Blessed Carloman
The eldest son of Charles Martel, Carloman renounced his vast domains in 747 to embrace the monastic life. After a stay …
Historical figure
Zechariah
patriarche de Jérusalem
7 saints linked
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
The feast commemorates the recovery of the True Cross by Emperor Heraclius in the 7th century, after it had been taken b…
Saint Macarius the Egyptian (the Elder)
Born in Upper Egypt around 301, Macarius the Elder was one of the most illustrious disciples of Saint Anthony. After end…
Saint Nicetas of Medikion
Abbot of the Medikion monastery in the 9th century, Nicetas was a heroic defender of the veneration of images against th…
Saint Quirinus of Tegernsee
Presented by tradition as the son of Emperor Philip, Quirinus was baptized by Pope Fabian before being martyred under Cl…
Saint Simeon and Saint Anna the Prophetess
Simeon, a righteous man of Jerusalem, and Anna the prophetess welcome the Child Jesus during his presentation at the Tem…
Saint Thuriaf (Thurian)
Bishop of Dol in the 8th century, Thuriaf began his life as a shepherd before being trained by Bishop Thiarmail. Recogni…