Saint Philip of Adrianople, also known as Philip of Heraclea, was a devout deacon and martyr during the persecutions of Diocletian in the early 4th century. He is believed to have been a close associate of Saint Hermes of Adrianople.
According to historical documentation, Saint Philip served as a deacon under the guidance of Saint Hermes in the city of Adrianople, located in Thrace...
Saint Maximus of Aquila, also known as Maximus of Aveia or Massimo, was born around the year 228 in Aveia, Italy. He was raised in a devoutly Catholic family and grew up with a deep love for his faith. Maximus felt a strong calling to serve the Church and became an enthusiastic deacon in Aveia. As he grew older, Maximus aspired to the priesthood and dedicated himself to studying and practicing...
Saint Philip Howard, also known as Philip Earl of Arundel, was born on 28 June 1557 in Norfolk, England. He came from a noble and renowned family, being the grandson of the poet Henry, Earl of Surrey. However, his family's history was marred by tragedy and religious persecution, as his grandfather was executed by King Henry VIII in 1547 for treason. Philip's father, Thomas, the 4th...
St. Luke the Evangelist (1st c.) was a well-educated Greek physician and a native of Antioch in Syria. He was one of the earliest converts to Christianity, believed to have been one of Jesus' seventy disciples. He was a follower of St. Paul the Apostle and spent most of his life evangelizing with him in Asia Minor up until the time of Paul's martyrdom in Rome. Luke wrote a canonical...
Saint Rudolph of Gubbio, also known as Rodolph, was a prominent Catholic figure of the 11th century. Born in Gubbio, Italy, Saint Rudolph led a life dedicated to the service of God and his fellow human beings. His selfless acts of charity and unwavering devotion to the Church made him a beloved and revered saint. In 1054, Saint Rudolph made a significant decision that would shape the course of...