Pambo; Philastrius, bishop; Arnulf or Arnoul of Metz, bishop; Frederick of Utrecht, bishop and martyr; Bruno of Segni, bishop
Pambo (d. ca. 390 A.D.) was a disciple of St. Antony of the Desert in his youth. He is one of the founders of the Nitrian Desert monasteries in Egypt and was noted for his austerities, mortifications, and wisdom. He was consulted by many, incuding St. Melania the Elder, who was with him when he died.
Speratus and Companions, the Sicilian Martyrs; Marcellina, virgin; Ennodius, bishop; Kenelm; Leo IV, pope; Clement of Okhrida and Companions, the Seven Apostles of Bulgaria; Nerses Lampronazi, bishop; Mary Magdelen Postel
Speratus (d. 180 A.D.) was a resident in Tunisia when he was arrested for his Christian faith together with others. They were offered their freedom if they would worship pagan gods. Speratus was the spokesman of the group of seven men and five women. They refused and were beheaded. Known as the Sicilian Martyrs, the account of their martyrdom is the earliest record of martyrdom in the African Church.
Ennodius (473-521 A.D.) was married but he and his wife decided to part - she to become a nun and Ennodius to be ordained a deacon. Eventually Ennodius was appointed bishop of Ticinum in 514 A.D. He was noted for his help to the poor, the churches he built and his writings. Notable among his writings were his autobiography of St. Antoninus of Lérins, an autobiography, a handbook on rhetoric, poetry and letters.
Athenogenes, bishop and martyr; Eustathius of Antioch, bishop; Helier, martyr; Reineldis, virgin and martyr; Fulrad, abbot
Athenogenes (d. ca. 305 A.D.) was a bishop and theologian. He was burned to death with 10 companions at Sebaste, Armenia, during the persecution of Christians by Diocletian. Athenogenes was the author of a hymn proclaiming the divinity of the Holy Spirit.
Helier (6th century A.D.) was born at Belgium. He was raised a Christian by a priest, who was murdered by Helier's pagan father. He eventually became a hermit on the Isle of Jersey. He has been venerated in the Isle of Jersey since his murder by a band of brigands.
