Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- Anthony, abbot
- Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus, martyrs
- Genulf or Genou, bishop
- Julian Sabar, hermit
- Sabinus of Piacenza, bishop
- Richimir, abbot
- Sulpicius II or Sulpice
St. Anthony (251-356 A.D.) lived a life of prayer, penance, and the strictest austerity. He ate only bread and water once a day and engaged in struggles with the devil. He resisted and fought temptations that are legendary. Learn more.
Sts. Speusippus, Eleusippus, and Meleusippus (d. ca. 155 or 175 A.D.) were said to be triplets who were martyred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Learn more at Wikipedia.org
St. Sulpice (d. ca. 647 A.D.) was born of wealthy parents and became bishop of Bourges in 624 A.D. He fought for the rights of his people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo.
St. Sulpice was reported to have converted the population at Bourges to the Christian faith with his holiness and charity. The famous St. Sulpice Seminary in Paris is named after him.
Saints in the Byzantine Calendar [January 17]
- Anthony, the Great
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