The only source on them is St. Cyprian, who, in De lapsis, points to them as an example of the victory of courage over fear. St. Augustine composed a sermon in their honor on the anniversary of martyrdom, without giving further news.
May 22nd Saint Emilius and Saint Castus - the Martyrs
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May 22nd Saint Emilius and Saint Castus - the Martyrs
They are commemorated on May 22 in the Carthaginian Calendar, in the Geronimian Martyrology and in the Roman one. Arrested during the persecution of Decius (about 250) they overcame their initial weakness and, touched by grace, heroically confronted the executioner, washing the shame of the previous fall with blood.
The only source on them is St. Cyprian, who, in De lapsis, points to them as an example of the victory of courage over fear. St. Augustine composed a sermon in their honor on the anniversary of martyrdom, without giving further news.
The only source on them is St. Cyprian, who, in De lapsis, points to them as an example of the victory of courage over fear. St. Augustine composed a sermon in their honor on the anniversary of martyrdom, without giving further news.
Devotion to the souls in Purgatory contains in itself all the works of mercy, which supernaturalized by a spirit of faith, should merit us Heaven. de Sales