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. [Page 2] 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 vpō 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 Novv 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 Ile 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 Iu [...]en­se. Iure, of S. Eu­gendus Abbot, whose lyfe shined with ver­tues and miracles. At Silui­ [...]n. Sauuigny of S. Odilo Abbot of Cluny, who was the first that cō ­manded the Cōmemoration of all Soules, [Page 3] 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 alvvaies 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, [Page 4] 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 [Page 5] his Martyrdome. At Paris of S. Genouefa Virgin, who consecrated to God by S. Ger­mā Bishop of Anti­siodorū. Auxerre was famous for her wonderfull vertues, and miracles.

D. The fourth Day.

THE Octaue of the holy Innocents. In 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 Novv called Mahome­ta. Adrumetum in Affrica the Cō ­memoration of S. Mauilus Martyr, who in the persecution of Seuerus the Emperour, being by Scapula a most cruell Gouernour, [Page 6] 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 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 [Page 7] 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 Rhe [...] ­dones. Reines in Britany of France of S. Melanius Bishop and Confessour, who after innumerable signes of his vertues, hauing his eyes cōtinually fixed vpon hea­uen, gloriously departed out of this world. At 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 Dania. Denmarke of S. Canutus King & Mar­tyr. At 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 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 Pap [...]a. Pauia of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessour. At Metae. Metz of S. Patiens Bishop. The same day in Nori­ci. Bauaria of S. Seuerine Abbot, who preached the Ghospell to that Nation, and is called their [Page 10] Apostle; his body being by diuine power brought to 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 [Page 11] 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 [Page 12] 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 Marc-Ancona. Picenum of S. Alexander Bishop and Martyr. At A­miens of S. Saluius Bishop and Martyr. At 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 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, [Page 13] 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 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 [Page 14] by the sword. At Novv called Semēder 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 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 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 [Page 15] 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 Coū ­trey 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 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 [Page 16] 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 Novv 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 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 Arela­te. Arles of Saint Honoratus Bishop and Confessor, whose lyfe was famous for learning and miracles. At 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 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 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 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, [Page 19] 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 anciēt Deuine, who when he was to be burned, song ioyfully a Hymne, which he left in writing to his disciples. At 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 Novv 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 [Page 20] 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 commandemēt 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 [Page 21] pryson, where he was comforted by an Angell; throwne also vnto the Lyons, and tormented with boyling lead, was finally beheaded. At 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 [Page 22] 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 [Page 23] prayer, in forme of a Crosse, accomplished their Martyrdome. Vpon whose feast S. Au­gustine made a Sermon to the people. At Trec [...]. Trois of S. Patroclus Martyr, who vnder Aurelianus the Emperour, deserued a Crow­ne of Martyrdome. In France in the Mona­stery of 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 [Page 24] 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 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 [Page 25] wife, consumed by fyre. At 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 Tole­tum. Toledo of S. Ildefonsus Bi­shop, who for his singular integrity of life, & defēding 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 [Page 26] 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 oftē 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 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 Lōbards flourished for sanctity of life.

D The fiue and twentith Day.

THE Conuersion of S. Paul the Apo­stle, which hapned the secōd 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 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 Sermō to the people. At Aruer­nū novv 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 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 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 [Page 29] 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 Tēple fell to the groūd 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 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 [Page 30] 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 Caesar­augusta. Saragoza of S. Valerius Bishop. At 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 hāds, [Page 31] 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.

A The nyne and twentith Day.

AT Rome, in the way called Nomentana, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Pa­pias and Maurus souldiers, who vnder Diocle­tian the Emperour, for the confession of Christ, by commaundement of Laodicius Gouernour of the Citty, being cast into pryson, and their mouthes brused with stones, were after beaten with clubbes, and lastly scourged with leaden whippes, vn­till they gaue vp the Ghost. At Perugia of S. Constantius Bishop and Martyr, who vnder Marcus Aurelius Emperour, for defence of the fayth, togeather with his fellowes, receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome. At Edessa in Syria of the holy Martyrs Sarbelius and Barbea his sister, who baptized by bles­sed Barsimaeus Bishop, were vnder Lisias Gouernour, in the persecution of Traian. crowned with Martyrdome. In the terri­tory [Page 32] of Tricas­sinum. Trois of S. Sabinianus Martyr, who by commaundment of Aurelian the Empe­rour was beheaded for the fayth of Christ. At Millan of S. Aquilinus Priest, who thrust thorough the throate, with a sword, by the Arrians, was crowned with Martyr­dome. At Treuers the deposition of Blessed Valerius Bishop, disciple to S. Peter. At Bitu­ricae. Bourges of S. Sulpitius Seuerus Bishop, scholler to S. Martin, greatly renowned for his ver­tue and learning.

B The thirtith Day.

AT Antioch the Passion of S. Hippolytus Priest, who for a time deceaued with the schisme of Nouatus, but afterward by the grace of Christ, returning to the vnity of the Church, and being demaunded which was the truer sect, he detesting the heresy of Nouatus, and affirming that fayth which the Chayre of Peter did hould, ought to be imbraced, suffered for defence therof a glo­rious Martyrdome. In Affrica the passion of the holy Martyrs Felicianus, Philappianus, and an hūdred & twenty foure others. At Edessa in Syria of S. Barsimaeus Bishop, who after he had conuerted many Gentiles to the true fayth of Christ, and sent them before to be [Page 33] crowned with martyrdome, followed him­selfe in triumphant manner, vnder Traian. There also of S. Barsem Bishop, famous for the grace of curing diseases, who banished into the furthest parts of that Countrey, for the Catholique fayth, by Valens the Arrian Emperour, there ended his dayes. Moreo­uer of S. Alexander, venerable for grauity & years, who for the constant profession of his fayth vnder Decius, in midst of his tortures gaue vp the Ghost. At Hierusalem the birth-day of S. Matthias Bishop, of whome many wonderfull thinges are recounted. This man, vnder Adrian the Emperour, hauing endured much for Christ, at length ended his dayes in peace. At Rome of S. Felix Pope, the third of that name, who much laboured for the Catholique fayth. At Pauia of S. Ar­mentarius Bishop and Confessour. In the monastery of Malbo­dium. Maubeuge in Haynault of S. Aldegunde Virgin, who florished in the time of King Dagobert. At Millan of S. Sauina a woman of admirable deuotion, who as she prayed at the tombe of the holy Mar­tyrs Nabor and Felix, departed to our Lord.

C The one and thirtith Day.

AT Rome, in the way Portuensis, of the holy Martyrs Cyrus & Iohn, who after [Page 34] many torments endured for the Confession of Christ, were beheaded. At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Metranus Martyr, who vn­der Decius the Emperour, for refusing to vt­ter certaine blasphemous wordes, had by the Pagans his body all bruised with cudg­gels, and his face and eyes pierced with sharp reedes; and after many like torments, being thrust out of the Citty, was finally stoned to death. There also, of the ho­ly Martyrs Saturninus, Thirsus, and Victor. In the same Citty of the holy Martyrs Tharsi­cius, Zoticus, Cyriacus, and their fellowes. At Novv called Callipo­lis. Cizicum in Hellespont of S. Triphenes Mar­tyr, who hauing ouercome diuers torments, was at last killed by a bull, and so deserued the palme of Martyrdome. At Modena of S. Geminianus Bishop, renowned for mira­cles. At Millan of S. Iulius Priest and Con­fessour, in the dayes of Theodosius the Empe­rour. At Rome of S. Marcella widdow, who­se worthy prayses S. Hierome hath left writ­ten. The same day, the Translation of S. Marke the Euangelist, whose body, at the taking of Alexandria in Aegypt by the Bar­barians, was brought thence to Venice, & there most honourably placed in the chiefe Church, dedicated in his Honour.

D The first Day.

THE birth-day of S. Ig­natius Bishop and Mar­tyr, who was the third after S. Peter the Apo­stle that gouerned the Church of Antioch; and in the persecution of Traian the Emperour, condemned to the beasts, was sent bound to Rome, where in the presence of Traian himselfe, and the whole Senate, being first most cruelly tor­mented, and then cast vnto the Lyons, was torne to peeces in their teeth, and so became a sacrifice vnto Christ. At Smyrna of S. Pio­ [...]ius Priest & Martyr, who after many Apo­logies [Page 36] written for the Christian fayth, be­ing thrust into a stinking prison, where by exhortations he encouraged many to suffer Martyrdome, most cruelly tormented, and pierced through with nayles, being layd al­so vpon a hoate burning fire, made a bles­sed end; with whome fifteene others were put to death. At Rauēna of S. Seuerus Bishop, who for his great merits, was elected by the signe of a Doue. At Trecae, Trois of S. Paul Bi­shop, who was very famous for holynes of life, and miracles. The same day, of S. Ephrem Deacon of the Church of Edessa, who after many labours endured for the fayth of Christ, renowned for sanctity & learning, vnder Valens Emperour, went to rest in our Lord. In Scotland of S. Brigide Virgin, who touching the wood of an Altar, in testimo­ny of her Virginity, the same forth with be­came greene, and budded a fresh.

E The second Day.

THE Purification of the blessed Virgin Mary, called by the Greekes Hypapante, or, the Meeting of our Lord. At Rome in the way called Salaria the passion of S. Apronia­nus Notary, who being yet a Gētill, whilst he brought S. Sisinius out of pryson, & pre­sented [Page 37] him before Laodicius the Gouernour, hearing this voyce from heauen, Come yee blessed of my Father, possesse the Kingdome which is prepared for you from the beginning of the world, was forth with baptized, & after receaued sentence of death for the confession of his fayth. Moreouer at Rome, of the holy Mar­tyrs Fortunatus, Felicianus, Firmus, & Candidus. At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Cornelius Centu­rion, whome S. Peter the Apostle baptized, and ordayned Bishop of that Citty. At Orleans of S. Flosculus Bishop. At Canterbury in England the birth-day of S. Laurence Bi­shop, who next after S. Augustine gouerned that Church, and conuerted K. Ed­bald of Kent, the King to the fayth of Christ.

F The third Day.

AT Sebaste in Armenia the passion of S. Blase Bishop and Martyr, who after he had wrought many miracles, vnder A­gricolaus President being cruelly whipped, and hanged vp by the hands, and his flesh all torne with iron Combes; cast also into a loathsome prison, & plunged into a lake, out of which he came sound and hole, by commaundment of the same Iudge, togea­ther with two boyes, was finally behea­ded. [Page 38] Before him also, seauen Christian wo­men being apprehended for gathering vp the droppes of bloud, which ran downe from his body whilst he was tortured, after cruell torments were beheaded. In Affrica of S. Celerinus Deacon, who kept in pryson ninteene dayes, loaden with fetters, irons, & otherwise tormented, made a glorious Confession of Christ; and with an inuinci­ble courage ouercomming his Enemy, she­wed vnto others, the way of conquering. Also of the holy Martyrs Laurentinus & Ig­natius his Vncle, and Celerina his Grand­mother, who were all crowned with Mar­tyrdome before him: of whose renowned prayses, there is extant an Epistle written by S. Cyprian. There also of the holy Mar­tyrs Felix, Symphronius, Hippolytus, and his fel­lowes. In the Towne of Vapinge, of the Saynts Tigides, and Remedius Bishops. At Lyons of the Saints Lupicinus and Felix, also Bishops. The same day of S. Anscharius Bi­shop of Brema, who conuerted the Danes & Sueuians to the fayth of Christ.

G The fourth Day.

AT Rome of S. Eutychius Martyr, who hauing endured a glorious Martyr­dome, [Page 39] was buryed in the Church-yard of Callistus, whose Sepulcher S. Damasus Pope adorned with verses. At Forum Sempro­mj. Fossan-bruno of the holy Martyrs Aquilinus, Geminus, Gelasius, Magnus, and Donatus. At Themue in Aegypt the Passiō of blessed Philaeus Bishop of the same Citty, & of Philoromus a Coronel, who vnder Diocletian, when by no persuasion of kinred & friends, they could be withdrawne from offering their neckes to the sword, deser­ued triūphant Palmes: with whome an in­numerable nūber of Christians in that Cit­ty, following the example of their Pastour, were crowned with martyrdome. The same day of S. Rembertus Bishop of Brema. At Tre [...] ▪ Trois of S. Auentinus Confessour. At Pe­lusium in Aegypt of S. Isidorus Monke, [...]enow­ned for his merits and learning. The same day of S. Gilbert Confessour.

A The fifth Day.

AT Catana in Sicily the birth-day of S. Agatha Virgin and Martyr, who, in the dayes of Decius the Emperour, vnder Quinctianus Iudge, after imprisonement, buffers, racking, cutting off her breastes, & rowling vp & downe vpon potsheards & hoate coales, at last in pryson, whilst he [Page 40] she was praying, accomplished her Martyr­dome. In Pontus the Commemortion of many holy Martyrs, of which some in the persecution of Maximianus, scalded with burning hoat Lead, others prickt vnder the nayles with sharpe reedes, and vexed with many cruell torments often iterated, deserued triumphant Crownes, by their glorious passion. At Alexandria of S. Isido­rus Martyr who in the persecution of Decius was beheaded by Numerianus Generall of the Army, for the fayth of Christ. At Vienna of Blessed Auitus Bishop and Confessor, by whose fayth, industry, and admirable lear­ning, France was defended from the infe­ction of the Arian Heresy. At Brixi­no. Brixen of the holy Bishops Genuinus, & Albinus, whose lyues were renowned for miracles.

B The sixth Day.

AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the birth-day of S. Dorothy Virgin and Martyr, who vnder Sapricius President of that Prouince, first racked vpon the [...]orture Equuleus, and afterward long beaten with the twigs of Palmes, was at last beheaded; by whose Martyrdome Theophilus a Student, was cō ­uerted to the Fayth of Christ, who forth­with [Page 41] most cruelly tortured, ended his lyfe by the sword. The same day of the holy Martyrs Saturninus, Theophilus, & Reuocata. At Novv called Hamza. Emissa in Phaenicia of S. Siluanus Bishop who after he had gouerned the Bishoprick of that Citty for fourty yeares, was with two others cast vnto the beasts, vnder Ma­ximinus Emperour, and so torne in peeces receaued the palme of Martyrdome. At Au­uergne in France, of S. Antholianus Martyr. The same day of the holy Bishops Vedastus & Amandus, whose lyues and deathes were glorious for miracles; of whome the former was Bishop of A [...] ­batum. Arras, and the later of Traie­ctum. Mastricke. At Bolonia of S. Guarinus Bishop & Cardinall of Praene­ste. Palestrina, renowned for sanctity of life.

C The seauenth Day.

AT Rauenna of S. Romualdus Abbot, Foū ­der of the Monkes of the Order of Ca­maldula, whose chiefe Festiuity is celebra­ted vpon the nineteenth of Iune. At Lōdon Au­gusta in Britany the birth-day of S. Augulus Bishop, who crowned with Martyrdome, deserued to receaue an eternall Reward. In Phrygia of S. Adaucus Martyr, an Italian of noble Extraction, who aduaunced to all [Page 42] degrees of Honour by the Emperours; whilst he was yet Treasurer, was crowned with Martyrdome, for the defence of his fayth. Also of many holy Martyrs, Inhabi­tants of one Citty, and disciples of the same Adaucus, who being all Christians, and con­stantly professing their fayth, were by Ma­ximinus the Emperour consumed with fire. At Heraclea of S. Theodorus a Captaine, who vnder Licinius the Emperour, after many tormēts being beheaded, went victoriously to heauen. In Aegypt of S. Moyses a Venera­ble Bishop, who hauing first lead a solitary life in the desert, and afterward at the inter­cession of Mauuia. Queene of the Saracens, created Bishop, conuerted the greatest part of that wilde, and barbarous people to the fayth of Christ, where glorious for merits, he rested in peace. At Luca in Tosca­na. Tuscia the depositiō of S. Richard King of the English. At Bolonia of S. Iulian Widdow.

D The eyght Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Paulus, Lucius, and Cyriacus. In the lower Ar­menia, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Dionysius, Aemilianus, and Sebastian. At Alexan­dria the passion of S. Cointha Martyr in the [Page 43] tyme of Decius the Emperour, who appre­hended by the Paynims, and led vnto the Idols, for that she refused to adore them, was fettered, & dragged through the stree­tes of the Citty, in most horrible manner, vntill she was torne in peeces. At Constanti­nople, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs, Monkes of the monastery of Dius, who bringing the Letters of S. Felix Pope, a­gainst Acacius, for defence of the Catholi­que fayth, were most barbarously killed. In Persia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who vnder Gabades King of the Persians, were for the Christian fayth di­uersly put to death. At Papia. Pauia of S. Iuuen­tius Bishop, who greatly laboured in prea­ching the Gospell of Christ. At Millane the deposition of S. Honoratus Bishop and Con­fessour. At Viro­dunum. Verdune in France, of S. Paul Bishop, renowned for miracles.

E The nynth Day.

AT Alexandria the birth-day of S. Apollo­nia Virgin, who in the time of Decius the Emperour, for that she refused to vtter impious words, hauing first all her teeth strooken out by the persecutors, and after threatned to be cast aliue into a great fyre, [Page 44] there prepared; she deliberating a while with herself, and sodenly breaking from them, inkindled with a greater flame of the holy Ghost, did voluntarily leape into the fyre, to the great astonishment of the Au­thors of that cruelty, wondring to see a womā more ready to accept of death, then they to execute the same. At Rome the pas­sion of the holy Martyrs Alexander, & eight & thirty others, crowned at the same tyme. At Soli in Cypus of the holy Martyrs Ammo­nius and Alexander. At Antioch of S. Nicephorus Martyr, who vnder Valerian Emperour, with losse of his head gayned a Crowne of Martyrdome. In Affrica, in a Village called Lemlens of the holy Martyrs Primus, and Do­natus Deacons, who defending an Altar in the Church, were killed by the Donatists. In the Monastery of Fontanelle, of S. Ansbert Bi­shop of Roto­magum. Roan. At Canu­sium. Canosa in Apulia of S. Sabinus Bishop and Confessour.

F The tenth Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Zoticus, I­renaeus, Hyacinthus, and Amantius. There also in the way Lauicana, of ten holy Soul­diers Martyrs. More ouer in the way called Appia of S. Soteres Virgin and Martyr, who [Page 45] descended of noble Extraction, as S. Ambrose wryteth, and contemning, for the loue of Christ, the honourable Tytles & Honours of her parents, was for refusing to do sacri­fice to the Idols, long and cruelly buffe [...]ed; and when she had ouercome many other tormēts, stroken with the sword, she went ioyfully to her Spouse. In Campania of S. Syluianus Bishop, and Confessour. At Stabu­bulum Rhodis. Male-uallis in the Territory Seno­nes. of Sens, of S. William Hermite. At Monte-Cassino of S. Scholastica Virgin, syster to S. Benet Abbot, who saw her soule fly vp to heauē, in lyke­nes of a Doue. In the territory of Roan of S. Austreberta Virgin, renowned for miracles.

G The eleauenth Day.

IN Affrica the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Saturninus Priest, Datiuus, Felix, Am­pelius, and their fellowes, who being assem­bled to pray, according to the manner of Christians, were in the persecution of Dio­cletian, apprehended by the souldiers, and suffered vnder the Proconsull Anolinus. In Numidia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who in the same persecutiō, when refusing to deliuer vp holy bookes, according to the Edict of the Emperour. [Page 46] punished with diuers most cruell torments, were finally slayne. At Hadrianople of the holy Martyrs Lucius Bishop, and his fel­lowes, who greatly vexed by the Arians, vnder Constantius, Lucius ended his Martyr­dome in prison; but the rest, being the chiefe persons of that Citty, when they refused to admit of the Arians, condemned in the Councell of Sardica, receaued sentence of death by Count Philagrius. At Lyons of S. De­siderius Bishop of Vienna, and Martyr. At Rauenna of S. Calocerus Bishop and Con­fessour. At Millane of S. Lazarus Bishop. At Capua of S. Castrensis Bishop. In the Villa­ge Nanto­nium. Landon, of S. Seuerinus Abbot of the Monastery of Novv called S▪ Maurice. Agaunū, by whose prayers the deuout King Clodoueus of France was deliuered from a long sicknes. In Aegypt of S. Ionas Monke, renowned for miracles.

A The twelfth Day.

AT Barcelona in Spayne of S. Eulalia Vir­gin, who in the tyme of Diocletian the Emperour, being racked vpon the torture Equuleus, tormented with iron hookes and fyre, at last crucifyed, receaued a glorious crowne of Martyrdome. In Affrica of S. Da­mianus a Souldier, and Martyr. At Carthage [Page 47] of the holy Martyrs Modestus and Iulianus. At Beneuentum▪ of S. Modestus Deacon, and Martyr. At Alexandria of two holy Infants Modestus and Ammonius. At Antioch of S. Mele­tius Bishop, who being often banished for the Catholique fayth, went finally to rest at Constantinople; whose renowned Vertues S. Iohn Chrysostome, and Gregory Nissene haue worthily set forth. At Constantinople of S. Antony Bishop, in the tyme of Leo the sixt, Emperour. At Verona of S. Gaudentius Bishop and Confessour.

B The thirtenth Day.

AT Antioch the birth-day of S. Agabus Prophet, of whome S. Luke maketh mention in the Actes of the Apostles, At Rauenna of the holy Saints Fusca Virgin & Maura her nurse, who in the dayes of De­cius the Emper [...]ur, after many sufferings for Christ, by commaundment of Quinctia­nus President, accomplished their Martyr­dome by the sword. At Meletine in Armenia of S. Polieuctus Martyr, who in the persecu­tion of the same Decius enduring many tor­ments, gayned a Crowne of Martyrdome. At Lyons of S. Iulian Martyr. At Tuder­tum. Todi of S. Benignus Martyr. At Rome of S. Gregory Pope, [Page 48] the second of that Name, who with great courage opposed himselfe against the im­piety of Leo Isauricus; and sent S. Boniface to preach the Gospell in Germany. At Ande­gauum. Angiers the deposition of S. Lucinius Bishop, renow­ned for his holynes. At Lyons of S. Stephen Bishop, & Confessour. At Reate. Riete of S. Ste­phen Abbot, a man of wonderfull Patience, at whose death the holy Angels were pre­sent, and seene by all the company, as S. Gregory Pope relateth.

C The fourteenth Day.

AT Rome, in the way Flaminia, the birth-day of Blessed Valentinus Priest and Martyr, who after he had restored ma­ny sicke persons to their health, and instru­cted the Ignorant in the fayth of Christ, beaten with clubbes, was beheaded vnder Claudius the Emperour. Also at Rome of the holy Martyrs Vitalis, Felicula and Zeno. At Inter­amta. Teramo of S. Valentine Bishop and Martyr, who cruelly whipped, and then commit­ted to pryson would not relent, was about midnight drawen thence, by commaun­dement of Placidus Gouernour of that Cit­ty, and beheaded. There also of the holy Martyrs Proculus, Ephebus, and Apollonius, who [Page 49] praying by night at the body of S. Valen­tine, by commaundment of Leontius a Sena­tor were apprehended, & put to the sword. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Bassus, An­tonius, and Protolicus, who were drowned in the sea. Also of the holy Martyrs Cyrion Priest, Bassianus Lector, Agatho Exorcist, and Moyses, who all consumed with fyre, de­parted to heauen. There also of the Saints Dionysius, and Ammonius, who were behea­ded. At Rauenna of S. Eleuchadius Bishop & Confessor. In Bithynia of S. Auxentius Abbot. At Su [...] ­rentum▪ Sorrento of S. Antoninus Abbot, who when the monastery of Monte-Cassino was destroyed by the Lombardes, retired himself into the wildernesse neere adioyning, and there renowned for holynes of life went to rest in our Lord: whose body is dayly glo­rifyed by miracles, especially in deliuering of possessed persons.

D The fifteenth Day.

AT Brixia. Brescia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Faustinus and Iouita, who vn­der Adrianus Emperour, after many famous combats suffered for the fayth of Christ, obtayned a victorious Crowne of Martyr­dome. At Rome of S. Crato Martyr, who [Page 50] with his wyfe, and whole family being baptized by S. Valentine Bishop, shortly af­ter, togeather with them, ended his lyfe by Martyrdome. At Inter­ [...]mna. Teramo of S. Agapes Vir­gin and Martyr. Also the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Saturninus, Castulus, Magnus & Lucius. At Vasio­ne. Vaison in France of S. Quinidius Bishop, whose death was pretious in the sight of God by many renowned miracles. At Capua of S. Decorosus Bishop and Con­fessour. In the Prouince of Valeria, of S. Se­uerus Priest who by his teares reuiued a dead man, as S. Gregory wryteth. At Antioch of S. Ioseph Deacon. At Auuergne of S. Georgia Virgin.

E The sixteenth Day.

THE birth-day of Blessed Onesimus, of whome S. Paul wryteth to Philemon, whome also he ordayned Bishop of Ephe­sus, after S. Timothy, and committed vnto him the preaching of the word of God. This man being brought prisoner to Rome, and stoned to death for the fayth of Christ, was first buried there, & afterward transla­ted to the place, where he had beene Bi­shop. At Cumae. Cuma in Campania the transla­tion of S. Iuliana Virgin, and Martyr, who [Page 51] suffered at Nicomedia vnder Maximianus Em­perour; being first most cruelly beaten by her owne Father Africanus, and after many wayes tormented by Euilasius the Gouer­nour (whose mariage she had contemned) was cast into pryson, where she openly en­coūtred with the Diuell; & at last hauing ouercomme both fyre, and water, accom­plished her Martyrdome, by being be­headed. In Aegypt of S. Iulian Martyr, with fiue thousand more. At Caesarea in Palestine of the holy Martyrs Elias, Hieremias, Esaias, Samuel, and Daniel Aegyptians, who hauing of their owne accord serued the Confes­sours of Christ, that were condemned to digge in the mettall mines of Cilicia, and re­turning thence, being apprehended, and cruelly tormented by Firmilianus President, were vnder Maximinus Emperour, lastly beheaded. With whome also S. Porphyrius seruant of Pamphilus the Martyr, and S. Se­leucus a Cappadocian, hauing often suffered many combats, and tormentes for Christ; the one by fyre, the other by the sword re­ceaued the Crowne of Martyrdome. At Bri [...] ▪ Brescia of S. Faustinus Bishop & Confessour.

F The seauenteenth Day.

