We don’t know much about Servant of God Brother Juniper before he joined the friars in 1210. Francis sent him to establish “places” for the friars in Gualdo Tadino and Viterbo. When Saint Clare was dying, Juniper consoled her. He was devoted to the passion of Jesus and was known for his simplicity.
Several stories about Juniper in the Little Flowers of St. Francis...
Saint Julian of Sora, also known as Giuliano di Sora, was a Catholic saint who lived during the reign of Antoninus Pius in the second century. He was born in Dalmatia. Saint Julian's life and martyrdom are marked by his steadfast faith and his willingness to suffer for his beliefs. He was among the many Christians who faced persecution during the time of Emperor Antoninus Pius. Julian was...
Saint Paula of Rome, born on May 5, 347 in Rome, Italy, was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church and is considered a revered Catholic Saint. Born into the imperial Roman nobility, she was married to Senator Toxotius and blessed with five children, including Saint Eustochium and Saint Blaesilla.
Tragedy struck Saint Paula's life when she was widowed at the young age of 32 in...
Saint Bretannion of Tomi, also known as Bretannione, was a revered saint and bishop of Tomi, Scythia, which is now known as Constanta, Romania. Born in the late 4th century, he played a significant role in defending the orthodox faith against the heresy of Arianism. Little is known about Bretannion's early life or his family background. However, his legacy as a faithful servant of the...
Saint Sabinian of Troyes, also known as Sabiniano, Sabinianus, Savinian, or Savinien, was the brother of Saint Sabina of Troyes. He was born in Samos, Greece, and was raised as a pagan. However, he became disillusioned with his life in Samos and sought a different path. Sabinian embarked on a journey to Gaul, where he encountered Saint Patroclus of Troyes. It was through their meeting that...