People and History
-
ST. LONGINUS, THE ROMAN SOLDIER WHO PIERCED THE SIDE OF JESUS CONVERTED AND BECAME A SAINT
St. Longinus, the Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus converted and became a saint. St. Longinus is the centurion who pierced the side…
-
Saint Agatha, Patron Saint of Diseases of the Breast
Saint Agatha’s Story According to tradition, Agatha was born into a wealthy family in Sicily and made a vow of virginity at a young age.…
-
The monk who was burned by a demon in his sleep
St Fursey helped advance Christianity in East Anglia and northern France Fursey (died 648) was an Irish monk who helped to advance Christianity in both…
-
Life of Saint Francis de Sales, The Doctor of Charity
Doctor of Charity. Bishop and Doctor of the Church (1567-1622) Here is a brief account of the Life of Saint Francis de Sales. In his…
-
Do you know the history of Christmas Crib? Find out here
The Christmas Crib (crèche) dates back to St. Francis of Assisi (Feast October 4). It was in 1293 that the first crèche was celebrated in…
