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St. Lucius the King
Also called Ileurwg; Britain (which, at this time, means Wales); c 201. The King who "Christianized Britain." Built St. Michael's chapel on the Tor at Glastonbury. Founded Winchester Cathedral.
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St. John of Damascus
Priest and Doctor of the Church; c 760. Monk of Saint Sabbas near Jerusalem. Learned in philosophy, he wrote many doctrinal works, especially against the iconoclasts.
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St. Nicholas of Myra
Bishop; c 342.
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St. Ambrose of Milan
Bishop, Doctor and Father of the Church; 397.
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St. Finian of Clonard
Bishop Abbot; Clonard; 552. A father of Irish monasticism. The Twelve Apostles of Ireland were all his disciples. "Master of the Irish Saints." [The Twelve Apostles of Ireland: Brendan of Birr (f.d. November 29) Brendan the Voyager (f.d. May 16) Cainnech (f.d. October 11) Ciaran of Clommacnois (f.d. September 9) Columba of Iona (f.d. June 9) Columba of Terryglass (f.d. December 13) Comgall of Bangor (f.d. May 10) Finian of Moville (f.d. September 10) Kieran of Saigher (f.d. March 5) Mobhi (f.d. October 12) Molaise (Laserian) of Devendish (f.d. August 12) Ninidh of Inismacsaint (f.d. January 18) Ruadhan of Lothra (f.d. April 15) Sinell of Cleenish (f.d.October 12). (Yes, we know there are fourteen of them.)]
Our Lady of Guadalupe
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St. Lazarus
The one whom Jesus raised from the dead. Bishop and Missionary of Marseilles, France.
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St. Thomas the Apostle
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The Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
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St. Stephen the first Martyr
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St. John the Apostle and Evangelist
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The Holy Innocents
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