Saint Basil the Great (330-379) was a prominent early Christian bishop, theologian, and monastic leader known for combating Arianism and his contributions to Eastern Christianity. The post Saint Basil the Great appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Gregory Nazianzen, "the Theologian," overcame challenges to become a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle scholarship and influential writings on the Trinity. The post Saint Gregory Nazianzen appeared first on uCatholic.

Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace" This solemnity, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace. The post Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint Sylvester surely was appointed by God to govern his holy church in the first years of her temporal prosperity and triumph over her persecuting enemies. His pontificate was one of the most important, crucial and eventful of all Popes. The post Pope Saint Sylvester appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Anysia of Thessalonica, devout Christian and martyr during Emperor Maximian's persecution, sacrificed all for faith, resisted pagan oppression, and died for Christ. The post Saint Anysia appeared first on uCatholic.

Thomas Becket (1118-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, clashed with King Henry II over church-state authority, martyred, and canonized in 1173. The post Saint Thomas Becket appeared first on uCatholic.

Upon the birth of Our Lord, Herod ordered the murder of all all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, known as the massacre of the Holy Innocents. The post Feast of the Holy Innocents appeared first on uCatholic.