Saint Clare of Assisi
Saint Clare of Assisi was one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. She founded the Order of Saint Clare, commonly referred to today as the Poor Clares.
Saint Lawrence
Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, was one of the victims of the persecution of Valerian in 258. He is one of the most celebrated Martyrs of the Church.
Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein), German philosopher turned nun, converted from atheism, martyred in Auschwitz, canonized in 1998, patron saint of Europe.
Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic (1170-1221), founder of the Dominicans, received the Rosary from Our Lady and is the patron of astronomers and the falsely accused.
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.
