St. Simon Stock
Although little is known about St. Simon Stock’s early life, legend has it that the name Stock, meaning “tree trunk,” derives from the fact that, beginning at age twelve, he lived as a hermit in a hollow tree trunk of an oak tree.
Tag: female saints
St. Bibiana
St. Bibiana, Virgin and Martyr (Feast day – December 2nd) Other than the name, nothing is known for certain about this saint. However, we have the following account from a later tradition.
St. Rafqa
St. Rafqa, also known as Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès, was a Lebanese Maronite nun born on June 29, 1832, in Himlaya, Lebanon
St. Patricia
St. Patricia also known as Patricia of Naples or Patricia of Constantinople, was a noblewoman who lived in the 7th century1.
St. Alena
St. Alena is a Christian saint who was martyred around the year 640. She is sometimes referred to as Alena of Forest or Alena of Brussels, having died in Forest, Belgium12.
St. Alice
St. Alice of Schaerbeek, also known as Aleydis or Alice the Leper, is a revered figure in Christian history.
St. Hedwig
St. Hedwig—a luminous figure in Christian history! Let’s explore her inspiring life.
St. Lea
St. Lea of Rome lived during the fourth century and is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church. Her life is known primarily through the writings of her close friend, the learned Saint Jerome.
St. Faith
St. Faith, also known as Saint Faith of Conques (Latin: Sancta Fides; French: Sainte Foy; Spanish: Santa Fe), was a young Christian martyr from Agen in Aquitaine.
St. Margaret Clitherow
St. Margaret Clitherow, also known as “The Pearl of York,” was an English saint and martyr of the Catholic Church.