A group of 350 monks martyred by the Monophysite heretics of the region refused to deny the decree of the Council of Chalcedon that had condemned the Monophysites. After St Maroun died, many were inspired by his teachings and his ascetic way of life. By the fifth century a monastery was built near where he lived known as Bet Maroun. The monastery became very significant in the region. Also...

Saint Leopold Bogdan Mandic, also known as Adeodato Bogdan Mandic, was born on May 12, 1866, in Herceg Novi, Dubrovacko-Neretvanska, Croatia. He was the twelfth child of Peter and Caroline Mandic. From an early age, Leopold displayed physical malformation and delicate health. However, he also showed signs of great spiritual strength and integrity. At the age of 16, Leopold left Dalmatia and...

Pope Blessed Urban II, also known as Odo of Lagery, Otho of Lagery, or Eudes of Lagery, was born around 1042 in Lagery, France. He studied in Rheims, France, and later became a monk and prior at Cluny, one of the most influential monastic centers of his time. During this period, Urban developed a deep understanding and appreciation for the monastic life, and his dedication to the Church grew...

Pope Saint Victor I was the 14th pope of the Catholic Church. While little is known about his early life, it is believed that he was the son of a man named Felix. Born in Africa, the exact location of his birth is not recorded. Pope Victor I became the first pope from the city of Rome, and his reign took place during a period of relative calm in the persecutions of the Church. He played a...

Saint Panteleon, also known as Panteleimon, Pantaleon, and Pantaleone, was born to a Christian mother and a pagan father. Despite this divided religious upbringing, Panteleon chose to embrace Christianity as his faith. He grew up to become a renowned physician and was appointed as the personal physician to Emperor Maximian. Throughout his life, Panteleon remained a devout layman and bachelor,...