Saint Paulinus of Nola, also known as Meropius Pontius Anicius Paulinus, was a distinguished lawyer and a devoted friend to Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Nicetas of Remesiana. His holiness was acknowledged and praised by at least six of his contemporaries who were also recognized as saints. Paulinus began his life in public service, holding various important positions in the Empire....

Saint Lazarus the Leper, also known as Lazaro, was a significant figure in Christianity, mentioned in the parable of Lazarus and the rich man in the Gospel of Luke. Little is known about his life, but his story has left a lasting impact on the faith, especially in relation to leprosy. Lazarus's existence was defined by the affliction of leprosy, a painful and highly contagious disease that...

Saint John of Pulsano, also known as Giovanni di Matera, Giovanni Scalcione, John of Matera, or John of Mathera, was a Benedictine monk and a renowned figure in Catholic history. Born around 1070 in Matera, a town in the Basilicata region of Italy, John led a life of great austerity and spiritual devotion. As a young man, John joined the Montevergine Abbey in Italy, where he became a monk...

Saint Juliana Falconieri, also known as Giuliana Falconieri, was born in 1270 in Florence, Italy. She was the only child of a wealthy noble family, Chiarissimo and Riguirdata Falconieri, and was the niece of Saint Alexis Falconieri. Unfortunately, Juliana's father passed away when she was quite young, but her uncle Alexis played a significant role in her upbringing and spiritual...

These twin brothers were martyred at Rome under Diocletian towards the end of the third century, most likely in 286. These martyrs, who were brothers, are mentioned in most of the ancient martyrologies on 18 June, and their martyrdom is known to us from the Acts of St. Sebastian, which, though in great part legendary, are nevertheless very ancient. Cast into prison for being Christians, they...