Saint Basil the Great
Saint Basil the Great (330-379) was a prominent early Christian bishop, theologian, and monastic leader known for combating Arianism and his contributions to Eastern Christianity.
Saint Gregory Nazianzen
Saint Gregory Nazianzen, "the Theologian," overcame challenges to become a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle scholarship and influential writings on the Trinity.
Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace" This solemnity, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.
Pope Saint Sylvester
Pope Saint Sylvester surely was appointed by God to govern his holy church in the first years of her temporal prosperity and triumph over her persecuting enemies. His pontificate was one of the most important, crucial and eventful of all Popes.
Saint Anysia
Saint Anysia of Thessalonica, devout Christian and martyr during Emperor Maximian's persecution, sacrificed all for faith, resisted pagan oppression, and died for Christ.
Saint Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket (1118-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, clashed with King Henry II over church-state authority, martyred, and canonized in 1173.
Feast of the Holy Innocents
Upon the birth of Our Lord, Herod ordered the murder of all all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, known as the massacre of the Holy Innocents.
Feast of the Holy Family
The Holy Family is the name given to the family unit of Jesus: The Divine Son of God Jesus, his mother Mary, and his foster-father Joseph.
Saint John
Saint John: Beloved apostle, author of Fourth Gospel, New Testament letters, and Revelation, entrusted with caring for Mary.
Saint Stephen
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, steadfast in faith, challenged tradition, and forgave his persecutors, leaving a powerful legacy.
