Abraham of Rostov (?–1077), Archimandrite of Rostov, in the world Abercius, was born in the tenth century in Chuhloma, which is in Kostroma region near Galich, Russia. Born Abercius, he was very ill as a child. He converted to Christianity in his youth after, according to tradition, being cured of illness through prayer. He decided to become a monk at Valaam and with the new name...
The Lord of Miracles (Spanish: Señor de los Milagros), also known as Christ of Miracles, is a Catholic devotion and title of Jesus Christ that is associated with a painting of Christ crucified venerated in Lima, Peru. The image was painted during the 17th century by Benito or Pedro Dalcon, an African taken from what is now Angola to Peru as a slave. An annual procession commemorating the image...
Saint Emilina of Boulancourt, also known as Emeline or Hemelina, was born in 1115 in France. Emilina was a devout soul who deeply desired to do God’s will. She was led to the male Cistercian Abbey of Boulancourt in Longeville, France, but did not gain entrance into the community. Here, with the monks approval, Emilina settled in a barn of Perte-Seche, which belonged to the Abbey. There,...
Pope Evaristus (died c. 107 AD) was Bishop of Rome of the Catholic Church, succeeding Clement I and holding office from c. 99 to his death c. 107. He was also known as Aristus. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, and Oriental Orthodoxy. He is usually accorded the title of martyr; however, there is no confirmation of this. It is likely that He was the...
Saint John Houghton, also known as Saint John Houghton of London, was born in 1487 in Essex, England. He received a comprehensive education and graduated from Cambridge University with degrees in civil and canon law. Following his studies, John was ordained as a priest in 1501 and served as a parish priest for four years. In 1505, Saint John Houghton embarked on a spiritual journey that led...