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Ulrich was born in Switzerland to a noble German family in the year of Our Lord 890. He was a sickly child, but proved himself an excellent student at the monastery of St. Gall. Ulrich considered becoming a monk himself, but a holy virgin, the future martyr St. Wiborada, prophesied his true vocation, and he received holy orders in Augsburg. After several years as a priest, Ulrich was appointed the new Prince-Bishop of Augsburg by King Henry of the Germans. Ulrich immediately reinforced discipline in the diocese, prioritizing the liturgy, preaching, and care for the poor. He was staunchly loyal to Emperor Otto the Great, and bravely guided Augsburg through a siege by Magyar invaders, leading prayers and processions constantly until relieved by Imperial forces. Near the end of his life Ulrich tried to resign in favor of his nephew, due to illness and a desire to retire to a monastery, but he was accused of nepotism, for which he earnestly apologized. He died soon after, and was interred in one of the many churches he had rebuilt in his see. Ulrich was the first confessor to be officially canonized by a pope, and he is hailed as a patron of expectant mothers and against rodent infestations.
THE prophets Osee and Aggaeus.
In Africa, the birthday [into heaven] of St. Jucundian, a martyr who was drowned in the sea for Christ.
In the diocese of Bourges, St. Laurian, bishop of Seville and martyr, whose head was taken to Seville, in Spain.
At Sirmium, Saints Innocent and Sebastia, with thirty other martyrs.
At Madaurus, in Africa, the martyr Namphanion and his companions, whom he strengthened for the combat and led to the crown of martyrdom.
At Cyrene, in Lybia, the holy bishop Theodore. In the persecution of Diocletian, under the governor Dignian, he was scourged with leaded whips, and had his tongue cut out. Finally, however, he died a confessor.
The same day, the birthday [into heaven] of the Saints Flavian II, bishop of Antioch, and Elias, bishop of Jerusalem, who were driven into exile by the emperor Anastasius, in defense of the Council of Chalcedon, and went victoriously to God.
At Augsburg, in Bavaria, St. Uldaric, a bishop illustrious for extraordinary abstinence, liberality, vigilance, and the gift of miracles.
At Lisbon, St. Elizabeth, widow, queen of Portugal, whose festival is celebrated on the 8th of this month, by order of Innocent XII.
At Tours, the translation of St. Martin, bishop and confessor, and the Dedication of his Basilica, which took place on the anniversary of his elevation to the episcopate some years previous.
℣. And elsewhere many other holy martyrs, confessors, and holy virgins.
℟. Thanks be to God.