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Tag: Saint

  • James the Great (Apostle)

    St James, the son of Zebedee (Died 44AD), was one of the Twelve Apostles. St John the Apostle was his brother. His father was a fisherman on the Lake of Galilee.

  • Augustine Zhao Rong & 119 Companions

    Pope John Paul II canonized a group of 87 Chinese Catholics and 33 western Missionaries to China in 2000 (Died 1648 – 1930). All were martyred for their faith between 1648 and 1930.

  • St Thomas More

    Dear St. Thomas More, in your earthly life, you were a model of prudence. You never thrust yourself rashly into any serious undertaking; instead, you tested the strength of your powers and waited on God’s will in prayer and penance…

  • Sylvester I (Pope)

    Pope St Sylvester (Died 335) was born in Sant’Angelo a Scala, Italy. He was appointed Pope in 314 and presided at a time when many great Churches were founded by Emperor Constantine. They included the Basilicas of St John Lateran and Old St Peter’s…

  • Thomas Becket

    St Thomas Becket or Thomas à Becket (Also St Thomas of Canterbury & St Thomas of London) (1118 Approx – 1170) was born in Cheapside, London. His father had progressed from being a textile merchant to a rental property owner in London. St Thomas often visited one of…

  • Stephen (Deacon)

    St Stephen (Died Approx. 34AD) was a Jewish convert to Christianity. He is traditionally regarded as the first martyr of the Christian Church following Jesus’ death. In the New Testament, St Stephen is described as, “Full of faith and…

  • John Cantius

    St John Cantius (1390-1473) was born in Kety, Poland. He was a bright student and studied at Jagiellonian University where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy. Following his graduation, he taught at…

  • Peter Canisius

    St Peter Canisius (1521 – 1597) was born into a wealthy family in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. His mother died shortly after his birth. St Peter was a bright student and studied at the University of Cologne gaining a Master’s Degree by the age of 19…

  • Dominic of Silos

    St Dominic (1000-1073) was born into a peasant family in Canas, Spain. In his youth, he was a shepherd. St Dominic joined the Benedictine Order at the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla. Soon after, he was ordained a Priest and then…

  • Urban V (Pope)

    Bl. Pope Urban (1310 – 1370) was born the son of royalty at the Castle of Grizac in France. He became a Benedictine Monk at a monastery near his home and later, a Priest…