Category: 365 Saints
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05 works, Today, October 21th, is Saint Hilarion’s day, her story illustrated #292
Saint Hilarion, (born c. AD 291, Tabatha, Palestine — died 371, Cyprus), monk and mystic who founded Christian monasticism in Palestine modeled after the Egyptian tradition… Please follow link for full post
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06 works, Today, October 20th, is Saint Ursula’s day, her story illustrated #291
Roman Emperor Maximian, having conquered Brittany, sent 100,000 colonists there from Great Britain together with 30,000 soldiers. He placed the territory under the government of the Breton prince Conanus Meriadocus. Lacking adequate females, Conanus decided to bring young women from Great Britain to marry his subjects. He appealed to King Dionotus of Cornwall. Please follow…
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06 works, Today, October 18th, is Apostle and Evangelist Luke’s day, his story illustrated #289
The Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke, was a native of Syrian Antioch, a companion of the holy Apostle Paul, and a physician enlightened in the Greek medical arts. Hearing about Christ, Luke arrived in Palestine and fervently accepted the preaching of salvation from the Christ Himself. As one of the Seventy Apostles, Saint Luke was…
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05 works, Today, October 17th, is Saints Cosmas and Damian’s day, thier story illustrated #288
According to Christian traditions, Saints Cosmas and Damian were twin brothers, Arab physicians, and early Christian martyrs born in Cilicia, part of today’s Turkey. They practiced their profession in the seaport of Ayas, Adana, then in the Roman province of Syria. Accepting no payment for their services led to them being named “Unmercenary” it has…
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09 works, Today, October 15th, is Saint Longinus’ day, his story illustrated #286
Longinus is the name given in Christian mythology to the unnamed Roman soldier who pierced Jesus in his side with a lance. The lance is called in Christianity the “Holy Lance” during the Crucifixion. This act is said to have created the last of the Five Holy Wounds of Christ… Please follow link for full…
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06 works, Today, October 14th, is Nazarius’ and Celsus’day, their story illustrated #285
Nazarius was a citizen of Rome whose father was Jewish or pagan. His mother was Saint Perpetua. Nazarius was a student of Saint Peter and was baptized by Saint Linus… Please follow link for full post
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10 works, Today, October 13th, is Edward the Confessor’s day, his story illustrated #284
Edward the Confessor was a man of great prayer — rather like a crowned monk. He was hailed throughout his life as a gentle, loyal and devoted king… Please follow link for full post
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05 works, Today, October 12th, is Probus, Tarachus, and Andronicus’ day, their story illustrated #283
Andronicus, Probus, and Tarachus were martyrs of the Diocletian persecution (about 304 AD). All three suffered during the reign of Diocletian. Though born in three different places, the three were found to be Christians at Pompeiopolis in Cilicia, arrested together, and brought before the Governor, Numerian Maximus. Tarachus was sixty-five years old at the time…
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06 works, Today, October 11th, is Holy Apostle Philip’s day, their story illustrated #283
Holy Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the 7 Deacons is not to be confused with Saint Philip one of the Twelve Apostles. This Philip was born in Palestine, was married and had children… Please follow link for full post
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10 works, Today, October 10th, is Saint Daniel and his Companions’ day, their story illustrated #282
Saint Daniel and Companions (died October 10, 1227) are venerated as martyrs by the Catholic Church. They were Friars Minor killed at Ceuta… Please follow link for full post
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03 works, Today, October 9th, is Saint Denis’ day, his story illustrated #281
Saint Denis (a westernization of the the Greek Dionysius), ca. 258, was one of seven bishops sent to Gaul by the Bishop of Rome during the reign of the Emperor Decius. Their mission was to extend the spread of the Gospel in that mostly-pagan land. While most of the bishops were sent to major settlements,…
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06 works, Today, October 6th, is Saint Placid’s day, his story illustrated #278
The Apostle Thomas, also called Didymus, was born in the Galileian city of Pansada and was a fisherman. When he was still young, he drew apart from the noisy games of his companions to devote himself to reading and meditating upon the Scriptures. Hearing the tidings of Jesus Christ, he left all and followed after…
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10 works, Today, October 4th, is Saint Francis of Assisi’s day, his story illustrated #276
Born circa 1181, in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi began his life as a confirmed sinner. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant who owned farmland around Assisi, and his mother was a beautiful Frenchwoman. Francis was not in want during his youth; he was spoiled, indulging himself with fine food,…
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04 works, Today, October 3rd, is Saint Dionysius’ day, his story illustrated #275
Dionysius the Areopagite was a judge at the Areopagus Court in Athens, who lived in the first century. A convert to Christianity, he is venerated as a saint by multiple denominations. He was converted to Christianity by the preaching of Paul the Apostle during the Areopagus sermon, according to Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth. He was…
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03 works, Today, October 2nd, is Saint Theophilus’ day, his story illustrated #274
Saint Theophilus the Penitent or Theophilus of Adana (died c. 538 AD) was a cleric in the sixth century Church who is said to have made a deal with the Devil to gain an ecclesiastical position. Theophilus was the archdeacon of Adana, Cilicia, which is part of modern Turkey. He was unanimously elected to be…
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07 works, Today, October 1st, is Saint Remigius’ day, his story illustrated #273
Saint Remigius of Rheims (French: Saint Rémi or Saint Rémy), Apostle to the Franks (437–533), was Bishop of Rheims from 459 to 533. During the seventy-four years that he was bishop he was the most influential prelate in Gaul, with the culminating event of his life being the baptism in 496 AD of Clovis, King…
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