Olga of Kiev was canonized centuries after her death for her religious efforts. What she is most well-known for, however, has nothing to do with her …
Famous Saints and Their Achievements
From doctors of the Church to semi-mythical figures, these are some of history's most interesting saints.
Vibrant and colorful. How else can someone describe the religious practices of Mexico? From November’s Day of the Dead celebrations to the …
The 3d and 4th century Christian Bishop called Nicholas of Myra is the man who gave rise to the Saint Nicholas legend, that we now associate with …
Over the last two thousand years, more than 10,000 saints have been canonized in the Catholic faith, as well as some unofficial saints that are …
Saint Polycarp of Smyrna was a Christian Bishop who lived from about 69 CE to 155 CE. He is considered an Apostolic Father due to his early writings …
St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, whose name is now closely associated with the introduction of Christianity into Ireland during the 5th …
Athanasius of Alexandria was a fourth century Christian theologian, Church Father, and an early defender of the orthodox (normal theological) …
Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine, is credited by Saint Ambrose of Milan with the recovery of perhaps Christendom’s most sacred relic: …
Christmas as we know it has been significantly molded and shaped over the last two thousand years. Our modern-day celebrations, with which we are all …