Today, 19 June, is the feast of ...
* Gervase and Protase, martyrs (?) - venerated as the protomartyrs of
Milan; the remains of St Ambrose are buried along with those of these
martyrs
* Deodatus or Didier or Die, bishop of Nevers (679?) - after several years
as bishop, he resigned in order to lead a solitary life; however, he
attracted so many followers he had to establish a monastery for them in
the Vosges
* Bruno or Boniface of Querfurt, bishop and martyr (1009) - a hagiographer
of St Adalbert of Prague, he preached to convert Prussians; martyred in
eastern Masovia; his relics were purchased by Boleslaus the Brave, who
removed them to Poland
* Odo, bishop of Cambrai (1113) - attributed to him, among his many
writings, was a polyglot psalter in four languages
* Giuliana Falconieri, virgin (1341) - founded the Servite nuns, following
the example of her uncle, St Alexis, who was one of the founders of the
Servite Order; died in an ecstasy before the holy sacrament
Carolyn Muessig
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