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Category: Saint of the day

Saint of the day: St. Mary Magdalene

Mary of Magdala was known to all as “The” Sinner”. Filled with deep sorrow because of her sinful life, she went to a dinner to which Jesus was invited....

Saint of the day: St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest

He was born on July 22, 1559 as Giulio Cesare Russo in Brindisi, Kingdom of Naples in Italy to a family of Venetian merchants. After the early death of his parents, he...

Saint of the day: St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr

Apollinaris was made Bishop of Ravenna, Italy, by Saint Peter the Apostle himself. The miracles he wrought there soon attracted official attention. His preaching won...

Saint of the day: St. Alexius, Confessor

St. Alexius was the only son of a wealthy senator of Rome, Euphemian, and his wife, Aglaë. He was born and educated in that capitol in the fifth century. From the...

Saint of the day: Our Lady Of Mount Carmel 

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order. The first Carmelites were Christian hermits...

Saint of the day: St. Bonaventure

Today, July 15, marks the feast day of St. Bonaventure, who is called “The Seraphic Doctor” of the Church. St. Bonaventure is known for his leadership of the...

Saint of the day: St. Henry II, patron of the disadvantaged

St Henry was the son of Henry, Duke of Bavaria and Gisella, daughter of Conrad, King of Burgundy. He was born in 972. He was educated under the care of St...

Saint of the day: The Seven Martyrs

 St. Felicity was a noble Roman lady, distinguished for her virtue. This mother of seven children raised her sons in the fear of the Lord. After the death of her...

Saint of the day: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions Martyrs

The early christians arrived in China through Syria in the 600s. Christianity in China over the centuries was free to grow or was forced to operate secretly depending on...

Saint of the day: Sts. Aquila and Priscilla

Saints Aquila and Priscilla were a Jewish couple from Rome who had been exiled to Corinth, and were friends of St. Paul in the first century. They hosted St. Paul on his...