Saint Vincenzo Grossi, born on March 9, 1845, in Pizzighettone, Cremona, Italy, was one of seven children born to Baldassare Grossi and Maddalena Capellini. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and embraced a life dedicated to serving God and his fellow human beings.
After completing his studies, Vincenzo Grossi was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Lodi, Italy, on May 22, 1869. He...
Saint Illtyd, also known as Elchut, Eltut, Hildutus, Illtud, Iltuto, Illtut, Iltutus, and Iltud Farchog, was a prominent figure in the early history of the Catholic Church in Wales. Born in the 5th century in Wales, his exact date of birth is not known. Though his life is shrouded in some mystery, the accounts we have provide a detailed glimpse into his significant contributions to the Church....
Saint Gerald of Beziers, also known as Gerald of Puissalicon, Guiraud of..., Geraud of..., Geraldo of..., was an Augustinian canon regular and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church. He was born around the year 1070 in Puissalicon, France. Gerald's journey in the Church began when he became a deacon in 1094. His dedication and commitment to the faith were evident as he continued his...
Saint Emeric of Hungary, also known as Americus, Emerick, Emmerich, Emmericus, and Henricus, was born in 1007 in Veszprém, Hungary. He was the son of Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary, and his mother was Queen Gisela. From an early age, Emeric was raised in a devout Christian environment, educated in the Catholic faith by his father and under the guidance of Saint Gerard Sagredo. Known...
Saint Joannicus of Mount Olympus, also known as Joannicius the Great, Joannicus of Olympus, Joannicus of Uludag, Ioannikios, Ioannikos, or Ioninicus, was born around the year 754 in Bithynia, in modern-day Turkey. In his youth, he worked as a swineherd, but he was known to be lazy and not particularly dedicated to his duties. However, as fate would have it, a friend who had become a monk led...