St. Anthony the Great, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, was a 3rd-4th century Christian monk who is often regarded as the father of Christian monasticism. Born in 251 in Egypt, he sold his possessions to live a life of asceticism and solitude in the desert, seeking to live more closely with God. His […]
St. Fabian was a pope and martyr who served as the Bishop of Rome from 236 until his death in 250. His papacy is noted for his leadership during a period of Christian persecution under Emperor Decius. Fabian was elected pope in a rather unusual manner: a dove is said to have landed on his […]
St. Sebastian (d. c. 288) was a Christian martyr and one of the most venerated saints in Catholic tradition. A soldier in the Roman army, he secretly converted many of his fellow soldiers to Christianity. When his faith was discovered, he was ordered to be executed by Emperor Diocletian. He was tied to a post […]
St. Agnes (c. 291–304) is a Christian martyr and one of the most beloved saints of the early Church. Born into a noble family in Rome, she dedicated her life to Christ and vowed to remain a virgin. At a young age, she was arrested during the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian. Despite facing […]
St. Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) is a Christian martyr and deacon, venerated as the patron saint of Spain and deacons. Born in Huesca, Spain, he served as a deacon under St. Valerius, the bishop of Saragossa, during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Vincent was arrested, tortured, and ultimately martyred for […]