Saint Benedict Biscop, also known as Benet Biscop or Biscop Baducing, was an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and influential figure in the early development of Christianity in England. He was born around 628 in Northumbria, England, and grew up in the court of King Oswy. Benedict held prestigious court offices and enjoyed a life of wealth and privilege. In his early adulthood, Benedict embarked on a...
Saint Vitalis of Gaza, also known as Vitalis of Alexandria, was a monk and hermit renowned for his exceptional devotion and unique approach to helping the prostitutes in the Gaza region. Although not much is known about his early life, Vitalis is believed to have been born in Gaza and dedicated himself to a life of asceticism and piety. At the age of 60, Vitalis felt a strong calling to travel...
Pope Blessed Gregory X, also known as Teobaldo Visconti or Theobald Visconti, was born in 1210 in Piacenza, Italy. Little is known about his early life, but he became known for his intelligence and dedication to the Church. He worked for Cardinal Jacopo of Palestrina and eventually became the Archdeacon of Liege, Belgium. One of the significant achievements of Pope Gregory X was his assignment...
Saints Julian and Basilissa (died ca. 304) were husband and wife. They were Christian martyrs who died at either Antioch or, more probably, at Antinoe, in the reign of Diocletian, early in the fourth century, on 9 January, according to the Roman Martyrology, or 8 January, according to the Greek Menaea.
Their feast day is also given as 6 January, while a group of people martyred with Julian...
Blessed Titus Zeman, also known as Vojtech Zemann, was born on January 4, 1915, in the village of Vajnory in Bratislavsk√Ω, Slovakia. He joined the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1931, dedicating his life to serving God and his fellow human beings.
After joining the Salesians, Titus Zeman made his solemn vows on March 7, 1938, and was ordained a priest in 1940. He was an exemplary member...