AT Rome the Passion of S. Faustinus, whome foure and fourty others fol­lowed to the Crowne of Martyrdome. In Persia the birth day of S. Polychronius Bishop of Babylon, who in the persecution of Decius hauing his mouth all bruised with stones, stretching out his hands, and lifting vp his eyes to heauen, gaue vp his soule to God. At Concordia of the holy Martyrs Denatus, Secundianus, & Romulus, togeather with four­score and six others all partakers of the same Crowne. At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Theodu­lus an ancient man, of the family of Firmi­lianus the President, who moued with the torments of Martyrs, was for the constant profession of Christ fastened to a Crosse, & by so noble a Triumph, deserued a glorious Crowne of Martyrdome. There also of S. Iulian a Cappadocian, who for kissing the bo­dies of the Martyrs, was accused for a Chri­stian, and being brought before the Iudge was commaunded to be burnt with a slow fyre. In the territory of Tarua­num. Teruane of S. Sil­uinus Bishop of Tolosa. In Scotland of S. Fin­tanus Priest and Confessour.

G The eighteenth Day.

AT Hierusalem the birth-day of S. Simeō Bishop, & Martyr, who by tradition is said to haue been the sonne of Cleophas, and kinsman to our Sauiour according to flesh. He was created Bishop of Hierusalem next after S. Iames the brother of our Lord, and in the persecution of Traian hauing en­dured many torments, finished his Martyr­dome; all that were present, and the Iudge himself, admiring how a man of six score yeares of age, could with such fortitude & constācy endure the torment of the Crosse. At Ostia of the holy Martyrs Maximus and Claudius brothers, and Praepedigna wyfe to Claudius, with her two sonnes Alexander & Cutias, who descended of noble Extraction, were by commaundment of Diocletian first apprehended, and sent into bannishment; but afterward being consumed with fyre, they offered vp to our Lord a most sweet sacrifice of Martyrdome. Their holy Reli­ques being cast into a riuer, were found af­terward by the Christians, and buryed neere to the same Citty. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Lucius, Syluanus, Rutulus, Clas­sicus, Secundinus, Fructulus, and Maximus. At [Page 54] Constantinople of S. Flauianus Bishop, who for constantly defending the Catholique fayth at Ephesus, was by the faction of wic­ked Dioscorus, after sore beating and buffe­ting, cast into banishment, where within three dayes he ended his life. At Toledo of S. Helladius Bishop and Confessour.

A The nineteenth Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of S. Gabinus Priest and Martyr (brother to blessed Caius Pope) who cast into pryson by Dio­cletian, and there for a long time pined and afflicted, purchased the ioyes of heauen by a pretious death. In Affrica of the holy Mar­tyrs Publius, Iulianus, Marcellus, and others, In Palestine the Commemoration of many holy Monkes, and others, Martyrs, who for the fayth of Christ were barbarously slayne by the Saracens, vnder their Captaine Ale­mundarus. At Hierusalem of S. Zambdas Bi­shop. At Soli of S. Auxibius Bishop. At Be­neuentum of S. Barbatus Bishop, who re­nowned for holynes of life, conuerted the Lombards, and their Captaine to the fayth of Christ. At Millan of S. Mansuetus Bishop & Confessour.

B The twentith Day.

AT Tyrus in Phoenicia, the Commemo­ration of the Blessed Martyrs, whose number only God knoweth, who vnder Diocletian the Emperour, were by Veturius Generall of the Army, killed one after ano­ther by diuers kinds of torments: first they had their bodyes all torne with whippes, then cast vnto diuers kinds of beasts to be deuoured, but preserued by diuine power from all hurt, and lastly by the fury of [...]yre and sword, they all accomplished their Martyrdome. All which glorious company were encouraged to this combat, by Tyra­nio, Siluanus, Peleus, and Nilus Bishops, and Zenobius Priest; who together with thē most happily obtayned a tryumphant Palme of Martyrdome. In the Iland of Cyprus of the holy Martyrs Pothamius and Nemesius. At Constantinople of S. Eleutherius Bishop, and Martyr. In Persia the birth-day of S. Sadoth Bishop, and of an hundred & twenty eight others, who vnder Sapores King of the Per­sians, for refusing to adore the Sūne, by cruell deaths obtayned renowned Crownes. At Catana in Sicily of S. Le [...] Bishop, who shi­ned with vertues, and [...]racles. The same [Page 56] day of S. Eucherius Bishop of Orleans, who the more he was slaundered by enuious tongues, the more famous he became by miracles. At Tournay in France of S. Eleuthe­rius Bishop and Confessour.

C The one and twentith Day.

IN Sicily the birth-day of seauenty and nyne holy Martyrs, who vnder Diocle­tian the Emperour by diuers kinds of tor­ments, deserued Crownes for the confes­sion of their fayth. At Adru­metum. Mahome [...]ta in Af­frica of the holy Martyrs Verulus, Secundi­nus, Syricius, Felix, Seruulus, Saturninus, Fortu­natus, and sixteene others, who in the per­secution of the Wandalls, were crowned with Martyrdome, for confession of the Catholike faith. At Novv called Bethsan. Scythopolis in Palestine of S. Seuerianus Bishop and Martyr. At Da­mascus of S. Peter surnamed Mauimenus, who for saying to certayne Arabians, that came to visit him being sicke (Whosoeuer doth not imbrace the Christian Catholique fayth, is damned, as is your false Prophet Mahomet) was by them killed. At Rauenna of S. Maxi­mianus Bishop and Confessour. At Metae. Me [...] of S. Felix Bisho [...] At Brixia. Brescia of S. Pate­rius Bishop.

D The two and twentith Day.

AT Antioch the Chayre of Saint Peter the Apostle, where the Disciples of Christ were first of all called Christians. At Novv called Halep [...]. Hierapolis in Phrygia of Blessed Papias Bishop of that Citty, Disciple of S. Iohn the Apostle, & Condisciple of S. Polycarpe. At Novv Famago­st [...]. Salamina in Cyprus of S. Aristio, who, at the forsayd Papias witnesseth, was one of the seauenty and two Disciples of Christ. In Arabia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who were most Tyranni­cally killed vnder Maximinus the Empe­rour. At Alexandria of S. Abilius Bishop, who succeeded S. Marke the Euangelist in the same sea, greatly renowned for his vertues. At Vienna of S. Paschasius Bishop, a man of great Learning and Holynes.

E The three and twentith Day.

THE Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle. At Sirmium of S. Sirenus Monke & martyr who being apprehended by commaunde­ment of Maximian the Emperour, and con­fessing himself to be a Christian, was be­headed. There also the birth-day of feauē ­ty [Page 58] two holy Martyrs, who by suffering in the same Citty, obteyned an euerlasting Kingdome. At Rome of S. Polycarpus Priest, who togeather with S. Sebastian conuerted many to the fayth of Christ, and by his exhortation brought them to the glory of Martyrdome. In the Citty of Austu­rica. Astorga of S. Martha Virgin and Martyr, who suffered vnder Decius the Emperour, and Paternus Proconsull. At Constantinople of S. Lazarus Monke, who for paynting holy Images, was put to cruell torments, by commaund­ment of Theophilus the Emperour, surnamed Ima­ge-brea­ket. Iconoclasta. This man hauing his hand burnt with an hoate iron, but after mira­culously cured, did paynt a new such Ima­ges, as were defaced, and at last dyed a na­turall death. At Brescia of S. Felix Bishop. At His­palis. Seuill in Spayne of S. Florentius Con­fessour. At Tuder­tum. Todi of S. Romana Virgin, who baptized by S. Syluester Pope, lead a holy lyfe, in caues, and dennes, renowned for the glory of miracles. In England of S. Milburge Virgin, daughter to the King of the Mercians.

¶ In the Bissextile (or Leap-yeare,) the foure and twentith Day is to be read twice, to wit, both vpon the 24. & 25. Day. And then vpon the [Page 59] 23. Day, is omitted in the beginning therof this Clause. The Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle. going forward with the rest. At Sirmium &c. And vpon the 24. Day is read only as followeth: The Vigill of S. Matthias Apostle. Also the Commemoration of many Saints, Martyrs and Confessours, and holy Virgins. To whose prayers &c. And vpon the 25. Day, is read as followeth heere vpon the 24. In Iury the birth-day of S. Matthias &c.

F The foure and twentith Day (or 25.

IN Iury the birth-day of S. Matthias Apo­stle, who after the Ascension of our Lord, being by the Apostles chosen in the place of Iudas the Traitor, for preaching of the Ghospell suffered Martyrdome. At Rome of S. Primitiua Martyr. At Caesarea in Cappa­docia of S. Sergius Martyr, whose renowned actes are yet extant. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Montanus, Lucius, Iulianus, Victori­cus, Flauianus, and theyr followes, who be­ing Disciples of S. Cyprian, vnder Valerian the Emperour accomplished their Martyr­dome. At Rho­toma­gum. Roan the passion of S. Praetexta­tus Bishop and Martyr. At Treuers of S. Mo­destus Bishop and Confessour. In England of S. Ethelbert King of Kent, whome S. Augu­stine [Page 60] the Apostle of the English conuerted to the fayth of Christ. At Hierusalem, the first finding of the head of S. Iohn Baptist, the Precursour of our Lord.

G The fiue and twentith Day. (or 26.

IN Aegypt the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudia­nus, Dioscorus, Serapion, and Papias, vnder Nu­merianus the Emperour. The two first ha­uing constantly endured exquisite tor­ments, were beheaded for the confession of their fayth. Nicephorus, after he had o­uercome the burning Gridiron, and the [...]yre, was by little and little cut in peeces. Claudianus and Dioscorus were burned; and Serapion and Papias beheaded. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Donatus, Iustus, Herena and their fellowes. At Rome the birth-day of S. Felix Pope, the fourth of that Name, great Grand-father to S. Gregory the Great, who wryteth of him, that he appearing to S. Tharsilla his Neere, called her to the King­dome of heauen. At Constantinople of S. Tha­ [...]asius Bishop, a man of great learning and holynes, to whome is extant an Epistle written by Pope Adrian the first, for the defence of holy Images. At Nazianzum of S. [Page 61] Caesarius brother to S. Gregory surnamed the Deuine, who recordeth to haue seene him glorious amongst the troopes of Saintes.

A The six and twentith Day. (or 27.

AT Pergen in Pamphylia the birth-day of S. Nestor Bishop, who in the perse­cution of Decius, praying night and day for preseruation of the flocke of Christ, being apprehended, and promptly confessing the Name of our Lord, was by commaundmet of Pollio President, most cruelly racked on the torture Equuleus; and still constantly af­firming that he wold neuer forsake Christ, crucified on a Crosse, went victoriously to heauen. There also the passion of the Saints Papias, Diodorus, Conon, and Claudianus, who were all martyred before S. Nestor. Moreo­uer of the holy Martyrs, Fortunatus, Felix, & seauen and twenty others. At Alexandria of S. Alexander Bishop, a renowned old man, who after S. Peter Bishop of that Citty, did cast out of his Church Arius the Priest, in­fected, and conuinced of heresy, and after­ward, togeather with three hundred and eighteene Fathers, condemned him in the Nicene Councell. At Bolonia of S. Faustinia­nus Bishop, who by his preaching did great­ly [Page 62] strengthen and increase that Church which had beene fore afflicted, and weak­ned by the persecution of Diocletian. At Gaza in Palestine of S. Porphyrius Bishop, who in the dayes of Arcadius the Emperour, ouer­threw the Temple, and Idoll Marnas; & after the suffering of many agonies, went to rest in our Lord. At Florence of S. Andrew Bishop and Confessour. In the territory of Arch [...] of S. Victor Confessour, whose prayses are written by S. Bernard.

B The seauen and twentith Day. (or 28.

AT Rome the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Alexander, Abundius, Antigonus, and Fortunatus. At Alexandria the passion of S. Iu­lian Martyr, who being so tormented with the Goute, that he could neyther go, nor stand, was with two of his seruants, that carryed him in a Chayre, presented before the Iudge, wherof the one denyed his fayth, the other called Eunus, togeather with his mayster, perseuering in the confession of Christ, were both set vpon Camels, and commaunded to be whipped round about the Citty, and finally in presence of all the people were burned. There also of S. Besas a souldier, who for rebuking those that in­solently [Page 63] abused the foresayd Martyrs, was brought before the Iudge, and there con­stantly professing his fayth, was presently beheaded. At Hispa­lis. Seuill in Spayne the birth-day of S. Leander Bishop of that Citty, who by his preaching and industry, and by help of their owne King R [...]ardus, conuerted the West-Gothes from the Arian Heresy, to the Catholique fayth. At Constantinople of the Holy Confessours Basill, and Procopius, who in the tyme of Leo the Emperour, did valiantly behaue themselues, for vphoul­ding the worship of holy Images. At Ly­ons of S. Baldomerus, a man of God, whose Sepulcher is renowned for often mira­cles.

C The eight and twentith Day. (or 29.

AT Rome the birth-day of S. Macarius, Rufinus, Iustus, and Theophilus Martyrs. At Alexandria the passion of the Saints Cae­realis, Pupulus, Caius and Serapion. There al­so the Commemoration of many holy Priests, Deacons, and others, who in the dayes of Valerian the Emperour, in the tyme of a great Plague, willingly gaue their liues, by seruing such as were infected; whome the faythfull deuout people were [Page 64] accustomed to honour as Martyrs. In the territory of Lyons, in the Locis I [...]s. Mountaynes of S. Claude, the deposition of S. Romanus Ab­bot, who there first lead a solitary life, and famous for Sanctity and Miracles, be­came afrerward the Father of many Mon­kes. At Pauia the translation of the body of S. Augustine Bishop, out of the Iland of Sardinia, by the help of Luitprandus King of the Lombards.

D The first Day.

AT Rome of two hundred & threescore holy Mar­tyrs, who for confessing the Name of Christ, were by cōmandmēt of Claudius the Emperour, condemned first to dig­ge sand without the gate called Salaria, and afterwards to be shot with arrowes by the souldiers in the Amphitheater. There also the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Leo, Dona­tus, Abundantius, Nicephorus, and nine others. At Ma [...] lia. Marseille of the holy Martyrs Hermes & Adrian. At Heliopolis of S. Eudocia Martyr, who instructed in the Christian Fayth, & [Page 66] baptized by Theodoius Bishop, was in the persecution of Traian, by commaundment of Vincentius President, crowned with Mar­tyrdome by the sword. The same day of S. Antonina Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian for deriding the Gods of the Paynims, after diuers torments, being shut vp in a vessell, was drowned in a Lake by the Citty of Cea. At Werdt of S. Suibert Bi­shop, who in the tyme of Pope Sergius prea­ched the gospell in Frizeland, Holland, and in other parts of Germany. At Ande­gauum. Angiers of S. Albinus Bishop, and Confessour, a man [...]e­nowned for Vertue and Holynes. At Ceno­mani. Mans of S. Siuiardus Abbot. At Perugia the translation of S. Herculanus Bishop, and Martyr.

E The second Day.

AT Rome in the way called Latina, of the holy Martyrs Iouinus and Basileus, who suffered vnder Valerianus and Gallienus Emperours. Also at Rome of many holy Martyrs, who vnder Alexander Emperour, and Vlpianus Iudge hauing bene long & of­ten tormented, at last receaued sentence of death. At Portus Roma­ [...]. Porto of the holy Martyrs Pau­ [...], Heraclius, Secundilla, and Ianuaria. At Cae­sarea [Page 67] in Cappadocia of the holy Martyrs Lu­cius Bishop▪ Absolon, and Lorgius. In Campania the Commemoration of fourescore holy Martyrs, who for that they would neyther eate flesh that had beene offered vp to I­dolls, nor adore the head of a Goate, were by the Lōbards most cruelly killed. At Rome of S. Simplicius Pope and Confessour. In England of S. Ceadda Bishop of the Mercians and Lindi­ [...] Northumbers, whose renowned ver­tues are recorded by S. Bede.

F The third Day.

AT Caesarea in Palestine, of the holy Martyrs Marinus a Souldier, & Aste­rius a Senator, the former of whome in the Persecution of Valerian being accused for a Christian, and examined by the Iudge, with a loude voyce confessing the same, with losse of his head purchased a Crowne of Martyrdome. Whose body when Asterius, wrapping it in his owne garment, tooke vpon his shoulders to carry away, was for that fact presently put to death, and so re­ceaued himselfe the same honour, which he had shewed to the Martyr. In Spayne the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Hemiterius & Cheledonius, who being Souldiers in the [Page 68] Campe at Legio. Leon in Galicia, a storme of persecution there arysing, after many torments endured for the confession of Christ, were brought to Cala­gurris. Calahorra, & there crowned with Martyrdome. The same day the passion of the Saints Felix, Luciolus, For­tunatus, Marcias, & their fellowes. Moreouer of the holy souldiers, Cleonicus, Eutropius, & Basiliscus, who in the persecutiō of Maximia­nus vnder Asclepiades President, happily triū ­phed by the death of the Crosse. At Brixia. Brescia of S. Titianus Bishop & Confessour. At Bamberge of S. Chunegundes Empresse, wife to the Henry the first, Emperour who by his consent preseruing her Virginity, & enriched with the merits of good workes▪ ended her blessed dayes, & after her death was renowned for miracles.

G The fourth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Appia, the birth-day of S. Lucius Pope and Mar­tyr, who being sent into banishment for the fayth of Christ in the persecution of Va­lerianus, and afterward by Gods permission suffered to returne againe to his Church, when he had greatly laboured against the Nouatian Hereticks, by losse of his head, ac­complished [Page 69] his Martyrdome; whome S. Cy­prian hath highly commended. At Rome al­so in the same place, of Nyne hundred ho­ly Martyrs, who lye buryed in the Church-yard at S. Cecilyes. The same day of S. Caius a Courtier, and twenty seauen others drowned in the sea. At Nicomedia of S. A­drian Martyr, togeather with three and twenty others, who vnder Diocletian Empe­rour hauing their thighes bruised, accom­plished theyr Martyrdome; but S. Adri [...] feast is kept vpon the tenth of September, when his body was translated to Rome. Moreouer, the passion of the Saints Arche­laus, Cyrillus, and Photius. At Chersonesus the passion of the holy Bishops Basilius, Euge­nius, Agathodorus, Elpidius, Aetherius, Capito, E­phraem, Nestor and Arcaedius. At Vilna in Litua­nia of Blessed Casimirus, sonne to King Casi­mirus, who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Leo the tenth.

A The fifth Day.

AT Antioch the birth-day of S. Phocas Martyr, who after many iniuryes suffered for the name of Christ, how glo­riously he tryumphed ouer the old Serpēt, is euē vntill this day declared to the world [Page 70] by a miracle; which is, that if any one be bitten of a serpent, as soone as with a fir­me fayth he toucheth the gate of this Mar­tyrs Church, is presently cured. At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Adrian Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian, for the confession of his fayth, by commaundment of Firmilia­nus President, being first cast vnto a Lyon, and afterwards slayne by the sword, recea­ued a Crowne of Martyrdome. The same day the passion of the Saints Eusebius a Courtier, with nyne other Martyrs. At Cae­sarea in Palestine of S. Theophilus Bishop, who vnder Seuerus Emperour, was greatly renow­ned for wisdome, and holynes of lyfe. Mo­reouer in Palestine vpon the riuer banke of Iordan, of S. Gerasimus Anchoret, who flou­rished in the tyme of Zeno the Emperour.

B The sixth Day.

AT Nicomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Victor and Victorinus, who to­geather with Claudianus and Bassa his wyfe, hauing endured many torments for three whole yeares, at last cast into pryson, there ended their liues. At Terdo­na. Tortona of S. Mar­cianus Bishop & Martyr, who vnder Traian the Emperour, suffering for the confession [Page 71] of Christ, obteyned a crowne of Martyr­dome. At Constantinople of S. Euagrius, who chosē Bishop by the Catholike party in the dayes of Valens the Emperour, was by him sent into banishment, where he ended his dayes. In Cyprus of S. Conon Martyr, who vn­der Decius the Emperour hauing his feete pierced with nayles, & commaūded to rūne before a Chariot, falling vpon his knees in prayer, gaue vp the ghost. Moreouer the passion of fourty and two holy Souldiers Martyrs, who apprehended in Ammorium, & brought into Syri [...], after a glorious combat, as Conquerers receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Bolonia of S. Basi­lius Bishop, who consecrated by S. Syluester Pope, did both by word and example in most godly manner, gouerne the Church committed to his charge.

C The seauenth Day.

IN the monastery called Fossa-Noua neere vnto Terracina of S. Thomas of Aquin Cō ­fessour and Doctour, of the Order of S. Do­minicke, renowned for holynes of life, and profound knowledg in diuinity. At Tubur­bum in Mauritania the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Perpetua and Felici [...]as, the last of [Page 72] whome (as S. Augustine recordeth,) being great with child, and her execution, accor­ding to the lawes, differred vntill she was deliuered, whilst she was yet in trauell, & in payne therof, was greatly comforted in being cast vnto the wylde beasts to be de­uoured. There suffered also with them Re­uocatus, Saturninus, and Secundolus, of which the last dyed in pryson, but the rest, vnder Seuerus the Emperour, were also cast vn­to the beasts. At Caesarea in Palestine the pas­sion of S. Eubulus, fellow and companion vnto S. Adrian, who two dayes after him, being first torne by the Lyons, and then slayne by the sword, was the last that recea­ued the Crowne of Martyrdome in that Citty. At Nicomedia of S. Theophilus Bishop, who sent into banishment for the wor­shipping of holy Images, there ended his life. At Pelusium in Aegypt of S. Paul Bishop, who for the same cause dyed also in ban­nishment. At Brixia. Brescia of S. Gaudiosus Bi­shop and Confessour. In Thebais of S. Paul, surnamed the Simple.

D The eyght Day▪

AT Anti­noum. Anthios a Citty in Aegypt, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Phile­mon [Page 73] and Apollonius Deacon, who apprehen­ded, and brought before the Iudge, for con­stāt refusing to sacrifice vnto Idols, hauing their heeles boared through, & most cruel­ly dragged through the Citty, at last be­headed, accomplished theyr Martyrdome. There also of the Saintes, Arianus Presi­dent, Theoticus, & three others, whome the Iudge commaunded to be drowned in the sea, but their bodyes were brought to the shore by Dolphins. At Nicomedia of S. Quinctilis Bishop and Martyr. At Carthage of S. Pontius, Deacon to S. Cyprian, who en­during banishment with him, euen to his dying day, left written a notable worke of his life, and sufferings; and so continually glorifying God in all his labours, deser­ued at last the Crowne of eternall Lyfe. Moreouer in Affrica of the Saints Cyrillus Bishop, Rogatus, Felix, and another Rogatus; also of Beata, Herenia, Felicitas, Vrbanus, Silua­nus and Mamillus. At Toledo in Spayne the de­position of S. Iulian Bishop & Confessour, renowned for holynes, and learning. In England of S. Felix Bishop, who conuerted the East-Angles to the fayth of Christ.

E The nynth Day.

AT Sebaste in Armenia, the birth-day of fourty souldiers of Cappadocia, who in the tyme of Licinins the Emperour, vnder Agricolaus President, after they had endured a most loathsome and stinking prison, & theyr faces all bruised with stones, being stripped naked, were in the coldest season of winter, left all night in the open ayre, where their bodyes, being frozen, fell in peeces; lastly hauing their thighes broken, accomplished their Martyrdome. The no­blest amongst them were Cirion and Candi­dus; of all whose renowned praises S. Basill, and other Fathers haue made honourable mention in their wrytings. At Nyssa the de­position of S. Gregory Bishop, brother to S. Basill the Great, greatly renowned for his life and learning, who for defending the Catholique fayth, vnder Valens the Arian Emperour, was driuen out of the Citty. At Barcelona in Spayne of S. Patianus. Bishop, who famous for life, & grace in preaching dyed full of venerable old dayes, in the tym [...] Theodosius the Emperour. In Morauia of the holy Saints Cyrillus and Methodius Bi­shops, who cōuerted to the fayth of Christ, [Page 75] many Countreyes, togeather with their Kinges, in those parts. At Rome of S. Fran­cisca Widdow, renowned for her noble Extraction, Holynes of life, and grace of miracles. At Bolonia of S. Catherine Virgin, of the Order of S. Clare, famous for sancti­mony of life, whose body is there honou­red with great Veneration.

F The tenth Day.

AT Apamea in Phrygia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Caius and Alexander, who in the persecution of Marcus Antoninus, and Lucius Verus, endured a glorious Martyr­dome, as writeth Apollinaris Bishop of Hie­rapolis in his booke against the Cataphryges Heretickes. In Persia the passion of two & fourty holy Martyrs. At Corinth of the holy Martyrs Codratus, Dionysius, Cyprianus, Anectus, Paulus and Crescens, who in the persecution of Decius & Valerian, vnder Iason President were beheaded. In Affrica of S. Victor Mar­tyr, on whose feast S. Augustin made a Ser­mō to the people. At Hierusalē of S. Macarius Bishop and Confessour, by whose persua­sion the Holy Places there, were purged by Constantine and Helena, and adorned with sacred, and goodly Churches. At Paris the [Page 76] deposition of S. Droctoueus Abbot, disciple to S. German Bishop. In the monastery of Luxouium of S. Attalas abbot, renowned for miracles.

G The eleauenth Day.

AT Carthage of the holy Martyrs Hera­clius, and Zozimus. At Alexandria the passion of the Saints Candidus, Piperion, and twenty others. At Laodicea in Syria, of the holy Martyrs Trophimus, and Thalus, who in the persecution of Diocletian, after many cruell torments, obtayned a Crowne of glory. At Antioch the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, wherof some by com­maundment of Maximinus the Emperour, were broyled vpon hoate gridyrons, and a long tyme tormented before they dyed: others, by most cruell, and seuere punish­ments, receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome. Also, of the Saints Gorgonius and Firmus. At Cor­duba. Cordoua of S. Eulogiue Priest, who in the persecution of the Sara­cens, deserued to be made one of the Martyrs of that Citty, whose glorious Combats for the fayth of Christ, he had written with great zeale. At Sardis of S. Euthymius Bi­shop, who for worshipping of holy Images [Page 77] was by Michael the Imagé­breaker. Iconoclast banished, and vnder Theophilus Emperour accompli­shed his Martyrdome. At Hierusalem of S. Sophronius Bishop. At Millan of S. Benet Bi­shop. In the territory of Am­bianum. Amiens of S. Fir­minus Abbot. At Carthage of S. Constantine Confessour. At Babucum in Herni­ci. Campania of S. Peter Confessour, renowned for miracles.

A The twelfth Day.

