Tag Archives: Sts. Nunilo and Alodia

ARMENIA: Islamic rebels demand $250,000 for kidnapped Catholic priest

Posted on 26 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Public Radio of Armenia:
Rebels demand $250,000 for the kidnapped Armenian Catholic Priest
A world wide appeal has been initiated by the Bishop Marayati, Armenian Catholic, of Aleppo for the release of Fr Michael Kayyal who was kidnapped on 9th February … Continue reading →

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SPAIN: Youths attack Catholic school, threaten to burn priests alive

Posted on 23 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have you seen this?
From CNA:
Madrid, Spain, Oct 19, 2012 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A group of young people shouting, “Where are the priests? We’re going to burn them at the stake,” attacked the Mary Help of Christians Salesian School … Continue reading →

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22 October: Sts. Nunilo and Alodia! Virgins and Martyrs

Posted on 22 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today, 22 October, is the feast of the glorious martyrs Sts. Nunilo and Alodia!
Nunilo and Alodia were 9th c. virgin martyrs in Huesca, Spain. They were born to a Muslim father and Christian mother. They chose their mother’s Christianity.
As a … Continue reading →

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The vigil of a great feast for all Fr. Z readers!

Posted on 21 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

ALERT!  I hereby dispense any and all of you reticent about shopping on Sunday so that you can go forth to gather celebratory provisions for tomorrow’s glorious feast.
Tomorrow, 22 October, is the Feast of…
Sts. Nunilo and Alodia!
Perhaps paella would be appropriate?
I’d … Continue reading →

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What they are NOT saying in the Synod about REAL New Evangelization: start having babies!

Posted on 16 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Changing demographics.

Sts. Nunilo and Alodia pray for us.
In other news, the Armenian Orthodox Patriarch in Tblisi is being credited with boosting the birth-rate in Georgia.   On LifeSite I read that the Patriarch Ilia II … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father’s Wednesday Audiences will now include Arabic

Posted on 10 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

ARABIC TO BECOME A PART OF THE POPE’S GENERAL AUDIENCE
Vatican City, (VIS) – Beginning on Wednesday 10 October, during the Holy Father’s weekly general audience, an Arabic speaker will join the other speakers who provide a summary of the … Continue reading →

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Muslim terrorists attack, kill Catholic schoolchildren with a grenade

Posted on 1 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From UPI:
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 30 (UPI) — A grenade attack on a Catholic church Sunday school in Kenya killed one boy and critically injured six other children, the Red Cross said.
The attack happened around 10:30 a.m. at the St. Polycarp … Continue reading →

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US Ambassador to Libya,staff, killed by a mob

Posted on 12 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From FNC:
Fox News confirms US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three of his staff were killed last night in an attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, as anti-Islam film sparks attacks against US compounds in Libya and Egypt by armed … Continue reading →

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Islamic terrorists target and kill more Christians in Nigeria

Posted on 8 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From AP/ABCNews:
52 Killed in Central Nigeria Raids and Reprisals
By AHMED SAKA Associated Press
JOS, Nigeria July 8, 2012 (AP)
Raids and reprisal attacks have left 52 people dead in Christian villages near a Nigerian city where authorities have struggled to contain religious … Continue reading →

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France: Muslims enter church, throw rocks during mass

Posted on 28 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I picked this up from the blog Etheldreda’s Place of frequent commentator here, Supertradmom.
You know, these days there just aren’t enough girls being named “Etheldreda”.
In any event, take a look at this, which I lifted from the aforementioned.  Go visit … Continue reading →

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