SAINT OF THE DAY NOVEMBER 23, ST. COLUMBAN, ABBOT, ST. CLEMENT I, POPE AND MARTYR, ST. FELICITAS, MARTYR ON THE VIA SALARIA NUOVA

SAINT OF THE DAY NOVEMBER 23, ST. COLUMBAN, ABBOT St Columbanus is one of the most famous Irishmen in history. As a young man, he was a rigorous and ascetic monk. At age 50, he became a missionary, and with twelve companions spread the Gospel through much of western Europe. His monastic Rule became a model for future generations. ST. CLEMENT I, POPE AND MARTYR: HER RELIQUIES ARE VENERATED IN THE CHURCH ENTITLED TO HIM ST. FELICITAS, MARTYR ON THE VIA SALARIA NUOVA