Saint Seraphina, also known as Fina or Serafina, was born into poverty in San Geminiano, Tuscany, Italy, in the year 1238. Despite her humble background, she possessed a heart full of compassion and a strong desire to alleviate the suffering of those less fortunate than herself. Tragedy struck Saint Seraphina's life at a young age when her father passed away. Shortly after his death, she...

Saint Eulogius of Cordoba, also known as Saint Eulogius of Córdoba, was a prominent Catholic saint who lived during the period of Islamic persecutions in Moorish occupied Spain. Born into a senatorial family in Cordoba, Spain, Eulogius received an excellent education and later became a priest. He also served as the head of an ecclesiastical school. Eulogius played a significant role in...

Saint Marie-Eugénie de Jésus, also known as Anne-Eugénie Milleret de Brou, Eugénie Milleret de Brou, Eugénie Milleret de Bron, Marie Eugénie Milleret de Brou, and Mère Marie Eugénie, was born on August 26, 1817, in Metz, Moselle, France. She was raised in a family that valued education and intellectual pursuits but had no particular religious affiliation. Despite this, she received her first...

The son of two saints, Basil and Emmilia, young Gregory was raised by his older brother, Saint Basil the Great, and his sister, Macrina, in modern-day Turkey. Gregory’s success in his studies suggested great things were ahead for him. After becoming a professor of rhetoric, he was persuaded to devote his learning and efforts to the Church. By then married, Gregory went on to study for...

Saint Senan, also known as Senan of Scattery, Senan of Inis Cathaigh, Senames, and Senano, was born in approximately 488 in Corca Bhaisin, County Clare, Ireland. According to tradition, his birth was predicted by Saint Patrick himself. Raised in a Christian farm family, Saint Senan received his education under the guidance of Saint Naul and a saintly monk named Cassidan. After completing his...