Pope Saint Simplicius
Pope Saint Simplicius navigated the fall of the Western Roman Empire, defended Chalcedon's decisions, and fought to preserve Rome's influence and aid Italy during barbarian incursions.
Saint David of Wales
A revered Welsh patron saint known for his ascetic lifestyle, missionary work, and founding of monasteries, including the prominent abbey in southwestern Wales.
Pope Saint Hilarius
Pope Saint Hilarius, successor to Saint Leo, confirmed council works, combated Nestorianism, held Roman Councils, and enhanced church architecture; papal legate; died in 468.
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Saint Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, born in Assisi in 1838, was a Passionist saint and Apostle of Sorrows, canonized for his virtuous life and miracles.
Saint Porphyry of Gaza
Saint Porphyry of Gaza, former Thessalonican noble, turned ascetic, became Bishop of Gaza, zealously fought paganism, and led many to Christianity before dying in 420.
Saint Ananias
Saint Ananias, an early Christian in Damascus, baptized Saul (Paul) after a divine vision, preached in Syria, and was martyred, becoming a patron of St. Paul.
Blessed Thomas Maria Fusco
Blessed Thomas Maria Fusco was an Apostle of Charity of the Most Precious Blood, a friend of boys and girls and young people and attentive to every kind of poverty and human and spiritual misery.
Saint Polycarp
Saint Polycarp (69-155 A.D.), Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr, bridged apostolic traditions to 2nd century Christianity in Roman Asia Minor.
Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter
The feast of The Chair of Saint Peter commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church.
Saint Peter Damian, Doctor of the Church
Saint Peter Damian (988-1072), Doctor of the Church, revered as a scholar, preacher, monk, priest, and cardinal, embodied wisdom, zeal, austerity, piety, and loyalty.
