Saints

This fifth century bishop of Reggio in Italy, is not commemorated in the city's large cathedral, but in a small church tucked behind it. He served Reggio for more than 20 years and was much loved for his kindness and modesty. He cared so little about his own glory that he specially asked to be buried in the small church outside the city walls, rather than the cathedral. When a rich young man ask... Read More

The story of John the Baptist is recorded in all four Gospels. He is also mentioned by the Jewish historian Josephus. John was the son of Zachariah, a Temple priest and Elizabeth, a quite old cousin of the Virgin Mary. An angel foretold his birth, adding that he would prepare people for the Lord. In the Gospel of Luke Our Lady travelled to the hill country to visit Elizabeth immediately after the... Read More

Martyrs. According to legend, these two Christian brothers were prosperous army officers in the court of Constantia, daughter of the Emperor Constantius, around the middle of the fourth century. They took part in a victorious campaign against the Scythians with General Gallicanus. Their fortunes took a turn for the worse when the Emperor Julian began to persecute Christians. They resigned from t... Read More