Massa Candida, also known as the Martyrs of Utica or the White Company, is a group of three hundred Christians who lived during the 3rd century in Carthage, North Africa. They were devout followers of Christ and dedicated their lives to the practice of their faith. During this time, the Roman Empire was ruled by emperors who demanded that all citizens show allegiance to the Roman gods. As part...
Saint Jeanne of the Cross Delanoue, also known as Jeanne del Croi Delanoue, Johanna Delanoue, Ioanna Delanoue, or Joan Delanoue, was born on June 18, 1666, in Samur, Anjou, France. She was the youngest of twelve children born to a draper father and a mother who owned and operated a religious goods store. Jeanne's life took a significant turn when her mother passed away in 1691. Being a...
Saint Serena, also known as Serena of Rome, was a noblewoman who lived during the late 3rd century. Very little is known about her early life, including her place of birth and family background. However, her legacy is tied to her marriage to the Roman Emperor Diocletian, making her a prominent figure in Roman history. Serena's connection to Christianity was a well-guarded secret during the...
Saint Manuel Morales is one of the martyr saints of the 20th century Mexican Cristero War. Born in Sombrerete, Zacatecas, he moved to Chalchihuites, Zacatecas at a young age. He entered the Seminary of Durango but had to leave to help provide for his family. As the owner of a bakery, he married Consuelo Loera in 1921 and had three children. He was known for being a working man, a layman...
Saint Domingo Ibáñez De Erquicia, also known simply as Saint Domingo Ibáñez, was born in February 1589 in Régil, Guipúzcoa, Spain. He is recognized as a Dominican priest and missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Catholic faith in the Philippines and Japan during a time of severe persecution. In 1605, Saint Domingo Ibáñez joined the Dominican Order, a religious order known for its...