Saint Paul the Hermit
Saint Paul the Hermit, known as the 'First Hermit,' lived 90 years in solitude, sustained miraculously in the Egyptian desert, inspiring Christian monasticism.
Saint Felix of Nola
Saint Felix of Nola, once a Roman soldier's son, became a Christian martyr and saint, renowned for his humility, charity, and miraculous escape from persecution.
Saint Hilary of Poiters
Hilary of Poitiers was a 4th-century bishop, renowned for his defense against Arianism and contributions to early Christian theology and writings.
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
Marguerite Bourgeoys, a pioneering French educator and saint, founded the Congregation of Notre Dame and revolutionized education in 17th-century Canada.
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord
The Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord commemorates Jesus Christ's baptism in the River Jordan by John the Baptist.
Saint Gregory of Nyssa
Saint Gregory of Nyssa, influential theologian and bishop, was a fervent defender of Christian orthodoxy and a pivotal figure in early Christian mysticism.
Saint Adrian of Canterbury
Saint Adrian of Canterbury (died 710) was a famous scholar and the Abbot of St Augustine's Abbey in Canterbury in the English county of Kent. He twice turned down a papal request to become Archbishop of Canterbury.
Saint Apollinaris
Saint Apollinaris (d. 175), a renowned 2nd-century bishop, defended Christianity through an "Apology" to Emperor Marcus Aurelius after a Quadi victory.
Saint Raymond of Penafort
Saint Raymond of Peñafort (1180–1275), Dominican priest and canon law expert, co-founded the Order of Our Lady of Ransom.
Saint André Bessette
Saint André Bessette expressed a saint’s faith by a lifelong devotion to St. Joseph. He was the eighth of 12 children born to a French Canadian couple near Montreal. At his canonization in October 2010, Pope Benedict XVI said that St. Andre "lived the beatitude of the pure of heart."
