2nd June - Saint Erasmus - Independent Catholic News

2nd June - Saint Erasmus - Independent Catholic News: Popularly known as St Elmo, this early saint was Bishop of Formiae in Italy. When the Christians were being persecuted under Emperor Diocletian according to legend he took refuge on Mt Lebanon, living on food brought to him by birds. He was captured and suffered horrendous tortures before he managed to escape and began boldly preaching again. He was recaptured in Illyricum, tortured again, and finally killed in 303.