St. Alice
St. Alice of Schaerbeek, also known as Aleydis or Alice the Leper, is a revered figure in Christian history.
Tag: patron saints
St. Hedwig
St. Hedwig—a luminous figure in Christian history! Let’s explore her inspiring life.
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. David
St. David, also known as Dewi Sant in Welsh, is the patron saint of Wales. He was a 6th-century bishop who played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout Wales.
Sts. Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius
Sts. Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius were Christian martyrs who lived in the 3rd century AD. They are venerated as saints in the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, and are considered to be among the patron saints of Paris, France.
St. Rose Venerini
St. Rose was born at Viterbo in 1656, the daughter of Godfrey Venerini, a physician. Upon the death of a young man who had been paying court to her, she entered a convent, but after a few months had to return home to look after her widowed mother.
Sts. Cosmas & Damian
Sts. Cosmas & Damian were twin brothers who lived during the 3rd century and are venerated as saints in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.
St. Apollonia
St. Apollonia, also known as Apollonia of Alexandria, is a Christian saint and martyr who lived during the 3rd century.
St. Genesius
St. Genesius of Rome is venerated as the patron saint of actors, comedians, clowns, dancers, and musicians. His feast day is celebrated on August 25th.
St. Andre Bessette
St. Andre Bessette;
When Alfred Bessette came to the Holy Cross Brothers in 1870, he carried with him a note from his pastor saying, “I am sending you a saint.”