AT Rome of S. Gregory Pope, and famous Doctour of the Church, who for ma­ny renowned Actes, and for conuerting the English to the fayth of Christ, is surna­med the Great, and called the Apostle of the English. Also at Rome of S. Maximilian Mar­tyr. At Nicomedia, the passion of S. Peter Martyr, who being of the Chamber to Dio­cletian the Emperour, for complayning of the too cruell torments vsed towards the Martyrs, was by the Emperours com­maundment, first hanged vp from the ground, and torne with whippes, then salt and vineger powred into his wounds, was at last broyled vpon a gridiron with a soft fyre, and so became the true heyre of S. Peters fayth, and Name. There also of S. Egdunius Priest, and seauen other Martyrs, [Page 78] who one by one, vpon diuers dayes were strangled, for the greater terrour of others. At Constantinople of S. Theophanes, who of a very rich man made a poore Monke, was by the wicked Emperour L [...]o Armenus, for worshipping of holy Images, two yeares imprisoned, and thence banished into Sa­mo-thracia, there renowned for miracles ended his life in misery. At Capua of S. Ber­nard Bishop and Confessour.

B The thirtenth Day.

AT Nicomedia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Macedonius, and Patricia his wyfe, and Modesta their daughter. At Nice of the holy Martyrs Theusetas and Horres his sonne, Theodora, Nimphadora, Marcus, & Ara­bia, who all for the confessing of Christ, en­ded their Martyrdome by fire. At Hermopolis in Aegypt of S. Sabinus Martyr, who after many afflictions, at last drowned in a riuer, finished his Martyrdome. In Persia of S. Chri­stina Virgin and Martyr. At Cor­duba, Cordoua of the Saints Rudericus Priest, and Salomon Mar­tyrs. At Constantinople of S. Nicephorus Bishop who, as a constant defender of his forefa­thers Traditions, opposed himselfe, with great courage, for the defence of holy Ima­ges, [Page 79] against Leo Armenus the Ima­ge-brea­ker. Iconoclast, by whome being bannished, and enduring a long Martyrdome for foureteene yeares, went vnto our Lord. At Camerino of S. Ansouinus Bishop and Confessour. In The­bais the deposition of S. Euphrasia Virgin.

C The fourteenth Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of seauen and fourty holy Martyrs, who baptized by S. Peter the Apostle, whilst togeather with S. Paul, he was for nyne monethes kept prisoner in the place called Namertine, were all for the confession of the Christian fayth martyred in the persecution of Nero. In Af­frica of the holy Martyrs Peter and Aphrodi­sius, who in the persecution of the Wandalls receaued the Crowne, of Martyrdome. At Novv called Os [...]. Carrha in Mesopotamia of S. Eutychius, a Senatour, and his fellowes, who by Euelid King of Arabia, were killed for the confes­sion of their fayth. In the Prouince of Va­leria of two holy Monkes, whome the Lom­bards hanged vp vpon a tree, and there, though dead, were heard to sing, euen of their enemyes. In the same Persecution, al­so a Deacon of the Church of In [...] ▪ Marsico was beheaded, for confession of his [...]ayth. A [...] [Page 80] Halberstat in Germany the departure of S. Ma­thildes Queene, mother to Otho the Empe­rour, first of that name, renowned for Hu­mility, and Patience.

D The fifteenth Day.

AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the passion of S. Longinus a Souldier, who is said to be the same, that pierced our Sauiours syde with a speare. The same day of S. Aristobulus Disciple of the Apostles, who hauing ended the course of his preaching, finished his Martyrdome. At Thessalonica of S. Matrona, who being seruant to a certaine Iewish Woman, and stealing euery day priuately to the Church to pray, at length taken by her Mistresse▪ & many wayes afflicted, was finally with great cudgels beaten to death, giuing vp her pure soule to God in the con­fession of her fayth. The same day of S. Me­nignus a Dyar, who was martyred vnder Deoius. In Aegypt of S. Nicander Martyr, who as he was diligently seeking for the reli­ques of holy Martyrs, deserued to be made a Martyr himselfe, vnder Diocletian the Em­perour. At Cor­ [...]. Cordoua of S. Leocritia Virgin and Martyr. At Rome the birth-day of S. Za­chariat Pope, who with great Vigilancy [Page 81] gouerned the Church of God, and enriched with merits rested in peace. At Reate. Riete of S. Probus Bishop, at whose death Iuuenall and Eleutherius Martyrs, were present. At Rome of S. Speciosus Monke, whose soule his bro­ther saw carryed vp to heauen.

E The sixtenth Day.

AT Rome the passion of S. Cyriacus Deacon, who enduring a long and loathsome imprysonment, scalded with hoate burning pitch, hauing all his iointes grieuously stretched vpon the Racke, and beaten with clubbes, was at last, togeather with Largus and Smaragdus, and twenty o­thers, by commaundment of Maximianus beheaded. But their chiefe festiuity is kept vpon the eyght of August, on which day theyr bodies were taken vp by Pope Mar­cellus, and honorably entombed. At Aquileia the birth-day of S. Hilarius Bishop, & Ta­tianus Deacon, who vnder Numerianus Em­perour, and Beronius President, hauing byn [...] ­cruelly racked and tormented, togeather with Felix, Largus, & Dionysius finished their Martyrdome. In Licaonia of S. Papas Martyr, who for the fayth of Christ being whip­ped, torne with iron hookes, and forced to [Page 82] go in shooes stucke full of sparpe nayles, was lastly tyed to a tree, and so ended his Martyrdome; wherby that tree, which be­fore was barren, became fruitefull. At Ana­zarbum. Axara in Cilicia of S. Iulian Martyr, who long tyme tormented by Marcianus the President, was at last sowed vp in a sacke with Serpents, & cast into the sea. At Ra­uenna of S. Agapitus Bishop and Confessour. At Cullen of S. Heribert Bishop, renowned for sanctity. At Aruer­num. Auuergne the deposition of S. Patricius Bishop. In Syria of S. Abraham Hermit, whose famous actes are written by S. Ephrem Deacon.

F The seauenteenth Day.

AT Hierusalem of S. Ioseph of Arimathia a Senatour of Noble Extraction, & Disciple of our Lord, who taking downe his body from the Crosse, buryed it in a new sepulcher of his owne. At Rome of the Saints Alexander and Theodorus Martyrs. At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who for constant refusing to worship the Idoll Serapis, were cruelly put to death in the dayes of Theodosius the Empe­rour; who being aduertised thereof, gaue commaundement, that the Temple of Se­rapis [Page 83] should be destroyed. At Constantinople of S. Paul Martyr, who vnder Constantinus Copronymus for defence of holy Images, was burned. In Irelād the birth-day of S. Patricke Bishop and Confessour, who was the first that preached Christ there, famous for his wonderfull sanctity and miracles. At Cabil­lio. Cauaillon in France of S. Agricola Bishop. At Niui­gella. Niuelle in Brabant of S. Gertrude. Virgin, who descended of noble parentage, despi­sing the world, and spending all her lyfe in the exercise of pious workes, deserued at last to enioy her heauenly Spouse.

G The eighteenth Day.

AT Caesarea in Palestine the birth-day of S. Alexāder who cōming out of Cappa­docia where he was Bishop, to visit the holy Places at Hierusalem (Narcissus Bishop of that Citty being a very old man) tooke vpon him by diuine Reuelation the charge of that Church, and afterward in the persecution of Decius, being sent to Caesarea, & there shut vp in prison for the cōfession of Christ, greatly reuerēced for his venerable yeares, accomplished his Martyrdome. At Augu­sta Rh [...] ­torum. Aus­burge of S. Narcissus Bishop, who first prea­ching the Ghospell in Rh [...]tia, went after­wards [Page 84] into Spayne, and conuerted many to the Fayth of Christ at Girona, where in the persecution of Aurelian, togeather with b Gerun­da. Felix Deacon, he receaued the triumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Nicomedia of ten thousand holy Martyrs, who for the con­fession of Christ were put to death by the sword. Also of the holy Martyrs Trophi­mus and Eucarpius. In England of S. Edward King, who killed by the treachery of his Stepmother, was renowned for many mi­racles. At Hierusalem of S. Cyril Bishop, who hauing endured many iniuryes by the Ar­rians, for the Catholique fayth, and often­times driuen out of his Church, famous for Sanctity of lyfe dyed in peace: of whose vnspotted fayth a Generall Councell wry­ting to Pope Damasus, giueth an honoura­ble testimony. At Luca in Tuscia the birth-day of S. Frigidianus Bishop, renowned for miracles, whose festiuity is kept vpon the eighteenth of Nouember, when his body was translated. At Mantua of S. Anselmus Bishop and Confessour.

A The ninetenth Day.

IN Iury the birth-day of S. Ioseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At Sur­rentum. Sor­rento [Page 85] of the holy Martyrs Quinctus, Quinctilla, Quartilla, and Marcus, with nyne others. At Nicomedia of S. Pancharius a Roman, who vnder Diocletian being beheaded, receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome. The same day of the Saints Apollonius, and Leontius Bi­shops. At Gaunt of the Saints Landoaldus Priest, a Roman, and Amantius Deacon, who sent to preach the Gospell by S. Martin Po­pe, became renowned for miracles after their death. At the Citty of Citt [...] di Pen­na. Pinna the birth-day of S. Iohn a man of great holynes, who comming out of Syria into Italy, ere­cting there a Monastery, became Father of many seruants of God; and when he had gouerned the same foure and fourty yeares, renowned for holynes, rested in peace.

B The twentith Day.

IN Iury of S. Ioachim Father to the bles­sed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. In Asia the birth-day of S. Archippus Compa­nion of S. Paul the Apostle, of whome he maketh mention in his Epistle to Philemon, and to the Colossians. In Syria of the holy Martyrs Paulus, Cyrillus, Eugenius, and foure others. The same day of the Saints Photina a Samaritan, Ioseph and Victor her sonnes, and [Page 86] of Sebastian a Captaine, Anatolius, Photius, Pho­tides, also Parasceues and Cyriaca systers, who all suffered Martyrdome for the cōfession of Christ. At Amisus in Paphlagonia of seauen holy Women, Alexandra, Claudia, Euphrasia, Matrona, Iuliana, Euphemia, & Theodosia, who were slayne for the confessiō of their fayth; after whome Derphuta, and her syster fol­lowed. At Apollonia of S. Nicetas Bishop, who sent into banishment for worship­ping of holy Images, gaue vp his soule to rest. In the Monastery of Fontanelle of S. Wul­fran Bishop of Seno­nes. Sens, who resigning his Bishopricke, renowned for miracles, there ended his dayes in rest. In England the de­position of S. Cuthbert Bishop of Lindisfarne, who euen from his childehood to his dy­ing day, was renowned for his holy wor­kes and miracles. At Siena in Tuscia of Bles­sed Ambrose of the Order of S. Dominicke, fa­mous for sanctity of life, preaching, & mira­cles.

C The one and twentith Day.

AT Monte-Cassino the birth-day of S. Benet Abbot, who restored the Mona­sticall discipline in the West, almost de­cayed, and wonderfully propagated the same. Whose life renowned for sanctity, & [Page 87] miracles S. Gregory Pope hath written. At Alexandria the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who vnder Constantius the Emperour, and Philagrius Gouernour, were slayne in the Church vpon Good-fryday, by the Arians and Gentils, breaking in vpon them. The same day of the holy Martyrs Philemon & Domninus. At Catania of S. Biril­lus, a Cat [...] ­na. who created Bishop by S. Peter, hauing conuerted many Gentils to the fayth of Christ, in a good old age, rested in our Lord. At Alexandria of Blessed Serapion An­choret, and Bishop of Themuis, a man of great Vertue; who banished by the fury of the Arrians, went vnto our Lord. In the Territory of Lyons of S. Lupicinus Abbot, whose life was renowned for sanctity, & miracles.

D The two and twentith Day.

AT Narbone in France the birth-day of S. Paul Bishop and Confessour, Disci­ple a Narbo­na. of the Apostles, who is held by tradi­tion, to haue beene Sergius Paulus the Pro­consull, whome S. Paul the Apostle ba­ptized, & left at Narbone, when he went in­to Spayne; where being made Bishop and carefully performing the office of prea­ching, [Page 88] famous for miracles, went vnto our Lord. At Terracina of S. Epaphroditus Disciple of the Apostles, who was ordayned Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter the Apostle. In Af­frica of the holy Martyrs Saturninus, and nyne others. The same day of the holy Martvrs Callinica and Basilissa. At Ancyra of S. Basill Priest and Martyr, who enduring many torments vnder Iulian the Apostata, gaue vp his soule to God. At Carthage of S. Octauianus Archdeacō, & of many thousand Martyrs, who were killed by the Wandalls for the Catholique fayth. There also of S. Deo-gratias Bishop of Carthage, who redee­med many of that Citty, made Captiues by the Wandalls, and famous for other pious workes, went to rest in our Lord. At Aux [...] ­mum. Osmo in Picenū. Marc-Ancona of S. Benuenutus Bi­shop. In Suetia of S. Catharin Virgin, daugh­ter to S. Brigit. At Rome of S. Lea Widdow, whose vertues, and death S. Hierome rela­teth.

E The three and twentith Day.

IN Affrica of the holy Martyrs Victorianus Proconsull of Carthage, and of two bre­thren of Aqua-regia: also of Frumentius, and of another Frumentius, both merchāts, who [Page 89] in the persecution of the Wandalls, (as wry­teth Victor Africanus Bishop) vnder Hunneri­cus the Arian King, being most cruelly tor­mented for their constancy in the Catholi­que faith, were famously crowned. Moreo­uer in Affrica of S. Fidelis Martyr. There also of S. Felix and twenty others. At Caesarea in Palestine of the holy Martyrs Nicon, & nine­ty nyne others. Moreouer the crowning of the holy Martyrs Domitius, Pelagia, Aquila, Eparchius, and Theodosia. At Antioch of S. Theo­dulus Priest. At Caesarea of S. Iulian Confes­sour. In Campania of S. Benet Monke, who being shut vp within a burning fornace by the Goths, the next day was found with­out any hurt.

F The foure and twentith Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Marke, & Timothy, who vnder Antoninus the Em­perour, were crowned with Martyrdome. There also of S. Epigmenius Priest, who in the persecution of Diocletian, vnder Turpius the Iudge, being beheaded accomplished his Martyrdome. Moreouer at Rome the pas­sion of blessed Pigmenius Priest, who vnder Iulian the Apostata, for the fayth of Christ was cast headlong into the riuer of Tybur, [Page 90] and drowned. At Caesarea in Palestine the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Timolaus, Den­nis, Pausides Romulus, Agapius, Alexander, and of another Alexander, and another Dennis, who in the persecution of Diocletian, vnder Vrba­nus President being beheaded, deserued the Crowne of eternall life. In Mauritania the birth-day of two brethren Romulus, and Se­cundus, who there suffered for the fayth of Christ. At Tridē ­ [...]m. Trent the passion of S. Symeon a Chylde, most cruelly murdered by the Iewes, and afterward renowned by ma­ny miracles. At Sinnadis in Phrygia, of S. Agapitus Bishop. At Brescia of S. Latinus Bi­shop. In Syria of S. Seleucus Confessour.

G The fiue and twentith Day.

THE Annunciation of the blessed Vir­gin Mary Mother of God. At Rome of S. Quirinus Martyr, who vnder Claudius the Emperour, after the losse of his goods, most loathsome imprysonement, and the tor­ment of many strypes, was beheaded, and cast into the Riuer of Tybur: whome the Christians fynding in the Iland of Lycaonia, buryed in the Church-yard of Pontianus. There also of two hundred, threescore and two holy Martyrs. At Sirmium the passion [Page 91] of S. Irenaeus Bishop and Martyr, who in the tyme of Maximianus Emperour, vnder Probus President, after most bitter torments, and affliction of many dayes imprisone­ment, was at last beheaded. At Nicomedia of S. Dula mayd-seruāt to a certayne Souldier, who slayne for defence of her Chastity, de­serued the crowne of Martyrdome. At Hie­rusalem the Commemoration of the Holy Thiefe, who confessing Christ vpon the Crosse, deserued to heare these wordes; This day thou shalt be with me in Paradise. At Laodi­cea of S. Pelagius Bishop, who in the tyme of Valens suffering banishment, and other afflictions for the Catholique fayth, went to rest in our Lord. At Pistoria of the holy Confessors Barontius, and Desiderius. In Antri a little Iland vpon the riuer of Lig [...] Loyre, of S. Hermelandus Abbot, whose holy conuer­sation of life is greatly commended by the fame of miracles.

A The six and twentith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Lauicana, of S. Castulus Martyr, Maister Z [...]t [...] ▪ [...]iu [...] ▪ of the with-drawing roomes in Diocletians Pal­lace, and a harbourer of Saints; who being thryce hanged vp by the hands, and thrice [Page 92] examined by the persecutours, perseuering in the fayth of our Lord, was throwne into a hole, & ouerwhelm'd with a great masse of sand cast vpon him, ended his Mar­tyrdome. There also the crowning of the holy Martyrs Peter, Marcian, Iouinus, Thecla, Cassian, and others. At Pentapolis in Lybia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Theodorus Bi­shop, Irenaeus Deacon, Serapion, and Ammo­nius Lectors. At Sirmium of the holy Mar­tyrs Montanus Priest, and Maxima, who for the fayth of Christ were drowned in a Ri­uer. Moreouer of the holy Martyrs Quadra­tus, Theodosius, Emanuell, and fourty others. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Eutychius, and others, who in the tyme of Constantius vnder George the Arrian Bishop, for de­fence of the Catholique fayth, were behea­ded. The same day of S. Ludgerus Bishop of Mona­sterium. Munster, who preached the Ghospell of Christ to the Saxons. At Caesar­augusta. Saragoza in Spayne of S. Braulius Bishop and Confes­sour. At Treuers of S. Felix Bishop.

B The seauen and twentith Day.

AT Drizipara in Pannonia of S. Alexan­der a Souldier, who vnder Maximia­nus Emperour, after he had ouercome ma­ny [Page 93] torments for Christ, and wrought many miracles, with losse of his head, accompli­shed his Martyrdome. The same day of the Saints Philetus a Senatour, Lydia his wyfe, and Macedo and Theoprepides theyr children: also of Amphilochius a Captaine, and Cronidas a Notary, who were all killed for confes­sing of Christ. In Persia of the holy Martyrs Zanitas, Lazarus, Merotas, Narses and fiue o­thers, who vnder Sapores King of Persia cruelly killed, deserued the palme of Mar­tyrdome. At Salis­burgum. Saltzburg of S. Rupertus Bi­shop and Confessour, who wonderfully propagated the Gospell in Bauaria, and No [...] cum. Styria. In Aegypt of S. Iohn Hermit, a man of great Holynes, who amongst other signes of his vertues, was replenished with the spirit of Prophecy, and foretold Theodosius the Emperour of his victoryes against the Tyrants Maximus, and Eugenius.

C The eight and twentith Day.

AT Caesarea in Palestine the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Priscus, Malcus, and Alexander, who in the persecution of Vale­rian, dwelling in the suburbes of the Cit­ty, and seing the Crownes of Martyrdome were offered to such, as had the courage to [Page 94] accept thereof, inflamed with an heauenly ardour of fayth, went of their owne accord to the Iudge, and rebuked him for his cruell shedding of innocent bloud; whome he caused presently to be cast vnto the beastes, for the name of Christ. At Tharsis in Cilicia of the holy Martyrs Castor and Dorotheus. Also of the Saints Philetus and his fellowes, who were martyred vnder Adrianus the Emperour. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Rogatus, Successus, & sixteene others. At Rome of S. Xystus Pope, the third of that name, & Confessour. At Nursia of S. Speus Abbot, a man of wōderfull patience, whose soule, at his departure out of this life, was seene by all the Monke, to fly vp to heauen, in forme of a Doue. At Cabil­lio. Cauaillon in France the deposition of Blessed Guntramnus King of the French, who giuing himself wholy to the exercise of Piety, and contemning the vanities of the world, distributed his trea­sure to Churches, and the poore.

D The nyne and twentith Day.

IN Persia of the holy Martyrs Ionas and Barachisius vnder Sapores King of Persia, of whome Ionas pressed in a Vice, vntil his bo­nes were broken, was diuided in the mid­dest; [Page 95] the other hauing his mouth filled with burning pitch, was styfeled. At Heliopolis neere Mount Libanus of S. Cyrill Deacon and Martyr, whose liuer plucked out of his bel­ly, the Gentils most brutishly deuoured. vnder Iulian the Apostata. At Nicomedia the passion of the holy Martyrs Pastor, Victori­nus, and his fellowes. In Affrica of the holy Confessors Armogastes an Earle, Masculas a Maister of Interludes, and Saturus Steward of the Kings House, who in the persecu­tion of the Wandalls, vnder Geisericus the Arrian King, hauing endured many grie­uous torments and reproaches for the con­fession of the truth, finished the course of their Martyrdome. At Asta Pompei [...] Aste in Piemont of S. Secundus Martyr. In the monastery of Luxouium the deposition of S. Eustasius Ab­bot, Disciple of S. Columbane, who being Father of almost six hundred Monkes, was famous for holynes of life, and miracles.

E The thirtith Day.

AT Rome in the way Appia, the passion of S. Quirinus Tribune, who hauing Pope Alexander prisoner in his house, was by him, with all his family, baptized; and afterward vnder Adrian the Emperour, per­seuering [Page 96] in the confession of his fayth, ha­uing his tongue plucked out, racked vpon the torture Equuleus, and his hands & feere cut off, obtayned finally a Crowne of Martyrdome, by the losse of his head. At Thessalonica the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Domninus, Victor, and his fellowes. At Constantinople the Commemoration of ma­ny holy Martyrs, who being of the Ca­tholique Communion, were in the tyme of Constantius the Emperour, by Macedonius the Archheretike killed by diuers vnheard-of torments: For amongst others, pressing Christian womans breasts between the co­uers of chestes, so cut them off, & after sea­red them with a hoat iron. At Sylua­nectum. Senlis the deposition of S. Regulus Bishop Arela­tum. of Arles. At Aurelia num. Orleans in France of S. Pastor Bishop. At Syracusa of S. Zozimus Bishop and Con­fessour. In Mount Sina of S. Iohn Climachus Abbot. At Aqui­num. Aquino of S. Clinus Confes­sour.

F The one and thirtith Day.

AT Thecue in Palestine of S. Amos Pro­phet, who being often beaten with stripes by Amasias the Priest, was at last by his sonne Ozias thrust through the head [Page 97] with an iron barre; and so carryed halfe a­liue into his Countrey, there gaue vp the Ghost, & was buryed with his Ancestours. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Theodulus, A­nesius, Felix, Cornelia, and their fellowes. In Persia of S. Beniamin Deacon, who for that he would not cease to preach the word of God, was by King Isdegerdes pricked vn­der the nayles with sharpe reedes, and fi­nally hauing a thorny stake thrust through his body accomplished his Martyrdome. At Rome of S. Balbina Virgin, daughter to S. Quirinus Martyr, who baptized by S. Ale­xander the Pope, died in all sanctimony of life, and lyeth buryed neere to her Father, in the way called Appia.

G The first Day.

AT Rome the passion of S. Theodora sister to the famous Martyr Hermes, who suffering vnder Hadrian the Emperour, by Aurelian Iudge, lyeth buryed neere to her Brother, in the way called Salaria, not farre from the Citty. The same day of S. Venan­tius Bishop and Martyr. In Aegypt of the ho­ly Martyrs Victor, an [...] Stephen. In Armenia of the holy Martyrs Quinctianus, and Irenaeus. At Constantinople of S. Macarius Confessour, who vnder Leo the Emperour for the de­fence [Page 99] of holy Images, ended his life in ba­nishment. At Gratia­nopolis. Grainoble of S. Hugh Bishop who liued many yeares a solitary life in the wildernesse, and renowned for mira­cles went vnto our Lord. At Am­bianum. Amiens of S. Wallericus Abbot, whose sepulcher is ho­noured with often miracles.

A The second Day.

OFS. Francis de Paula, the first founder of the Order of the Minims, who re­nowned for vertue and miracles, was cano­nized for a Saint by Pope Leo the tenth. At Caesarea in Palestine the birth-day of S. Am­phianus Martyr, who in the persecution of Maximinus reproouing the President Vr­banus for sacrificing vnto Idols, being most cruelly tormēted by hauing his feete wrap­ped in flaxe and dipped in oyle set on fyre, was at last drowned in the sea, and so through fyre and water passed to an euer­lasting repose. There also the passion of S. Theodosia a Virgin of Tyrus, who in the same persecution, for openly saluting the holy Confessors, as they stood at the Barre, and crauing of them to be remembred, when they should come before our Lord, ap­prehended by the souldiers, & brought be­fore [Page 98] [...] [Page 99] [...] [Page 200] Vrbanus the President, hauing her sides and breasts by his commandment torne in peeces, was finally cast into the sea. At Lugdu­num. Lyons of S. Nicetius Bishop of the same Citty renowned for Sanctity and miracles. At Co­mum. Como of S. Abundius Bishop and Confes­sour. At Lingo­nes. Langres of S. Vrbanus Bishop. In Palestine the deposition of S. Mary the Ae­gyptian, surnamed the Sinner.

B The third Day.

AT Tauro­meniū. Taormina in Sicily of S. Pancratius Bishop, who with the bloud of Mar­tyrdome, sealed the Ghospell of Christ, which he had there preached, being sent thither by S. Peter the Apostle. At Tomis in Scythia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Euagrius and Benignus. At Thessalonica the pas­sion of the holy Virgins Agapes and Chionia, vnder Diocletian the Emperour, who for the confession of Christ, being first starued in pryson, and afterwards cast into the fyre, but vntouched of the flame, in prayer gaue vp their soules to God. At Tyrus of S. Vlpian Martyr, who in the persecution of Maximia­nus, being sowed vp in a sacke, togeather with a Serpent and a dogge, was drowned in the sea. In the Monastery of Meditz in [Page 201] the East, of S. Nicetas Abbot, who for wor­shipping of holy Images suffered much vn­der Leo Armenus. In England of S. Richard Bi­shop of Chichester, renowned for holynes & miracles. There also of S. Burgundofora Ab­besse and Virgin.

C The fourth Day.

AT Thessalonica of the holy Martyrs A­gathopolis Deacon, & Theodulus Lector, who vnder Maximianus the Emperour and Faustinus President, for the confession of Christian fayth, hauing a great stone tyed to theyr neckes, were drowned in the sea. At Millan the deposition of S. Ambrose Bi­shop and confessour, by whose endeauours, learning, and miracles, all Italy almost was conuerted to the Catholique Fayth, in the tyme of the Arian Heresy. At Hispa­lis. Seuill in Spayne of S. Isidore Bishop, famous for ho­lynes of life & learning: who for his zeale of the Catholike fayth, and obseruation of Ecclesiasticall disciplyne was a great orna­ment vnto Spayne. At Cōstantinople of S. Plato Monke, who with inuincible courage op­posed himself many yeares against Here­tiques, breakers of holy Images. In Palestine of S. Zozimus Anchoret, who buryed the [Page 202] body of S. Mary the Aegyptian.

