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May 11, 2024 · May 11, 2024. 10908. 9. Saint Mamertus the Bishop of Vienne, date of birth unknown; died shortly after 475. Concerning the life of Mamertus before his elevation to the See of Vienne, nothing certain is known. The fact that his brother, Claudianus Mamertus, the theological writer, received in his youth a sound training in rhetoric, and enjoyed ...
1 day ago · St. Robert Bellarmine was a Jesuit, cardinal, and a great preacher. He is a Doctor of the Church and patron saint of Catechists. HIs remains can be found at the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola at Campus Martius in Rome. St. Robert Bellarmine died on September 17, 1621. This is just a short list of the incorrupt saints. There are many others!
2 days ago · St. Agnes’ name means “chaste” in Greek and “lamb” in Latin. Both meanings foreshadowed her death as a virgin martyr who died because she defended her chastity and refused to give up her faith. St. Agnes was born to noble, Christian parents in 291 A.D. in the Roman Empire. She lived during a time of Christian persecution under the ...
Apr 30, 2024 · Born in 380 AD, Saint Eucherius became a Bishop of Lyon around 434. He had lived a simple lifestyle with his wife and children, and after her death, he thought of becoming a hermit. It was after this that he became the venerated bishop. He is known for his many letters and homilies, including the essay "De laude eremi" ("in praise of the desert ...
Yes. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia: “When about twenty, Francis went out with the townsmen to fight the Perugians in one of the petty skirmishes so frequent at that time between the rival cities. “The Assisians were defeated on this occasion, and Francis, being among those taken prisoners, was held captive for more than a year in ...
May 3, 2024 · Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Spanish theologian, one of the most influential figures in the Roman Catholic Counter-Reformation in the 16th century, and founder of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). His feast day is observed on July 31. Learn about his life, spiritual awakening, writings, and legacy.
17 hours ago · Angelus prayer and Holy Rosary. From the Holy House in Loreto, recitation of the Angelus prayer and Rosary. Who is the Saint of the Day? Visit Vatican News and read all about this and the other Saints the Church celebrates today.
