Saint Vitus, also known as Guy, Veit, Vith, or Vito, was a Christian martyr who lived during the early 4th century. According to legend, he was the son of a pagan Sicilian senator named Hylas. At the age of twelve, Vitus was converted to Christianity by his tutor, Saint Modestus, and his nurse, Saint Crescentia. However, Vitus's father strongly opposed his conversion and had all three of...

Elisha, whose name in Hebrew means God is Salvation, was an Israelite prophet and disciple of Elijah. Accounts of Elisha’s life and activities are found in 1 and 2 Kings, but these biblical texts are the only records we have of such a person. According to the Bible, Elisha was active during the reigns of Israelite kings Joram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, and Joash, which would place him during...

Saint Victorinus of Assisi, also known as Vittorino, was a bishop who lived during the mid-3rd century in Assisi, Italy. He was chosen for this position by Pope Fabian and served the community faithfully. Little is known about Saint Victorinus' early life, but it is believed that he was born in Assyria, a region known for its Christian communities during that time. After being appointed as...

Gaspare Luigi Bertoni, also known as Caspar Bertoni, Gaspar Bertoni, or The Apostolic Missionary, was born on 9 October 1777 in Verona, Italy. He was the son of Francis, a wealthy lawyer and notary, and Brunora Ravelli Bertoni. Raised in a devout and pious family, Gaspare received his early education at home and later studied under the Jesuits and the Marian Congregation at Saint...

Saint Juan de Sahagún, also known as Giovanni da San Facondo, John of Saint Facundo, John of Saint Fagondez, John Gonzalez de Castrillo, John of Saint Facun, or San Fagondez, was born in 1419 in Sahagun, Leon, Spain. He was the son of John Gonzalez de Castrillo and Sancia Martinez and was the oldest of seven children. His birth was regarded as a miraculous event since his parents had been...