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September 23 — St. Linus, Pope & Martyr

     “At Rome,” says the Roman Martyrology, “the triumph of St.  Linus, pope and martyr, who immediately succeeded St. Peter in the government of the Church. He suffered martyrdom, and was buried on the Vatican next to the Prince of the Apostles.” The name of St. Linus is mentioned

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September 23 - St. Linus, Pope & Martyr - Ember Saturday - St. Thecla, Virgin & Martyr

Introit: John xxi. 15-17

    If thou lovest Me, Simon Peter, feed My lambs, feed My sheep. Ps. I will extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou hast upheld me; and hast not made my enemies to rejoice over me. ℣. Glory be. If thou lovest...

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