ST. CYRIL, BISHOP OF JERUSALEM AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH, ST. ANSELM, BISHOP OF LUCCA, Mar.18

ST. CYRIL, BISHOP OF JERUSALEM AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

When Maximus died, Cyril was consecrated as bishop of Jerusalem. Because he was supported by the Arian bishop of Caesarea, Acacius, the orthodox criticized the appointment and the Arians thought they had a friend. Both factions were wrong, but Cyril wound up in the middle. When a famine hit Jerusalem, the poor turned to Cyril for help. Mar.18

ST. ANSELM, BISHOP OF LUCCA

Anselm served in his diocese with great zeal while observing monastic piety in his spiritual life. Celebrating daily Mass with tearful devotion, he spent several hours each day in prayer. In accordance with the ecclesiastical reforms championed by Pope Gregory, Anselm mandated the restoration of ecclesiastical discipline among the canons of his cathedral. Mar.18