On this day according to the ROMAN MARTYROLOGY:
At Rome, the birthday of the holy martyrs Alexander, Abundius, Antigonus and Fortunatus.
At Alexandria, the passion of St. Julian, martyr. Although he was so afflicted with the gout that he could neither walk nor stand, he was taken before the judge with two servants who carried him in a chair. One of these denied his faith, but the other named Eunus persevered with Julian in confessing Christ. Both were set on camels, led through the whole city, scourged and burned alive in the presence of the people.
In the same city, St. Besas, a soldier, who was denounced to the judge, because he had reproved those who insulted the martyrs just mentioned. As he continued to proclaim his attachment to the faith, he was beheaded.
At Seville in Spain, the birthday of St. Leander, bishop of that city, by whose preaching and labours, with the assistance of King Recared, the nation of the Visigoths was converted from the Arian impiety to the Catholic faith.
At Constantinople, in the time of the emperor Leo, the holy confessors Basil and Procopius, who fought courageously for the worship of holy images.
At Lyons, St. Baldomer, a man of God, whose tomb is made illustrious by frequent miracles.
And in other places, many other holy martyrs, confessors and virgins.
Thanks be to God.
