Today, 10 May, is the feast of ...
Calepodius, martyr (222): The relics of Calepodius are
found in the Roman churches of Santa Maria in Trastevere
and San Pancrazio and in the cathedral of Taranto.
Gordian and Epimachus, martyrs (250) - Hildegard, the wife
of Charlemagne, gave many relics of these saints to the
abbey of Kempten in Bavaria.
Alphius and his Companions, martyrs, (251) - The principle
patrons of Vaste in the diocese of Otranto, and of Lentini
in Sicily.
Conleth, bishop of Kildare (520) - A gifted metal worker,
he is also known as 'St Bridgit's chief artificer'.
Catald, bishop of Taranto (685) - Catald was a learned monk
who taught in the school of Lismore. Resigning his post he
undertook a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. On his way home he was
chosen bishop of Tarento.
Solangia, shepherdess and martyr (880) - From an early age
she took a vow of chastity. She had a great power over
animals and had the gift of healing. Reports of her beauty
and sanctity reached the ears of Bernard, one of the sons
of the count of Poitiers. When she was alone in the field
with her flock, Bernard tried to seduce her. Resisting his
advances, she had a terrible fall sustaining a serious
injury. Bernard then chopped off her head. According to the
legend, the girl afterwards arose and carried her head in
her hands as far as the church of Saint-Martin-du Cros, in
the cemetery of which an altar was erected in her honour
about the year 1281.
Beatrice of Este, nun (1226) - Became a Benedictine at the
age of 14.
Antoninus, archbishop of Florence (1459) - As a Dominican
friar he often preached. He was consulted from all
quarter, especially in intricate cases of canon law. Pope
Eugenius IV summoned him to attend the general Council of
Florence. He was occupied with reforming Dominican houses
in the province of Naples when he learnt that the pope had
nominated him to be archbishop of Florence. His reputation
fro wisdom and integrity was such that he was unceasingly
consulted by those in authority, laymen as well as
ecclesiastics; and his decisions were so judicious that
they won for him the title of 'the Counselor'.
Carolyn Muessig
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