Saint Placidus and his Companions, Martyrs

The text "Ss. Placidi et Sociorum Martyrum" refers to **Saint Placidus and his Companions, Martyrs**. They are commemorated in the Traditional Latin Mass, and their feast day is celebrated on **October 5th**. The group includes Saint Placidus, who was a disciple of Saint Benedict, and his companions who were martyred with him.

Saint Placidus, also known as **St. Placid**, was a disciple of **Saint Benedict of Nursia**. He was the son of the patrician **Tertullus** and was brought as a child to Benedict at **Sublaqueum (Subiaco)**, where he was dedicated to God as an oblate.

An **oblate** reflects a person dedicated to a religious life, but typically having not taken full monastic vows and used to describe individuals who are affiliated with a monastic community but live in general society.

Saint Placidus became a disciple of Saint Benedict when he was brought to Benedict as a child by his father, the patrician Tertullus. He was dedicated to God as an oblate at the monastery of Sublaqueum (Subiaco), where he was placed under the care and guidance of Saint Benedict. This early dedication and upbringing in the monastic environment allowed Placidus to grow in his faith and commitment to the monastic life.

Placidus is known for his deep devotion and commitment to the monastic life. He is often associated with a miraculous event where he was saved from drowning by Saint Benedict's prayers.

In addition to his life as a monk, Placidus is also venerated as a martyr. Along with his companions, including **Saints Eutychius, Victorinus, Flavia, Donatus, Firmatus the deacon, Faustus**, and thirty others, he was martyred either by pirates at Messina or under the Emperor Diocletian.

Saint Placidus and his companions are commemorated in the Traditional Latin Mass, and their feast day is celebrated on **October 5th**.

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