“A man of suave elegance and eminent talent”. Bishop (d. ca. 600) His life + Leander was born in Cartagena, Spain. His younger brothers, Isidore and Fulgentius, and his…
Roman soldiers who died for their faith in Christ (d. 320) Their story + The Martyrs of Sebaste were a group of Roman soldiers in the Legio XII Fulminata (“Lighteningbearers”)…
Patron Saint of Benedictine Oblates. Widow and Foundress (1384-1440) Her life + Francesca Busssa de’ Leoni was born to an aristocratic family in Rome. She was married at the age…
Patron of those with heart disease. Founder of the Hospitaller Brothers (1495-1550) His life + John was born in 1495 and spent his early years working as a shepherd.…
Reformer and Mystic. Foundress of the Poor Clares Colettine (1381-1447) Her life + Nicolette Boilet was born in Corbie, France, to older parents who died before Nicolette was 17. +…