D The fifth Day.

AT Thessalonica of S. Irenes Virgin, who for hiding holy Bookes, contrary to the Edict of Diocletian Emperour, after she had suffered hard imprisonment, being shot with an arrow, was burned by comman­dement of Dulcetius President, vnder who­me also her sisters Agapes, and Chionia had byn martyred before. In the Ile of Novv called Mete­ [...]. Lesbos the passion of fiue holy Martyrs. The same day of S. Zeno Martyr, who hauing his skin plucked off, & annoynted ouer with pitch, was so cast into the fyre. In Affrica the passion of many holy Martyrs, who in the persecution of Geisericus the Arian King, were killed in the Church vpon Easter day; and whilst the Lector songe Alleluia at the de [...]ke, he was shot throgh the throate with an arrow. At Vene­ [...]iae. Vannes in litle Brittany of S. Vincent Confessour, surnamed Ferrerius, of the Order of S. Dominicke, who wonderfull both in worke and word, conuerted many thousands of Infidels to Christ.

E The sixth Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of S. Xistus Pope and Martyr, who in the dayes of Adria­nus the Emperour gouerning the Church, willingly suffered a temporall death, to gayne an eternall lyfe with Christ, vnder Antoninus Pius. In Macedonia of the holy Mar­tyrs Timothy and Diogenes. In Persia of six score holy Martyrs. At Asca­lo [...]. Scalona the passion of S. Platonides, and two other holy Mar­tyrs. At Carthage of S. Marcellinus Martyr, who for defending the Catholique fayth, was slayne by the Heretiques. At Rome of S. Celestine Pope, who condemned Nestorius Bishop of Constantinople, and chased away Pelagius, both Hereticks. By whose authori­ty also the holy Generall Councell of Ephe­sus was celebrated, against the sayd Nesto­rius. In Ireland of S. Celsus Bishop, Predeces­sour to S. Malachy. In Denmarke of S. William Abbot, renowned for sanctity of life, and miracles.

F The seauenth Day.

IN Affrica the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Epiphanius Bishop, Donatus, Rufinus & [Page 204] thirteene others. At Synope in Pontus of two hundred holy Martyrs. In Cilicia of S. Cal­liopius Martyr, who vnder Maximus Gouer­nour, after many other Torments, being crucifyed with his head downeward, was crowned with a Noble Martyrdome. At Nicomedia of Saint Cyriacus, and ten other Martyrs. At Alexandria of S. Peleusius Priest and Martyr. At Rome of S. Hegesippus, who liuing neere to the Apostles tyme, came to Rome Pope Anicetus, and there remayned vntill Pope Eleutherius, recording in a sim­ple style the history of the Church, frō the passion of Christ vnto his dayes, imitating therein the simplicity of their liues, by the plainenesse of his stise. At Verona of S. Sa­turninus Bishop and Confessour. In Syria of S. Aphraates Anchoret, who in the tyme of Valens, defended the Catholique sayth a­gainst the Arians, by the power of Miracles.

G The eyght Day.

AT Alexandria of S. Aedesius Martyr, bro­ther to S. Appianus, who openly re­proouing a wicked Iudge, for committing consecrated Virgins to corrupters of Cha­stity, being apprehēded by the souldiers, & put to most cruell torments, was finally for [Page 205] Christ our Lord, drowned in the sea. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius, Maxi­ma, and Macaria. At Carthage of S. Concessae Martyr. The same day, the Commemora­tion of the Saints Herodion, Asyncritus, and Phlaegon, of whome S. Paul maketh mention in his Epistle to the Romans At Corinth of S. Dennis Bishop, who by his learning, and grace in preaching, not only instructed the people of that Citty and Country, but by his letters, informed also the Bishops of o­ther Prouinces & Cittyes: & he so greatly honoured the Bishops of Rome, that he was accustomed to read their letters publiquely vpon Sundayes in the Church. He liued in the dayes of Marcus Antoninus, Verus, and Lu­cius Aurelius Commodus. At Turo­nes. Tours of S. Per­petuus Bishop, a man of wonderfull holy­nes. At Feren­tinum. Fiorentino in Campania of S. Redem­ptus Bishop, of whome S. Gregory Pope ma­keth mention. At Como of S. Amantius Bi­shop and Confessour.

A The nynth Day.

AT Antioch of S. Prochorus, who being one of the seauen first Deacons, re­nowned for fayth and miracles, receaued the Crowne of Martyrdome. At Rome the [Page 206] birth-day of the holy Martyrs Demetrius, Concessus, Hilarius, and their fellowes. At Sir­m [...]uin the passion of seauen holy Virgins & Martyrs, who with the pryce of their bloud, bought vnto themselues life euerla­sting. At Caesarea in Cappadocia of S. Eupsy­chius Martyr, who for ouerthrowing the Temple of Fortune, vnder Iulian the Aposta­ta accomplished his Martyrdome. In Affricae of the holy Martyrs of Massilita, vpon who­se birth-day S. Augustine made a Sermon. At Novv called Emet. Amida in Mesopotamia, of S. Acatius Bi­shop, who to redeeme Captiues, melted & sould the holy vessels of his Church. At Ro­thoma­gus. Roan of S. Hugh Bishop and Confessour. In the Citty of Ciuitas Di [...]n [...]is, siue Dia Augusta. Die, of S. Marcellas Bishop, famous for miracles. In Iury of S. Mary Cleo­phas, syster of the most Blessed Mary the mother of God. At Rome the Translation of the body of S. Monica mother to S. Augusti­ne, which vnder Pope Martin the fifth, was brought from Ostia vnto the Citty, & there most honorably placed in the Church of the same S. Augustine.

B The tenth Day.

OF Ezechiel the Prophet, who by the Iudge of Israel, whome he rebuked for [Page 207] worshipping of Idols, was slayne in Baby­lon, and buryed in the sepulcher of Sem and Arphaxad the Progenitors of Abrahā, where­unto many were wont to resort, there to make their prayers. At Rome the birthday of many holy Martyrs, baptized by S. Alexan­der the Pope whilst he was in pryson; who being all put into an old rotten ship, were by commaundement of Aurelianus Gouer­nour carryed into the deepe sea, and there with stones tyed to their neckes to be drowned. At Alexandria of the holy Mar­tyrs Apollonius Priest, and fiue others, who in the persecution of Maximinus were drow­ned in the sea. In Affrica of the holy Mar­tyrs, Terentius, Africanus, Pompeius, and their fellowes, who vnder Decius the Emperour, and Fortunianus Gouernour being whip­ped, racked and diuersly tormented, at last beheaded, accomplished their Martyrdome. The same day of S. Macarins Bishop of An­tioch, renowned for holynes and miracles.

C The eleauenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Leo Pope and Confes­sour, who for his renowned vertue & Merits is surnamed the Great. In his dayes was celebrated the holy Councell of Chal­cedon, [Page 208] wherein by his Legats, he condem­ned Eutyches the Hereticke, and confirmed the Decrees therof by his authority. And af­ter he had writtē many learned bookes, & decreed many things for the good of the vniuersall Church, and flocke of Christ, departed this life in peace. At Pergamus in Asia of S. Antipas, a faythfull witnesse of Christ, of whome S. Iohn maketh mention in his Apocalyps; who vnder Domitian the Emperour being shut vp in a hoat-burning Oxe of brasse, accomplished his Martyrdo­me. At Salona in Dalmatia of the holy Mar­tyrs Domnion, & eight souldiers. At Gortina in Creta. Candia of S. Philip Bishop, renowned for life and learning, who in the dayes of Marcus Antoninus Verus, and Lucius Aurelius Commodus gouerning the Church commit­ted to his charge, defended the same from the fury of the Gentils, and deceytfull pra­ctises of the Heretikes. At Nicomedia of S. Eustorgius Priest. At Spoleto of S. Isaac monke and Confessour, whose vertues are men­tioned by S. Gregory. At Gaza in Palestine of S. Barsanuphius Anchoret, in the dayes of Iustinian the Emperour.

D The twelfth Day.

AT Verona the passiō of S. Zeno Bishop, who in the stormes of persecutiō, go­uerned that Church with great constancy, and in the dayes of Galienus was crowned with Martyrdome. In Cappadocia of S. Sabas a Goth, who vnder Valens the Emperour, by Athanaricus King of the Gothes hauing suffe­red many cruell torments, was cast into a riuer. At which tyme also (as S. Augustine witnesseth) very many Gothes, for the Ca­tholique fayth, were crowned with Mar­tyrdome. At Bra [...]. Braga in Portugall of S. Victor Martyr, who being yet but a Cathecu­men, for refusing to worship an Idoll, and with great constancy confessinge Iesus-Christ, after many tormēts being beheaded, was baptized in his owne bloud. At Fermo in Pi [...] ­num. Marc-Ancona of S. Vissia Virgin & Mar­tyr. At Rome in the way called Aurelia, the birth-day of S. Iulius Pope, who hauing greatly laboured in defence of the Catho­lique fayth against the Arians, and perfor­med many other notable thinges, renow­ned for holynes, rested in peace. At the Towne of In Franc [...]. Vaping, of S. Constantine Bi­shop and Confessour. At Pauia of S. Damia­nus Bishop▪

E The thirteenth Day.

AT Pergamus in Asia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Carpus Bishop of Thiatyre, Papulus Deacon, and Agathonica his syster, a blessed woman; also of Agathodorus, their seruant, and of many others, who af­ter diuers torments, for Confession of their fayth, were crowned with Martyrdome in the persecution of Marcus Antoninus Verus, & Lucius Aurelius Commodus. In which persecu­tion also at Rome suffered that famous man Iustinus the Philosopher, who after he had offered vp to the foresayd Emperours, his second Apology for the defence of the Christian Religion, and there in disputa­tion had stoutly defended the same, being accused to be a Christian, by the deceytfull meanes of Crescens the Cynicke Philosopher (whose wicked life and manners he had rebuked) in recompence of his faythfull Confession, receyued the reward of Mar­tyrdome. At Seuill in Spayne of S. Hermenigil­dus Sonne of Leouigildus, an Arian King of the West-goathes, who being cast into pry­son for confession of the Catholique fayth, and refusing to communicate at Easter, at the handes of an Arian Bishop, by com­maundment [Page 211] of his faythles father was be­headed, and so, for the losse of a temporall Kingdome, entred triumphantly into a Heauenly, both a King and Martyr. The same day the passion of the Saints Maximus, Quinctilianus, and Dadas, in the persecution of Diocletian. At Rauenna of S. Vrsus Bishop and Confessour.

F The fourteenth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Appia, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Tibur­tius, Valerianus, and Maximus, vnder Alexan­der the Emperour, and Almachius Gouer­nour; of whome the two first being con­uerted vnto the fayth of Christ by the ex­hortation of S. Cecily, and baptized by S. Vrbanus Pope, were for the cōfession there­of, beaten with clubbes, and afterward beheaded. But Maximus, being one of the Gouernours Chamber, mooued with their constancy, and comforted by an Angell, beleeuing in Christ, was so long beaten with whippes of lead, vntill he gaue vp the Ghost. At Inter­amua. Teramo of S. Proculus Bi­shop and Martyr. Also of S. Domnina Virgin and Martyr, togeather with other Virgins her fellowes. At Alexandria of S. Thomaides [Page 212] Martyr. The same day of S. Ardalion a Stage­player, who whilst vpon the stage he scof­fed at the holy Ceremonies of Christians, being changed vpon a suddaine, approoued the same not only in wordes, but with the testimony of his bloud. At Lyons of S. Lam­bert Bishop and Confessour. At Alexandria of S. Fronto Abbot, renowned for holy­nes of life and miracles. At Rome of S. Abun­dius Mansioner of the Church of S. Peter.

G The fiftenth Day.

AT Rome of the Saints Basilissa & Ana­stasia women of Noble Extraction, & Disciples of the Apostles, who persisting constant in the confession of their fayth, vnder Nero the Emperour, hauing first their tongues and feete cut off, at last beheaded obtayned the crowne of Martyrdome. The same day of the holy Martyrs Maro, Eutyches and Victorinus, who togeather with S. Fla­ [...]ia Domitilla, for the confession of Christ be­ing first banished into the Iland Pontia, and afterward recalled thence vnder Nerua the Emperour, after that they had conuerted many to the fayth of Christ, were in the persecution of Traian, by commaundment of Valerian the Iudge, put to death by diuers [Page 113] kinds of torments. At Cordula in Persia of the holy Martyrs Maximus and Olimpiades, who vnder Decius the Emperour were so long beaten with clubbes, and whippes of lead vntill their heads being all bruised, they gaue vp the Ghost. At Feren­tinum in Hernici [...]. Fiorentino in Cam­pania, of S. Eutychius Martyr. At Myra in Ly­cia of S. Crescens, who receaued Martyr­dome by fyre. Also of the holy Martyrs Theodorus, and Pausilippus, who suffered vn­der Hadrian the Emperour.

A The sixtenth Day.

AT Corinth the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Callistus, Charisius, and seauen others, who all were drowned in the sea. At Casa [...]. augusta▪ Saragoza in Spayne the birth-day of eighteen holy Martyrs Optatus, Lupercus, Suc­cessus, Marcialis, Vrbanus, Iulia, Quinctilianus, Pu­blius, Fronto, Felix, Caecilianus, Euentius, Primi­tiuus, Apodemius, and foure others, who are said to haue bene called Saturnini: All these vnder Dacian President of Spayne, were to­geather put to diuers torments, and slayne; whose renowned Martyrdome Prudentius hath set forth in verse. There also of S. En­cratides Virgin and Martyr, who after her body all torne, her breasts cut of, her liuer [Page 114] plucked out, and she yet remayning aliue, was cast into pryson, where putrifying in her wounds she obtained a Crown of Mar­tyrdome. In the same Citty of the Saints Caius and Crementius, who persisting firme the second tyme, in the confession of their fayth, dranke finally of the cuppe of Mar­tyrdome. There also of S. Lambert Martyr. At Palentia of S. Turibius Bishop of Asturi­ca. Astor­ga, who by the help of S. Leo Pope, draue the heresy of the Priscillianists quite out of Spayne, and famous for miracles rested in peace. At Braca­ra. Braga in Portugall of S. Fructuosus Bishop. The same day of S. Paternus Bi­shop of Abrin­ca. Aurenches. At Valencene in the lower Germany, of S. Drogo Confessour.

B The seauententh Day.

AT Rome of S. Anicetus Pope and Mar­tyr, who in the persecution of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, and Lucius Verus receaued the palme of Martyrdome. In Affrica the birth-day of S. Mappalicus Martyr, who (as S. Cyprian wryteth in his Epistle to the Martyrs & Confessours) with many others was crowned with Martyrdome. There also of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus & Mar­cianus. At Antioch of the holy Martyrs Peter [Page 115] Deacon, and Hermogenes his seruant. At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Elias Priest, Paulus and Isidorus monkes. At Vienna of S. Pamagathus Bishop. At Terdo­na. Tortona of S. Inno­centius Bishop & Confessour. At Ciste [...] ­tium. Cisteaux in Burgundy of S. Stephen Abbot, who was the first that in habited that solitary place, and ioyfully receaued S. Bernard with his fellowes, when they came thither.

C The eighteenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Apollonius a Senatour, who vnder the Emperour Commodus, and Perennius Gouernour, being betrayed by his owne seruant to be a Christian, was com­maunded to giue an account of his fayth, which he did in a learned Booke by him written, and read in the Senate, yet neuer­thelesse was by the sentence of the same Se­nate beheaded. At Messina the birth-day of a Messina. the holy Martyrs Eleutherius Bishop of Scla­uonia, & Anthia his mother, who renowned for holynes of lyfe, and miracles, hauing endured diuers cruell tormēts by fyre, boy­ling oyle, pitch, and rasine; being cast also vnto the Lyōs, but nothing hurt by them, was at last togeather with his forsayd mo­ther vnder Hadrian the Emperour killed. [Page 116] There also of S. Corebus Gouernour, who conuerted to the fayth by the said Eleuthe­rius, was slayne by the sword. At Brescia of S. Calocerus Martyr, who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by S. Faustinus and Iouita, vnder the same Hadrian, accomplished his glorious combat of Martyrdome. At Cor­duba. Cor­doua of S. Perfectus Priest and Martyr, who was killed by the Mores, for inueying against the Sect of Mahomet. At Millan of S. Galdinus Bishop, who hauing preached a Sermon against the Heretiques, at the end therof, gaue vp his soule to God.

D The nineteenth Day.

THE birth-day of S. Timon, one of the first seauen Deacons: who hauing preached the Ghospell at Beroea and other places, came at last to Corinth, where being cast into the fyre by the Iewes and Gentils, as it is recorded, but nothing hurt therby, at last crucifyed on a Crosse accomplished his Martyrdome. At Melitine in Armenia of the holy Martyrs Hermogenes, Caius, Expeditus, Aristonicus, Rufus, & Galata all crowned with Martyrdome on one day. At Cauco­liberis. Colibre in Catalonia the passiō of S. Vincent Martyr. The same day of the holy Martyrs Socrates and [Page 117] Dennis, who were thrust through with laū ­ces. At Hierusalem of S. Paphnutius Martyr. At Canterbury in England of S. Elphegus Bi­shop and Martyr. At Antioch in Pisidia of S. George Bishop, who for worshipping of ho­ly Images, dyed in banishment. At Rome of S. Leo Pope, the nynth of that name, re­nowned for holines of life and miracles. In the Monastery of Laub [...] Lob, of S. Vrsmarus Bi­shop. At Florence of S. Cresentius Confessour, Disciple to S. Zenobius Bishop.

E The twentith Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Sulpitius and Seruilianus, who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ, by the persuasion, and miracles of S. Domitilla Virgin, for refu­sing to sacrifice to the Idols, in the persecu­tion of Traian, was by Anianus Gouernour of the Citty, beheaded. The same day of the holy Martyrs Victor, Zoticus, Zeno, Acindi­nus, Caesarius, Seuerianus, Chrysophorus, Theonas, and Antoninus, who hauing bene diuers wayes tryed, for the fayth of Christ, vn­der Diocletian accomplished their Martyr­dome. At Tomis in Scythia of S. Theotimus Bishop, who for his great holines and mi­racles was honoured euen of the very bar­barians [Page 118] & Infidels. At Ebre­dunum. Ambrun in France of S. Marcellinus the first Bishop of that Cit­ty, who being inspired by God, came out of Assrica into France with S. Vincent & Dom­ninus, and there by workes and miracles, conuerted the greatest part of the In habi­tans of the Alpes neere the sea coast, to the fayth of Christ; and is euen to this day glo­rifyed by miracles. At Antisi­odorum. Auxerre of S. Mar­cianus Priest. The same day of S. Theodo­rus Confessour (who of the rough hayry­garment which he vsed to weare, was sur-named Trichinas) renowned for many mi­racles, especially against the diuels: Out of whose body there yssueth an oyntment which restoreth health to the sicke. At Mons Politia­ [...]us. Monte Pulciano, of S. Agnes Virgin, renowned for miracles.

F The one and twentith Day.

IN Persia the birth-day of S. Simeon Bi­shop of Seleucia and Ctesipbon, who by commaundment of Sapores King of the Per­sians being apprehended, loaden with irōs, and presented to the Tribunall, for re­fusing to adore the Sunne, and professing constantly the Name of Iesus Christ, was togeather with an hundred others (amōgst [Page 119] whome, some were Bishops, some Priests, & diuers others of the Clergy) first, along while starued in pryson; but afterward whē Vsthazanes the Kings Tutor (who had a little before fallen from the fayth, & re­duced to pennance by S. Simeon) constant­ly endured martyrdome, the nextday being the Anniuersary of our Lords Passion, all the rest being put to the sword before his face, whome he exhorted to constancy, was himselfe also at last beheaded. There suffe­red with him Abedechalas and Ananias wor­thy men and Priests; Pusicius also Maister of the Kings Arrificers, who for encoura­ging Ananias, that began somwhat to stag­ger, boared through the necke about the grissle-bone, and his tongue drawen out, dyed a most cruell death. After whome al­so his daughter, a sacred Virgin, was killed. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Arator Priest, Fortunatus, Felix, Siluius and Vitalis, who dyed in pryson. Moreouer of the Saints Apollo, Isacius, and Crotates, who suffe­red vnder Diocletian. At Cāterbury in England of S. Anselmus Bishop, famous for holines of life and learning. At Antioch of S. Anasta­sius of Sinai, Bishop and Confessour.

G The two and twentith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Appia, the birth-day of S. Sother Pope and Mar­tyr. There also of S. Caius Pope, who vn­der Diocletian the Emperour was crowned with Martyrdome. At Smyrna of the Saints Apelles and Lucius, two of the first Disciples of Christ. The same day, of many holy Martyrs, who the next yeare after S. Simeon, vpon Good Friday, in diuers Regions of Persia, vnder Sapores King, were put to death by the sword for the Name of Christ. In which persecution also, suffered Azades an Eunuch, dearely beloued of the King: Milles a Bishop renowned for holines of life and miracles: Acepsimas a Bishop also, with his Priest Iames: Also Aithalas and Io­seph Priests, Azadan and Abdiesus Deacons, with many others of the Clergy: and ma­ny Monks also, & sacred Virgins, amongst whome was Tarbula the syster of S. Si­meon, with her wayting-mayd, who tyed vnto stakes, sawed in peeces, were most cruelly killed: Mareas also, & Bicor Bishops, with twenty other Bishops, & almost two hundred & fifty of the Clergie. At Cordula in Persia of the Saints Parmenius, Helimenas & [Page 121] Chrysotelus Priests, Lucas and Mucius Dea­cons, whose triumphant Martyrdome is written in the passion of the Saints Abdon and Sennen. At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Leonides Martyr, who suffered vnder Se­uerus. At Lugdu­num. Lyons of S. Epipodius, who in the persecution of Antoninus Verus, togeather with Alexander his fellow being apprehen­ded, and put to many cruell torments, fi­nally beheaded, accomplished their Mar­tyrdome. At a Seno­nae. Sens of S. Leo Bishop and Confessor. At Anastasiopolis, of S. Theodorus Bishop, renowned for miracles.

A The three and twentith Day.

THE birth-day of S. George Martyr, whose glorious passion the Church of God honoureth amongst the Crownes of other Saints. At Valence in France, the pas­sion of the holy Martyrs Felix Priest, Fortu­natus and Achilleus Deacons, who sent thi­ther by Irenaeus Bishop of Lyons to preach the word of God, after they had conuerted the greatest part of that Citty to the sayth of Christ, being cast into pryson by Cornelius the Captaine, & sore whipped, hauing al­so their thighes broken vpon the wheele, & choaked with smoke whilest they were [Page 122] racked vpon the torture Equuleus, were at last beheaded. In Prussia the birth-day of S. Adalbertus Bishop of Prage and Martyr, who preached the Gospell to the Polonians, and Hungarians. At Millane of Saint Marolus Bi­shop and Confessour. At Tullū. Toul in Lorayne, of S. Gerard Bishop of the same Citty.

B The foure and twentith Day.

AT Rome of S. Sabas a Captaine, who being accused for visiting the Chri­stians in pryson, and freely before the Iud­ge confessing Christ, was by commande­ment of the same Iudge, first burned with torches, and then cast into a Caldrone of boyling pitch, wherin whē he receaued no hurt, threescore & ten others by that miracle were conuerted, who all remayning con­stant in their fayth, dyed by the sword; and himselfe lastly drowned in a riuer, accom­plished his Martyrdome. At Lyons in France the birth-day of S. Alexander Martyr, who in the persecution of Antoninus Verus, after long imprysonement, was so cruelly torne with whippes, that, the flesh beaten from his ribbes, his bowels were opened, & his inward partes seene; and finally cruci­fied on a Crosse, he yielded vhis blessed [Page 123] soule. There suffered with him thirty and foure more, whose memoryes are kept v­pon other dayes. The same day of the holy Martyrs Eusebius, Neon, Leontius, Longinus, and foure others, who in the persecution of Dio­cletian after cruell torments, were behea­ded. In England the deposition of S. Mellitus Bishop, who being sent thither by S. Gregory Pope, conuerted the East-Saxons, and their King to the fayth. At Illibe­ris. Colibre in Spayne. of S. Gregory Bishop and Confessour. At Brescia of S. Honorius Bishop. In Ireland of S. Egbert Priest, & monke, a man of won­derfull humility and continency. At Rhemes of the holy Virgins Bona, and Doda.

C The fiue and twentith Day.

AT Alexandria the birth-day of S. Marke Euangelist, the Disciple & Interpre­ter of S. Peter, who writing his Gospell at the request of the Christians at Rome, tooke it with him, and went into Aegypt; where first preaching Christ at Alexandria, he foun­ded that Church; but afterward apprehen­ded for the fayth of Christ, bound with cor­des, and dragged vpon stones, endured great torments; then being shut vp in pri­son, where he was comforted by the visiō [Page 124] of an Angell, and also by an apparition of our Lord, was finally called to the king­dome of heauen, the eyght yeare of Nero. At Rome in the Church of S. Peter, the Cele­brity of the Greater Letanyes, instituted by S. Gregory Pope. At Syracu­sae. Syracosa of the holy martyrs Euodius, Hermogenes, and Callistus. At Antioch of S. Stephen Bishop & Martyr, who many wayes afflicted by the heretiques, that impugned the Councell of Chalcedon, was cast headlong into the Riuer Orontes, in the tyme of Zeno the Emperour. There also of the Saints Philo and Agathopodes Deacons. At Alexandria of Anianus Bishop, Disciple to S. Marke, and his successour in that Bi­shopricke, who greatly renowned for his vertues, rested in our Lord. At Laubiū Lob the birth-day of S. Erminus Bishop and Cō ­fessour.

D The six and twentith Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of S. Cletus Pope, who next after S. Peter gouer­ned the Church, and was crowned with Martyrdome in the persecutiō of Domitian. There also of S. Marcellinus Pope and Mar­tyr, who vnder Diocletian was beheaded for the faith of Christ, togeather with Clau­dius, [Page 125] Cyrinus, and Antoninus. At which tyme the persecution was so great, that in the spa­ce of a moneth seauenteene thousand Chri­stiās suffered Martyrdome. At Amasia in Pon­tus of S. Basil Bshop & Martyr, who vnder Licinius Emperour accomplished a glorious martyrdome. His body being cast into the sea, & by reuelation of an Angell found out by Elpidiphorus, was very honourably entō ­bed. At Braca [...] Braga in Portugall of S. Peter Mar­tyr, & first Bishop of that Citty. At Viēna of S. Claren [...]ius Bishop and Confessour. At Ve­rona of S. Lucidus Bishop. In the Monaste­ry of Centula of S. Richarius Priest and Con­fessour. At Tr [...]. Troys of S. Exuperantia Virgin.

