Monday, March 24, 2025

The Great Cloud of Witnesses

St. Baldomerus of Saint Justus Read more

St. Baldomerus of Saint Justus

Saint Baldomerus of Saint Justus, also known by various names such as Baldomerus of Lyons, Baldimerus, Baldomer, Baldomero, Baudemer, Galmier, Garmier, Germier, Gaumier, Geaumier, Waldimer, and Waldimerus, was a renowned figure in Lyon, France during the 7th century. He was widely respected for his exceptional skills as a blacksmith and locksmith, as well as for his personal piety, charity,...
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St. Alexander of Alexandria Read more

St. Alexander of Alexandria

Saint Alexander of Alexandria, also known as Alessandro di Alessandria, was a remarkable figure in the early Christian Church. Born in the 3rd century in northern Egypt, he displayed a deep piety from his youth and dedicated his life to serving God and His Church. In the year 313, Alexander became the Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, a position of great importance and influence within the...
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St. Walburga Read more

St. Walburga

Saint Walburga, also known by various names such as Auboué, Bugga, Valborg, and Walpurga, was born around 710 in Devonshire, Wessex, England. She came from a noble family, being the daughter of Saint Richard the King and the sister of Saint Willibald and Saint Winebald. At a young age, Saint Walburga became a student of Saint Tatta at Wimborne monastery in Dorset, England. She...
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St. Praetexatus Read more

St. Praetexatus

Saint Praetexatus of Rouen, also known as Pretextat, Pretextatus, or Prix, was a renowned figure in the early centuries of the Catholic Church. He was born in the 6th century, and eventually became the Bishop of Rouen in France in the year 549. This esteemed position would shape the course of his life and lead him to face numerous challenges and confrontations. Pretextat's tenure as the...
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St. Giovanni Theristi Read more

St. Giovanni Theristi

Saint Giovanni Theristi, also known as Giovanni the Reaper or Giovanni the Harvester, was born between 995 and 1049 in Palermo, Italy. His mother was taken as a slave to Palermo by Saracen raiders while she was pregnant with Giovanni. Unfortunately, his father, Arconte di Cursano, a farmer, was killed during the raid. Despite the Saracen-controlled area lacking churches or clergy,...
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