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The Christian Catacombs of Rome

Martyrs and Saints are venerated and invoked in the local Churches on their dies natalis, i.e. on the day of their birthday into heaven. It is a constant practice of the Church to meet in liturgical assemblies either in the place of their martyrdom or close to their glorious sepulchres.
" Encouraged by the testimony of Martyrs and Saints, the Church, pilgrim on earth, faces everyday the good battle of faith to share the same crown of glory, and invokes the mercy of the Father, who reveals his power in the weak and gives the defenceless the strength of martyrdom"

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