ten of his fellowes , who were drowned in a Riuer . His head was afterward brought to Rome , togeather with his Venerable Picture , at the sight whereof Diuels were driuen away , and diseases cured , as the acts of the second Councell of Nice do record . At a a Ebrodunum . Ambrun in France , of the holy Martyrs Vincentius , Orontius and Victor , who in the persecution of Diocletian were crowned with Martyrdome . At Nouara of S. Gaudentius Bishop & Confessour . At Sora of S. Dominicke Abbot , famous for miracles .

B The three and twentith Day .

AT Rome of S. Emerentiana Virgin and Martyr , who as yet but a Catechumen , or vnbaptized , praying at the sepulcher of S. Agnes ( whose foster-sister she had beene ) was stoned to death by the Gentils . At Philippi in Macedonia of S. Parmenas , one of the seauen first Deacons , who through the grace of God , faythfully fulfilling the office of preaching committed to his charge , vnder Traian , obteyned the glory of Martyrdome . At Caesarea in Mauritania of the holy Martyrs Seuerianus , and Aquila his wife , consumed by fyre . At a a Ant●noum . Anthios a Citty in Aegypt , of S. Asclas Martyr , who after diuers torments , being throwne headlong into a riuer , gaue vp his pretious soule to God . At Ancyra in Galatia of S. Clement Bishop , who oftentimes tormented , at length accomplished his Martyrdome vnder Diocletian . In the same place of S. Agathangelus , who suffered the same day vnder Lucius President . At Alexandria of S. Iohn , surnamed Eleemosynarius , Bishop of the same Citty , most renowned for his workes of mercy to the poore . At b b Toletum . Toledo of S. Ildefonsus Bishop , who for his singular integrity of life , & defending the Virginity of the mother of God against certaine Heretiques that impugned the same , receaued of her a most white Vestement , and finally famous for Holynes , was called vnto Heauen . In the Prouince of Valeria , of S. Matyrius monke , of whome S. Gregory the Pope maketh mention .

C The foure and twentith Day .

THE birth-day of S. Timothy Disciple to S. Paul the Apostle , who by him created Bishop of Ephesus , hauing endured many bitter agonies for Christ , as he one day reprehended such as offered sacrifice to Diana , was stoned , & a litle after went to rest in our Lord . At Antioch of S. Babylas Bishop , who in the persecution of Decius , hauing greatly glorified God by his often sufferings and torments , ended his life gloriously in chaynes of iron , with which he commaunded his body to be buryed . There are said to haue suffered with him , three children Vrbanus , Prilidianus , and Epolonius , whome he had instructed in the fayth of Christ . At Neocesaraea of the holy Martyrs Mardonius , Musonius , Eugenius & Metellus , who being all burned , their reliques were throwne into the Riuer . At a a Fulginium . Fuligno of S. Felicianus , who created Bishop of the same Citty by Pope Victor , after many labours susteyned , in his decrepite old age , vnder Decius , was crowned with Martyrdome . Moreouer , of the holy Martyrs Thyrsus and Proiectus . At Bolonia of S. Zamas the first Bishop of that Citty , who consecrated by S. Dionysius Pope of Rome , did greatly propagate the fayth of Christ in those partes . Also of blessed Suranus Abbot , who in the tyme of the Lombards flourished for sanctity of life .

D The fiue and twentith Day .

THE Conuersion of S. Paul the Apostle , which hapned the second yeare after our Sauiours Ascension . At Damascus the birth-day of S. Ananias , that baptized the same Apostle ; who hauing preached the Ghospell at Damascus , Eleutherople , and in other places , was vnder Licinius●udge ●udge scourged , and torne with nerues ; and finally stoned to death , accomplished his Martyrdome . At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Iuuentinus and Maximus martyred vnder Iulian the Apostata : on whose feast S. Io. Chrysostome made a Sermon to the people . At a a Aruernum now called Clermont ▪ Auuergne of the Saints Proiectus Bishop , and Marinus a Blessed man , who suffered Martyrdome by the Gouernours of that Citty . Moreouer of the holy Martyrs Donatus , Sabinus and Agapis . At Tomis in Scythia of S. Bretannion Bishop , who for holynes of life and zeale of the Catholique fayth , vnder Valens the Arrian Emperour , whome he stoutly resisted , was renowned in the Church of Christ . At b b Atrebatum . Arras in France , of S. Poppo Abbot , famous for miracles .

