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...
Saint Theotonius of Coimbra, also known as Teotonio, was born in 1086 in Gonfeo, Spain. He was the nephew of the bishop of Coimbra, Portugal, and received a thorough education at the prestigious University of Coimbra. Upon completing his studies, he embarked on his ecclesiastical career. Teotonio was appointed as a parish priest and was assigned to Viseu, Portugal. His powerful and outspoken...
Onesimus (meaning "useful") was a Christian mentioned in the New Testament. He was a slave to Philemon, a Christian, and is the subject of Paul's Epistle to Philemon. He may also be the same Onesimus mentioned by Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 107) as bishop in Ephesus. Eastern Orthodox tradition also list an Onesimus as the third bishop of Byzantium.
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Saint Maruta, also known as Maruta of Martyropolis or Maruthas, was a prominent figure in the late 4th and early 5th centuries. He served as the Bishop of Mayferkqat, a city in Syria, which was part of the kingdom of Persia during that time. Maruta played a crucial role in the restoration and construction of numerous churches that had been destroyed during the persecutions led by King Sapor....
Saint Euseus of Serravallesesia, also known as Euseo, was a shoemaker who lived in the area of Serravalle-Sesia, Italy, during the 13th and 14th centuries. He is recognized as a prayerful hermit and a revered figure among the Catholic faithful. Little is known about the early life of Saint Euseus, as there are limited historical records available. He dedicated a significant portion of his life...