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The First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Feast date: Jun 30 These “proto-martyrs” of Rome were the first Christians persecuted en masse by the Emperor Nero in the year 64, before the martyrdom of Saints Peter and Paul. Nero was widely believed to have caused the fire that burned down much of Rome … Read moreThe First Holy Martyrs of the Holy Roman Churchon June 30, 2025 at 12:23 am
Sts. Peter and Paul Feast date: Jun 29 On June 29 the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts. Peter & Paul. As early as the year 258, there is evidence of an already lengthy tradition of celebrating the solemnities of both Saint Peter and Saint Paul on the same day. Together, the two saints … Read moreSts. Peter and Paulon June 29, 2025 at 12:24 am
St. Elizabeth of Schonau Feast date: Jun 28 St. Elizabeth was a Benedictine visionary, who had the gift of prophecy. She also suffered the assaults of demonic forces. Elizabeth was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1126. She was raised and educated in a Benedictine monastery near her birthplace from the age of 12. Elizabeth came … Read moreSt. Elizabeth of Schonauon June 28, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Vincentia Gerosa Feast date: Jun 28 Vincentia Gerosa was declared a saint in the 20th century. She came to her vocation as a religious sister late in life. She was born Caterina Gerosa in Lovere, Italy, in 1784. She was orphaned as a young girl and spent 40 years as a homemaker and lay woman, … Read moreSt. Vincentia Gerosaon June 28, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Irenaeus Feast date: Jun 28 Celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church on June 28, and by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on August 23, Saint Irenaeus of Lyons was a second-century bishop and writer in present-day France. He is best known for defending Christian orthodoxy, especially the reality of Christ’s human incarnation, against … Read moreSt. Irenaeuson June 28, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Ladislaus Feast date: Jun 27 St. Ladislaus was the King of Hungary, born 1040 and died at Neutra, July 29, 1095 as one of Hungary’s national Christian heroes. He was the son of Béla I, and the nobles, after the death of Geisa I, passed over Solomon, the son of Andrew I, and chose Ladislaus … Read moreSt. Ladislauson June 27, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Cyril of Alexandria Feast date: Jun 27 On June 27, Roman Catholics honor St. Cyril of Alexandria. An Egyptian bishop and theologian, he is best known for his role in the Council of Ephesus, where the Church confirmed that Christ is both God and man in one person. The Eastern churches celebrate St. Cyril … Read moreSt. Cyril of Alexandriaon June 27, 2025 at 1:25 am
St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer Feast date: Jun 26 On June 26, the Catholic Church commemorates the life of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, priest and founder of The Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei. He was born in Barbastro, Spain on January 9, 1902 into a pious family. When he was young, he one … Read moreSt. Josemaria Escriva de Balagueron June 26, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. Pelagius Feast date: Jun 26 St. Pelagius was a thirteen year old Christian who was martyred for refusing to denounce his faith and convert to Islam in Cordoba, Spain in 925. 10th century Cordoba was the most powerful and glorious time in the world for the muslim caliphates and they boasted the largest mosque outside of the … Read moreSt. Pelagiuson June 26, 2025 at 12:23 am
St. William of Vercelli Feast date: Jun 25 Image courtesy of William Hart McNichols via Fine Art America. William was born in 11th-century Italy to a noble family. He was orphaned as an infant and raised by relatives. At the young age of 14, he made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, and … Read moreSt. William of Vercellion June 25, 2025 at 1:23 am