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of swords, rolled over her body; and was then 

 beheaded. 



Nov. 30. — S. Andrew, Apostle and Martyr. S. 

 Andrew's Cross, or Common Ascyrum. As- 

 cyrus vulgaris. 

 He was martyred a.d. 70. 



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Dec. 6. — S. Nicholas, Bishop. Nest-flowered Heath. 

 Erica nidiflora. 

 This is the Patron Saint of virgins, boys, sailors, 

 and the Worshipful Company of Parish Clerks 

 of the City of London. After living in seclusion 

 in a monastery for many years, he was chosen 

 Bishop of Myra, in which high calling he became 

 noted for his fervency and zeal, his humility and 

 active benevolence. 

 Dec. 8. — Conception of the Virgin Mary. Arbor 

 Vitae. Thuja occidentalis. 

 This feast was constituted by S. Anselm, Arch- 

 bishop of Canterbury, about the year 1070. 



