Saint Anthony of Padua (Ferdinand)
Born in Lisbon in 1195, Ferdinand became Anthony upon joining the Franciscans to seek martyrdom. A prodigious preacher and thaumaturge, he c…
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Saint Benezet (Benedict)
A humble shepherd from Savoy born in 1165, Bénézet received a divine command to build a bridge over the Rhône in Avignon. After proving his …
Saint Bernard of Menthon (Apostle of the Alps)
A 10th-century Savoyard nobleman, Bernard of Menthon fled a prestigious marriage to dedicate himself to God in Aosta. Having become an archd…
Saint Christopher (Christophorus)
A giant of Canaanite origin, Christopher sought to serve the greatest prince in the world. After serving a king and then the devil, he dedic…
Saint Leonard (Leodowald)
Bishop of Avranches in the 6th and 7th centuries, Leonard (Leodowald) transitioned from a violent youth to a life of holiness following a co…
Martyrs of Indonesia (2)
Denis of the Nativity and Redemptus of the Cross are two Discalced Carmelites martyred in 1638 in Sumatra, recognized as the protomartyrs of…
Saint Raymond of Toulouse
A regular canon in Toulouse in the 11th century, Raymond dedicated his life and fortune to the poor and public works after his widowhood. He…