E The seauen and twentith Day.

AT Nicomedia the birth-day of S. Anthi­mus Bishop and Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian, for the confession of Christ being beheaded, obtayned the glory of Martyrdome: whose constancy the most part of his flocke following, the Iudge commaunded some to beheaded, others to be burned, and others to be put into little boates, & drowned in the sea. At Tharsus in Cilicia of the Saints Castor and Stephen Martyrs. At Rome the deposition of [Page 126] S. Anastasius Pope, a man of most rich Po­uerty, and Apostolicall vigilancy; whome as S. Hierome writeth, Rome deserued not to haue long, That the Head of the world might not be cut off, vnder such a Bishop. For shortly after his death Rome was taken, and sacked by the Gothes. At Bolonia of S. Tertullian Bishop and Confessour. At Brixia. Brescia of S. Theophilus Bishop. At Constan­tinople of S. Iohn Abbot, who vnder Leo [...] ­ [...]auricus greatly laboured for the worship of holy Images.

F The eight and twentith Day.

AT Rauenna the birth-day of S. Vitalis Martyr, father to the Saints Geruasius and Protasius, who for taking away, and de­cently burying the body of S. Vrsicinus, be­ing apprehended by Paulinus the Consul, after he had endured the racke of Equuleus, was let downe into a deepe dungeon, and there ouerwhelmed with earth and stones, by such a Martyrdome wēt vnto our Lord. At Millan of S. Valeria Martyr, wyfe to S. Vi­talis. At Atina. Atino of S. Marke, who ordayned Bishop by S. Peter the Apostle, first preached the Gospell to the Aequ [...] ­ [...]olae. people of Italy borde­ring vpon the Sabines, and in the persecu­tion [Page 127] of Domitian, vnder Maximus Gouer­nour, receaued the Crowne of Martyr­dome. At Alexandria the passion of S. Theo­dora virgin, who for refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idols, being carried to the Stewes, a certaine Christian called Didimus, suddainly changing apparell with her, through the wonderfull fauour of God, deliuered her; but afterward in the persecutiō of Diocletian, vnder Eustrasius Gouernour, they being both taken, & beheaded togeather, receaued the crowne of Martyrdome. The same day of the Saints Aphrodisius, Caralippus, Agapius, and Eusebius Martyrs. In Pannonia of S. Pollio Martyr vnder Diocletian the Emperour. At Prusa in Bythinia of the holy Martyrs Patri­cius Bishop, Acatius, Menander & Polyenus. At Turi [...] ­so. Tarazona in Spayne of S. Prudentius Bi­shop, and Confessour. At Co [...] ­nium. Pentina in Peligni Abbruzzo, of S. Pamphilus Bishop of Valua, fa­mous for his charity to the poore, & wor­king of miracles, whose body lyeth buryed at Sulmona.

G The nyne and twentith Day.

AT Millan of S. Peter Martyr, of the Order of S. Dominicke, who was slay­ne by the Heretiques, for the Catholique [Page 128] fayth. At Paphos in Cyprus of S. Tychicus Dis­ciple to Saint Paul the Apostle, whome in his Epistles he calleth a most deare Bro­ther, a faythfull Minister, and his fellow­seruant in our Lord. At Cirtha in Numidia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Agapius, and Secundinus Bishops, who after a long banishment, in the persecution of Valeria­nus, in which the fury of the Gentils ra­ged most against the Iust, were from the high degree of Priesthood, aduaunced to the glory of Martyrdome. There suffered in their company Aemilianus a Souldier, Ter­tulla, and Antonia Sacred Virgins, and a cer­taine Christian woman, with her two Twyns. The same day, of seauen holy Theeues, who being conuerted to Christ by S. Iason, did purchase by Martyrdome life euerlasting. At Brescia of S. Paulinus Bi­shop and Confessor. In the Monastery of Cluni­acum Cluny of S. Hugh Abbot. In the Monaste­ry of Molesmes, of S. Robert the first Abbot b Molis­mum. of Cisterce. At Rome of S. Catherine of Siena Virgin, of the Order of S. Dominicke, re­nowned for Sanctimony of life and mi­racles; whome Pope Pius the second cano­nized for a Saint.

A The thirtith Day.

AT Lambesis in Numidia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marianus Lector, and Iames Deacon, the former of whome hauing long suffered many afflictions for the Confession of Christ, in the persecutiō of Decius, was the second tyme apprehen­ded, togeather with his said Companion, and after most cruell & exquisite torments, being twice comforted by a light from hea­uen, were both at last, with many other Christians beheaded. At San [...] ­nes. Saints of S. Eu­tropius Bishop and Martyr, who being or­dayned by S. Clement Pope, and sent into France, after he had there long preached the Ghospell, being bruized in the head, for testimony of Christ, made a glorious end. At Co [...] ­duba. Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Amator Priest, Peter Monke, & Lewis. At Nouara of S. Laurence Priest, and many other children Martyrs, of whome he had charge for their education. At Alexandria of the holy Mar­tors Aphrodisius Priest and thirty others. At Ephesus of S. Maximus Martyr, who was crowned in the persecution of Decius. At Fermo in [...]ic [...] ­ [...]u [...]. Marc-Ancona of S. Sophia Virgin and Martyr. At Naples in Campania of S. Se­uerus [Page 130] Bishop, who among other miracles raysed a dead man to life, to conuince a lying Creditour of a certaine Widdow, and Orphans. At Euorea in Epyrus of S. Donatus Bishop, who liued in great holi­nes of life in the tyme of Theodosius the Em­perour. At London in England of S. Erconwald Bishop, renowned for miracles.

B The first Day.

THE birth-day of the blessed Apostles Philip & Iames; of whome S. Phi­lip, after he had cōuerted almost all Scythia to the fayth of Christ, at Hiera­polis a Citty in Asia being fastened to a Crosse, and ouerwelmed with stones, made a glorious end. But S. Iames, who is called the Brother of our Lord, & was the first Bishop of Hierusalem, being throwne downe from a pinnacle of the Temple, and his thighes broken, woun­ded also in the head with a Dyars staffe, [Page 132] gaue vp the ghost, and was buryed neere vnto the Temple. In Aegypt of S. Hieremias Prophet, who being stoned by the people, dyed at Taphnas, and was there buryed; at whose Sepulcher, as wryteth Epiphanius, the deuout people were wont to resort, to make their prayers, and taking dust from thence, did therewith heale the byting of Serpents. In France in the Territory of Viuaria Viuiers, of S. Andeolus Subdeacon, who with others being sent out of the East into France by S. Polycarpe, to preach the word of God, was vnder Seuerus the Emperour first beaten with cudgells, and then hauing his head deuided into foure parts, with a woodden sword, in the forme of a crosse, accōplished his Martyrdome. At Osca. Huesca in Spayne of the holy Martyrs Orentius and Patientia. At Sedune in France, the passion of S. Sigismund King of the Burgundians, who drowned in a well, was afterwards renowned for mira­cles. At A [...]tisi­odo [...]um. Auxerre of S. Amator Bishop and Confessour. At Aus [...]iū Auch of S. Orientius Bi­shop. In England of the Saints Asaph Bishop, and Walburge Virgin. At Bergamo of S. Grata Virgin.

C The second Day.

AT Alexandria the birth-day of Saint A­thanasius Bishop of the same Citty, renowned for holynes of life and doctrine, against whome thogh all the world almost conspired, he notwithstanding stoutly de­fended the Catholique fayth, from the time of Constantine vnto Valens, against both Em­perours, Gouernors, & innumerable Arrian Bishops, by whome many deceitful practi­ses to intrap him were contriued, so that he was forced to fly into most parts of the world, where finding no place of safe [...]y, at last returned to his owne Church, & there after many afflictions, and crownes of Pa­tiēce, the six & fourtith yeare of his Priest­hood, he departed to our Lord, in the tyme of Valentinian and Valens Emperours. At Rome of the holy Martyrs Saturninus, Neopolus, Ger­manus, and Caelestinus, who after many affli­ctiōs endured, being cast into pryson, there made an holy end. Moreouer of the Mar­tyrs Exuperius and Zoes his wife, Cyriacus, & Theodulus their children, who suffered vn­der Hadrian the Emperour. At Seuill of S. Felix Deacon and Martyr. The same day of S. Vindemialis Bishop and Martyr, who to­geather [Page 134] with Eugenius and Longinus Bishops, resisting the Arrians, both by doctrine, and miracles, by commaundment of Hunne­ricus the Arrian King was beheaded. At Abula. Auila in Spayne of S. Secundus Bishop, of whome mention is made afterwards on the fifteenth day of May, togeather with others. At Florence of S. Antoninus Bishop, of the Order of S. Dominicke, famous for his holines of life, and learning.

D The third Day.

AT Hierusalem the Inuention of the holy Crosse of our Lord, vnder Con­stantine the Emperour. At Rome in the way called Numentana, the passion of the holy Martyrs Alexander Pope, Euentius and Theo­dulus Priests; of whome Alexander, vnder Hadrian the Emperour, and Aurelian Iudge, after he had endured imprysonement, fet­ters, the torture Equuleus, iron Clawes, and fyre, being at last pricked with sharp steeles in euery part of his body, ended his Martyr­dome. But Euentius and Theodulus, after long imprisonment, being tormented by fire, were finally beheaded. At Narnia Narni of S. Iuueuall Bishop and Confessor. At Constanti­nople of the holy Martyrs Alexander a Soul­dier, [Page 135] and Antonina Virgin, who in the perse­cution of Maximian the Emperour, vnder Festus Gouernour, being condemned to the stewes, was by Alexander secretly deliuered thence, by changing apparell with her, & remayning there in her place; but she being taken againe, they were both togeather cruelly tormented: and lastly hauing their handes cut off, and cast into the fyre, after a noble combat endured for the confession of Christ, they both receaued a Crowne of Martyrdome. In Thebais of the holy Mar­tyrs Timotheus and Maura his wyfe: whome Arianus the Gouernour after many tormēts, commaunded to be crucifyed on a Crosse, where hanging nyne dayes aliue encoura­ging ech other in their fayth, accomplished their Martyrdome. At Aphrodisia in In Asia minote. Caria of the holy Martyrs Diodorus & Rodopianus, who in the persecution of Diocletian were stoned by people of their owne Citty.

E The fourth Day.

AT Ostia in the mouth of the riuer Ti­bur, the birth-day of S. Monica Mother to S. Augustine, who hath left written her famous life, in the nynth booke of his Confessions. At the Mettle-mynes of Phen­nes [Page 136] in Palestine, the birth-day of S. Siluanus Bishop of Gaza, who in the persecution of Diocletian, by commaundment of Maximinus, with many others of the Clergy, receaued the crowne of Martyrdome. There also of nyne and thirty other Marryrs, who being condemned to the [...]ynes, after many torments, and searing with hoat-burning irons endured, were at last all togeather beheaded. At Hierusalem of S. Cyriacus Bi­shop, who cōming thither to visit the holy places, was killed vnder Iuliā the Apostata. In Vmbria of S. Porphyrius Martyr. At Nicomedia of S. Antonia Martyr, who after many tor­ments being hanged vp by one arme three dayes togeather, and kept two yeares in pryson, at last was burned by Priscillianus Presidēt, for the confession of Christ. At Laurc­acum No [...]icorum. Laussen in the Dutchy of Styria. of S. Florianus Martyr, who vnder Diocletian Emperour, by commaundement of Aquilinus Gouer­nour, hauing a great stone tyed about his necke was throwne headlong into the ri­uer of Anisus. At Tharsis of S. Pelagia Virgin, who vnder Diocletian, being shut vp in a hoate burning Oxe of brasse, accomplished her Martyrdome. At Cullen of S. Paulinus Martyr. At Millan of S. Venerius Bishop, whose vertues are witnessed by Saint Iohn [Page 137] Chrysostome in a letter which he wrote vnto him. In the Territory of Petra­goricum. Perigueux of S. Sacerdos Bishop of Lemo­uicum. Limoges. At Antisi­odorum. Auxerre of S. Curcodomus Deacon.

F The fift of Day.

AT Rome of Saint Crescentiana Martyr. There also of S. Siluanus Martyr. At Alexandria of S. Euthymius Deacon, who dyed in pryson for the confession of Christ. At Thessalonica the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Irenaeus, Peregrinus, and Irenes, con­sumed by fyre. At Antisi­odorum. Auxerre the passion of S. Iouin [...]anus Lector. At Leocata in Sicily, of S. Angelus Priest, of the Order of Carmeli­tes, who was slayne by the Heretiques for defending the Catholique fayth. At Hirusa­lem of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessor, vnder Maximinus Emperour, who hauing one of his eyes plucked out, and one of his feete seared with a hoate iron, was con­demned to the mettall mines. At Edessa in Syria of S. Eulogius Bishop and Confessor. At Arela­tum. Arles in France of S. Hilary Bishop, re­nowned for sanctity of life and learning. At Vienna of S. Nicetius Bishop, venerable for holynes of life. At Bolonia of S. Theodorus Bishop, renowned for merits. The same [Page 138] day of S. Sacerdos Bishop of Sagun­ [...]ia. Siguenza. At Millan of S. Geruntius Bishop. There also the conuersion of S. Augustine Bishop, and Doctor of the Church, whome S. Ambrose instructed in the Catholique fayth, and ba­ptized on this day.

G The sixt Day.

AT Rome of S. Iohn Euangelist, who by cōmaundment of Domitiā, brought prisoner from Ephesus to Rome, and there by sentence of the Senate, before the Gate cal­led Latina, being put into a vessell of boy­ling oyle, came out more pure and liuely, then before. At Antioch of S. Euodius, who, as S. Ignatius writeth to the Antiochians, being created the first Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter the Apostle, ended his life by a glo­rious Martyrdome. At Cyrene of S. Lucius Bishop, of whome S. Luke maketh mention in the Acts of the Apostles. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Heliodorus and Venustus, with threescore and fifteene others. In Cyprus of S. Theodotus Bishop of Cyrinia, who hauing endured most grieuous persecution vnder Licinius the Emperour, at length, in peace of the Church, gaue vp his soule to God. At Damasco the birth-day of S. Iohn Damascene, [Page 139] renowned for holines of life and doctrine, who constantly opposed himselfe, both by word and writing against Leo Isauricus, in defence of holy Images; for which cause hauing his right Hand cut off, by com­maundment of the said Emperour, and de­uoutly commending himselfe, before an Image of our blessed Lady which he had defended, forth with receaued the same a­gaine sound & whole. At Carrha in Mesopo­tamia of S. Protogenes Bishop. In England of S. Eadbertus Bishop of Lindisfarne famous for learning and piety. At Rome of S. Bene­dicta Virgin. At Salerno the translation of S. Matthew Apostle, whose holy body being brought out of Aethiopia, to diuers other countryes, was at last translated to that Citty, and there with great honour placed in a Church dedicated vnto his Name, in the tyme of Pope Gregory the seauenth.

A The seauenth Day.

AT Crac [...] ­uia. Cracaw in Polonia, the birth-day of S. Stani [...]aus Bishop and Martyr, who was slayne by the impious King Bo­leslaus. At Terracina in Campania the birthday of S. Flauia Domitilla Virgin and Martyr, neece to Flauius Clemens the Consull, who [Page 140] consecrated to God by S. Clement Pope, was in the persecution of Domitian, for the testimony of Christ, sent into banishment, into the Iland Pontia, with many others, where she endured a long Martyrdome; but being afterward brought backe to Ter­racina, after she had by her doctrine & mi­racles cōuerted many to the fayth of Christ, was at last, togeather with the Virgins Eu­phrosin [...] and Theodora, burned in her owne house, by commaundment of the Iudge, & so accomplished the course of her Martyr­dome. The same day of S. Iuuenal Martyr. At Nicomedia of the holy Martyrs Flauius, Augustus, and Augustinus Brothers. There also of S. Quadratus Martyr, who in the perse­cution of Decius hauing byn often tortured, was at last beheaded. At Rome of S. Benedict Pope and Confessor. At Yorke in England of S. Iohn Bishop, famous for holines of life & miracles. At Pauia of S. Peter Bishop. At Rome the Translation of the body of S. Ste­phen the Protomartyr, which in the tyme of Pelagius Pope, was brought from Constanti­nople to Rome, and layd in the sepulcher of S. Laurence, without walls of the Citty, & is there still honoured with great con­course of deuout people.

B The eyght Day.

IN the Mount Garganus the apparition of S. Michael the Archangell. At Millan of S. Victor Martyr, by Nation a More, who in his tender yeares being made a Christian, and afterwards a Souldier in the Emperours Campe, when Maximianns would haue cō ­pelled him to sacrifice vnto Idols, perseue­ring constantly in the confession of his Fayth, was first grieuously beaten with clubbs, and afterward scalded with hoat melted lead, but by the protection of God receauing no hurt therby, at last by losse of his head, ended his glorious Martyrdome. At Constantinople of S. Acathius a Centurion, who in the persecution of Diocletian & Ma­ximianus, being accused by Firmus the Tri­bune for a Christian, and cruelly tortured by Bibianus the Iudge, was there finally by Flaccinus Proconfull beheaded; whose body being by diuine power brought vnto the shore of Scyllacium, is there kept with very great honour. At Vienna of S. Dennis Bishop and Confessour. At Anti [...] odorum. Auxerre of S. Helladius Bishop. In the territory of Bisu [...] ­tium. Bezanson of S. Peter Bishop. In Scotland of S. Wiro Bi­shop.

C The nynth Day.

AT Nazianzum the birth-day of S. Gre­gory Bishop, for his singular know­ledge in Diuinity, surnamed The Diuine; who restored the Catholique fayth de­cayed at Constantinople, and suppressed di­uers Heresies then arising. At Rome of S. Hermes, of whome S. Paul the Apostle ma­keth mention in his Epistle to the Romans; who being made an acceptable sacrifice to God, adorned with many vertues, obtay­ned an heauenly Crowne. In Persia of three hundred and ten holy Martyrs. At Calli [...]. Caglio in the way called Flaminia, the passion of S. Gerontius Bishop of Ficode Ceruia. In the Castle of Vinde­ [...]num. Vendome the deposi­tion of S. Beatus Confessour. At Constanti­nople the translation of the holy bodyes of S. Andrew Apostle, and S. Luke Euangelist out of Achaia; and of S. Timothy Disciple to S. Paul from Ephesus: but the body of S. Andrew being afterward brought to Amalfi, is there by concourse of deuout people greatly ho­noured: Out of whose sepulcher floweth a liquor continually, very soueraigne for many diseases. Moreouer at Rome the tran­slation of S. Hierome Priest, and Doctour of [Page 143] the Church, from Bethleem Iuda, to the Church of S. Mary, named Ad Praesepe. At [...]. Bari in Apulia the translation also of S. Nico­las Bishop, from Myra a Citty in Lycia.

D The tenth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Latina the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Gordia­nus & Epimachus; of whome the former in the tyme of Iulian the Apostata, being long beaten with leaden whippes, for the con­fession of the name of Christ, was at last beheaded: whose body was in the night by the Christians buryed in the same Sepul­cher, into which the Reliques of S. Epima­chus Martyr had byn a little before transla­ted from Alexandria, where for the fayth of Christ he had accomplished his Martyr­dome. In the Land of Hus, of S. Iob Pro­phet, a man of wonderfull Patience. At Rome of S. Calepodius Priest and Martyr, who being beheaded by Alexander the Emperour, his body was drawne through the City, and cast into the riuer of Tybur; which being afterward found was by Pope Callistus buried. In this persecution there suf­fered also Palmatius a Consull, togeather with his wife and children, and fourty two [Page 144] others of his Houshold: Simplicius also a Se­nator, with his wyfe, & threescore & eight of his family: Felix also, with his wife Blan­da: All whose heads were set vpon diuers gates of the Citty, for a terrour to the Chri­stians. Moreouer at Rome in the way called Latina, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Quartus and Quinctus, whose bodyes were translated to Capua. At Leon­tinum. Lentini in Sycily of the holy Martyrs Alphius, Philadelphus, & Cyrinus. At Smyrna of S. Dioscordies Martyr. At Taren­cum. Taranto of S. Cataldus Bishop, re­nowned for miracles. At Millan the inuen­tion of the holy bodies of Nazarius & Cel­sus Martyrs, by S. Ambrose Bishop; who fin­ding the body of S. Nazarius freshly blee­ding, translated the same to the Church of the Apostles, togeather with the body of S. Celsus a boy, whome the same Nazarius had brought vp, who in the persecution of Nero, togeather with Nazarius was behea­ded by Anolinus, the 29. Day of Iuly, vpon which day the feast of their Martyrdome is kept.

E The eleauenth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Salaria, the birth-day of S. Anthimus Priest, who [Page 145] after he had preached the Ghospell of Christ most laudably, was in the persecution of Dio [...]etian throwne headlong into the ri­uer of Tybur, but deliuered by an Angell, & carried into his owne Oratory, afterwards beheaded, ascended victoriously to heauen. The same day of S. Euellius Martyr, who being one of the houshould of Nero, by seeing the Martyrdome of S. Torpes, became a Christian, and for confession of the same was beheaded. Also at Rome of the holy martyrs Maximus, Bassus, & Fabius, who vn­der Diocletian were slaine in the way called Salaria. At Camerino of the holy Martyrs Anastasius, and his fellowes, who in the per­secution of Decius, vnder Antiochus Gouer­nour were killed. At Auxi­mum. Osmo in Marc-Anco­na of the holy Martyrs Sisi [...]us Deacon, Dio­cletius and Florentius Disciples of S. Anthimus aforesaid, who vnder Diocletian being sto­ned to death, accomplished their Martyr­dome. At Varennes of S. Gangulphus Martyr. At Vienna of S. Mamertus Bishop, who for pacifying the wrath of God, first institu­ted in that Citty, the solemne Letanies, three dayes before the Ascension of Christ; which Custome the Vniuersall Church af­terwards approued. At Sylu [...] ­niacum. Sauuigni the de­position of Saint Maiolus Abbot of Cluny; [Page 146] whose life was renowned for merits. At Sep­tempe­ [...]a. San-Seuerino in Marc-Ancona, of S. Illuminatus Confessour.

F The twelfth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Ardeatina of the holy Martyrs Nereus & Achilleus Brothers, who togeather with Flauia Domi­tilla, whose Eunuches they were, hauing en­dured a long banishment in the Iland Pon­tia, and afterward cruelly whipped, for re­fusing to sacrifice vnto Idols, & for saying, that hauing bene baptized by S. Peter the Apostle, they could by no meanes sacrifyce vnto Idols, were finally by Minutius Rufus the Consull, beheaded. There also in the way called Aurelia of S. Pancratius Martyr who being but fourtene yeares old, vnder Diocletian beheaded, accomplished his Mar­tyrdome. Moreouer at Rome of S. Dennis Vncle to the same Pancratins. In Sicily of S. Philip, surnamed Argyrion, who being sent into that Iland by the Bishop of Rome, con­uerted a great part therof to the fayth of Christ, whose holines is famous in deliue­ring of possessed persons. At Salamina in Cyprus of S. Epiphanius Bishop, who greatly excelling in Doctrine, especially in the [Page 147] knowledge of the holy Scriptures, was re­nowned also for his holines of life, zeale of the Catholique fayth, liberallity to the poore, and power of working miracles. At Constantinople of S. German Bishop, famous for vertue and learning, who with great courage & constancy reproued Leo Isauricus for publishing an Edict against holy Ima­ges. At Treuers of S. Modoaldus Bishop. In the Citty of Calciata of S. Dominicke Confes­sour.

G The thirteenth Day.

AT Rome the dedication of the Church of S. Mary, called Ad Martyres, which hauing sometimes byn an Idolotrous Tē ­ple of all the Gods, named Pantheon, Pope Boniface the fourth consecrated to the Ho­nour of the Blessed, and euer-Virgin Mary, and of all Martyrs, in the tyme of Phocas the Emperour. At Constantinople of S▪ Mucius Priest and Martyr, who vnder Diocletian the Emperour, and Laodicius P [...]oconsull, ha­uing first, at Amphipolis, endured many tor­ments for the confession of Christ, & after­wards brought as farre as Bizantium, was finally beheaded. At Heraclea of S. [...]liceria Martyr, a Roman by byrth, who suffered [Page 148] vnder Antoninus Emperour, and Sabinus Go­uernour. At Alexandria the Commemora­tion of many holy Martyrs, who for the Catholique fayth were killed by the Arians, in the Church of Theonas. At Tra­iectum. Maestricht of Saint Seruatius Bishop of Tungres, whose sepulcher, in testimony of his great ho­lynes, when in the winter tyme all pla­ces round about were couered with snow, was neuer touched therewith, vntill by the Cittyzens industry, a goodly Church was built ouer it. In Palestine of S. Iohn, sur-named Silenti [...]rius.

A The fourtenth Day.

THE birth-day of S. Bonifacius Mar­tyr, who vnder Diocletian and Maxi­mian Emperours suffered at Tharsus in Cili­cia; but afterward translated to Rome, was buryed in the way called Latina. In France of S. Pontius Martyr, who by his preaching and industry, hauing conuerted the two philips Emperours, to the fayth of Christ, vnder Valerianus and Gallienus obteyned the palme of Martyrdome. In Syria of the ho­ly Martyrs Victor, and Corona, vnder Antoni­nus Emperour; of whome Victor, being put to diuers cruell torments by Sebastian the [Page 149] Iudge, when Corona (a Souldiers wyfe) with a lowde voyce, highly commended him for his constant suffering, and affir­ming that she saw two Crownes falling from heauen, one for Victor, & another for herself, was tyed to the bowes of trees, and torne in peeces by the violent flying backe therof; but Victor was beheaded. In Sardinia of the holy Martyrs lusta, lustina, and Hene­dina. At Rome of S. Paschalis Pope who tooke vp many bodyes of holy Martyrs out of caues, and honourably placed them in di­uers Churches. At Feren­tum. Ferento in Tuscany of S. Bonifacius Bishop, who, as S. Gregory Pope testifieth, euen frō his childhood was renowned for miracles. At N [...]ples in Cam­pania of S. Pomponius Bishop. In Aegypt of S. Pachomius Abbot, who erected many Mo­nasteryes there, and wrote a Rule for his Monkes, which was dictated vnto him by an Angell.

B The fiftenth Day.

