Saint Marinus, also known as Marinus of San Marino, Marinus the Dalmatian, Marinus of Dalmatia, Marinus of Rimini, Marino, or Marinao, was a stonemason by trade, who is best known for his contributions to the establishment of the small country of San Marino. He was born in the 5th century in the town of Albe, Dalmatia. Marinus began his humble yet influential journey as a layman preacher and...
Saint Abibus of Edessa, also known as Abibus of Syria, was a fourth-century deacon in the city of Edessa, located in modern-day Syria. He was a dear friend of Saints Shamuna and Gurias, who were prominent figures in the early Christian community in Edessa.
During the reign of Emperor Galerius, a period marked by severe persecution of Christians, Saint Abibus managed to escape execution...
The Exiles of Campania were a group of twelve priests hailing from northern Africa who were exiled into Italy by Arian Vandals during the early Christian era. Despite the hardships imposed upon them, these brave and steadfast men continued to fearlessly profess and live out their Catholic faith. Not only did they remain outspoken about their beliefs, but they also became renowned as...
St. Joseph of Arimathea is familiar from the Gospels as “a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus” after Our Lord’s Crucifixion (Mark 15:43).
Yet is there more to know about him? What might have happened to him after he did this? Did he join the apostles? What...
Pammachius was a prominent citizen in the ancient Christian empire of Rome, and his life is woven together with the lives of all of the prominent saints of his age. His devoted love for his wife led him to holiness, even after her death.
He was classmates with the great Scripture scholar, St. Jerome; they studied rhetoric together and remained close friends for the rest of their lives....