Saint of the day August 09


 Saint of the day August 09


ST. THERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS (EDITH STEIN), CARMELITE, VIRGIN AND MARTYR, PATRON OF EUROPE, 

https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_19981011_edith_stein_en.html


ST. ROMAN, MARTYR ON THE VIA TIBURTINA


St. Nathy. Nathy is surnamed Cruimthir (the priest). He was born at Luighne, Sligo, Ireland and became a disciple of St. Finnian of Clonnard, who made him a bishop. He was founder-abbot of a monastery, which is questioned by some in view of his surname. His cult was confirmed in 1903.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nath_%C3%8D_of_Achonry


St. Phelim, 6th century. Irish monk and disciple of St. Columba. He is honored as a patron saint of Kilmore and is also listed as Fidleminus and Felix.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Felim


St. Bandaridus, 556 A.D. Bishop of Soissons, also called Banderik, Bandarinus, and Bandery. In 540, Bandaridus was made bishop of Soissons, France.  He founded Crepin Abbey and served the area until King Clotaire I banished him over a disagreement. He went to England and became a gardener in an abbey, living there anonymously. When he was recognized after seven years, Bandaridus was recalled by the king. Bandaridus was buried in Crépin Abbey.


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