IN Spayne of the Saints Torquatus, Ctesi­phon, Secundus, Indaletius, Caecilius, Hesychius and Euphrasius, who being all ordayned Bi­shops at Rome by the holy Apostles, & sent into Spayne to preach the word of God, af­ter [Page 150] they had brought many Cittyes and people to the subiection of Christ, they re­sted in our Lord, in diuers places of the same Kingdome; as Torquatus at Accū ▪ Guadix, C [...]e [...]phon at Ver­gium Vierzo, Secundus at A [...]u [...]a Auila▪ In­d [...]letius at Vrcū. Bera, Caecilius at [...]be­rum. Colibre, Hesy­chius at Car­teia. Cartagena, and Euphrasius at [...] ­turgum. An­d [...]gar. At E [...]o­ra. Euora in Portugal of S. Mancius Martyr. In the Iland of Chio the birth-day of S. Isiodore Martyr, in whose Church there is a Well, whereinto it is recorded that he was cast, the water of which being often drunke healeth the sicke. At Lampsa­cum in Hellespont the passion of the Saints Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Dionysia. At Fausi­ [...]. Terra­noua in Sardinia of S. Simplicius Bishop and Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocle­tian vnder Barbarus Gouernour, being thrust through with a [...]aunce, accomplished his Martyrdome. At Auūergne of the holy Mar­tyrs Cassius, Victorinus, Maximus, and their fel­lowes. In Brabant of Dympna Virgin and Martyr, daughter to a King of Ireland, who for the fayth of Christ, and preseruing of her virginity, was by her owne Fathers commaundement beheaded.

C The sixtenth Day.

AT Eugu­bium. Eugubio in Italy of S. Vbaldus Bi­shop, renowned for miracles. In [...]sau­ria the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Aqui­linus, and Victorianus. At Anti­siodo­rum. Auxerre the pas­ssion of S. Peregrinus the first Bishop of that Citty, who being sent into France with o­ther of the Clergy by S. Sixtus Pope, after he had there preached the Gospell of Christ, deserued a Crowne of Martyrdome by be­ing beheaded. At Vzalis in Affrica of the ho­ly Martyrs Felix and Gennadius. In Palestine the passion of many holy Monkes, slayne by the Saracens in the Monastery of S. Sa­bas. In Persia of the holy Martyrs Audas Bi­shop, seauen Priests, nyne Deacons, & sea­uen Virgins, who vnder King Isdegerdes, enduring diuers kind of torments, accom­plished a most renowned Martyrdome. At Amiens in France of S. Honoratus Bishop. At C [...]n [...] ­manū. Mans of S. Domnolus Bishop. At Trecae. Troys of S. Fidolus Confessor. In Scotland of S. Brandanus Abbot. At Foru [...] Iul [...]j. Friuoli of S. Maxima Virgin, who adorned with many vertues rested in our Lord.

D The seauententh Day.

AT Pisa in Tuscany of S. Torpes Martyr, who being an Officer vnto Nero the Emperour, and one of those of whome S. Paul wryting from Rome to the Philippians, mentioneth, saying: All the Saints salute you, especially those that are of the house of Caesar: was for the fayth of Christ, by commaundement of Satellicus cruelly buffe­ted, whipped, and cast vnto the beasts to be deuo [...]red, by whome being nothing hurt, at last beheaded, accomplished his Martyr­dome, vpon the 29. Day of Aprill, but his feast is more solemnely kept this day, for the translation of his Body▪ In Affrica of S. Restituta Virgi [...] and Martyr, who in the tyme of Val [...]ri [...]n the Emperour, being many wayes tormented by Proculus Iudge, wat at last put into an old ship filled with pitch & tow, which set on fyre, the flame there­of turning vpon those that kindled the same, she there in prayer gaue vp her soule to God. Her body, togeather with the said ship, being miraculously brought to the Iland of Aenaria neere Naples, was of the Christians receaued with great reuerence: in whose honour Constantine the Great cau­sed [Page 153] a goodly Church to be built in Naples. At Nouio­dunum. Noyon of the holy Martyrs Heradius, Paulus, and Aquilinus, with two others. At Ch [...]lcedon of the holy Martyrs Solochanus and his fellow souldiers, vnder Maxim [...]anus Em­perour. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Adrianus, Victor, and Basilla. At Herbi­polis. Wirtzburge of S. Bruno Bishop and Confessour.

E The eightenth Day.

IN Aegypt of S. Di [...]s [...]orus Lector, who by the President of that Countrey, being most cruelly tormented, by plucking of his nayles, and scorching his sydes (in so much that the tormentors being terrifyed by the brightnes of an heauenly lyght, fell to the ground) at last burned with fiery plates ac­complished his Martyrdome. At Camerino in Vmbria of S. Venantius Martyr, who being but fifteen yeares of age, was vnder Decius the Emperour, and Antiochus President, to­geather with ten others beheaded. At Spole­to of S. Felix Bishop, who vnder Maximia­nus Emperour, obteyned the palme of Mar­tyrdome. In Aegypt of S. Potamion Bishop, who being first persecuted vnder Maximi­nus, was after in the time of Constantius Em­perour, by Philagrius the Arrian President, [Page 154] crowned with Martyrdome. At Ancyra in Galatia of S. Theodotus Martyr: also of the Saints Thecusa his Aunt, Alexandria, Claudia, Fama, Euphrasia, Matrona and Iulitta Virgins, who being brutishly sent vnto the Stewes by the President, but preserued from infa­my by the power of God, hauing stones tyed to their neckes, were drowned in a lake; whose reliques when Theodotus had gathered togeather and honourably enter­red, being apprehenhed by the said Presi­dent, and most cruelly tormented, at last beheaded, receaued the crowne of Martyr­dome. At Vpsa­lum. Opslo in Swetia of S. Ericus King and Martyr.

F The nynetenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Pudentiana Virgin, who after she had endured infinite agonies and afflictions in the tyme of persecution, after she had most honourably buried the bodyes of many holy Martyrs, & distribu­ted all her goods to the poore for the loue of Christ, was at length called to receaue her reward in heauen. There also of S. Pu­dens a Senatour father to the sayd Virgi [...], whō baptized by the Apostles, preserued his innocent Garment vnspotted vnto the [Page 155] Crowne of life. Moreouer at Rome in the way called Appia, the birth-day of the Saints Calocerus, and Parthenius Eunuches; of whome the former being chiefe Chamber­layne to the wife of Decius the Emperour, and the other also a principall Officer, for refusing to sacrifyce vnto Idols, were by the said Decius put to death. At Nicomedia of S. Philoterus Martyr, sonne to Pacianus the Proconsull, who after many afflictions vnder Diocletian the Emperour, receaued the crowne of Martyrdome. There also of six holy Virgins and Martyrs, of whome the chiefest was Cyriaca, who freely rebu­king Maximianus the Tyrant for his impie­ty, being most cruelly torne with whip­pes, was finally burned. The same day of Saint Peter de Morono, who of an Ancho­ret being created Pope, and called Celesti­nus the fifth, resigned his Dignity, and be­tooke himself agayne to a contemplatiue lyfe in the wildernesse, where renow­ned for vertues & miracles, he went vnto our Lord. At Canterbury of S. Dunstan Bi­shop. In Little Brittany of S. Iuo Priest and Confessor, who for the loue of Christ de­fended the causes of Orphans, Widdowes, and the Poore.

G The twentith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Salaria, the birth-day of S. Basilla Virgin, who descended of a Royall linage, and be­trothed to a most noble Person, for refusing his marriage, was by him accused vnto Gal­lienus the Emperour to be a Christian; of whome it was decreed, that eyther she should take him for her husband, or dye by the sword; which when she refused to do, saying, that she was already espoused to the King of Kings, was presētly beheaded. At Ne­mausus. Nismes in France of S. Baudelius Mar­tyr, who for refusing to sacrifyce vnto I­dols, and persisting constant in the fayth of Christ, after he had byn cruelly whipped and otherwise tormented, by a pretious death obtayned the palme of Martyrdome. At Edessa in Syria of the holy Martyrs Tha­lalaeus, Asterius, Alexander, and their fellowes, who suffered vnder Numerianus Emperour. In Thebais of S. Aquila Martyr, who was cruelly torne with iron Combes, for the fayth of Christ. At Bituri­cae. Bourges in France of S. Austregisilus Bishop & Confessour. At Brescia of S. Anastasius Bishop. At Pau [...]a of S. Theo­dorus Bishop. At Aquila in In Ve­stinis. Abbruzzo of S. [Page 157] Bernardine of Siena, of the Order of S. Fran­cis, who by word and worke greatly ador­ned Italy. At Rome of S. Plautilla, a woman of Noble Extraction, and mother to Bles­sed Flauia Domitilla, who baptized by S. Pe­ser the Apostle, and renowned for all kind of vertues, rested in peace.

A The one and twentieth Day.

AT Caesarea Mau­ritania Casa­riensis. in Affrica the birth-day of the holy Martys Timotheus, Polius & [...]utychius Deacons, who for preaching the word of God in those partes, deserued to be crowned togeather with Martyrdome. At Caesarea in Cappadocia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Polieuctus, Victorinus, and Dona­ [...]us. At Cordoua of S. Secundinus Martyr. The same day of the holy Martyrs Synesius, and Theopompus. At Caesarea Philippi the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Nicostratus and Antio­chus Tribunes, with diuers other souldiers. The same day of S. Valens Bishop, who with three childrē was put to death for the faith of Christ. At Alexandria the Commemora­tion of the holy martyrs Secundus Priest, and others, who in the festiuall dayes of Pen­tecost vnder Constantius the Emperour were commaunded to be cruelly killed by George [Page 158] the Arian Bishop. Also of other holy Bi­shops and Priests, who bannished by the Arrians, deserued to be made partakers of the glory of Confessours. At Nicla. Nizza in Sauoy of S. Hospitius Confessour, renowned for the vertue of abstinence, and spirit of Pro­phecy.

B The two and twentith Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Fausti­nus, Timotheus, and Venustus. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Castus, and Aemilius, who finished their Martyrdome by the fyre. These men (as S. Cyprian writeth) yiel­ding in the first assault, for feare of the fire, became Conquerers in the second, by the help of our Lord, and euen more stronge then the fyre it selfe. In Corsica of S. Iulia Virgin, who by the death of the Crosse ob­teyned a crowne of Martyrdome. At Coma­na in Pontus of S. Basiliscus Martyr, who vn­der Maximianus Emperour, and Agrippa Pre­sident, being compelled to put on iron shooes, stucke full of hoate fiery nayles, besides the enduring of many other tor­ments, at last beheaded, and cast into a riuer, purchased a Crowne of Martyrdo­me. In Spayne of S. Quiteria Virgin and [Page 159] Martyr. At Rauenna of S. Marcianus Bishop and Confessour. In the Territory of Anti­siodo­rum. Au­xerre of S. Romanus abbot, who serued S. Be­net in his Caue, and after going into France, hauing there erected a Monastery, and left many disciples, and followers of his ver­tues went to rest in our Lord. At Aqui­num. Aquino of S. Fulke Confessour. At Auxerre of S. He­lena Virgin.

C The three and twentith Day.

AT Lin­gonae. Langres in France the passion of S. Desiderius Bishop, who seeing his flocke vexed by the army of the Vandalls, went to their King to intreat for them, by whose commaundment he was forthwith slayne; and so offeringe his lyfe for the sheepe committed to his charge, by the dint of sword went ioyfully vnto our Lord. There suffered also with him many others of his flocke which lye buried in the same Citty. In Spayne of the holy Martyrs Epita­cius Bishop, and Basileus. In Affrica of the ho­ly Martyrs Quinctianus, Lucius, and Iulianus, who in the persecution of the Wandalls, de­serued eternall crownes of Martyrdome. In Cappadocia the Commemoration of ma­ny holy Martyrs, who in the persecution of [Page 160] Maximinus, hauing their thighes broken, were killed. Also of many others, who at the same tyme in Mesopotamia, hanged vp by the feete, with their heads downeward, sty­fled with smoke, & consumed with a slow fyre, accomplished their Martyrdome. In the territory of Lyons of S. Desiderius Bishop of Vienne, who stoned to death, by com­maundment of King Theodoricus, was crowned a Martyr. At Synnada in Phrygia of S. Michael Bishop. The same day of S. Mer­curialis Bishop. At Naples in Campania of S. Euphebius Bishop. At Nursia, of the Saints Eutychius and Florentius Monkes, of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh mention.

D The foure and twentith Day.

AT Antioch the birth-day of S. Manahen, Foster-brother to Herod the Tetrarch, Doctour, and Prophet vnder the grace of the new Testament, who lyeth buryed in the same Citty. Also of S. Ioane wyfe to Chusas King Herods Steward, of whome S. Luke the Euangelist maketh mention. At Portus Roma­nus. Porto the birth-day of S. Vincent Martyr. At Brixia. Brescia of S. Afra Martyr, who suffered vnder Hadrian the Emperour. At N [...]n­netes. Nantes in the lesser Brittany of the blessed Martyrs Do­natianus [Page 161] and Rogatianus brothers, who vnder Diocletian Emperour, for the confession of their fayth, being first cast into pryson, then racked vpon the torture Equuleus, and af­terwards thrust through with a launce, were lastly beheaded. In Istria of the holy Martyrs Zoellus, Seruilius, Felix, Siluanus and Diocles. The same day of the holy Martyrs Meletius, a Coronell, togeather with two hundred & fifty two of his souldiers, who by diuers kindes of death accomplished their Martyrdome. Also of the holy Mar­tyrs Susanna, Marciana, and Palladia, wiues to three of the foresayd souldiers, who with their little children were all broken in peeces. At Millan of S. Robustianus Martyr. In the Monastery of Lyrina of S. Vincent Priest, renowned for learning & holynes of life. At Bolonia the translation of S. Domi­nike Confessour, in the tyme of Pope Gre­gory the ninth.

E The fiue and twentith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Numentana the birth-day of S. Vrbanus Pope & Martyr, by whose exhortations and do­ctrine many (amongst whome were Tibur­tius and Valerianus) receaued the fayth of [Page 162] Christ, and suffered Martyrdome for the same. Himselfe also hauing endured much for the Church of God, at last beheaded, obteyned the crowne of Martyrdome. At Novv called Busia. Dorostorum in Mysia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Passicrates, Valention, and two others, crowned togeather. At Millan of S. Dennis Bishop, who by Constantius the Arian Emperour, banished into Cappadocia for the Catholique fayth, there gaue vp his soule to God. His holy body was sent to S. Am­brose at Millan, by Aurelius Bishop, and the as­sistance of S. Basil the Great, as is recorded. At Rome of S. Bonifacius Pope, the fourth of that name, who dedicated the tēple of al the Gods, called Pantheon, to the honour of our Blessed Lady, named ad Martyres. At Salerno the deposition of Blessed Pope Gregory the seauenth, an earnest protectour, and defen­der of the Churches liberty. At Flor [...]nce the birth-day of S. Zenobius Bishop of the same Citty, renowned for holines of life and m [...] ­racles. In England of S. Aldelmus Bishop of Schi [...] ­ [...]urgum. Sherborne. In the territory of Tri­ [...]assium. Troys of S. Leo Confessor. At Assisi in Vmbria the trā ­slation of S. Francis Confessour, in the tyme of Pope Gregory the nynth. At Verulo in He [...]ni­ [...]i. Campania the translation of S. Mary mo­ther to S. Iames the yonger, whose holy bo­dy, [Page 163] is honoured with very many mira­cles.

F The six and twentith Day.

AT Rome of S. El [...]utherius Pope and Martyr, who conuerted many of the Roman Nobility, to the [...]ayth of Christ, and sent the Saints Damianus and Fugatius into Bri [...]any, who baptized King Luci [...]s with his Queene, & almost all his people. Also at Rome of the holy Martyrs Simitrius Priest, and two and twenty others, who suffered vnder Antoninus Pius. At Athens the birth-day of S. Quadratus Disciple of the Apostles, who by his fayth and industry ga­thering togeather the Church, dispersed through the feare of persecution, vnder Adrian the Emperour, offered vp vnto him a Booke in defence of Christian Religion, very necessary, and full of Apostolicall do­ctrine. At Vienna of S. Zacharias Bishop and Martyr, who suffered vnder Traian. In Af­frica of S. Quadratus also martyr, vpon whose feast S. Augustine made a Se [...]mon. At Tude [...] ­tum. Todi of the holy Martyrs Felicissimus, Heraclius, & Paulinus. In the Territory of An [...] ­siodo­ [...]u [...]. Auxerre the Passion of S. Priscus Martyr, with a great nūber more of Christians. At Canterbury in [Page 164] England, of S. Augustine Bishop, who being sent thither, togeather with others, by S. Gregory Pope, preached the Gospell, of Christ to the English Nation; and there renowned for vertues & miracles, went to rest in our Lord.

G The seauen and twentith Day.

THE birth-day of S. Iohn Pope and Martyr, who by Theodoricus an Arian King of Italy being called to Rauenna, after long staruing in pryson, for the Fayth of Christ, there ended his lyfe. At Dorostorum in Mysia the passion of S. Iulius, who hauing byn an ancient souldier, and by licence gi­uen ouer the warres, was in the tyme of Alexander the Emperour, apprehended by the officers, and presented before Maximus the President; in whose presence detesting the Idolls, and constantly professing the Name of Christ, receaued the sentence of death▪ At Sora of S. Restituta Virgin and Martyr, who vnder Aurelianus Emperour, and Agathi [...]s Proconsull, in a combat for her [...]ayth, ouercomming the violence of the Deuill, the flattery of the world, and the [...]ruelty of her Tormentors, was at last to­geather with other Christians beheaded, & [Page 165] crowned with Martyrdome. In the terri­tory of A [...] ­batum. Arras of S. Ranulphus Marty. At A [...]au­sia. Orange in France of S. Eutropius Bishop, famous for vertues and miracles. The same day the deposition of Venerable Bede Priest, renowned for holynes of lyfe & doctrine.

A The eight and twentith Day.

IN Sardinia of the holy Martyrs Aemilius, Felix, Priamus, & Lucianus, who for the fayth of Christ were crowned with Mar­tyrdome. At Ca [...]no­tum. Chartres in France of S. Ca­raunus Martyr, who vnder Domitian the Emperour, by losse of his head obteyned a crowne of Martyrdome. At Corinth of S. Helconides Martyr, who being first, vnder Gordianus Emperour, and Perennius Presi­dent, afflicted many wayes, and then agai­ne tormented by Iustinus his Successor, but deliuered by an Angell; hauing also her breasts cut off, cast vnto the beasts, & tryed by the fyre, was at last beheaded, and so ac­complished her Martyrdome. Also the pas­sion of the Saints Crescens, Dioscorides, Paulus and Helladius. At The [...]uis in Palestine of many holy Monkes and Martyrs, who were kil­led by the Saracens, in the dayes of Theodo­sius the Yonger; whose sacred Reliques the [Page 166] Inhabitans gathering togeather, kept with great veneration and reuerence. At Paris in France, of S. German Bishop and Confes­sour, whose holynes of lyfe, and miracles how great they were, Fortunatus Bishop hath left written. At Millan of S. Senator Bi­shop, renowned for vertue and learning. At Vrgella in Spayne of S. Iustus Bishop. At Florence of S. Podius Bishop & Confessour.

B The nyne and twentith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Aurelia, the birth-day of S. Restitutus Martyr. At Novv called Cogne. Iconium a Citty in Isauria, the passion of the Saints Conon and his Sonne, of twelue yeares old, who vnder Aurelianus Empe­rour being broyled vpon a Gridiron, and oyle powred vpon them, racked vpon the torture Equuleus, & burned with fire, at last hauing their hands all bruised to peeces with a mallet, gaue vp the Ghost. The same day, of the holy Martyrs Sisinius, Mar­tyrius and Alexander, who in the dayes of Ho­norius the Emperour, as S. Paulinus writeth, through persecution of the Gentills obtay­tayned the crowne of Martyrdome in the Coūtry of Anaunia. At Caesarea Philippi of the holy Martyrs Theodosia mother to S. Proco­pius [Page 167] Martyr, & twelue other noble Matrons who in the persecution of Diocletian were beheaded. In Vmbria the passion of a thou­sand fiue hundred twenty fiue holy Mar­tyrs. At Treuers of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessour, who very honourably enter­tayned S. Athanasius flying the persecution of Constantius. At Verona of S. Maximus Bi­shop. At Arcano in Latium, of S. Eleutherius Confessour.

C The thirtith Day.

AT Rome in the way called Aurelia, the birth-day of S. Felix Pope & Martyr, who vnder Aurelian Emperor was crowned with Martyrdome. At Turres. Torre in Sardinia of the holy Martyrs Gabinus and Crispulus. At Antioch of the Saints Sycus and Palatinus, who for the name of Christ endured ma­ny torments. At Rauenna of S. Exuperantius Bishop and Confessour. At Pauia of S. Ana­stasius Bishop. At Caesarea in Cappadocia of the Saints Basilius and Emmelia his wyfe, Fa­ther and Mother to S. Basil the Great, who in the dayes of Maximinus being banished, inhabited the deserts of Pontus; & the perse­cutiō afterward ceasing, leauing their chil­dren heyres of their vertue, rested in peace.

D The one and thirtith Day.

AT Rome of S. Petronilla Virgin, daugh­ter to S. Peter the Apostle, who con­temning the marriage of Flaccus a Noble­mā, taking three dayes do deliberate, in the meane while attending to prayer and fa­sting, the third day, after she had receaued the holy Sacrament of Christs Body, gaue vp the ghost. At Aquileia of the holy Mar­tyrs Cantius, Cantianus brothers, and Cantia­nilla their syster, who descended of the no­ble family of Anicius, vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours, for constant profes­sion of the Christian fayth, togeather with their Scholemayster Protus were beheaded. At Turres. Torre in Sardinia of S. Crescētianus Mar­tyr. At Comana in Pontus of S. [...]ermias Soul­dier, who vnder Antoninus Emperour be­ing miraculously deliuered from many and most cruell torments, conuerted the Hang­man to Christ, and made him partaker of the same crowne of Martyrdome, which himself first obteyned by losse of his head. At Verona of S. Lup [...]cinus Bishop. At Rome of S. Paschasius Deacon and Confessour, of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh men­tion.

E The first Day.

AT Rome of S. Inuentius Martyr. At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Pamphilus Priest & Martyr, a man of great holynes and learning, and very li­berall to the poore, who in the persecution of Maximinus, being first tormented vnder Vrbanus President & cast into pryson, and afterward againe by Firmilianus afflicted for the fayth of Christ, togeather with others, accomplished his Martyrdome. There suffered at the same tyme Valens a Deacon, and Paulus, with [Page 170] nyne others, whose memoryes are celebra­ted vpon other dayes. At Augu­stodu­ [...]um. Austum of the Saints Reuerianus Bishop & Paul Priest with ten others, who vnder Aurelian Emperour were crowned with Martyrdome. In Cap­padocia of S. Thespesius Martyr, who vnder Alexander the Emperour, and Simplicius Go­uernour, after other torments was behea­ded. In Aegypt of the holy Martyrs Ischyrion a Captaine, and of other fiue souldiers, who vnder Diocletian the Emperour, were diuersly put to death for the fayth of Christ. Moreouer of S. Firmus Martyr, who in the persecution of Maximianus being sore whip­ped, and stoned, was finally beheaded. At Perugia of the holy Martyrs Felinus & Gra­tinianus Souldiers, who vnder Decius diuer­sly tormented, by a glorious death recea­ued the Crowne of Martyrdome. At Bolonia of S. Proculus Bishop and Martyr, who suf­fered vnder Maximianus Emperour. At Olim Amenia. A­melia of S. Secundus Martyr, who vnder Dio­cletian cast into the Riuer of Tybur, accom­plished his Martyrdome. At Ty­phernū. Castello in Vmbria of S. Crescentianus a Roman souldier crowned a Martyr vnder the same Empe­rour. In Vmbria of S. Fortunatus Priest, re­nowned for vertues and miracles. In the Monastery of Lyrina of S. Caprasius Abbot. [Page 171] At Treuers of S. Simeon Monke, who was canonized for a Saint by Pope Benedict the nynth.

F The second Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcellinus Priest, and Peter Exorcist, who for instructing many in the Christian fayth vnder Diocletian, after cruell imprysonment, and very many torments, were by the commaundment of Serenus Iudge beheaded, in the place which was then called Sylua nigra; but afterward in ho­nour of the Martyrs, changing the name, was called Sylua candida. Their bodies were buryed in the Caue neere to S. Tiburtius, & afterwards Saint Damasus beautifyed their tombe with an Epitaph in verse. In Cam­pania of S. Erasmus Bishop and Martyr, who vnder Diocletian the Emperour, being first beaten with leaden whippes, & then grie­uously bruised with cudgels, hauing also rasine, brimstone, lead, pitch, waxe, and oyle powred vpon him, and nothing hurt therby, was afterward at For­miz. Mola vnder Ma­ximianus, againe put to many & most cruell torments, but still preserued by God for the confirmation of others in their fayth, at [Page 172] last called by our Lord, famous for Martyr­dome, made a holy end: Whose body was afterwards translated vnto Caieta. At Lug­dunum. Lyons of the holy Martyrs Photinus Bishop, Sanctus Deacon, Vetius, Epagathus, Maturus, Ponticus, Biblides, Attalus, Alexander, & Blandi­na, with many others, whose glorious and often combats, in the tyme of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, and Lucius Verus, are written in a Letter of the Church of Lyons, to the Chur­ches of Asia and Phrygia: Amongst whome S. Blandina weaker then the rest in sexe, bo­dy, and meanenesse of condition, hauing endured more long and grieuous torments, and still remayning constant, slayne at last by the sword, followed the rest whome she had incouraged, to the triumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Rome of S. Eugenius Pope and Confessor.

G The third Day.

AT At [...] ­tium. Arezzo in Tuscany of the holy Martyrs Pergentinus & Laurētinus Bro­thers, who in the persecution of Decius, vn­der Tiburtius President, being yet but chil­dren, after cruell torments endured, & ma­ny miracles wrought, dyed by the sword. At Constantinople of the holy Martyrs Lucil­li [...]nus [Page 173] and foure children, Claudius, Hypatius, Paul, and Dennis; of whome Lucillianus ha­uing byn an Idolatrous Priest, and made a Christian, after diuers torments was cast into a burning fornace togeather with his fellowes, which being miraculously extin­guished by a showre of rayne, they all re­mayned without harme: and lastly, he be­ing nayled to a Crosse, and the children beheaded, vnder Siluanus Gouernour, ac­complished their Martyrdome. There also of S. Paula Virgin and Martyr, who for ga­thering vp the bloud of the foresayd Mar­tyrs apprehended, whipped, and cast into the fyre, but miraculously deliuered, was at last also beheaded, in the same place where Lucillianus was crucified. At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Isaac Monke, who dyed by the sword, for the fayth of Christ. At Car­thage of S. Caecilius Priest, who conuerted S. Cyprian to the fayth of Christ. In the terri­tory of Orleans of S. Liphardus Priest & Con­fessour. At Luca in Tuscany of S. Dauinus Confessour. At Paris of S. Crotildes Queene, by whose prayers her husband King Clodo­ [...]eus was conuerted to the fayth of Christ. At Anagnia of S. Oliua Virgin.

