Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- Arcadius, martyr
- Tigirius and Eutropius, martyrs
- Caesaria, virgin
- Victorian, abbot
- Benedict or Benet Biscop, bishop
- Antony Pucci, priest
- Marguerite Bourgeoys, religious
- Aelred of Rievaulx, monk
St. Aelred of Rievaulx (1110-1167 A.D.) was born in Hexham, England, and also known as Ethelred. He became part of the court of King David of Scotland and was known for his piety and spirituality. At 24 years of age, he left Scotland and became a Cistercian monk at Rievaulx, Yorkshire, England. Considered a saint in his own lifetime, St. Aelred was also known as a writer. He composed On Spiritual Friendship and wrote numerous sermons and prayers.
Since St. Aelred of Rievaulx died on the 12th of January, some liturgical sources peg his feast day on January 12. Other liturgical sources, perhaps from older ones, peg his feast day on February 3.
Saints in the Byzantine Calendar [January 12]
- St. Tatiana, Martyr
- Eupraxis, Venerable
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