St. Joanna
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.
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St. Pelagia
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
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 (Audrey)
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.
St. Laura
St. Laura of Saint Catherine of Siena, also known as Laura Montoya y Upegui or María Laura de Jesus Montoya Upegui, was a remarkable figure in the Catholic Church.
St. Ursula
St. Ursula was a Romano-British virgin and martyr from the 4th century, venerated in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches²³
St. Francis of Paola
St. Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was an Italian friar and the founder of the Order of Minims³⁴. Known for his deep humility and ascetic lifestyle, he was never ordained a priest but dedicated his life to prayer, penance, and helping others.
St. Catherine of Sweden
St. CATHERINE OF SWEDEN Virgin, c.1330-1381 This saint is the daughter of an even more famous woman-Saint Bridget (Birgitta) of Sweden.
St. Callistus I
Imagine that your biography was written by an enemy of yours. And that its information was all anyone would have not only for the rest of your life but for centuries to come. You would never be able to refute it — and even if you couldno one would believe you because your accuser was a saint.
St. Margaret of Antioch
St. Margaret of Antioch, also known as St. Marina in the Eastern tradition, is a revered virgin martyr from the 3rd or 4th century¹².