Saint Apollonia of Alexandria, also known as Apolline of Alexandria, was a consecrated virgin and deaconess who lived during the third century. She was a prominent figure among the local Christian community in Alexandria, Egypt. During this time, an anti-Christian uprising was sparked by a pagan prophecy, resulting in a violent mob that targeted Christians. Apollonia, being recognized as a...

  Saint Laureatus of Rome, also known as Laureatus of Castelpoto, was a Catholic saint who was martyred during the persecutions of Valerian in the mid-3rd century. Little is known about Saint Laureatus' early life, but he is believed to have been born in Rome, Italy. He lived during a time when Christians faced intense persecution, especially under the reign of Emperor Valerian....

Saint Theodore Stratelates, also known as Theodore the General, Theodore Tyro, Theodore the Recruit, Theodore Tiro, Theodor Tiro of Euchaïta, Theodore of Amasea, Theodore Teron, and Theodorus of Heraclea, was a Roman general (stratelates) who lived during a time of Christian persecution. Born in the late 3rd century, Theodore served as a high-ranking military officer in the Roman Empire. He...

St. Paul Miki (1562–1597) and his twenty-five companions, known as the Martyrs of Nagasaki, were crucified for the faith in Nagasaki, Japan, in 1597. A Japanese layman of great nobility and wealth, Paul was converted to Christianity by St. Francis Xavier. Although the Christian missionaries did not meet with opposition initially, the Japanese rulers eventually launched a brutal campaign...

Blessed Françoise Mézière, also known as Françoise Mézière, was a devout lay woman born on August 25, 1745, in Mézangers, Mayenne, France. She lived during a tumultuous time in French history, marked by the French Revolution. Françoise Mézière dedicated her life to her faith and became a revered figure in the Diocese of Laval, France. Little is known about the specific details of Françoise...