At Alexandria, the birthday of Blessed Philip, the father of the virgin St. Eugenia. He resigned the office of prefect of Egypt and received the grace of Baptism. His successor, the prefect Terence, had Philip's throat cut with a sword while he was occupied in prayer.
Likewise, the holy martyrs Macrobius and Julian, who suffered under Licinius.
On the same day, St. Ligorius, martyr. He lived in the desert and was slain by the heathens for the faith of Christ.
At Alexandria, St. Eulogius, bishop, celebrated for his learning and holiness.
At Angers in Gaul, St. Maurilius, bishop, who was famed for innumerable miracles.
At Sens, St. Amatus, bishop and confessor.
In the monastery of Remiremont in Gaul, St. Amatus, priest and abbot. He was illustrious for the virtue of self-denial and the grace of miracles.
On the same day, St. Venerius, confessor, a man of admirable holiness, who lived the life of a hermit on the island of Palmaria.
V. And elsewhere, many other holy martyrs, confessors and holy virgins.
R. Thanks be to God.
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