Tag: Saint
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John the Evangelist (Apostle)
St John (Approx. 6-100), son of Zebedee and Salome, was one of the Twelve Apostles, as was his brother James. He was the author of several books in the New Testament including, the Gospel according to John, and is thus…
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Andrew The Apostle
St Andrew (Early 1st Century) was born in Bethsaida, by the Sea of Galilee. His brother was Simon Peter. St Andrew preached and travelled afar following Jesus’ death. It’s not surprising, therefore, that he is the Patron Saint of many countries and…
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Francis Anthony Fasani
t Francis (1681-1742) was born in Lucera, Italy. He was educated locally and studied in the Town Friary where he professed his religious vows. Following further Theological Studies at Assisi..
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James of the Marches
St James (1391 Approx. – 1476) was born into a poor family in Monteprandone, Italy. He studied under the guidance of his uncle, a Priest. He attended the University of Perugia and obtained a degree in Canon and Civil Law.
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John of Montecorvino
St John (1247-1328) was born in Campania, Italy. He was bright and well educated. Following his ordination to the Priesthood, he devoted his entire life to the Eastern Missions in India and China…
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Catherine of Alexandria
St Catherine (282-305) was the beautiful daughter and scholar of a pagan King and Queen who ruled Alexandria in Egypt. At about fourteen, following an appearance from the Blessed Virgin Mary, St Catherine converted to Christianity and gave herself…
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Andrew Dũng-Lạc & Companions
St Andrew (1795-1839) was born into a poor pagan family in Bac-Ninh, North Vietnam. At 12yrs, his family moved to Hanoi, the capital city, to find work. There they found food and shelter among Christians…
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Columbanus
St Columbanus (543 – 615) was born in County Meath, Ireland. He was educated locally and furthered his studies in multiple Irish communities. St Columbanus remained in Ireland until his forties and then travelled to France and Italy. There he established many…
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Cecilia of Rome
t Cecilia (Died 230) was a noble lady of Rome. She was martyred, together with her husband, her brother and a Roman soldier, for her Christian beliefs and practices…
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Edmund the Martyr
St Edmund (Died 869) was born in 1841 in East Anglia, England. His father is thought to have been the brother-in-law of King Æthelstan of Kent. At the age of 14yrs, St Edmund was elected King of East Anglia. In 1869 and following the Danish invasion of…