Pope Saint Hormisdas
Pope St. Hormisdas, once married with a son who also became Pope, ended the Laurentian schism and strongly backed St. Symmachus against antipope Lawrence.
The Transfiguration of the Lord
A divine revelation where Jesus, witnessed by Peter, James, and John, transformed and radiated Godly glory on Mount Tabor.
Our Lady of the Snows
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome's most important church for Our Lady, was built in 352 AD, inspired by a miraculous snowfall in August.
Saint John Marie Vianney
Saint John Marie Vianney, the curé of Ars, spent up to 12 hours daily hearing confessions, canonized in 1925, and patron of parish priests.
Saint Gamaliel
Saint Gamaliel, a Pharisee and doctor of the Law, advised the Sanhedrin to spare St. Peter and the Apostles, demonstrating his influential authority.
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, with Saint Athanasius, affirmed Jesus' divinity against Arianism, enduring sufferings for the Faith, earning martyrdom.
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Saint Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, spiritual writer, and founder of the Redemptorists, a prominent religious congregation.
Saint Ignatius Loyola, Founder of the Jesuits
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, born Íñigo Oñaz López de Loyola, founded the Jesuits after transitioning from court life to a military career.
Saint Peter Chrysologus
Saint Peter Chrysologus, Doctor of Homilies, defended Christ's humanity with concise, powerful homilies, earning the name "The Golden-Worded."
Saint Martha
Saint Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were close friends of Jesus, who visited their home and resurrected Lazarus despite the dangers in Judea.