A The fourth Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Aret [...] and Dacianus. At Siscia. Sittis in Sclauon [...] of S. Quirinus Bishop, who vnder Galeri [...] President, hauing a milstone tyed to hi [...] necke, was cast into a riuer, but the ston [...] (as Prudentius writeth) swimming abou [...] the water, after he had long exhorted th [...] Christians, not to be terrified with his pu­nishment, nor yet to wauer in their fayth by his prayers obteyned of God, that [...] might be drowned, therby to attayne vnto the glory of Martyrdome. At Brescia of S▪ Clateus Bishop and Martyr, vnder the Em­perour Nero. In Pannonia of the holy Mar­tyrs Rutilus, and his fellowes. At Attre­batum. Arras [...] S. Saturnina Virgin and Martyr. At Tibur. Ti [...] of S. Quirinus Martyr. At Constantinople of S▪ Metrophanes Bishop, and renowned Confes­sour. At Olim Mileius. Mela in Numidia of S. Optatu [...] Bishop, famous for doctrine and holines of life. At Verona of S. Alexander Bishop.

B The fifth Day.

IN Aegypt the birth-day of the holy Mar­tyrs Marcianus, Nicanor, Apollonius, and [Page 175] others, who in the persecution of Maximinus accomplished a glorious Martyrdome. At Perugia of the holy Martyrs Florentius, Iu­lianus, Cyriacus, Marcellinus, and Faustinus, who in the persecution of Decius, were beheaded. At Caesarea in Palestine the passion of the Saints Zenaides, Cyria, Valeria, and Marcia, who by many torments went ioy­fully to Martyrdome. At Tyrus of S. Doro­theus Priest, who suffering many afflictions vnder Diocletian, and liuing vntill the tyme of wicked Iulian, being an hundred & sea­uen yeares old, adorned his venerable age with Martyrdome. The same day of S. Bo­nifacius Bishop of Mo­guntium Mentz, who comming out of England to Rome, and sent backe into Germany, by Pope Gregory the second, to preach the fayth of Christ to that Nation, after he had conuerted a great number, spe­cially those of Frizeland, to the Christian Religion, deserued to be called the Apo­stle of the Germans. And finally being put to the sword by the furious Gentils in Frize­land, togeather with Eobanus, and other ser­uants of God, accomplished his Martyr­dome. At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Sancius a yong man, who though he had byn trayned vp in the Kings Court, endured notwithstanding a famous Martyrdome, [Page 176] for the fayth of Christ, in the persecution of the Arabians.

C The sixt Day.

AT Caesarea in Palestine, the birth-day of S. Philip, one of the first seauen Deacons, who renowned for vertues and miracles, cōuerted the Countrey of Samaris to the fayth of Christ, and baptized the Eu­nuch of Candaces Queene of Aethiopia; and fi­nally ending his blessed dayes in peace, lyeth buryed at Caesarea, neere vnto three of his daughters Prophetesses, for his fourth daughter, full of the holy Ghost, dyed at Ephesus. At Rome of S. Artemius togeather with his wyfe Candida, and his daughter Paulina, who conuerted vnto Christ by the preaching and miracles of Saint Peter the Exorcist, and with all his family baptized by S. Marcellinus Priest, was by cōmaund­ment of Serenus Iudge, cruelly scourged with leaden whippes, and then beheaded. But his said Wyfe and Daughter, being thrust into a Caue, were there ouerwhel­med with stones and rubbidge. At Tharsus in Cilicia, of twenty holy Martyrs, who in the dayes of Diocletian and Maximian, vnder Simplicius Iudge, by diuers torments glori­fied [Page 177] God in their bodies. At Nonio­d [...]num. Noyon in Frāce of the holy Martyrs Amantius, Alexander, and their fellowes. At [...]aesul [...] ▪ Fiesoli in Tuscany of S. Alexander Bishop and Martyr. At Millan the deposition of S. Eustorgius the second, Bi­shop and Confessor. At Verona of S. Iohn Bi­shop. At Veson­tio. Bezanson in France of S. Claudius Bishop. The same day of S. Norbert Bishop of Magdeburge, Founder of the Order called Praemonstratensis.

D The seauenth Day.

AT Constantinople the birth-day of S. Paul Bishop of the same Citty, who being often dryuen thence by the Arians for the Catholique fayth, and restored a­gaine by S. Iulius Bishop of Rome, at last by Constantius the Arian Emperour, sent into banishmēt to Cucusa, a little towne in Cap­padocia, was there strangled barbarously by the practises of the Arians, and so went vn­to our Lord. Whose body afterward in the tyme of Theodosius the Emperour, with great honour, was translated to Constantinople. In Aegypt of S. Licarion Martyr, who torne with whippes of [...]ron fiery-hoate, & other most cruell torments, at last beheaded, accompli­shed his Martyrdome. At Cordoua of the ho­ly [Page 178] Martyrs Peter Priest, Walabonsus Deacon, Sabinianus, Wistremundus, Habentius, and Hie­remias Monkes. In England of S. Robert Ab­bot, of the Order Cisterce.

E The eyght Day.

AT Aquae. Aix in France of S. Maximinus the first Bishop of that Citty, who is sayd to haue bene the Disciple of our Lord. The same day of S. Calliopa Martyr, who hauing her breasts cut off for the fayth of Christ, & feared with a burning iron, roled also vpon sharp potshards, at last beheaded receaued the palme of Martyrdome. At Suesso­nes. Soissons in France the birth-day of S. Medardus Bishop of Nouio­mum. Noyon, whose holy life and death, are memorable by many renowned miracles. At Roto­magus Roan of S. Gildardus Bishop, brother to the forsaid Medardus, who both borne vpon on day, and vpon one day ordayned Bi­shops, being also vpon one and the selfe same day taken out of this lyfe, went to­geather to heauen. At Seno­nes. Sens of S. Heraclius Bishop. At Metis. Metz in Loraine of S. Clodul­phus Bishop. In Olim Picenum Marc-Ancona of S. Seueri­nus Bishop of San-S [...]u [...]rino S [...]ptempeda. In Sardinia of S. Sallu [...]anus Confessour. At Camerino of S. Vi­ctorinus Confessour.

F The nynth Day.

AT Rome, in Monte Caelio, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Primus and Felicianus, vnder Diocletian and Maximian Emperours, who hauing liued long togea­ther in our Lord, and diuers tymes, both togeather & seuerally, endured most cruell and exquisite torments, at last by sentence of Promotus President of Nomento, being be­headed, accomplished the course of their happy Combat. At Agen­num. Agen in France the passion of S. Vincent Deacon and Martyr. At Antioch of S. Pelagia Virgin and Martyr, whose prayses S. Ambrose, and S. Chrysostome haue left written. At Syrac [...] sae. Syracosa of S. Ma­ximianus Bishop, of whome S. Gregory Pope maketh often mention. In Scotland of S. Co­lumba Priest and Confessour. At Edessa in Syria of S. Iulian Monke, whose worthy deedes S. Ephrem Deacon hath left written.

G The tenth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Salaria, the passion of S. Getulius a Noble, and learned man, and of his fellowes Caerealis, Amantius, and Primitiuus, who by com­maundmēt [Page 180] of Hadrian the Emperour, being apprehended by Licinius that had byn Con­sull, first cruelly beaten, then cast into pry­son, and lastly deliuered vp to the fyre, but receauing no hurt thereby, hauing their heads all bruised with cudgels, accompli­shed their Martyrdome. Whose bodies Sym­phor [...]sa the wyfe to S. Getulius gathering to­geather, buryed honourably in a place be­longing to her Mannour. At Rome in the way called Aurelia, the birth-day of S. Basi­lides, Tripodes, Mandales, and twenty other Martyrs, vnder Aurelianus Emperour, and Plato Gouernour of the Citty. At Nicomedia of S. Zacharias Martyr. At Prusias in Bithy­nia of S. Timothy Bishop and Martyr, vnder Iulian the Apostata. In Spayne of the ho­ly martyrs Crispulus and Restitutus. In Affrica of the holy martyrs Aresius, Rogatus, and fif­teene others. At Cullen of S. Maurinus Abbot and Martyr. At Pe [...]ra in Arabia of S. Asterius Bishop, who being greatly vexed by the Arians for the Catholique fayth, and ban­nished by Constantius the Emperour into Af­frica, there dyed a glorious Confessour. At Anti­siod [...] ­rum. Auxerre of S. Censurius Bishop. In Scot­land of S. Margaret Queene, renowned for her Charity to the poore, and voluntary Pouerty.

A The eleauenth Day.

THE birth-day of S. Barnaby Apostle, who borne in Cyprus, and ordayned Apostle of the Gentils togeather with S. Paul, trauelled with him into many Pro­uinces, exercising the function of preaching the Ghospell committed to his charge; and lastly going into Cyprus, by a glorious Mar­tyrdome, there adorned his Apostleship. Whose body (himself reuealing the same) was found in the tyme of Zeno the Empe­rour, togeather with S. Matthewes Gospell written with his owne hand. At Aquileia, the passion of the Saints Felix, and Fortuna­tus Brothers, who in the persecution of Diocletian & Maximiā, after they had byn rac­ked vpon the torture Equuleus, and burning torches put vnto their sydes, (which by diuine power were forth with extingui­shed) and lastly after boyling oyle powred vpon their bellyes, perseuering constant in the confession of their fayth, were behea­ded. At Bolonia of S. Parisius Confessour, and Monke of the Order of Camal­dulum. Camaldoli. At Rome the translation of S. Gregory Na­zianzen, whose holy Body hauing byn brought from Constantinople to Rome, & there [Page 182] kept a long tyme in the Church of our B. Lady in Campo-Martio, was by Pope Gregory the thirtenth with great solemnity transla­ted to the Church of S. Peter, and there placed vnder the Altar, in a Chappel which for that purpose he had most sumptuously adorned.

B The twelfth Day.

AT Rome in they way called Aurelia the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Basili­des, Cyrinus, Nabor, and Nazarius Souldiers, who in the persecution of Diocletian & Ma­ximian, vnder Aurelius Gouernour, for the confession of Christ being cast into prison, and then torne with whippes called Scor­pions, were at last beheaded. At Nice in Bi­thynia of S. Antonina Martyr, who in the same persecution, by commaundement of Priscillanus President, being sore beaten with cudgels, racked vpō the torture Equu­laus, her sydes torne and scorched with fyre, was finally beheaded. In Thracia of S. O­lympius Bishop, who expelled out of his Bi­shopricke by the Arians, dyed a Confessour. In Cilicia of S. Amphion Bishop & renow­ned Confessour, in the tyme of Maximinus Emperour. In Aegypt of S. Onuphrius Ancho­ret, [Page 183] who lead a solitary lyfe in the desert threescore yeares togeather, and famous for vertues and miracles rested in our Lord: whose memorable acts are written by Paphnutius Abbot.

C The thirteenth Day.

AT Padua of S. Anthony Confessour, borne in Portugall, of the Order of S. Francis, famous for preaching, holynes of lyfe, and miracles. At Rome in the way cal­led Ardeatina, the birth-day of S. Felicula Virgin and Martyr, who refusing either to marry, or to sacrifice vnto Idols, was con­uented before the Iudge, who seeing her remayne constant in the confession of Christ, after she had endured a darke and most loathsome imprysonement, being al­most starued with famine, caused her to be so long racked vpon the torture Equuleus, vntil she gaue vp the ghost. Her body being throwne into a Priuy, was by S. Nicomedes taken out, and buryed in the same way. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Fortunatus, and Lucianus. At Biblus in Palestine of S. Aquilinae Virgin and Martyr, who being but twelue yeares of age, was vnder Diocletian the Em­perour, and Volusianus Iudge, for the Con­fession [Page 184] of her fayth, first buffeted, thē whip­ped, and hoat burning bodkins thrust into her body, at last beheaded consecrated her virginity to God by Martyrdome. In In Pe­lignis. Abbruzzo of S. Peregrinus Bishop & Martyr, who by the Lombardes was drowhed in the riuer of Olim Aternū. Pescara. At Cordoua of S. Fandilas Priest and Monke, who in the persecution of the Arabians, being beheaded for the fayth of Christ obtayned Martyrdome. In Cyprus of S. Tryphillius Bishop.

D The fourtenth Day.

AT Caesarea in Cappadocia the Ordinatiō of S. Basil Bishop, who in the tyme of Valens the Emperour, famous for doctrine, and wisdome, and all vertues, greatly a­dorned the Church of God; and with in­uincible constācy defēded the same against the Arian & Macedonian Heretikes. At Sama­ria in Palestine of S. Elizeus Prophet at whose sepulcher (as S. Hierom wryteth) the Diuels tremble: where also lyeth buryed the Pro­phet Abdias. At Syricu­sae. Syracosa of S. Marcianus Bishop, who ordayned by S. Peter Apo­stle after he had laudably preached the gos­pell, was killed by the Iewes. At Suessi­ones. Sois­sons of the holy Martyrs Valerius and Ruffi­nus, [Page 185] who in the persecution of Diocletian af­ter many torments by the commaundment of Rictiouarus President were beheaded. At Cordoua of the holy martyrs Anastasius Priest, Felix monke, and Digna Virgin. At Constan­tinople of S. Methodius Bishop. At Vienna of S. Aetherius Bishop. At Rute­num. Rodes in France of S. Quinctianus Bishop.

E The fifteenth Day.

IN hodie Calabria Lucania at the riuer Silar, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, vnder Diocletian the Empe­rour, who being brought thither out of Sicily, after they had endured hoat boyling lead, and by the power of God ouercome the beasts, and other cruell torments, ended the course of their glorious combat. At Do­ [...]ostorum in M [...]sia of S. Hesychius a Souldier, who being apprehended with S. Iulius, was a little after him, vnder Maximus President, crowned with Martyrdome. At Cordoua in Spayne of S. Benildes Martyr. At Zephyrus in Cilicia of S. Dulas Martyr, who vnder Maxi­mus President, for the name of Christ, being first whipped, thē layd on a fiery gridiron, & basted with boyling oyle, and other­wayes tormented, at last obtayned the [Page 186] palme of Martyrdome. At Palmyra in Syria of the holy Martyrs Libya and Leonides sy­sters, and Eutropia a girle of twelue yeares old, who being diuersly tormented, recea­ued the crowne of Martyrdome. At Valeu­cene the deposition of S. Landeline Abbot. At Aruer­num. Auuergne of S. Abraham Confessour, re­nowned for holynes of life and miracles.

F The sixtenth Day.

AT Veson­tio. Bezanson in France of the holy Martyrs Ferreolus Priest, and Ferruti­on Deacon, who being sent by Saint Ire­ [...]us Bishop of Lyons, to preach the word of God, were by Claudius the Iudge, after many torments endured, at last beheaded. At Tharsus in Cilicia, of the holy Martyr [...] Quiricus, and Iulitta his mother, vnder Di [...] ­cletian Emperour, of whome Quiricus being but a child of three yeares old, and seing his mother cruelly beaten in presence of Alexander the President, pittifully crying, was dashed against the steps of the Iudg­ment-seat, & so dyed; but Iulitta his Mother after many most grieuous strype, and tor­ments, ended the course of her Martyr­dome, by the losse of her head. At Mog [...] ­tiae. Mentz the passion of the Saints Aureus, and Iustin [...] [Page 187] his sister, and other Martyrs, who being in the Church at Masse, were killed by the Hunnes, in their incursion of Germany. At Olim Amathū ­ta. [...]mathusia in Cyprus of S. Tychon Bishop, in the tyme of Theodosius the yonger. At Lyons the deposition of S. Aurelianus Bishop of Arela­tum. Arles. At Nāne­ [...]es Nants in little Brit [...]tany of S. Si­milianus Bishop and Confessor. At Misna. Miessen in Saxony of S. Benno Bishop. In Brabant of S. Lutgardes Virgin.

G The seauententh Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of two hun­dred, threescore, and two Martyrs, who in the persecution of Diocletian wer [...] put to death for the fayth of Christ, & bu­ried in the old way of Salaria, at the foote of the hill Cucumer. At Terracina of S. Mon­tanus a Souldier, who vnder Hadrian the Emperour, and Leontius Consull, after ma­ny torments, receaued the crowne of Mar­tyrdome. At Venafri of the holy Martyrs Nicander and Marcianus, who in the persecu­tion of Maximian were beheaded. At Chalce­don of the holy Martyrs Manuel, Sa [...]el, and Ismael, who being sent to Iulian the Apo­stata, as Legats from the King of Persia, to treate of peace, and constan [...]ly refusing to [Page 188] worship the Idols, as the Emperour com­maunded, were beheaded. At Apollonia in Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Isaurus Dea­con, Innocentius, Felix, Ieremy, and Peregrinus Athenians by birth, who by Tripontius the Tribune put to diuers kind of torments, were lastly beheaded. At Olim Amenta. Ameria in Vm­bria of S. Himerius Bishop, whose body was translated to Cremona. In the Territory of Bituri­cae. Bourges of S. Gundulphus Bishop. At Or­leans of S. Auitus Priest and Confessor. In Phrigia of S. Hipatius Confessor. Also of S. Bessarion Anchoret. At Pisa in Tuscany of S. Raynerius Confessor.

A The eightenth Day.

AT Rome in the way called Ardeatina, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Marcus and Marcellianus brothers, who in the persecution of Diocletian being appre­hended by Fabianus Iudge, and bound to a post, had sharpe nayles thrust into their feete; and when they ceased not, still to prayse the name of Christ, hauing their sy­des pierced with launces, they went to the Kingdome of heauen, with the glory of Martyrdome. At Malaga in Spayne of the ho­ly Martyrs Cyriacus, and Paula virgin, who [Page 189] being stoned to death, rendred vp their soules to God. At Tripoli in Phaenicia of S. Leontius a Souldier, who vnder Hadrianus President, together with Hipatius a Tri­bune, and Theodulus, whome he had con­uerted vnto Christ, by many bitter tor­ments, attayned the crowne of Martyrdo­me. The same day of S. Aetherius Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian hauing endured fyre, & many other torments, was beheaded. At Alexandria the passion of S. Marina virgin. At Burdeaux of S. Amandus Bi­shop and Confessour. At Sco­naugia. Sconaw of S. Elizabeth Virgin, famous for obseruance of monasticall discipline.

B The nynetenth Day.

AT Millan of the holy Martyrs Gerua­sius and Protasius brothers, of whome the former, by commaundment of Astasius Iudge, was so long beaten with leaden whippes vntill he gaue vp the Ghost. The other being all bruised with cudgels, was at last beheaded. Their bodies by reuela­tion were found by S. Ambrose all besprink­led with bloud, and as fresh, as if they had bene martyred the same day. At whose translatiō a blind man touching their Cof­ [...]in, [Page 190] recouered his sight, and many vexe [...] with euill spirits were deliuered. At Rauen­na of S. Vrsicinus Martyr, who vnder Pauli­nus Iudge, after many torments constantly endured for the confession of his fayth, be­ing beheaded, accomplished his Martyr­dome. At Sozopolis of S. Zosimus Martyr who in the persecution of Traian, vnder Do­mitianus President, after many bitter tor­ments beheaded, went triumphātly to our Lord. At Ar [...] ­tium. Arezzo in Tuscany, of the holy Martyrs Gaudentius Bishop, and Culmatiu [...] Deacon, who in the tyme of Valentinia [...] were slayne by fury of the Gentils. The same day of S. Bonifacius Martyr, Disciple o [...] S. Romualdus, who being sent into Russia by the Bishop of Rome, to preach the ghospe [...] of Christ, after he had passed through fyr [...] without harme, and baptized both King & many of his people, being slaine by the Kings furious Brother, receaued the crow­ne of Martyrdome. At Rauenna of S. Romual­dus Anchoret, Founder of the Monkes cal­led Ca [...]aldulenses, who restored the heremi­ticall discipline much decayed in Italy, and greatly dilated the same.

C The twentith Day.

THE birth-day of S. Siluerius Pope and Martyr, who refusing to restore Anthi­ [...]us an Hereticall Bishop, deposed by his Predecessor Agapitus, was at the instigation of the wicked Theodora Empresse, banished into the Iland of Pontia by Bellisarius, where pined away, through miseries sustayned for the Catholique fayth, departed this lyfe. At Rome the deposition of S. Nouatus Sonne to blessed Pudens the Senatour, and Brother to S. Timothy Priest, & to the holy Virgins [...]udeutiana and Praxedes, who were all in­structed in the Christian fayth by the Apo­stles; and their Howse being afterward cō ­uerted into a Church, was called by the title of Pastor. At Tomis in Pontus of the holy Marty [...]s Paulus and Cyriacus. At Petra in Pa­lestine of S. Macarius Bishop, who hauing suffered many afflictions by the Arians, and banished into Affrica, there rested in our Lord. At Seuill in Spayne of S. Florentia Vir­gin, sister to the Saints Leander, and Isidore Bishops.

D The one and twentith Day.

AT Rome of S. Demetria Virgin, who was crowned with Martyrdome vn­der Iulian the Apostata. At Sy [...]a­ [...]usa. Siracosa in Sicily, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Rufinus and Martia. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Cyriacus, and Apollinaris. At Mogū ­ [...]ia. Mentz of S. Alban Martyr, who after many labors and conflicts sustayned for the fayth of Christ, was made worthy the crowne of lyfe. The same day of S. Eusebius Bishop of Samosata, who in the tyme of Constantius the Arian Emperor, disguysed in a souldiers weed, visited the flocke committed to his charge, and confirmed them in the Catho­lique fayth; but afterwards vnder Valens, being banished into Thracia, when the per­secution ceased in the tyme of Theodosius, he returned home to his Bishopricke, & as he was one day visiting againe his Dio­cesse, hauing his head broken with a tyle which an Arian woman let fall vpon him from a window, finally dyed a Martyr. At Novv called Cogne. Iconium in Licaonia of S. Terentius Bishop and Martyr. At Pauia of S. Vrsisinus Bishop and Confessour. At Tungres of S. Martin Bi­shop. In the Territory of Eb [...]m. Eureux, of S. Lu [...]fridus Abbot.

E The two and twentith Day.

AT Nola in Campania the birth-day of S. Paulinus Bishop and Confessour, who of a most Noble, and Rich man, be­came poore and humble for Christ, yea, & which more is, sould himself, to redeeme a widdows sonne, whome the Wandals, ha­uing wasted Campania, had led captiue in­to Affrica. He was famous, not only for learning, and holynes of lyfe, but also for his power ouer Deuils; whose great pray­ses S. Ambrose, S. Hierome, S. Augustine, and S. Gregory haue left written. His body being translated to Rome, is kept with great ho­nour in the Church of S. Bartholomew in the Iland of Tybur, togeather with the body of the same Apostle. In the Mount Ararath, the passion of ten thousand holy Martyrs there crucifyed. At Novv called S. Alb [...] ▪ Verolame in Englād of S. Alban Martyr, who in the tyme of Diocletian, deli­uering himselfe to the Persecutors, for the sauing a of Priest whome he had lodged in his house, after many torments was behea­ded. There suffered with him one of the souldiers, which lead him to the place of execution, who by the way being conuer­ted vnto Christ, deserued to be baptized in [Page 194] his owne bloud. In Samaria of a thousand foure hundred and fourescore holy Martyrs vnder Gosroes King of Persia. The same day of S. Niceas Bishop of Romatiana, famous for doctrine, and holy conuersation of life. At Naples in Campania of S. Iohn Bishop, who was called to the Kingdome of hea­uen, by S. Paulinus Bishop of Nola. In the monastery of Cluny, of S. Consortia Virgin.

F The three and twentith Day.

THE Vigil of S. Iohn Baptist. At Rome of S. Iohn Priest, who vnder Iulian the Apostata was beheaded, in the way called Salaria, before the Idoll of the Sunne, & bu­ryed by S. Concordius Priest, neere to the bodyes of other Martyrs. At Rome also of S. Agrippina Virgin and Martyr, vnder Vale­rianus Emperour, whose body being tran­slated into Sicily, is there honoured with many miracles. At Su­trium. Sutri in Tuscany of S. Felix Priest, whose mouth by commaund­ment of Turcius Gouernour, was so long beaten with a stone, vntill he gaue vp the ghost. At Nicomedia the Commemoration of many holy Martyrs, who in the tyme of Diocletian the Emperour, lying hidden in mountaines and caues, ioyfully endured [Page 195] Martyrdome for the name of Christ. At Ph [...] ­ladelphia in Arabia, of the holy Martyrs Ze­ [...]on, and Zenas his seruant, who kissing the chaines of his Mayster in pryson, & besee­ching him to accept of him for a pa [...]ten [...]r in his torments, apprehended by the soul­diers, receaued with his mayster the Crow­ne of Martyrdome. In England of S. Edi [...] ­trudes. Au­dry Queene, and virgin, who renowned for sanctimony of life and miracles, went to our Lord: whose body eleauen yeares after her death was found vncorrupt.

G The foure and twentith Day.

THE Natiuity of S. Iohn Baptist Pre­cursour of our Lord, Sonne to Zacha­rias and Elizabeth; who being yet in his mo­thers wombe, was filled with the holy Ghost. At Rome the commemoration of ma­ny holy Martyrs, who vnder Nero the Em­perour being falsely accused for burning the Citty, were by his commaundment put to diuers kindes of death; of whome some put in beasts skinnes were cast to be torne of dogges, others were crucifyed, & others burned to serue, as it were, for lightes in the night. All these were Disciples of the Apostles, and the first fruites of Martyrs, [Page 196] which the Church of Rome, afterward very fertile in that kind, sent vnto our Lord be­fore the death of the said Apostles. There also of the holy Martyrs Faustus, and three and twenty others. At Satalis in Armenia of seauen Brothers Martyrs, Orentius, He­roes, Pharnacius, Firminus, Firmus, Cyriacus, & Longinus souldiers, who for that they were Christians, being by Maximianus Empe­rour, first depriued of their military Cin­cture, and then separated from ech other, were carryed into diuers remote places, where in great misery and affliction they ended the rest of their dayes. At Cristolium in the Territory of Paris, the passion of the holy Martyrs Agoardus and Aglibertus, with innumerable others both men & women. At Augu­stodu­num. Austum the deposition of S. Simplicius Bishop and Confessor. At Lau­bium. Lob of S. Theo­dulphus Bishop. At Stylo in Calabria of S. Iohn surnamed Therestus, greatly renowned for sanctity of life.

