Saint Elias of Orta, also known as Elia or Elijah, was an early evangelist who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel on the island of San Giulio in Lake Orta, located in the Piedmont region of Italy. While there is limited information about his background and early life, it is believed that he may have been a priest and chose to live on the island as a hermit. Saint Elias of Orta's...

Saint Wulfram of Sens, also known as Wulfram of Fontenelle, Offran, Oufran, Suffrain, Vuilfran, Vulfran, Vulfranno, Vulphran, Wilfranus, Wolfram, Wolframus, Wolfran, Wulframnus, Wulfran, Wulfrann, Wulfrannus, was born around 640 in France. He was the son of an official in the court of King Dagobert and grew up in a devout Christian family. As a young man, Wulfram became a courtier under...

Blessed John of Parma, also known as Giovanni di Parma or John Buralli, was a renowned figure in the Franciscan Order. He was born in 1209 in Parma, Italy, and dedicated his life to serving God and spreading the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. John's profound knowledge and exceptional dedication earned him a significant role within the Franciscan community. John began his journey...

Edward was the eldest son of King Edgar of England and his first wife, Ethelfleda who died shortly after her son's birth. He was baptized by St. Dunstan and became King in 975 on his father's death with the support of Dunstan but against the wishes of his stepmother, Queen Elfrida, who wished the throne for her son Ethelred. Edward ruled only three years when he was murdered on March...

Saint Gabriel Lalemant was born on October 10, 1610, in Paris, France. He was the nephew of Charles and Jerome Lalemant, who were Jesuit missionaries. Inspired by their dedication to spreading the Gospel, Gabriel entered the Society of Jesus in Paris on March 24, 1630. Upon completing his studies and training, Gabriel Lalemant was sent as a missionary to Canada, arriving on September 20, 1646....