Saint Desiderius of Vienne
Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His opposition to the sc…
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Bishop of Vienne in the 6th century, Didier was a learned and zealous prelate, esteemed by Saint Gregory the Great. His opposition to the sc…
A 7th-century Scottish prince, Fiacre renounced the throne to live as a hermit in Brie under the protection of the Bishop of Meaux. Famous f…
A nobleman from Italy taken as a slave to Champagne in the 6th century, Flavit earned his master's esteem through his virtue. After resistin…
A disciple of Jesus sent by Saint Peter, Flour evangelized Gallia Narbonensis, Lodève, and Aquitaine. He concluded his mission at Mont Indic…
Born in Calabria in 1416, Francis of Paola founded the Order of Minims, characterized by extreme austerity and the vow of Lenten life. Famou…
An Armenian nobleman who became Archbishop of Antioch, Macarius abandoned his office out of humility to travel as a pilgrim. After surviving…
A princess of the House of Savoy and Marchioness of Montferrat, Margaret dedicated her life to piety and the relief of the poor after her wi…
A 5th-century Syrian hermit and abbot, Saint Maron lived in asceticism on a mountain near Cyrrhus before founding numerous monasteries. Reno…
A merchant in Asia during the 3rd century, Maximus courageously confessed his Christian faith following the edicts of Emperor Decius. After …
A former servant of Philemon converted by Saint Paul, Onesimus became Bishop of Ephesus after Timothy. A zealous preacher, he was persecuted…
Chamberlains to Grand Duke Algirdas in Lithuania, Anthony, John, and Eustathius converted to Christianity. For refusing to break the fast, t…
During the reign of the Roman emperors, the priest Saturninus, the senator Dativus, and forty-eight companions were arrested in Abitina for …
Born in Tours in 1026, Guillaume Firmat was initially a physician and canon before choosing the eremitic life. After two pilgrimages to Jeru…