ST. BERNARDIN OF SIENA, FRANCISCAN, ST. AUREA, MARTYR OF OSTIA, May 20

ST. BERNARDIN OF SIENA, FRANCISCAN

St. Bernardine of Siena, Roman Catholic Franciscan missionary. He is known  as “the Apostle of Italy” for his efforts to revive the country's Catholic faith during the 15th century. His preaching was frequently directed against gambling, witchcraft, sodomy and usury - particularly as practised by Jews. Feast May 20

ST. AUREA, MARTYR OF OSTIA

Saint Aurea of Ostia was murdered for visiting Christian prisoners and giving them a decent burial after their execution. She was drowned around 270 in Ostia, Italy. Her body later washed ashore and was given a proper Burial. May 19