St. Expeditus, Patron of Urgent and Just Causes
St. Expeditus, a Saint for those who have an urgent, pressing problem, now has a DVD that retells his life and work.
Although his birthplace is unknown, he is most likely an Armenian who was martyred during the persecutions of the 4th century. A soldier in the Imperial Roman army, Expeditus was in charge of an entire legion during the reign of Diocletian who, in 303 AD, had him killed.
During Expeditus' last battle, his men lost hope of victory, and remembering that Christians raised their hands to heaven to ask God for help, they did likewise. At that moment, the sky opened and a strong wind arose. In the ensuing confusion, Expeditus' army was able to defeat their enemies.
After this event, many of the soldiers converted to Christianity, including Expeditus. However, before his profession of faith, a crow arrived and said, "Tomorrow." Expeditus did not listen to the crow, and converted immediately.
Because of this, St. Expeditus is usually depicted holding a cross with the word "Hodie," Latin for today, in his right hand and a crow under his right foot, symbolizing the defeat of evil.
The DVD, "St. Expeditus, Patron of Just and Urgent Causes," was launched by an Argentinian production company, San Jose.
The documentary includes testimonies from pilgrims who go to his shrine in Buenos Aires on the 19th of every month, in remembrance of his martyrdom on April 19, to ask him for help and thank him for graces received.
Watch a short video about St. Expeditus here:
http://www.h2onews.org/_page_videoview.php?id_news=769#&lang=en
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