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St. Nicholas of Tolentine is the patron of the Holy Souls in Purgatory. His feast day is celebrated on September 10th and is generally only celebrated by Augustinians. St. Nicholas spent countless hours in prayer and penances not only for the Holy Souls, but also for those that would come to him for confession. He is most famous for his vision of the Holy Souls: One Saturday night, while in bed, Nicholas heard the voice of a recently deceased Friar, who Nicholas had known personally. The Friar revealed that he was in Purgatory and begged Nicholas to offer Mass for him and the many others suffering that they might be freed from their sorrow. Upon waking Nicholas received permission from his Prior and offered Mass for them all that week. At the end of the week the Friar returned and thanked Nicholas for all that he had done and assured him that a great number of those Nicholas had seen in the vision were now enjoying the presence of God.Today we honor St Nicholas and ask his intercession for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory.. He, like all the Saints, adds his prayers to ours, and our prayers rise up like fine incense to our Lord and God. Saint Nicholas of Tolentino Pietro Perugino Confessor
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