A The fiue and twentith Day.

AT Beroea the birth-day of S. Sosipater disciple to S. Paul. At Rome of S. Lucy Virgin and Martyr, with two and twenty others. At Alexandria of S. Gallicanus Martyr, [Page 197] sometimes Consull of Rome, who hauing byn honoured with glorious tryumphes, and deare to Constantine the Emperour, be­ing conuerted to the Christian fayth by the Saints Iohn and Paul, retyred himself to Ostia at the riuer mouth of Tybur, where to­geather with S. Hilarinus, he gaue himself wholy to Hospitality, and seruing of the sicke. The fame whereof being spread through the world, drew many thither from all parts, to see a man that had bene Senator, and Consul, washing the feete of the poore, couering their table, powring water on their hands, carefullly seruing the sicke, and exercysing other workes of piety: But being dryuen thence by Iulian the Apostata, he went to Alexandria, where by Raucianus Iudge, being vrged to sacrifi­ce vnto Idols, and contemning his com­maundment, by the losse of his head, was made a Martyr of Christ. At Sibapolis in Sy­ria of S. Febronia Virgin and Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian, vnder Lysi­machus President, for defence of her fayth & thastity, being first whipped, and then rac­ked vpon the torture Equuleus, torne with iron combes, and tormented by fyre; ha­uing also her teeth stroken out, and breasts cut off, at last being beheaded, & adorned [Page 198] with so many iewels of Martyrdome, went ioyfully to her Spouse. At Veson­tio. Bezanson in France of S. Antidius Bishop and Martyr, who was slayne by the Vandalls, for the fayth of Christ. At Arhe­gium. R [...]eux of S. Prosper of Aquitane, Bishop of the same Citty, renow­ned for doctrine, and piety▪ who stoutly defended the Catholique fayth against the Pelagians. At Tauti­num. Turino the birth-day of S. Maximus Bishop and Confessor, famous for learning and holines. In Holland of S. Adel­bert Confessor, disciple to S. Willebrord Bi­shop. In the Territory of Gule [...]o neere Nus­cum. Nosca, of S. William Confessour, founder of the Hermits of Mount-Virgin.

B The six and twentith Day.

AT Rome, in Monte Caelio, of the holy Martyrs Iohn and Paul Brothers, of whome the former being Steward, the o­ther chiefe Secretary to Constantia Virgin, daughter to Constamine the Emperour; were vnder Iulian the Apostata, both beheaded, and so obteyned the triumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Trent of S. Vigilius Bishop, who whilst he endeauoured to roote ou [...] the reliques of Idolatry, stoned to death by the barbarous people, for the Name of [Page 199] Christ, accomplished his Martyrdome. At Cordoua in Spayne, the birth-day of S. Pela­gius a youth, who by commaundment of Abdaramenus King of the Saracens, being pulled in peeces with tongues of iron, ac­complished a glorious Martyrdome. At Valen­cenae. Valencene the passion of the Saints Saluius Bishop of Angolesme, and Superius Martyrs. Also the Festiuity of S. Anthelmus Bishop of Belli­ca. Bellay. At Picta­uium. Poitiers of S. Maxentius Priest & Confessor, famous for miracles. At Thessae­lonica of S. Dauid Hermit. The same day of S. Perseueranda Virgin.

C The seauen and twentith Day.

IN Galatia of S. Crescens disciple to S. Paul the Apostle, who making a iourny into France, did by his preaching conuert many there to the fayth of Christ; but af­terward returning backe and ordayned Bi­shop of the Galathians, when he had confir­med that people, in the seruice of our Lord euen to the end of his lyfe, at last vnder Traian accomplished his Martyrdome. At Cordoua of the holy Martyrs Zoilus & nyne­teene others. At Caesarea in Palestine of S. Anectus Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian vnder Vrbanus President, for ex­horting [Page 200] others to Martyrdome, hauing ouerthrowne certaine Idols by vertue of his prayers, was commaunded to be whip­ped by ten souldiers; and afterward hauing his hands and feete cut off, at last be headed receaued the crowne of Martyrdome. At Constantinople of S. Sampson Priest, a great harbourer of the poore. In the territory of Turo­nes. Tours of S. Iohn Priest and Confessor. At Varadin in Hungary of S. Ladislaus King, who is greatly renowned with miracles, euen vntill this day.

D The eight and twentith Day.

THE Vigil of the holy Apostles S. Pe­ter and Paul. At Rome of S. Leo Pope, the second of that name. At Lyons in France of S. Irenaeus Bishop and Martyr, who, as S. Hierome wryteth, being disciple to S. Poly­carpe Bishop of Smirna, and liuing neere the tyme of the Apostles, after he had valiant­ly resisted the Heretiques, both by word & doctrine, was in the persecution of Seuerus, togeather with most of the people of his Citty, crowned with a glorious Martyr­dome. At Alexandria, in the same persecu­tion of Seuerus, of the holy Martyrs Plu­t [...]rch, Serenus, Heraclides a Catechumen, He­ron [Page 201] a new made Christian, and of another Serenus; of Rhades also a Catechumen, of Potamiaena, and Marcella her mother; amongst whome, the most famous was Potamiaena Virgin, who hauing first endured many & grieuous conflicts, for the defence of her virginity, and afterward put vnto most exquisite torments, and such as neuer had bene heard of, for the Christian fayth, was lastly togeather with her mother, consu­med by fyre. The same day of S. Papius Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocle­tian being sore whipped, and cast into a caldrone of boyling oyle, and tallow, af­ter other most horrible torments endured, was at last beheaded. At Traie­ctum. Maestricht of S. Benignus Bishop and Martyr. At Cordoua of S. Argymirus Monke and Martyr, who in the persecution of the Arabians, was slayne for the fayth of Christ. At Rome of S. Paul Pope and Confessor.

E The nyne and twentith Day.

AT Rome the birth-day of the holy A­postles S. Peter and Paul, who in the same yeare, and same day suffered Martyr­dome vnder Nero the Emperour; of whome S. Peter being crucifyed, with his head [Page 202] downeward, in the same Citty, was bu­ryed in the Vatican, neere to the Tryum­phall Street, where his body is honoured of the whole world: But S. Paul being beheaded, and buryed in the high way of Ostia, is there also visited with Iyke honour. In the Castle of Argentomachum of S. Marcel­lus Martyr, who togeather with Anastasius a Souldier, was beheaded for the fayth of Christ. At Genua the birth-day of S. Syru [...] Bishop. At Narni of S. Cassius Bishop of the same Citty, of whome S. Gregory repor­teth, that scarse any day of his lyfe passed, in which he did not offer the holy sacrifice of the Altar, to Allmighty God. And his lyfe agreed well therwith; for giuing all he had to the poore, in the tyme of his Masse he vsed to be wholy dissolued into teares. And at last vpon this day, on which euery yeare he was accustomed to come to Rome, hauing sayd masse, and giuen the bo­dy of our Lord, and his benediction to eue­ry one present, he went forth with vnto our Lord. In Cyprus of S. Mary Mother of S. Iohn, surnamed Marcus. In the territory of Seno­nes. Sens of S. Benedicta Virgin.

F The thirtith Day.

THE Cōmemoration of S. Paul the A­postle. At Lem [...] ­uices. Limoges in France of S. Martial Bishop, with two Priests Alpinianus and Austriclinianus, whose lyfe was very re­nowned in power of miracles. The same day of the Saints Caius Priest, and Leo Sub­deacon. At Alexandria the passion of S. Basi­lides vnder Seuerus Emperour, who for de­fending S. Potamiaena Virgin, from the wan­tonnesse of vnchast persons, whilst he lead her to execution, deserued to receaue by her, the reward of that religious deed. For three dayes after she appearing vnto him, and putting a Crowne vpon his head, did not only conuert him to Christ, but after a short combat, by her prayers, made him a glorious Martyr. At Rome of S. Lucina dis­ciple of the Apostles, who with her goods, relieuing the necessityes of the Saints, visi­ting the Christians that were in pryson, & burying of Marryrs, rested in our Lord, & lyeth buryed in a Caue neere vnto the sayd Martyrs, which her selfe had built. There also of S. Aemiliana Martyr. In the territory of Viuiers of S. Ostianus Priest and Confessor.

G The first Day.

THE Octaue of Saint Iohn Baptist. In the montaine of Her, the deposition of S. Aaron the first Priest of the Leuiticall Order. In England of the holy Mar­tyrs Iulius & Aaron, who suffered a little after S. Alban in the persecu­tion of Diocletian. At which tyme very ma­ny also in that Iland, suffering diuers and most cruell torments, by accōplishing their agonyes, arriued to the ioyes of heauen. At Machelin, the passion of S. Rumoldus Mar­tyr, sonne to the King of Scotland, and Bi­shop [Page 205] of Dublin. At Rocca di Mon-Drago­ne. Sinuessa, of the holy Martyrs Castus and Secundinus Bishops. At Vienna of S. Martin Bishop, disciple of the Apostles. At Auuergne of S. Gallus Bishop. In the territory of Lyons the deposition of S. Domitianus Abbot, who there first lead an Eremiticall lyfe, but afterward gathering togeather many seruants of God in that place, renowned for vertues, miracles, and venerable olde age, went to rest in our Lord. In the territory of Rhemes of S. Theo­doricus Priest, Disciple to S. Benignus Bishop. At Angolesme of S. Eparchius Abbot. At Emesa of S. Simeon Confessor surnamed Salus, who being made an Idiot for Christ, God mani­fested his high wisdome, by many great miracles.

A The second Day.

THE Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, when she went to S. Elizabeth. At Rome in the way called Aurelia, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Processus and Marti­nianus, who baptized by S. Peter the Apo­stle in the prison called Mamer [...]n, after they had endured the bruizing of their mouthes, the Racke, and torture Equuleus, beating with cudgells, burning with fyre, and [Page 206] other most cruell torments, vnder Nero the Emperour at last beheaded, were crowned with Martyrdome. At Rome the passion o [...] three holy Souldiers, who being conuer­ted to Christ by the Martyrdome of S. Pau [...] the Apostle, were togeather with him made partakers of heauenly glory. The same day of the holy Martyrs Aristo, Cres­centianus. E [...]ychianus, Vrbanus, Vitalis, Iustus, Felicissimus, Felix, Marcia, and Symphorosa, who in the raging persecution of Diocletian the Emperour, were in Campania cowned with Martyrdome. At Winchester in England of S. Swithin Bishop, renowned for holi­nes of life, and grace of miracles. At Bam­berge of S. Otho Bishop, who preaching the Ghospell to the people of Pomerania, con­uerted them to the fayth. At Turo­ues. Tours the deposition of S. Monegundes, a deuout reli­gious woman.

B The third Day.

AT Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Try­phon, and twelue others. At Constanti­nople of the holy Martyrs Eulogius, and his fellowes. At C [...]sarea in Cappad [...]cia of S. Hia­cinthus Chamberlayne vnto Traian the Em­perour, who accused for being a Christian, [Page 207] and sorely whipped, was cast into pryson, and there consumed with hunger and fa­mine, gaue vp the Ghost. At Clu­sium. Chiusi in Tuscany, of the holy Martyrs Irenaeus Dea­con, and Mustiola a graue Matrone, who vnder Aurelian Emperour, enduring sundry and cruell torments, deserued the crowne of Martyrdome. The same day of the holy Martyrs Marcus and Mucianus, who for the confession of Christ were beheaded, to­geather with a little childe, who with a loude voyce hauing admonished them not [...]o sacrifyce vnto Idols, was for that cause commaunded to be whipped; but he more earnestly then before confessing Christ; to­geather with another called Paulus, who in [...]yke manner had encouraged the said Mar­tyrs, was put to death. At Laodicea in Syria of S. Anatolius Bishop, whose wrytings were admyred not only of Religious per­sons, but euen of Philosophers. At Alti­num. Alti­no, of S. Heliodorus Bishop, famous for his learning and holynes. At Rauenna of S. Da­thus Bishop & Confessour. At Edessa in Me­sopotamia the translation of S. Thomas the A­postle out of India, whose reliques were af­terward brought to Ortona in Apulia.

C The fourth Day.

OF Oseas, and Aggaeus Prophets. In Af­frica the birth-day of S. Iucundianus Martyr, drowned in the sea for confession of Christ. In the Territory of Bitu­ [...]cae. Bourges of S. Laurianus Bishop of Seuill, and Martyr, whose sacred Head was afterward carryed to Seuill in Spayne. At Sirmium of the holy Martyrs Innocentius, and Sebastia, with thirty [...]thers. At Madura in Affrica of S. Nampha­nion Martyr, with diuers others, whome he encouraged to the obtayning to Martyr­dome. At Cyrene in Libya of S. Theodorus Bi­shop & Cōfessour, who in the persecutiō of Diocletian vnder Dignianus President, hauing byn sore scourged with leaden whippes, & his tongue cut out, went at last to rest in our Lord. The same day the festiuity of S. Flauianus the second Bishop of Antioch, and of Elias Bishop of Hierusalem, who for de­fence of the holy Councell of Chalcedon, being sent into banishment by Anastasius Emperour, went conquerers to our Lord. At Augu­sta Vin­delico­ [...]m. Ausburge, of S. Vldaricus Bishop, re­nowned for Abstinence, Liberality, Vigi­lancy, and grace of working miracles. At Tours, the translation of S. Martin Bishop [Page 209] and Confessour; and the dedication there of his Church: Vpon which day also some yeares before, he had byn ordayned Bi­shop.

D The fifth Day.

AT Rome of S. Zoa Martyr, wyfe to S. Nicostratus also a Martyr, who paying at S. Peters body, vnder Diocletian Empe­rour being apprehended by the persecu­tors, and cast into a darke, and filthy pryson; being afterward hanged on a tree by her hayre, and necke, & a most loath­some smoke raysed vnder her, in the con­fession of her fayth, gaue vp the Ghost. In Syria the birth-day of S. Domitius Martyr, who for his vertues and miracles is greatly honoured by the inhabitants there about. At Cyrene in Libya of S. Cyrilla Martyr, who in the persecution of Diocletian, held a great while hoat-burning coles with Incense in her hands, least by letting the coles fall, she might seeme to offer the incense to Idols, and afterward most cruelly tormented, garnished with her owne bloud, went to her Spouse. At Hierusalem of S. Athanasius Deacon, who for defence of the holy Councell of Chalcedon, hauing endured all [Page 210] kind of torments by the Heretikes, at last dyed by the sword. In Sicily of the holy Martyrs Agatho, and Triphina. At Tomis in Scythia of the holy Martyrs. Marinus, Theodo­tus, and Sedopha. At Treuers of S. Numerianus Bishop and Confessour. At Sep­tempe­da. San-Seueri­no in Marc-Ancona of S. Philumena Virgin.

E The sixt Day.

THE Octaue of the holy Apostles S. Peter and Paul. In Iudaea of S. Isaias Prophet, who vnder King Manasses being sawed in two, so dyed, & was buryed vn­der the Oake Rogel, neere to the passage of the Waters. At Rome the birth-day of S. Tranquillinus Martyr, Father of the Saints Marcus and Maroellianus, who by the prea­ching of S. Sebastian Martyr, being conuer­ted to the Christian fayth, and baptized by S. Polycarpe Priest, was afterward orday­ned Priest by S. Caius Pope; and as he was praying at the Tombe of S. Paul, vpon the Octaue day of the said Apostle, vnder Diocletian Emperour, being apprehended, & stoned to death by the Pagans, accompli­shed his Martyrdome. At [...]. Fiesoli in [...]soa­ny of S. Romulus Bishop and Martyr, disci­ple to S. Peter the Apostle, who by his com­mandement [Page 211] hauing preached the Ghospel, of Christ in many parts of Italy, returning to Fiesoli, was vnder Domitian Emperour, with diuers others crowned with Martyr­dome. In Campania of S. Dominica virgin & Martyr, who vnder Diocletian Emperour, for breaking in peeces certayne Idolls, being cast vnto the beasts, but not hurt by them, at last beheaded went vnto our Lord: whose body is kept at Tropea in Calabria, with great honour and veneration. The same day of S. Lucy Martyr, borne in Cam­pania, who being apprehended by Rixius Lieutenant, and sorely tormented, at last conuerted him to Christ: To whome were ioyned Antoninus, Seuerinus, Diodorus, Dion, and seauenteen others, who were all made partakers of one and the same Crow­ne of Martyrdome. In the Territory of Treuers, of S. Goar Priest and Confessour.

F The seauenth Day.

AT Rome of the holy Martyrs Claudius Notary, Nicostratus Mayster of Re­quests, Castorius, Victorinus and Symphorianus, who being conuerted to the fayth of Christ by S. Sebastian, and baptized by S. P [...]li [...]rp Priest, were for seeking out and burying the [Page 212] bodies of holy Martyrs, by Fabianus Iudge commaunded to be apprehended, and after ten dayes triall, both by flattery and threa­tes, when as he could by no meanes moue them to forsake their fayth, after they had byn thryce tortured, were finally throwne head-long into the sea. At Dyr­ [...]achiū. Durazzo in Macedonia of the holy Martyrs Peregrinus, Lu­cianus, Pompeius Hesichius, Papius, Saturninus & Germanus, all Italians by byrth, who flying the persecutiō of Traian, came to that Citty, where seeing S. Astius Bishop to hang vpō a Crosse for the fayth of Christ, openly pro­fessed themselues to be Christians, for which cause they were apprehended by commaundment of the President & drow­ned in the sea. At Alexandria the birth-day of S. Pantaenus, an Apostolicall man, and adorned with all kind of wisdome; who being inflamed with the feruour of his fayth, and deuotion to the word of God, went & preached the ghospel to those Na­tions, which lay vnknowne, in the further­most parts of the East, and at last returning to Alexandria, vnder Antoninus Caracalla re­sted in peace. At Brescia of S. Apollonius Bi­shop & Confessor. In Saxony of S. Willebald the first Bishop of Eystet, who laboring in preaching the Ghospell with S. Boniface, [Page 213] conuerted many to the fayth of Christ. At Auuergne of S. Illidius Bishop. At Vrgella in Spayne of S. Odo Bishop. In England of S. Hedda Bishop of the West-Saxons. There also of S. Edilburge Virgin, daughter to Annas King of the Eastangles.

G The eyght Day.

IN the lesser Asia, of the Saints Aquila, and Priscilla his wyfe, of whome mention is make in the acts of the Apostles. At Portus Roma­nus. Porto of fifty holy souldiers, who being conuer­ted to the fayth of Christ by the Martyr­dome of S. Bonosa, and baptized by S. Felix Pope, were slayne in the persecution of Au­relian. In Palestine of S. Procopius Martyr, who vnder Diocletian Emperour, being brought from Scythopolis to Caesarea, was for his first resolute answere, by Fabianus the Iudge, beheaded. At Constantinople the pas­sion of many holy Monkes, called Abraha­mits, who for opposing themselues against Theophilus Emperour, in defence of worship­ping holy Images, were crowned with Martyrdome. At Herbi­polis. Wirtzburge in Germany of S. Kilianus Bishop, who being sent thi­ther by the Bishop of Rome to preach the ghospel, and hauing brought many to the [Page 214] fayth of Christ, was there, togeather with his two companions Colomannus Priest, and Totnanus Deacon, killed. At Treuers of S. Auspicius Bishop and Confessour.

A The nynth Day.

AT Rome, at the continually-flowing Waters, the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Zeno, and ten thousand, two hun­dred, and three others. At Gortina in Cr [...]ta. Can­di [...] of S. Cyrill Bishop, who in the persecu­tion of Decius, vnder Lucius President, being cast into the fyre, & the bandes wherwith he was bound burned, but himselfe nothing hurt, so moued the Iudge by that strang miracle, that he then dismissed him. But be­ing againe apprehended for preaching the fayth of Christ, was neuerthelesse by the same Iudge commaunded to be beheaded. At Thora by the Lake Velino in Vmbria, the passion S. Anatolia Virgin, and Audax; of whome, Anatolia, after she had cured ma­ny, in the Prouince of Marc-Ancona, that were sicke of diuers infirmities, & brought them to the fayth of Christ, by commaund­ment of Faustinianus Iudge being put to di­uers torments, and deliuered from a Ser­pent that was set vpō her, at last stretching [Page 215] out her hands in prayer, was thrust through with a sword. But Audax, that was conuer­ted by seeing her deliuered from the forsaid serpent, being thereupon taken & commit­ted to pryson, was forthwith crowned a Martyr. At Alexandria of the holy Martyrs Patermutbius, Copretes, and Alexander, who were slayne vnder Iulian the Apostata. At Martula of S. Brictius Bishop, and Con­fessour, who hauing suffered many affli­ctions for the Confession of his fayth vn­der Marcianus Iudge, and afterward conuer­ted a great multitude of people to Christ, rested in peace.

B The tenth Day.

AT Rome the passion of seauen holy Brothers, sonns to S. Felicitas Martyr, to wit, Ianuarius, Felix, Philip, Syluanus, Ale­xander, Vitalis and Martialis, in the tyme of Antoninus Emperour, vnder Publius Gouer­nour of the Citty; of whome Ianuarius, after he had bene scourged with rods, & pined in pryson, was killed with leaden whip­pes: Felix and Philip were beaten to death with cudgells; Syluanus was throwne downe headlong from a steepy place; Ale­xander, Vitalis and Martialis were beheaded. [Page 216] Also at Rome of the holy virgins and Mar­tyrs Ruffina and Secunda systers, who in the persecution of Valerian, and Gallienus, after many torments endured, at last the one ha­uing her braynes stroken out, the other be­headed, departed to heauen: whose bodies are kept with due honour and reuerence in the Church of S. Iohn La [...]eran, neere to the Font. In Affrica of the holy Martyrs Ianua­rius, Marinus, Nabor, and Felix, who were all beheaded. At Nicopolis in Armenia of the ho­ly Martyrs Leontius, Mauritius, Daniel, and their fellowes, who vnder Licinius Empe­rour, and Lisiaes President, hauing endured diuers torments, finally cast into the fyre, accomplished their Martyrdome. In Pisidia of the holy Martyrs Bianor, and Siluanus, who hauing endured most cruell torments for the name of Christ, were lastly behea­ded. At Iconium of S. Appollonius Martyr, who by the death of the Crosse, obteyned a renowned Martyrdome. At Gaunt of S. Amelberga Virgin.

C The eleauenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Pius Pope, who in the persecution of Antoninus, was crow­ned with Martyrdome. At Nicopolis in Ar­menia, [Page 217] the birth-day of the holy Martyrs Ianuarius & Pelagia, who being foure dayes togeather racked, & tormēted with clawes of iron, and sharpe potshards, accomplished their Martyrdome. In the territory of Se [...]o­nes. Sens, of S. Sidronius Martyr. At Iconium of S. Marcianus Martyr, who vnder Perennius President, by many torments obteyned a triumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Sida in Pamphylia of S. Cindeus Priest, who vn­der Diocletian Emperour, and Stratonicus Pre­sident, after many torments, being cast into the fyre, and nothing hurt, at last gaue vp his soule to God in prayer. At Brescia of the holy Martyrs Sauinus and Cyprianus. At Bergo­mum. Bergamo of S. Iohn Bishop, who was killed by the Arians, for defence of the Catholique fayth. At Cordoua of S. Abundius Priest, who for inueyghing against the Sect of Maho­met, was crowned with Martyrdome. In the territory of Picta­uium. Poitiers, of S. Sabinus Confessour.

D The twelfth Day.

AT Millan of the holy Martyrs Nabor and Felix, who suffered in the perse­cution of Maximianus. In the monastery of Passiniano neere Florence, of S. Iohn Gualbert [Page 218] Abbot, founder of the Order of [...] In Cyprus of S. Iason, an anciēt Disciple of Christ. At Aquileia the birth-day of S. Her­magoras disciple to S. Marke the Euāgelist, & the first Bishop of that Citty, who for his miraculous cures, and by diligent prea­ching, conuerted many people to the fayth of Christ; & hauing endured diuers kind of torments, at last togeather with his Deacon Fortunatus, by the losse of his lyfe, deserued a perpetuall crowne. At Luca in Tuseany o [...] S. Paulinus, who being ordayned the first Bishop of that Citty by S. Peter, after many agonyes, vnder Nero the Emperour, at the foote of the hill Pisa, accomplished his Mar­tyrdome, with others of his fellowes. The same day of S. [...]roc [...]us and Hilarion, who vn­der Traian the Emperour and Maximus Pre­sident, by most bitter torments attayned the tryumphant palme of Martyrdome. At Leon­tinum. Lentini of S. [...]pip [...]ania, who vnder Diocletian the Emperour, and Tertyllus President, ha­uing her breasts cut off, gaue vp her soule to God. At Tole­tum. Toledo of S. Marciana Virgin and Martyr, who for the fayth of Christ being cast vnto the beasts, and torne in peeces by a Bull, was crowned with Mar­tyrdome. At Lions of S. Viuentiolus Bishop. At Bolonia of S. Patemianus Bishop.

E The thirteenth Day.

AT Rome of S. Anacletus Pope & Mar­tyr, who after S. Clement gouerned the Church of God, and adorned the same by a glorious Martyrdome. The same day of the Saints Ioel and Esdras Prophets. In Ma­cedonia of S. Silas, one of the first Christi­ans, who being sent by the Apostles with S. Paul and Barnaby to the Churches of the Gentils, full of the holy Ghost, diligently performing his office of preaching, and en­during many afflictions for the glory of Christ, rested at last in peace. Also of S. Se­rapion Martyr, who vnder Seuerus Empe­rour and Aquila President, by fyre obtayned the crowne of Martyrdome. In the Iland of Chio of S. Mirop [...] Martyr, who vnder Decius Emperour, and Numerianus President being bruised with barres, went vnto our Lord. In Affrica of the holy Confessor Eu­genius Bishop of Carthag [...], renowned for his fayth, and other vertues, who togeather with aboue fiue hundred of the Clergy of that Church, in the persecution of the Wan­dalls vnder Hunnericus the Arrian King, be­ing by slaughter and famine greatly consu­med (amongst which many were Lectors, [Page 220] and children of the Quyer) reioycing in our Lord, were sent into a farre, and cruell banishment. Amongst whome, the most noble were Salutaris Archdeacon, and Mu­rittas, the second in office of the Church, who were now the third tyme honoured with the title of glorious Confessours, & perseuerance in Christ. In little Brittany of S. Turianus Bishop, and Confessour, a man of great simplicity, and innocency of life.