Sunday, June 8, 2025

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Deicola Read more

St. Deicola

Saint Deicola, also known as Deel, Deicolus, Deille, Delle, Desle, Dichul, Diey, Deicuil, and Dicuil, was born in Leinster, Ireland. He was the older brother of Saint Gall, a renowned saint and missionary himself. Little is known about Saint Deicola's early life, but it is believed that he pursued a devout life from an early age. Seeking to deepen his spirituality and knowledge of the...
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St. Sulpicius of Bourges Read more

St. Sulpicius of Bourges

Saint Sulpicius of Bourges, also known as Sulpicius II or Sulpicius the Pious, was born into a wealthy family in Bourges, France. From a young age, he felt called to live a celibate life and dedicated himself to acts of charity and kindness. His deep commitment to the Christian faith led him to become a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. In the year 624, Sulpicius was appointed as the...
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Pope St. Marcellus I Read more

Pope St. Marcellus I

Pope Saint Marcellus I, whose name is also sometimes spelled Marcellinus, was a significant figure in the early Christian Church during a tumultuous period. Unfortunately, very little is known about his life before he became Pope, as historical documents from that time have not survived the passing centuries. Marcellus assumed the papacy at a crucial moment, towards the end of the...
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St. Maurus Read more

St. Maurus

Saint Maurus, also known as Mauro, was born in 512 in Rome, Italy, to the noble family of Equitius, a senator, and Giulia. From a young age, he exhibited a strong inclination towards spirituality and a desire to serve God. At the age of twelve, he became a disciple of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the renowned founder of the Benedictine Order. Under the guidance of Saint Benedict, Maurus deepened...
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St. Datius Read more

St. Datius

Saint Datius of Milan, also known as Dacius, Dasius, or Dazio, was born into the noble Alliati family. He was renowned for his exceptional learning and personal piety from a young age. Eventually, he would rise to become the Bishop of Milan, Italy, around the year 530. One of the notable accomplishments of Saint Datius was his commissioning of the Historia Datiana, a comprehensive history of...
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