Vincent Ferrer, "Angel of the Judgment," fortified the Church amidst schism through fiery preaching, emphasizing repentance and divine judgment. The post Saint Vincent Ferrer appeared first on uCatholic.
Canonized Franciscan friar, former slave, and hermit leader, Benedict the Moor is the patron saint of African-Americans (1526-1589). The post Saint Benedict the Moor appeared first on uCatholic.
Three sisters martyred in 303 AD for owning Christian texts and rejecting pagan sacrifices under Diocletian's decree. The post Saints Agape, Chionia, and Irene appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Francis of Paola, Minims founder, advocated for humility, perpetual abstinence, and poverty, aiming to live hidden from the world. The post Saint Francis of Paola appeared first on uCatholic.
Hugh of Grenoble, bishop for 52 years, was a staunch defender of the Church and papacy, and benefactor of St. Bruno, founder of the Carthusian Order. The post Saint Hugh of Grenoble appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Benjamin was a deacon martyred circa 424 in Persia. St. Benjamin was executed during a period of persecution of Christians that lasted forty years and through the reign of two Persian kings. St. Benjamin was tortured mercilessly until his death in the year 424, specifically, "sharpened reeds were stuck under the nails of his fingers and toes." The post Saint Benjamin the Deacon appeared first on uCatholic.
Saint Peter de Regalado (1390–1456) was a Friar Minor and reformer. He was born at Valladolid. He was noted reformer, primarily by setting a good and pious example. Had the gifts of bi-location, prophecy and miracle working. The post Saint Peter Regalado appeared first on uCatholic.