Rose was born at Viterbo in Italy, the daughter of a doctor. Following the death of her fiancé she entered a convent, but soon returned home to care for her newly widowed mother. Meanwhile, Rose invited the women of the neighborhood to recite the rosary in her home, forming a sort of sodality with them. As she looked to her future under the spiritual guidance of a Jesuit priest, Rose became...

Saint James of Numidia, also known as James of Lambesa, James of Lambaesis, and James of Lambese, was a devout deacon in the early Christian church. He lived during a time of intense persecution of the faithful under the rule of Emperor Valerian. His life and final acts of martyrdom serve as a testament to his unwavering faith and dedication to Christ. James was a deacon in the same church as...

Saint Irene of Lecce, also known as Erina or Eiréne, was the daughter of a wealthy pagan named Licinius. She was born in an unknown time and place. However, later retellings of her story provide additional details that connect her to various locations, increase the number of pagans she converted, and link her to numerous miracles. Irene's father, Licinius, considered her to be incredibly...

Saint Antonina of Nicaea, also known as Antonina of Bithynia, was a devout Christian who lived during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. Although limited historical records exist, it is widely believed that she was born in Nicaea, Bithynia, which is now modern-day Turkey. Saint Antonina's life was marked by unimaginable suffering and steadfast faith in the...

Saint Stanislas Kazimierczyk, also known as Louis Scholtis, Louis Soltys, Stanislas Kazimierz, and Stanislaw Kazimierczyk, was born on September 27, 1433, in Kazimierz, Lubelskie, Poland, to Maciej and Jadwiga Soltys. Raised in a pious family, he received a good education in the faith. Stanislas demonstrated exceptional intellectual abilities from a young age and went on to receive doctorates...