Saint James of Sasseau
A former Greek soldier who became a priest, Saint Jacques de Sasseau settled as a hermit in Berry in the 9th century after a journey through…
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Venerable Magdalene of Japan
A young 17th-century Japanese Dominican tertiary, Magdeleine dedicated herself to God after the martyrdom of her parents. After a life as a …
Saint Philip of Heraclea
Bishop of Heraclea, Philip refused to surrender the holy books to the Roman authorities. After seven months of captivity and numerous tormen…
Saint Phocas the Gardener
A gardener in Sinope, Phocas hospitably welcomed the soldiers who came to put him to death, digging his own grave during the night before su…