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May 5 – Saint Hilary of Arles: Bishop, Miracle Worker, Defender of the Faith
Title: May 5 — St. Hilary of Arles Life of St. Hilary of Arles St. Hilary of Arles was born in the late 4th century in the region of Gaul. He became a bishop renowned for his zealous defense of the faith and his deep pastoral care for his flock.…
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May 4 – Saint Florian: Patron of Firefighters and Protection from Fire
Title: May 4 — St. Florian Life of St. Florian St. Florian is celebrated as the patron saint of firemen, firefighters, and those suffering from fires and floods. Born around the year 250 in Avaricum (modern-day Bourges, France), Florian was a Roman officer in charge of the city’s fire service.…
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May 3 – Saint Philip and Saint James: Apostles and Martyrs
Title: May 3 — Saint Philip and Saint James Life of Saint Philip and Saint James Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles of the Lord, dedicated their lives to the mission of spreading the Gospel and serving the early Church. Saint Philip, a fervent follower of Christ, is known for…
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May 2 – Saint Athanasius: Defender of the Faith, Doctor of the Church
Title: May 2 — Saint Athanasius, B & D Life of Saint Athanasius Saint Athanasius, born in 295 in Alexandria, Egypt, is venerated as a Bishop, Doctor of the Church, and a staunch defender of Christ’s divinity.
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May 1 – Saint Teresa of Calcutta: Inspired Missionary and Protector of the Poor
Title: May 1 — Saint Teresa of Calcutta Life of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Saint Teresa of Calcutta, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, dedicated her life to the service of the poorest of the poor. At the age of 18, she joined the Sisters…
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January 08 – Saint Francis of Assisi: Patron of Animals and the Environment
Title: January 08 — Saint Francis of AssisiLife of Saint Francis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi was born in 1181 in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy family. Renouncing a life of luxury, he embraced poverty and humility, emphasizing a close relationship with nature and all of God’s creation. He founded…