Blessed Alexis Falconieri
A 13th-century Florentine merchant, Alexis Falconieri founded the Order of the Servants of Mary with six companions following a vision of th…
Saints Calendar
February 17th
4 saints celebrated
Saint Polychronius
Bishop of Babylon in the 3rd century, Polychronius was arrested with his clergy under Emperor Decius. Having refused to sacrifice to idols a…
Saint Silvin
Born in Toulouse and active in the 8th century, Saint Silvin renounced marriage to evangelize Morinie. A great pilgrim, he visited Jerusalem…
Saint Simeon of Metz
Originally from Crete and of Israelite lineage, Saint Simeon was Bishop of Metz for thirty years. His relics were transferred to the Abbey o…