Feast day · August 31
Saint Aristides of Athens was a 2nd-century Christian philosopher and apologist. He is best known for presenting an apology for Christianity to the Roman Emperor Hadrian around 124 AD. Aristides explained the faith's principles and defended Christians against persecution. His writings are some of the earliest surviving Christian apologetic works. He is honored for his wisdom and courage in proclaiming the Gospel.
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Saint Alexander, bishop of Constantinople
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St. Pammachius, Member of the Roman Senate
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Sts. Felix, priest and Adautto, Martyrs on the via Ostiense
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B. Alfred Hildefons Schuster, Cardinal, Archbishop of Milan
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Raymond Nonnatus
August 31
Saint Raymund, confessor of Nonnatus
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