St. Drogo of Sebourg, also known as Druon, Dreux, Dron, Droon, or Drogon, was a Flemish hermit and pilgrim who lived in the 12th century. Born on March 14, 1105, in Epinoy, France, he is known for his piety, charity, and devotion to prayer.
St. Jacinta Marto was one of the three children who witnessed the Our Lady of Fátima apparitions in 1917, along with her cousin Lúcia and her brother Francisco.
St. Josaphat of Polotsk, born Ivan Kuntsevych in 1580 in Ukraine, joined the Order of Saint Basil the Great and became Archbishop of Polotsk in 1617. He promoted the Union of Brest, uniting Eastern Christians with the Roman Catholic Church, facing opposition, and ultimately martyrdom in 1623. He was canonized in 1867.
St. Philip was born in Bethsaida, Galilee. He may have been a disciple of John the Baptist and is mentioned as one of the Apostles in the lists of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and in Acts. Aside from the lists, he is mentioned only in John in the New Testament.
St. Paul of the Cross was born at Ovada in the Republic of Genoa, January 3, 1694. His infancy and youth were spent in great innocence and piety.
St. Adelina of Mortain, also known as Adeline, was a remarkable figure in Catholic history. Born in the 11th century, she was the granddaughter of William the Conqueror, the famous Norman king who conquered England in 10661.
St. Joanna, also known as Joanna, the wife of Chuza, was a significant figure in the early Christian community. She is often referred to as Saint Joanna the Myrrhbearer due to her role in anointing Jesus’ body after his crucifixion.
St. Pelagia is an intriguing and inspiring saint with a unique story, reflecting themes of repentance and transformation. Known primarily as Pelagia of Antioch, she is sometimes referred to as Pelagia the Penitent or Pelagia the Harlot, highlighting her journey from a life of sin to sainthood.
St. Timothy was an early Christian evangelist and a trusted companion of St. Paul the Apostle. He was born in Lystra (modern-day Turkey) to a Greek father and a Jewish-Christian mother, Eunice.
St. Ethelreda, also known as St. Audrey, was a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon princess and abbess. She was born around 636 in Exning, Suffolk, and was the daughter of Anna, King of East Anglia¹².
