John B. Manos
DECEMBER 20, 2024 – ST. PHILOGONIUS, BISHOP.
St. Philogonius, a lawyer turned bishop, defended faith at Nicea, earning the title of Confessor.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 – ST. NEMESION, MARTYR.
Nemesion, falsely accused, embraced martyrdom with fellow Christians in Decius’ persecution, inspiring steadfast faith and courage.
DECEMBER 18, 2024 – ST. GATIAN, BISHOP.
Discover the fearless journey of St. Gatian, who brought light to Gaul, facing peril, and performing miracles. Explore his legacy of perseverance.
DECEMBER 17, 2024 – ST. OLYMPIAS, WIDOW.
Discover the inspiring tale of St. Olympias, a young widow who embraced charity and faith during persecution in the Eastern Church.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 – ST. EUSEBIUS, BISHOP.
Noble-born St. Eusebius, exiled for battling heretics, inspired change through zeal and truth. Discover his path from Sardinia to martyrdom in Egypt.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 – ST. MESMIN.
St. Mesmin, a loyal servant of King Clovis, founded a monastery in Micy and fed the city of Orleans during a famine. Learn more about his life of sanctity and ordinary acts of perfection today!
DECEMBER 14, 2024 – ST. NICASIUS, ARCHBISHOP, AND HIS COMPANIONS, MARTYRS.
In the fifth century, Bishop Nicasius bravely encouraged his flock in the face of barbarian invasion, ultimately sacrificing his life for his faith.
DECEMBER 13, 2024 – ST. LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR.
Discover the inspiring story of St. Lucy, her miraculous healing, and her martyrdom for the sake of her faith and devotion to Christ.
DECEMBER 12, 2024 – ST. VALERY, ABBOT – ST. FINIAN, BISHOP.
Saint Valery was a shepherd turned monk who later traveled to Neustria, converted infidels, and founded a monastery. Saint Finian, on the other hand, was a bishop known for his love and zeal for the salvation of his flock.
DECEMBER 11, 2024 – ST. DAMASUS, POPE.
St. Damasus was a holy Pope who worked to free the Church from schism and combat Arianism and Apollinarianism.