Saint Opportuna of Montreuil, also known as Opportune, was an esteemed Catholic saint and Benedictine nun, born at the castle of Exmes in Argentan, Normandy, France. She was the sister of Saint Chrodegang of Séez and the niece of Saint Lanthilda. Saint Opportuna dedicated her life to serving God and became renowned for her faith and piety. At a young age, Opportuna entered the convent near...

Saint Apollonius of Antinoë, also known as Apollonius the Apologist, was a courageous Christian martyr who lived during the time of the persecutions of Diocletian. Although little is known about his early life, his extraordinary act of faith and self-sacrifice has made him an inspiration for Christians throughout history. During the reign of Diocletian, Christians faced immense persecution,...

St. Anicetus was the pope from 155-166.  He succeeded Pius and was a Syrian from Edessa. Anicetus was a notable enemy of the heresies of his era, and during his reign a controversy arose between the Eastern and Western Churches. St. Polycarp, then rather advanced in age, came to confer with Anicetus, and spent two years, from 160-162, discussing a difference of opinion about the date of...

Saint Gerold of Saxony, also known as Gerold von Großwalsertal, was born to the Saxon nobility in Saxony, part of modern-day Germany. Historical records indicate that he lived during the 10th century, although the exact date of his birth is not specified. One notable aspect of Saint Gerold's life was his generous act of donating land to the monastery of Einsiedeln in Switzerland....

Saint Athanasia of Aegina, also known as Athanasia of Constantinople, was born in the 8th century on the beautiful Island of Aegina, Greece. She was the daughter of Nikita and Marina, belonging to a noble and pious family. Athanasia grew up in an environment filled with deep religious devotion, and from a young age, she felt a strong calling towards the religious life. Legend has it that when...