Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- Maximilian, bishop and martyr;
- Felix and Cyprian and Companions;
- Edwin, martyr;
- Ethelburga of Barking, virgin;
- Wilfrid, bishop
St. Maximilian of Lorch (d. ca. 284 A.D.) was born at Cilli, Styria, of wealthy parents. He gave his inheritance to charity, went on a pilgrimage to Rome and was sent to the missions by Pope Sixtus II. St. Maximilian became bishop of Lorch, made many converts, and was beheaded by Prefect Numerian when he refused to sacrifice to pagan gods.
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