Blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu, also known as Maria Gabriella or Mary-Gabrielle Sagheddu, was born on 17 March 1914 in Dorgali, a town in Sardinia, Italy. She was born into a humble family of shepherds. As a child, Maria Gabriella was known for her strong-willed nature, often described as obstinate, critical, protesting, and rebellious. Despite these traits, she was also loyal and obedient,...
Pope Saint Caius I, also known as Caius the Dalmatian, Cayo, or Gaius, was a pope who served during a time of peace before the last great persecution of Rome. Unfortunately, very little is known about his early life. Some unreliable early documents suggest that he may have been from Spalato in Dalmatia and that he could have been a relative of Emperor Diocletian. Additionally, there are claims...
Saint Anastasius of Sinai, also known as Anastasius Sinaita, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church. Born in the first half of the 7th century on the island of Cyprus, he seemed to have an extensive knowledge of medicine, suggesting that he may have studied the subject. Saint Anastasius became a monk at Saint Catherine's Monastery, situated on Mount Sinai, where he dedicated...
Saint Marcellinus of Embrun, also known as Marcellinus of Ambrun, was a priest and missionary who lived in the early 4th century. He was the first Bishop of Embrun, France, and was consecrated by Saint Eusebius of Vercelli. Born in North Africa, Marcellinus dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of Christianity in the Dauphiné area of France and Switzerland. He was known for his strong...
Blessed Marie of the Incarnation, also known as Barbara Aurillot, Barbara Avrillot, Barbe Acarie, Barbe Aurillot, Barbe Avrillot, Madame Acarie, Marie Acarie, and Mary of the Incarnation, was born on 1 February 1566 in Paris, France. She was the daughter of Nicholas Aurillot, a French government official.
Marie was educated at her aunt's convent at Longchamps where she developed a...