He liturgical calendar from Catholic Church Every day offers us the opportunity to remember and honor those who have borne witness to their faith with their life, their word and their work. Some of them are well known and revered by the faithful, while others are more unknown or local, but no less important, so What saints are celebrated today, Monday, March 11, 2024?
Today, Monday, March 11, 2024, we celebrate the memory of several saints and blessed who inspire us with their example and accompany us with their intercession. Among them is Saint Constantine who was king of Scotland and others that we explain below.
Saint Constantine of Scotland
Constantine III, possibly a monarch of Dumnonia in the 6th century, is mentioned in the list of the legendary kings of Brittany, which currently corresponds to England, as related in the work “Historia Regum Britanniae” written by Godfrey of Monmouth. He is credited as his father to Cador, Duke of Cornwall and relative of King Arthur. Costantino is said to have participated in the Battle of Camlann, where he was apparently one of the few survivors. Following this event, he was taken to Avalon, where King Arthur appointed him as his successor.
According to Godfrey, Constantine had continuous conflicts with the Saxons and Mordred's sons, Melehan and Melou, whom he would have killed in a church. For this sacrilegious act, it is said that he was punished by God and finally buried at Stonehenge, next to Uther Pendragon.
The figure of Costantino is also mentioned in the works of Thomas Malory as the first successor of King Arthur. Tradition identifies him with Constantine of Domnonia (or Cornwall), who upon becoming religious was later venerated as a saint, according to the Annales Cambriae. The Catholic Church commemorates his feast day on March 11. He is credited with fathering Erbin of Dumnonia, Meirchion and Digain.
In summary, The figure of Costantino III is shrouded in legend and historical tradition of Brittany, being considered a key character in the succession to the throne after the disappearance of King Arthur. His legacy lives on through various literary and religious sources, presenting him as a military leader, a designated successor, and finally as a revered figure within the religious realm.
Saint Pionius of Smyrna
Saint Pionius was a priest of the Church of Smyrna, in Asia Minor, who suffered martyrdom during the persecution of Emperor Decius. He was arrested along with other Christians and subjected to torture and threats to make him renounce his faith. However, he stood firm and boldly confessed Christ. He was sentenced to be burned at the stake, but before being executed, he gave an apologetic speech in defense of Christianity and exhorted his companions to persevere to the end. His martyrdom was narrated by an eyewitness and is preserved as one of the oldest and most valuable documents in the history of the Church.
Saints Trophimus and Thallus of Laodicea
Saints Trophimus and Thallus were two brothers who lived in Laodicea, a city in Phrygia, in modern-day Turkey.. During the persecution of Emperor Licinius, they were denounced as Christians and brought before the governor. There they were required to worship pagan gods, but they refused and declared their faith in Christ. For this, they were whipped, skinned and finally beheaded. Their bodies were thrown to the dogs, but some Christians collected them and buried them.
Saint Vincent of Leon
Saint Vincent of León, who died on March 11, 554 in León, He was a prominent Benedictine monk and abbot of the Monastery of San Claudio de León. His life was marked by his dedication to preaching and defending Catholic doctrine, confronting the Arian heresy and facing serious consequences for his firmness in the faith.
According to the tradition, Saint Vincent of León was subjected to intense interrogations and torture by the Arian Suebis, who took over the monastery where he resided. Despite his physical attacks, he remained steadfast in defending Catholic doctrine, which ultimately led to his being brutally murdered.
The legend also relates that, after his death, the spirit of Saint Vincent appeared with a group of angels to the remaining friars, urging them to maintain their faith even in the face of danger, or to flee if they considered themselves unable to face martyrdom. This display of courage and firmness in faith left a deep mark on the monastic community.
After his tragic death, San Vicente de León was buried in the monastery, but with the passage of time, his remains were lost, except for those of Vicente and Ramiro. The remains of Saint Vincent were transferred to the Cathedral of Oviedo, where they are deposited in a silver ark in the Holy Chamber, honoring his memory and legacy.
Other saints celebrated on March 11
In addition to the saints mentioned, on this 11th March The memory of the following saints and blesseds is also celebrated:
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- St. Sophronius of Jerusalem, bishop (f. 639)
- St. Vidician of Cambrai, bishop (fc 712)
- San Benito de Milán, obishop (d. 725)
- Saint Oengo of Tallaght “Cúldeo”, monk (fc 824)
- Saint Eulogius of Córdoba, priest and martyr (d. 859)
- Blessed John Baptist of Fabriano Righi, presbyter (d. 1539)
- Blessed Thomas Atkinson, priest and martyr (d. 1616)
- Blessed John Kearney, priest and martyr (d. 1653)
- Saint Dominic Câm, priest and martyr (d. 1859)
- Saints Marcos Chng Ui-ba and Alejo U Se-yong, martyrs (d. 1866)