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1. September 1st is the name day of the patron saint of cab drivers, especially those in Paris. Which Irish saint has this patronage?
2. September 7th is the feast day of several saints. Which of them gave his name to an island in the former Netherlands Antilles?
3. Theodora is one of the many saints venerated on a date which will always involve sad memories for the USA. On what day do we celebrate Saint Theodora?
4. September 14th is the name day of Notburga, a simple housemaid. Once she threw her sickle in the air when she wanted to go to church. Which miracle happened next?
5. September 15th is the feast day of Saint Valerian the martyr. In 178 AD he escaped from prison from Lyons, but was apprehended ten days later near Tours. What was the method of execution used upon him?
6. September 16th is the name day of Saint Cornelius. What was the highest clerical office Cornelius held (from 251 until 253 AD)?
7. Which of the following saints is venerated on September 19th, not the most logical date for someone bearing this name?
8. According to the Roman Catholic Church, September 20th is the feast day of both a martyr and the man who ordered his or her death.
9. Saint Padre Pio, venerated on September 23rd, is one of the few saints who present the stigmata, which appear by miracle. What are stigmata?
10. September 29th is the name day of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel and Saint Raphael. According to Roman Catholic tradition, what is the specific nature of these three saints?
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