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...
Saint Amantius of Tivoli, also known as Amancio, was a devout Christian who lived during the 2nd century in Tivoli, Italy. Very little is known about his early life and background, but his story is intertwined with that of his brother, Saint Getulius. Together, they played a significant role in spreading Christianity and became revered martyrs. Amantius and Getulius, born into a pagan family,...
“Primus and Felicianus, two holy Martyrs, were brothers and natives of Rome. They were renowned on account of their birth and wealth but still more, on account of the blameless life they led and their determination to remain constant in the True Faith, although they knew the suffering which was in store for them, even from their pagan parents, as from other persecutors of the Christian...
Saint Victorinus of Camerino, also known as Victorinus of Monte Nero, was a revered Catholic saint and bishop who lived in Italy during the 6th century. According to historical records, he was the brother of another esteemed saint, Severinus of Septempeda. Born into a noble family, Victorinus and his brother were remarkably compassionate individuals who dedicated themselves to helping the less...