Saint Francis of Paola, born in 1416 in Italy, was a hermit and founder of the Order of Minims, a religious community devoted to poverty, humility, and strict asceticism. From a young age, he felt called to a life of solitude and prayer, eventually establishing a monastic community that emphasized simplicity and penance. Known for […]
Saint Isidore of Seville, born around 560 AD, was a scholar, theologian, and Archbishop of Seville. He is best known for his encyclopedic work, the Etymologiae, a compilation of knowledge from classical antiquity, which became a key reference in medieval scholarship. Isidore’s writings covered a broad range of subjects, including history, geography, science, and theology, […]