Saint Germanus of Granfield, also known as German, was born into a wealthy senatorial family in the city of Trier, Germany. From a young age, he showed great promise and devotion to his faith. He was fortunate to receive his education under the guidance of the esteemed Saint Modoald of Trier, who recognized his potential for a life of holiness. As he grew older, Germanus became a spiritual...
Ordained in 1771, he served for several years as assistant pastor at different parishes. He was a parish priest at Saint Aubin, Louroux-Beconnais, France in 1788, with a special ministry with the sick. In the French Revolution, he was required to take an oath of loyalty to the new government, an oath that was opposed to Church principles. Noel refused, and was ordered to abandon his parish, to...
Saint Eucherius of Orléans, also known as Euchaire, Eucher, or Eucherio, was born into a noble family in Orleans, France. From a young age, he displayed a deep piety and was highly educated. According to legend, his mother had a dream while she was pregnant, in which an angel foretold that her unborn son would become a holy bishop. In this dream, both mother and child were blessed. In 714,...
Saint Eucherius of Orléans, also known as Euchaire, Eucher, or Eucherio, was born into a noble family in Orleans, France. From a young age, he displayed a deep piety and was highly educated. According to legend, his mother had a dream while she was pregnant, in which an angel foretold that her unborn son would become a holy bishop. In this dream, both mother and child were blessed. In 714,...
Saint Barbatus of Benevento, also known as Barbas or Barbato, was born around the year 610 in Benevento, Italy. He displayed great devotion to his faith from an early age and became a priest at a young age. As a priest, he was known for his passionate preaching, which sometimes led to conflicts with his flock who found his zeal overwhelming. Eventually, due to the opposition he faced from his...