Martyrologium Romanum

The Roman Martyrology  
Benedict XIV Edition (1749)

At Aix in Gaul, the birthday of Saint Maximinus, who was the first Bishop of that city and is traditionally believed to have been a disciple of the Lord.

On the same day, the holy martyr Calliope, who, for her faith in Christ, endured the cutting off of her breasts, the burning of her flesh, and being rolled over sharp fragments, and finally received the palm of martyrdom by being beheaded.

At York in England, Saint William, Bishop and Confessor, who, among other miracles performed at his tomb, raised three dead persons to life and was enrolled among the Saints by Pope Honorius III.

At Soissons in Gaul, the birthday of Saint Medard, Bishop of Noyon, whose life and precious death are renowned for glorious miracles.

At Rouen, Saint Gildard, Bishop, who was the brother of Saint Medard. Both brothers were born on the same day, consecrated bishops on the same day, and on the same day were taken from this life and entered heaven together.

At Sens, Saint Heraclius, Bishop.

At Metz in Gaul, Saint Clodulf, Bishop.

In Piceno, Saint Severinus, Bishop of Septempeda.

In Sardinia, Saint Sallustianus, Confessor.

At Camerino, Saint Victorinus, Confessor, who was the brother of the aforementioned Saint Severinus, Bishop of Septempeda.

Martyrologium Romanum — 8th of June