Saint Apollinaris
Daughter of the consul Anthemius, Apollinaris refused marriage to dedicate herself to God. Under the name Dorotheus and dressed as a man, sh…
Saints Calendar
January 5th
6 saints celebrated
Saint Convoion
Born around 788, Saint Convoion was archdeacon of Vannes before founding the abbey of Redon in 832 under the Rule of Saint Benedict. Despite…
Saint Deogratias of Carthage
Elected Bishop of Carthage in 454 after a long vacancy of the see, Deogratias distinguished himself by his heroic charity during the Vandal …
Saint Gerlac the Penitent
A former knight of Limburg in the 12th century, Gerlac converted after the sudden death of his wife. After seven years of penance in Jerusal…
Saint Simeon Stylites the Elder
Born in Syria in the 4th century, Simeon left herding to embrace a life of extreme asceticism. He became famous for living for several decad…
Saint Telesphorus
Of Greek origin and an anchorite on Mount Carmel, Telesphorus became pope in the 2nd century under Emperor Hadrian. He is famous for codifyi…