Monday, June 9, 2025

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Victorinus of Camerino Read more

St. Victorinus of Camerino

Saint Victorinus of Camerino, also known as Victorinus of Monte Nero, was a revered Catholic saint and bishop who lived in Italy during the 6th century. According to historical records, he was the brother of another esteemed saint, Severinus of Septempeda. Born into a noble family, Victorinus and his brother were remarkably compassionate individuals who dedicated themselves to helping the less...
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St. Anthony Mary Gianelli Read more

St. Anthony Mary Gianelli

Saint Anthony Mary Gianelli, also known as Antony Gianelli, was born on 12 April 1789 in Cerreto, Italy. He was the son of Mary and James Gianelli, and he grew up in a humble, devout family in a small farming village. His mother, known for her piety, taught catechism, while his father was renowned for his generosity and peacemaking skills in their town. Anthony displayed exceptional promise as...
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St. Rafael Guízar Valencia Read more

St. Rafael Guízar Valencia

Saint Rafael Guízar Valencia was born in Cotija de la Paz, Michoacán, on April 26, 1878 (his brother, Antonio Guízar y Valencia, served as the Bishop of Chihuahua for 49 years). He was ordained a priest in 1901. With the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, persecution of the Catholic Church became severe, and Guízar became a special target because of his outspoken defense of the Church....
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St. Franco of Assergi Read more

St. Franco of Assergi

Saint Franco of Assergi was a Benedictine monk known for his piety, prayerfulness, and remarkable experiences as a hermit. He spent a significant portion of his life dedicated to God at the Monastery of San Giovanni Battista in Lucoli, Italy, where he served as a devout monk for a period of twenty years. During his time at the monastery, Franco's deep devotion and unwavering faith became...
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St. Petroc Read more

St. Petroc

Saint Petroc, also known as Petrock, Pedrog, Perreuse, Perreux, Petrocus, and Petrox, was a saint and important figure in the early history of Christianity in Britain. Petroc was born as the younger son of King Glywys, and upon his father's death, he was expected to take the crown of one of the country's sub-divisions. However, Petroc had a deep longing for a religious life, and...
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