Saint Polycarp (69-155 A.D.), Bishop of Smyrna and Martyr, bridged apostolic traditions to 2nd century Christianity in Roman Asia Minor. The post Saint Polycarp appeared first on uCatholic.

The feast of The Chair of Saint Peter commemorates Christ’s choosing Peter to sit in his place as the servant-authority of the whole Church. 

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Saint Peter Damian (988-1072), Doctor of the Church, revered as a scholar, preacher, monk, priest, and cardinal, embodied wisdom, zeal, austerity, piety, and loyalty. The post Saint Peter Damian, Doctor of the Church appeared first on uCatholic.

In 1917, three young shepherds in Fatima, Portugal, witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary, drawing up to 90,000 people to the final vision. The post Saints Jacinta and Francisco Marto appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Conrad of Piacenza (1290-1350), a noble turned hermit in Sicily, devoted 36 years to prayer and penance, died kneeling before a crucifix, canonized in 1625. The post Saint Conrad of Piacenza appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Simeon, Jerusalem's second bishop, was crucified in 107 A.D., revered as the cousin of Jesus and a steadfast early Christian leader. The post Saint Simeon appeared first on uCatholic.

In the 13th century, seven Florentine saints founded the Servite Order, inspired by a vision of Mary, adopting a life of devotion under her guidance. The post Seven Founders of the Order of Servites appeared first on uCatholic.