Saint Charles of Sezze, also known as Carlo of Sezze, was born on October 19, 1613, in Sezze, Roman Campagna, Italy. He came from a poor but devout family, and from a young age, Charles worked as a shepherd to support his family. Despite his humble beginnings, his family recognized his vocation to the priesthood and encouraged him to pursue it. However, Charles faced significant obstacles on...

Pope Saint Telesphorus, also known as Telesforo, was a Greek individual believed to be from Calabria. He served as the Pope and made significant contributions during his tenure. While some legends suggest that he was a hermit prior to his election, these claims hold some doubt. Pope Telesphorus is recognized for his efforts to maintain fellowship with communities that celebrated Easter on...

Saint Manuel González García, also known as the Apostle of the Abandoned Tabernacles, was born on 25 February 1877 in Seville, Spain. He was the fourth of five boys in his family, and his father worked as a carpenter. From a young age, Manuel showed great devotion to his faith and was actively involved in his parish church. He sang in the choir and began his spiritual journey by entering the...

Enoch is a biblical figure and patriarch prior to Noah's flood, and the son of Jared and father of Methuselah. He was of the Antediluvian period in the Hebrew Bible. The text of the Book of Genesis says Enoch lived 365 years before he was taken by God. The text reads that Enoch "walked with God: and he was no more; for God took him", which is interpreted as Enoch entering...

Saint Basil the Great, also known as Basil of Caesarea, is hailed as the Father of Eastern Monasticism for his pivotal role in founding monasteries and establishing rules for monks in the Eastern Christian tradition, which remains influential to this day. Born in 329 in Caesarea, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Basil came from a noble and devoutly religious family. His mother, father, and four...