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June 14

Valero and San Rufino

confessor of faith

(+525) Valero and Rufino were in charge of the imperial granaries in Basoches, France, on a busy Roman road.

Biography

When his superior discovered his proselytizing work among travelers and officials who came to get supplies, he ordered them to be drowned in a river. The Christians removed his remains the next day and took them to Soissons where they took turns watching over his relics day and night.

Practical advice

By collecting your heart in silence, help with a household task that you normally leave to others with peace, perseverance and good humor.

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