On this day according to the ROMAN MARTYROLOGY:
In Rome, the birthday of blessed Sixtus, pope and martyr, who governed the Church in the time of the emperor Hadrian. Under Antoninus Pius he joyfully endured a corporal death in order to gain Christ.
In Macedonia, the holy martyrs Timothy and Diogenes.
In Persia, one hundred and twenty holy martyrs.
At Ascalon, the holy martyrs Platonides and two others.
At Carthage, St. Marcellin, who was slain by the heretics for defending the Catholic faith.
At Rome, Pope St. Celestine, who condemned Nestorius, bishop of Constantinople, and put Pelagius to flight. It was also by his authority that the holy ecumenical Council of Ephesus was convoked against Nestorius.
In Ireland, the holy bishop Celsus who preceded blessed Malachy in the episcopate.
In Denmark, St. William, an abbot renowned for his saintly life and miracles.
And in other places, many other holy martyrs, confessors and virgins.
Thanks be to God.
