THE ROMAN MARTYROLOGY

The Thirteenth Day of October

1. St.. Edward, King of England and Confessor, who died on January 5, but is chiefly commemorated on this day, on which his body was translated.
2. At Troas, a city of Asia Minor, the birthday of St. Carpus, a disciple of blessed Paul the Apostle.
3. At Cordova in Spain, the birthday of the holy martyrs Faustus, Januarius and Martial, who were first tortured on the rack, then had their eyebrows shaved off, their teeth torn out and their ears and noses cut off and finally consummated martyrdom by the torture of fire.
4. At Thessalonica, St. Florentius, Martyr, who after various torments was burnt with fire.
5. At Stockherau in Austria, St. Colman, Martyr.
6. At Antioch, St. Theophilus, Bishop, who filled the see of that Church sixth after blessed Peter the Apostle.
7. At Tours in France, St. Venantius, Abbot and Confessor.
8. At Subiaco in Lazio, St. Chelidonia, Virgin.

And elsewhere many other holy martyrs, confessors and holy virgins. Thanks be to God.

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