Saint Valentine of Genoa November 6

 Saint Valentine of Genoa

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Bishop of Genoa, Italy from c.295.

Died

• c.307 of natural causes

• his relics were found and enshrined in 985

Saint Felix of Genoa November 6

 Saint Felix of Genoa

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Second bishop of Genoa, Italy, c.400. Spiritual teacher of Saint Syrus of Genoa.

Died

relics enshrined in the basilica of Twelve Apostles in Genoa, Italy

Saint Leonard of Reresby November 6

 Saint Leonard of Reresby

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Crusader. Captured by Saracens, but miraculously freed.

Born

Thryberg, Yorkshire, England

Died

13th century Yorkshire, England of natural causes

Blessed Simon of Aulne November 6

 Blessed Simon of Aulne

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Cistercian lay brother at the Aulne Abbey in the diocese of Liege, Belgium. A mystic and visionary, known to fall into ecstasies during prayer.

Died

1215 of natural causes

Saint Felix of Thyniss November 6

 Saint Felix of Thyniss

Also known as

Felix of Thynissa

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Arrested for his faith, he was found dead in prison the day before for his scheduled execution.

Born

African

Died

Thyniss, north Africa

Saint Erlafrid of Hirschau November 6

Saint Erlafrid of Hirschau

Also known as

Erlafrid of Calw

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Count of Calw, Swabia (modern Germany). Founded Hirschau Abbey which he entered as a Benedictine monk, and where he eventually served as abbot.

Born

late 8th century

Died

mid-9th century

Blessed Bernard of Apiano November 6

 Blessed Bernard of Apiano

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Mercedarian at the convent of Saint Martin in Perpignan, France. He was noted for his personal piety, hist observance of the Mercedarian rule, and his depth of education

Saint Severus of Barcelona November 6

 Saint Severus of Barcelona

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Bishop of Barcelona, Spain. Martyred by Arian Visigoths.

Died

nails driven into his temple in 633

Patronage

Barcelona, Spain

Representation

bishop with a nail or nails driven into his head

Blessed Leonianus of Autun November 6

Blessed Leonianus of Autun

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Lay man who was captured and taken to Gaul as a slave. When he regained his freedom he became a hermit near Autun (in modern France). Monk at the Saint Symphorianus Abbey at Autun.

Born

Pannonia (part of modern Hungary)

Died

c.570 in Autun (in modern France) of natural causes

Beatified

1907 by Pope Pius X (cultus confirmed)

Saint Barlaam of Novgorod November 6

 Saint Barlaam of Novgorod

Also known as

Alexis

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Born to a wealthy family. When his parents died, Alexis became a hermit on the Volga River. His reputation for holiness spread and attracted so many students that he founded a monastery for them, became a monk, and took the name Barlaam.

Born

Novgorod, Russia as Alexis

Died

6 November 1193 of natural causes

Saint Israel of Limoges November 6

 Saint Israel of Limoges

Also known as

Israel Limousin

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Born to the nobility, his was a pious family. Priest. Vicar general of Limoges, France. Canon regular at Dorat, France. Taught theology in the diocese seminary. Wrote a lyric biography of Christ. Nursed plague sufferers during an epidemic in 994. Spiritual teacher of Saint Theobald of Dorat.

Born

950 at Dorat, France

Died

• 22 December 1014 of natural causes

• relics transferred to the Dorat collegiate church on 27 January 1130

Blessed Beatrice of Olive November 6

 Blessed Beatrice of Olive

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Cistercian nun at the convent of the Olive in Morlanwelz, Belgium. Her life in the convent led her to question her vocation, and she became a pilgrim for 15 years after which she received a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary telling her it was time to return to Cistercian life. Beatrice returned to the convent and spent the rest of her life there, known for her piety and Marian devotion.

Died

• c.1400 of natural causes

• relics venerated in the parish church of Morlanwelz, Belgium

Saint Demetrian of Cyprus November 6

Saint Demetrian of Cyprus

Also known as

Demetrio, Demetrius

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Married. Widower. Monk at Saint Anthony's Monastery on Cyprus. Priest. Hegoumenos (abbot) of Saint Anthony's for 40 years. Reluctant bishop of Khytri, Cyprus for 25 years. When Saracens raided Cyprus and kidnapped local Christians to enslave them, Demetrian obtained their release.

Born

Sika, Cyprus

Died

912

Saint Theobald of Dorat November 6

 Saint Theobald of Dorat

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Born to a poor but pious farm family. Spiritual student of Saint Israel of Limoges at Dorat, France. Augustinian canon. Ordained a deacon, he considered himself unworthy of the priesthood. Treasurer and sacristan of the churches in Dorat. Had a ministry to the sick and the poor. Teacher and spiritual director of Saint Gauthier.

Born

990 in Bazeuge, France

Died

• 6 November 1070 of natural causes

• relics enshrined in the collegiate church of Dorat, France next to Saint Israel of Limoges

Saint Illtyd November 6

 Saint Illtyd

Also known as

Elchut, Eltut, Hildutus, Illtud, Iltuto, Illtut, Iltutus, Iltud Farchog

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Studied under Saint Germanus of Auxerre. Monk under the direction of Saint Cadoc. Founded the influential abbey of Llan-Illtut (Llantwit Major), which housed hundreds of monks, and became home to many Welsh saints. Defended his people against incursions from the north. To relieve famine, he assembled, stocked and led several corn ships to Brittany; in gratitude, some villages and churches there are named for him.

Born

5th century Wales

Died

c.505 in Brittany (in modern France)