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2005/05/10

Victor of Milan - Praetorian Guard- Martyr 303

Victor Legionary of the Praetorian Guard. Became a Christian as a young man In about 303, after retirement, he was arrested in the city of Milan under the persecutions of Maximian. He was basted in molten lead, and killed for his faith. see more here http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintv28.htm

http://www.ucc.ie/milmart/Victor.html Ancient text here, fantastic sounding

Cute saint "card" here http://franciscancards.com/java.shtml?pod-5/pod5-8.jav

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who dost enkindle the name of thy love in the hearts of the Saints; Grant to us, thy humble servants, the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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