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 Apollinaris
Saint Apollinaris (d. 175), a renowned 2nd-century bishop, defended Christianity through an "Apology" to Emperor Marcus Aurelius after a Quadi victory.
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.
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.
Pope Saint Hyginus
Pope Saint Hyginus, a Greek, led the Roman Church (138-140 AD), structuring clergy hierarchy and mandating church consecration, but his exact history remains unclear.
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620 - 1700) “God closes a door and then opens a window,” people sometimes say when dealing with their own disappointment or...
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 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 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.
