Saint Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. The post Saint Anthony of Padua appeared first on uCatholic.
The 108 Polish Martyrs of World War II, known also as 108 Blessed Polish Martyrs, were Roman Catholics from Poland killed during World War II by the Nazis. The post 108 Polish Martyrs appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Barnabas was one of the Seventy Apostles and the companion of the Apostle Paul on some of his missionary voyages. The post Saint Barnabas appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Olivia was described as a ravishing beauty when captured by Saracens at 13. When she died, her soul was seen to fly to heaven in the form of a dove. The post Saint Olivia appeared first on uCatholic.
Instituted by Pope Francis in 2018, the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church celebrates her role as mother to Christians. The post Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church appeared first on uCatholic.
Celebrating Pentecost, a Christian feast tracing back to Acts and Corinthians, marking the bestowal of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. The post The Solemnity of Pentecost appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Paul, Bishop of Constantinople, during the period of bitter controversy in the Church over the Arian heresy. Elected in 336 to succeed Alexander of Constantinople, the following year he was exiled to Pontus by Emperor Constantius II. Here he was deliberately starved and finally strangled by Arian supporters. He is considered a martyr for the orthodox cause and was a close friend St. Athanasius. The post Saint Paul of Constantinople appeared first on uCatholic.