E The six and twentith Day .

AT Smyrna the birth-day of S. Polycarpus , Disciple to Saint Iohn the Apostle , who by him made Bishop of that citty , and Primate of all Asia , was afterwards vnder Marcus Antoninus , and Lucius Aurelius Commodus ( the Proconsul sitting in Iudgement , and all the people crying out against him in the Amphitheater ) cast into the fyre , but nothing hurt thereby , thrust through with a sword , receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome . With whome also , twelue other comming from Philadelphia , ended their liues in the same Citty . At Hippo-regius in Affrica , of the Saints Theogenes Bishop , and thirty six others , who in the persecution of Valerianus contemning temporall death , obteyned a Crowne of eternall life . At Bethleem-Iuda , the Departure of S. Paula Widdow , Mother to S. Eustochium Virgin of Christ , who descended of the noble bloud of Senators , forsaking the world , and distributing her goods to the poore , transported herself to the a a Praesepe Domini . Cribbe of our Lord , where adorned with many vertues , and crowned with long Martyrdome , she passed to a heauenly Kingdome . Whose life full of wonderfull Vertues , is written by S. Hierome . In the Territory of Paris of S. Bathildes Queene renowned for holynes of life and miracles .

F The seauen and twentith Day .

AT Constantinople of S. Iohn Bishop ( for his goulden veyne of Eloquence sur-named Chrysostome ) who by his preaching , and exemplar life much aduanced the Christian Religion ; and after many labours ended his life in banishment . His body vpon this day was brought to Constantinople vnder Theodosius the younger ; and thence translated to Rome , was placed in the Church of S. Peter . At Sora of Saint Iulian Martyr , who in the persecution of Antoninus , for that an Idolatrous Temple fell to the ground whilst he was tortured , gayned a crowne of Martyrdome with the losse of his head . In Affrica of S. Auitus Martyr . There also of the holy Martyrs Datius , Reatrius , and their fellowes , who suffered in the persecution of the Wandals . Moreouer of the Saints Datiuus , Iulianus , Vincentius , & other twenty & seauen Martyrs . At Rome of S. Vitalianus Pope . At a a C●u●manum . Mans the deposition of S. Iulian the first Bishop of that Citty , who was sent thither by S. Peter to preach the Gospell . In the monastery of Bobacum of S. Maurus Abbot .

G The eyght and twentith Day .

AT Rome the second feast of S. Agnes . There also of S. Flauianus Martyr , who suffered vnder Diocletian . At Apollonia of the holy Martyrs Thyrsus , Leucius & Callinicus , who in the dayes of Decius the Emperour , hauing all three endured diuers torments , Thyrsus and Callinicus were beheaded ; & Leucius called by a voyce from heauen , giuing vp the Ghost , they all accomplished their Martyrdome . In Thebais of the holy Martyrs Leonides & his fellowes , who obtayned the palme of Martyrdome vnder Diocletian . At Alexandria , the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs , who by the faction of Syrianus an Arrian Captaine , whilst they were at Masse , were this day diuersly put to death . There also of S. Cyrill Bishop of that Citty , who most valiantly defending the Catholique fayth , famous for learning and sanctity , rested in peace . At a a Caesaraugusta . Saragoza of S. Valerius Bishop . At b b Con●●a . Cuenc● in Spayne , the birth-day of S. Iulian Bishop , who bestowing the goods of his Church vpon the poore , & in Apostolicall manner , getting his liuing by the labour of his hands , famous for miracles , rested in peace . In the monastery of Rhemes the deposition of S. Iohn Priest , a man of God . In Palestine of S. Iames Hermit , who for that he had fallen from his fayth , lay secretly a long tyme in a sepulcher doing pennance , & full of miracles went vnto our Lord .