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Desiderata

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a name sometimes applied to the sacraments, as being desired by all Christians. Desiderius.

(1) Bishop of Vienne, martyr at Lyons; natal day, February 11. According to Ado, he suffered martyrdom on May 23, and was translated February 11.

(2) Bishop of Ferrara; day of death, May 23.

(3) The reader, martyr at Naples under Diocletian, with Januarius the bishop, and others; commemorated September 19.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Desiderata'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/desiderata.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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