Saint of the Day

The Feast of All Saints, also known as All Saints’ Day, is celebrated annually on November 1st by many Christian denominations. It is a day dedicated to honoring all the saints, known and unknown, who have attained heaven. Originating in the early Christian church as a day to remember Christian martyrs, it has evolved to […]

Saint Alphonsus Rodríguez (25 July 1532 – 31 October 1617), was a Spanish Jesuit brother known for his remarkable life of humility and service. Initially, he aspired to become a Jesuit priest but was discouraged due to his lack of education. Instead, he embraced the role of a humble lay brother, serving the Jesuit community

Blessed Benvenuta Boiani (4 May 1254 – 30 October 1292), was an Italian mystic and religious figure. Born into a noble family, she chose a life of piety and devotion from a young age and became a Franciscan tertiary. Her life was marked by profound mystical experiences and visions, during which she claimed to have

St. Narcissus of Jerusalem, who died around 216 AD, was an early Christian bishop and a prominent figure in the early Church. He is best known for his role as the bishop of Jerusalem and his influence in the development of the Christian community in the Holy Land. One of the notable events attributed to

Saint Simon and Saint Jude, celebrated on October 28, are two of the lesser-known apostles of Jesus Christ. Simon is sometimes referred to as “Simon the Zealot” or “Simon the Cananean” to distinguish him from Simon Peter. Jude, also known as Thaddeus, is often confused with Judas Iscariot. Both apostles were chosen by Jesus to

Saint Gaudiosus of Naples, who lived in the 5th century and died around 455 AD, is a revered Christian figure associated with Naples, Italy. He is known for his devout faith and commitment to the Christian community during a tumultuous period. Gaudiosus was a bishop and an advocate for the Church’s teachings, promoting orthodoxy and

Pope St. Evaristus is considered the fifth pope of the Roman Catholic Church and is believed to have served in the late 1st century or early 2nd century. While historical records about his life and papacy are limited, he is known for his contributions to the early Christian Church. Under his leadership, the organization of

Saints Crispin and Crispinian were Christian martyrs who lived during the 3rd century, a time when Christians faced severe persecution under Emperor Diocletian. They are traditionally celebrated on October 25th. Crispin and Crispinian were brothers and skilled shoemakers by trade. They were Christian missionaries who traveled from Rome to Gaul (modern-day France) to preach the

Saint Raphael the Archangel, first mentioned in the Book of Tobit, is a significant figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions. In the Book of Tobit, Raphael is sent by God to accompany Tobit’s son, Tobias, on a journey to retrieve money and find a suitable wife. He plays a crucial role in guiding and

St. John of Capistrano (24 June 1386 – 23 October 1456), was a Franciscan friar, lawyer, and preacher who played a significant role in the Catholic Church during the 15th century. He is best known for his fiery sermons and his involvement in various missions and crusades against the Ottoman Turks, particularly during the Battle