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Church of SS. Cosmas and Damian St. Wenceslaus Martyr
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| History: Saint Wenceslaus was
born in Bohemia around the year 907. Brought up as a Christian by his aunt,
he began his rule around the year 925. Having experienced many difficulties
in ruling over his subjects and in leading them to the faith, he was
betrayed by his brother Boleslaus and killed by assassins in 935. He was
immediately recognized as a martyr and is venerated as the patron saint of
Bohemia. His feast is celebrated on
September 28th. Prayer: Lord, you taught your martyr Wenceslaus to prefer the kingdom of heaven to all that the earth has to offer. May his prayers free us from our self-seeking and help us to serve you with all our hearts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. The Liturgy of the Hours According to the Roman Rite, Catholic Book Publishing Co., New York, (C) 1975, Volume IV, pp. 1426, 1428. |
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