Feasts, Obligatory and Optional Memorials of Saints
- Bertille
- Margaret of Lorraine
- Paul of Constantinople
- Leonard of Noblac
- Melaine
- Illtud
- Winnoc
- Demetrian
- Barlaam of Khutyn
St. Bertille entered the monastery of Jouarre, where she cared for the sick and the visitors to the monastery. Because of her efficiency, she was chosen to be the monastery's Prioress. When the Abbess of Chelles - another monastery - needed a group of nuns to lead her novices, she went to the Abbey of Jouarre to recruit a group of nuns. Bertille was chosen as leader of this group. Eventually, St. Bertille became the abbess of Chelles in 646 A.D. (died ca. 692 A.D.).
St. Paul of Constantinople succeeded Alexander to the see of Constantinople in ca. 336 A.D. Paul had to contend with Arians. Because of his orthodox stand, Paul was exiled to Pontus. He sought support from Pope Julius I, St. Athanasius, and the Western emperor Constans I. The continued struggle with the Arians caused him to experience further exiles. A traditional story says that Paul was strangled to death by the Arians in Cucusus, Armenia (died ca. 350 A.D.).
The feast of St. Paul of Constantinople is not on the General Roman Calendar, but it is celebrated on this 6th of November by the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches.
Learn more about the differences between the Roman Catholic Church, the Orthodox Churches (like the Greek and Russian Orthodox which celebrate the feast of St. Paul of Constantinople), and the Christians of Eastern-rites which are in communion with Rome.
Learn more on the lives of the other Saints with Memorials on November 6
No comments:
Post a Comment