Today’s Saint

St. Polycarp, bishop and martyr

by Saints Editor February 23, 2013

Polycarp, the holy bishop of Smyrna, lived from 69-155 A.D. A friend of Ignatius of Antioch, he struggled to overcome the Marcionite heresy that troubled second century Christians. A model of forgiveness and respect, he was praised by Ignatius for…

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The Chair of Peter

by Vatican Information Service February 22, 2013

Today is the Feast of the “Cathedra” or Chair of St. Peter, a recurrence dating back to the fourth century that honors and celebrates the primacy and authority of St. Peter.
The word “cathedra” means seat or throne and is…

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St. Peter Damian

by Saints Editor February 21, 2013

The medieval Italian bishop St. Peter Damian (1007-1072) was born in Ravenna, where his parents died when he was still young. Peter was first left with an older brother, who was very unkind and neglectful; later another brother cared for…

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St. Eucherius

by Saints Editor February 20, 2013

Eucherius was born in the fourth century. Upon the death of his wife he entered the monastery of Lerins, joining his two sons, Veranius and Salonius, who were already living there. Later, Eucherius moved to the island of Lerona (now…

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St. Conrad of Piacenza

by Saints Editor February 19, 2013

Conrad was a member of one of the most noble families of Piacenza. He married while still very young. He was known to be a most pious and honest person.
One day while out with friends on a hunting expedition,…

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St. Simon (or Simeon)

by Saints Editor February 18, 2013

Simon is mentioned in Sacred Scripture and has been identified as one of the “brothers of the Lord.” Of course, Simon was not a blood brother of Jesus, but because the Aramaic and Hebrew language does not have a word…

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Seven Holy Founders of the Order of Servites

by Saints Editor February 17, 2013

In 1240 seven noblemen of the prosperous and cultured Italian city of Florence decided to exchange the bustle of city life for a simple lifestyle of prayer, penance, and service of God. It is said that the Virgin Mary appeared…

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St. Onesimus

by Saints Editor February 16, 2013

Onesimus lived in the first century and there is very little information about him. He was, however, mentioned in Sacred Scripture. Saint Paul speaks of him in his epistles. Apparently Paul met Onesimus while in a Roman prison. Paul baptized…

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St. Claude de la Colombiere

by Saints Editor February 15, 2013

Claude de la Colombiere was beatified in 1929 and canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1992.
Claude was born of noble parents in 1641 in Saint-Symphoriend’Ozon, which is between Lyons and Vienne in France. In 1659, he entered the…

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Saints Cyril and Methodius

by Saints Editor February 14, 2013

St. Cyril (827?-869) and St. Methodius (815?-885) were brothers who became famous as missionaries to the Slavic peoples of southeastern Europe. They were born in Greece, where their father served as an army officer in the Byzantine Empire. Cyril became…

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