Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

Pope St. Hyginus Read more

Pope St. Hyginus

Pope Saint Hyginus, also known as Higinio, Hygin, or Igino, was the ninth Pope of the Catholic Church. He served as the Supreme Pontiff during a period of relative peace for the early Church, as there were no official persecutions taking place. However, his papacy was marked by the emergence of various heretic sects and preachers, which required his attention and intervention. Not much is...
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St. Peter Orseolo Read more

St. Peter Orseolo

Saint Peter Orseolo, also known as Peter Urseolus, was born in 928 in Rivo alto, Province of Udine, Venice, Italy, into a wealthy, noble, and prominent family. At the age of 18, he married Felicitas, and they had a son named Peter, who eventually became the Doge of Venice in 991. Even from a young age, Peter showed remarkable abilities as a leader. By the age of 20, he had become the admiral...
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St. Marcellinus of Ancona Read more

St. Marcellinus of Ancona

Saint Marcellinus of Ancona, also known as Marcellin or Marcellino, was born to a noble family in Ancona, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but it is believed that he dedicated himself to the service of God from a young age. He was ordained as a bishop and became the Bishop of Ancona around the year 550. Saint Marcellinus is mentioned in the writings of Saint Gregory the Great,...
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Saint Lucian of Beauvais Read more

Saint Lucian of Beauvais

Saint Lucian of Beauvais, also known as Lucien or Lucius, was a revered priest and missionary who hailed from Rome, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but his tireless dedication to his faith and his mission stands as a testament to his unwavering devotion to God. Saint Lucian's journey led him from the grand city of Rome to the town of Beauvais in France. His zealousness and...
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St. Lucian of Antioch Read more

St. Lucian of Antioch

Saint Lucian of Antioch (c. 240 – January 7, 312), known as Lucian the Martyr, was a Christian presbyter, theologian and martyr. He was noted for both his scholarship and ascetic piety. According to Suidas, Lucian was born at Samosata, Kommagene, Syria, to Christian parents, and was educated in the neighbouring city of Edessa, Mesopotamia, at the school of Macarius. At Antioch, Lucian...
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