History & Biographies

•Bishop and Doctor •Feast day: January 24 •1567-1622 St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, stands as one of the

•Deacon and Martyr •Feast day: January 22 •+304 St. Vincent of Saragossa, celebrated as the Protomartyr of Spain, stands as

•Virgin and Martyr •Feast day: January 21 •292-304 St. Agnes, whose name means “lamb,” is a cherished figure in the

•Pope and Martyr •Feast day: January 20 •+250 St. Fabian, a remarkable figure in the early Church, served as Pope

•Martyr •Feast day: January 20 •+288 St. Sebastian, venerated as the Patron of Athletes, is one of the most inspiring

•Abbot •Feast day: January 17 •251-356 St. Anthony the Abbot, also known as St. Anthony of Egypt, holds a special

•Pope •Feast day: December 31 •+335 St. Sylvester I, who served as Pope from 314 to 335 AD, presided over

•Bishop and Martyr •Feast day: December 29 •1118-1170 St. Thomas Becket, also known as Thomas à Becket, was a towering

•Apostle and Evangelist •Feast day: December 27 •+101 St. John the Evangelist, also known as the Beloved Apostle, holds a

•Protomartyr •Feast day: December 26 •+36 St. Stephen, venerated as the Protomartyr or First Martyr of the Christian Church, occupies