Saint Longinus, also known as Longino, was a well-known figure in Christian history and is revered as a martyr and a convert. Born in Cappadocia, he eventually became a centurion in the Roman army. It was during his service that he played a significant role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. According to historical accounts, Saint Longinus was present at the crucifixion of Jesus on Calvary...

Saint Aurelia of Strasbourg, also known as Aurelia of Ratisbon or Aurelia of Regensburg, was born a princess and belonged to the royal family of Hugh Capet. She lived during the 11th century and her life is characterized by a remarkable story of self-sacrifice and devotion to her faith. Aurelia's noble birth granted her a life of luxury and privilege, but it also placed her under societal...

Saint Gaudentius of Rimini (Also known as Saint Gaudentius of Ephesus) who died on October 14, 360, was born in Ephesus in Asia Minor. In 308 he migrated to Rome and was baptized. In 332 he was ordained as a priest and fourteen years later consecrated as a bishop. He was then sent to Ariminum (modern Rimini, Italy) where he became the first bishop of that city. In 359, he attended the Council...

The Three Crowns of Cordoba, also known as Faustus, Januarius, and Martial, were martyrs who were persecuted during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. Their story is one of great courage and unwavering faith in the face of extreme adversity. Very little is known about the early lives of Faustus, Januarius, and Martial, as historical records during this time period are...

Carlo Acutis was a teenager who loved video games and soccer, but by the age of 15, he had done something extraordinary—he had built a global movement of faith online. Today, he is on the path to becoming the first millennial saint. Born in 1991, Carlo was an ordinary boy with an extraordinary mission. At a time when many of his peers saw the internet as a tool of entertainment, Carlo...