Christianfeast day:
Acepsimas of Hnaitaand companions (Greek Orthodox Church), Alpaïs of Cudot, Elias I of Antioch(Syriac Orthodox Church), Ermengol (Hermengaudius), Gaudiosus of Tarazona, Gwenhael, Hubertus, Libertine, Malachy O' More, BlessedManuel Lozano Garrido, Martin de Porres, Papulus, Pirmin, Richard Hooker(Anglican Communion), BlessedRupert Mayer, Silvia, Winifred, November 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
A feast day in various Christian traditions honoring several saints including Acepsimas of Hnaita, Alpaïs of Cudot, and Martin de Porres.
On November 3, believers commemorate a diverse group of saints recognized across Eastern Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, and Anglican churches.
The observance highlights figures such as Acepsimas of Hnaita and his companions, known for their steadfast faith under persecution.
Alpaïs of Cudot is celebrated for her piety and charitable works in medieval France.
Richard Hooker is remembered for his influential theological writings in the Anglican tradition.
This feast day offers an opportunity to reflect on the spiritual legacy and contributions of these saints to Christian history.
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Acepsimas of Hnaita
Greek Orthodox Church
Alpaïs of Cudot
Elias I of Antioch
Syriac Orthodox Church
Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
Gaudiosus of Tarazona
Gwenhael
Hubertus
Libertine
Malachy O' More
Blessed
Manuel Lozano Garrido
Martin de Porres
Papulus
Pirmin
Richard Hooker
Anglican Communion
Rupert Mayer
Silvia
Winifred
November 3 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Acepsimas of Hnaitaand companions (Greek Orthodox Church)
The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of Acepsimas of Hnaita and his companions on November 3.
Acepsimas of Hnaita was a 4th-century bishop who, along with his fellow martyrs, stood firm in faith under persecution.
They are remembered for their courage and unyielding devotion during the Sassanid Empire's oppression.
The Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar marks their remembrance with special prayers and hymns.
Church services often include readings about their lives and sacrifices.
This feast day invites the faithful to reflect on the virtues of perseverance and faithfulness.
Acepsimas of Hnaita
Greek Orthodox Church
Alpaïs of Cudot
Saint Alpaïs of Cudot was a 12th-century French hermit renowned for her ascetic devotion and mystical spirituality.
Born near Sens in the early 1100s, Alpaïs of Cudot embraced a life of solitude and prayer in a small cell attached to the church in Cudot.
She was famed for her extreme fasting and reported miracles, including levitation during deep ecstasy.
Despite physical frailty, she offered hospitality to pilgrims and was considered a spiritual mother to many.
Her feast day on November 3 celebrates her enduring legacy of humility, charity, and mystical union with God.
Venerated in the Catholic Church, her tomb became a site of pilgrimage for those seeking peace and healing.
Alpaïs of Cudot
Elias I of Antioch(Syriac Orthodox Church)
Elias I of Antioch was Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church from 709 to 723, noted for strengthening monasticism and preserving liturgical traditions.
Born in the late 7th century, Elias I assumed the role of Patriarch in 709 and led the Antiochene community through ecclesiastical reforms.
He championed monastic life and supported the translation of religious texts into Syriac.
Under his guidance, church liturgy was codified and governance structures were reinforced.
Despite external pressures from Byzantine authorities, he maintained the autonomy of the Syriac Orthodox tradition.
His feast on November 3 honors his contributions to the spiritual and cultural heritage of Middle Eastern Christianity.
Elias I of Antioch
Syriac Orthodox Church
Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
Saint Ermengol, known as Hermengaudius, was Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia in the early 11th century, celebrated for his pious leadership and charitable works.
Born around 1009 into a noble family, Ermengol succeeded his uncle as bishop at a young age and served until his death in 1035.
He oversaw the restoration of churches, improved care for the poor, and defended church lands through diplomatic efforts.
Renowned for his humility and pastoral zeal, he encouraged pilgrimage and monastic reform in the Pyrenees.
Miracles reported at his tomb in La Seu d'Urgell attracted pilgrims long after his passing.
His feast on November 3 commemorates a legacy of faith, service, and regional identity in Catalonia.
Ermengol (Hermengaudius)
Gaudiosus of Tarazona
Saint Gaudiosus of Tarazona was a 4th-century bishop celebrated for his missionary efforts in what is now northern Spain.
Gaudiosus was appointed bishop of Tarazona during the late Roman Empire and is remembered for spreading Christianity across the Ebro Valley.
Faced with persecution under Diocletian, he was exiled but miraculously returned to his flock.
A patron of the poor, he established charitable institutions and defended the faith amidst political turmoil.
Local legends recount healing miracles attributed to his intercession.
His feast on November 3 honors his courage and foundational role in the Christian heritage of Aragon.
Gaudiosus of Tarazona
Gwenhael
Saint Gwenhael was a 6th-century Breton monk who succeeded his mentor Saint Winwaloe as abbot of Landévennec Abbey.
Born in Brittany around 550, Gwenhael became a disciple of Saint Winwaloe and helped establish monastic life on the Breton coast.
Upon his mentor's death, he was elected abbot and led the community with simplicity and devotion.
He is credited with miracles of healing and is invoked by fishermen seeking protection at sea.
His leadership contributed to the spread of Celtic monastic traditions across northwestern France.
His feast on November 3 celebrates Breton spirituality and the legacy of early medieval monasticism.
Gwenhael
Hubertus
Saint Hubertus is the patron saint of hunters, mathematicians, and forest workers, renowned for his legendary vision of a stag bearing a crucifix.
Born around 656 into a noble Frankish family, Hubert experienced a dramatic conversion while hunting on Good Friday, when he saw a stag with a glowing crucifix between its antlers.
He renounced his worldly titles, studied under Bishop Lambert, and was consecrated Bishop of Liège.
Hubert championed the protection of animals and forests, blending his love of nature with deep Christian faith.
Miracles at his tomb in Liège drew pilgrims seeking healing from rabies and other ailments.
His feast on November 3 celebrates his role as a model of spiritual transformation and ecological stewardship.
Hubertus
Libertine
Libertine
Malachy O' More
Malachy O' More
BlessedManuel Lozano Garrido
Blessed Manuel Lozano Garrido was a Spanish journalist and writer who, despite blindness and illness, inspired many with his deep faith.
Born in Seville in 1920, Manuel Lozano Garrido lost his sight at a young age but pursued studies in journalism and communication.
He founded and edited radio programming for the sick, reaching thousands with messages of hope and Christian devotion.
Living most of his adult life in a hospital bed, he wrote hundreds of weekly articles, letters, and poems reflecting his joyful spirituality.
Beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010, he is honored as the patron of journalists and the chronically ill.
His feast on November 3 celebrates resilience, compassion, and the power of faith in adversity.
Blessed
Manuel Lozano Garrido
Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres was a Peruvian lay brother known for his humility, miraculous healings, and dedication to social justice.
Born in Lima in 1579 to a Spanish nobleman and a former African slave, Martin de Porres experienced racial prejudice from childhood.
He joined the Dominican convent as a lay brother, caring for the sick, poor, and animals with tireless compassion.
Legends of bilocation, miraculous cures, and communion of animals underscore his sanctity.
He promoted interfaith harmony and fought for the rights of marginalized communities in colonial Peru.
Canonized in 1962 as the first black saint of the Americas, his feast on November 3 honors his enduring legacy of charity and equality.
Martin de Porres