Saint Epiphanius of Salamis
Born in Palestine and heir to a wealthy Jew, Epiphanius became a learned monk before being elected Bishop of Salamis in 367. A great defende…
Saints Calendar
May 12th
5 saints celebrated
Saint Joan of Portugal
Daughter of King Afonso V of Portugal, Joan refused princely alliances to enter the Dominican monastery of Aveiro. She distinguished herself…
Saint Modoald of Trier
Originally from Aquitaine and close to the Carolingian family, Modoald became Bishop of Trier during the reign of Dagobert. He succeeded in …
Saint Nereus and Saint Achilleus
Chamberlains to the princess Domitilla in the 1st century, Nereus and Achilleus were baptized by Saint Peter. They encouraged their mistress…
Saint Rictrude (Wife of Saint Adalbald)
Born into the Basque nobility, Rictrude married Duke Adalbaud of Douai, with whom she led a life of exemplary charity. After her husband's a…