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August 2
Optional Memorial
St. Eusebius was appointed Bishop of Vercelli in 345 by Pope Julius I. He was one of the first bishops in the west to blend monasticism and clerical life. He attended the Synod of Milan in 355 and the Synod of Alexandria in 362. Topics discussed in these synods included the divinity of Jesus, the divinity of the Holy Ghost, the doctrine on the Incarnation, and issues raised by the Arian heresy. Throughout his life, he worked, along with St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria; to strengthen the Trinitarian truth and disprove Arian heresy. [1]
St. Peter Julian Eymard was a French priest in the 19th century. With a heart for the Eucharist, he founded the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. This community of men was dedicated to Adoration and supported the poor in preparing for First Communion. St. Peter Julian Eymard was canonized in 1962 by Pope John XXIII. [2]
Written by Sarah Ciotti
Reviewed by Fr. Hugh Feiss, OSB, STD
[1] Catholicpedia: The Original Catholic Encyclopedia (1917) for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. s.v. “St Eusebius.”
[2] Catholic News Agency, St. Peter Julian Eymard, 2012.
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