Dedication of the Church of the Savior (Saint John Lateran)
The first solemn dedication of Christianity, the Basilica of the Savior (Saint John Lateran) was erected by Emperor Constantine on the Caeli…
Saints Calendar
November 9th
5 saints celebrated
Saint Mathurin of Larchant
Born in the Gâtinais in the 4th century, Mathurin converted his pagan parents before becoming a priest at the age of twenty. Famous for his …
Saint Theodore Tiro (the Recruit)
A young soldier of the Marmarite legion in the 4th century, Theodore was martyred at Amasea for his Christian faith and for setting fire to …
Saint Ursin (Apostle of Berry)
A disciple of Christ sent from Rome, Ursin evangelized Berry and became the first bishop of Bourges. After overcoming the hostility of the p…
Saint Vannes (Venne)
Third Bishop of Verdun in the 6th century, Saint Vannes succeeded Saint Firmin during the reign of Clovis. He is famous for having extirpate…