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Saint Ignatius of Antioch

Saint Ignatius of Antioch was born in Syria but converted to Christianity. He eventually became a bishop of Antioch. But in 107, the Emperor ruling then forced the Christians to deny their faith or face death. Saint Ignatius refused to deny his faith and was condemned to be put to death.

Saint Ignatius was well known due to the seven letters he wrote during his trip to Rome as a prisoner. The letters encourage Christians to remain faithful. The letters have been cited as source of knowledge of the Christian church during the start of the 2nd century.

In his final letter, he pleads that his martyrdom should not be stopped in Rome. He wrote, “The only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the libation of my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be ground by the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate bread of Christ.” Ignatius bravely faced his death.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-ignatius-of-antioch

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Ignatius-of-Antioch/Martyrdom-as-union-with-Christ

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Saint Hedwig

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Saint Hedwig was the Duchess of Silesia. At the age of 12, she was married to the Duke of Henry. In the course of their marriage, they had seven children. However, in 1238, the Duke died leaving Saint Hedwig a widow. After the death of her husband, she became a Cistercain and took up the grey habit. She was known for her piety and gentleness. She gave herself up to prayer and meditation. She was canonized in 1267 and her remains were raised to the honours of the altar. She is honoured as patroness of Silesia.

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https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07189a.htm

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=351

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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Also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, she was born on March 28, 1515 in Avila, Spain. She entered the Carmelite Convent in 1535. She developed her love for mental prayer when her health failed and she became invalid for three years. In 1555, she underwent a religious awakening and in 1558, she considered the restoration of the Carmelite life.

She is one of the mystics of the Catholic Church and an author of spiritual classics. The Carmelite Reform also originated from her. She was eventually elevated to doctor of the Church in 1970.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Teresa-of-Avila

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-teresa-of-avila

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St. Callistus I

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Saint Callistus was initially a slave in the imperial Roman household and he was imprisoned more than once. After his release, he eventually became superintendent of the Christian burial ground. Then he was ordained by the Pope as a deacon. He became the Pope’s advisor and friend.

He was elected as Pope by the majority which earned him a rival, St. Hippolytus. He was accused by his rival for being too lenient. Apparently, Saint Callistus held marriages between free women and slaves which was contrary to the Roman law and also had a lenient policy towards those who temporarily denied their faith during the period of persecution. Saint Callistus, just like Peter, was also commemorated as a martyr.

Sources:

https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-st-callistus-i-october-14

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=31

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Saint Edward the Confessor

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Edward the Confessor was the king of England from 1042 to 1066. His rule over England was known to be peaceful and good. He was able to keep the kingdom together during his 24 years of reign.

Edward became interested in his religious affairs and built St. Peter’s Abbey at Westminster. He had a reputation for piety, and after his death his reputation grew. He was praised for his prophecies and there were some miracles that were attributed to him. He was canonized in 1161 by Pope Alexander III. And in 1163, the translation of his relics were attended by the leaders of the kingdom.

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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-king-of-England-1002-1066

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=223

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Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Carlo Acutis was born in Milan and grew up in a wealthy family. His family was not exactly religious but he received his first communion. He would always pray before the tabernacle as well as before and after every mass. His models were Bernadette Soubirous, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, Dominic Savio, and St. Francis of Assisi, among others.

At school, he helped his friends whose parents were getting a divorce, he also defended students from bullies. He volunteered to help the city’s homeless and destitute. Blessed Carlo Acutis was known to be a computer geek, he spent four years creating a website dedicated to cataloguing every reported Eucharistics miracle around the world.

He was diagnosed with leukemia and died in 2006. He was beatified in 2020.

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https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/blessed-carlo-acutis

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Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta

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Born on December 2, 1826, Saint Maria Soledad was the second of five children. She had a simple childhood although she had poor health. In 1851, she joined the new Institute of the Servants of Mary with a purpose of caring for the sick in their own homes. She became the 7th of the founding group and finally took the name Sister Maria Soledad.

After spending five years into the ministry, Saint Maria Soledad was appointed as Superior and took charge of the Congregation when Father Michael left for his missions. She became the Foundress and Mother of the Servants of Mary. She overcame many challenges throughout her leadership in the Congregation. It eventually grew in number. In 1875, they began a ministry in Havana, Cuba. It received Papal approval in 1876. Saint Maria Soledad governed for 35 years.

Sources:

https://anastpaul.com/2019/10/11/saint-of-the-day-11-october-saint-maria-soledad-torres-acosta-1826-1887/

http://www.catholicnewsworld.com/2018/10/saint-october-11-saint-maria-soledad.html

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St. Francis Borgia

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St. Francis Borgia was a Spanish nobleman, born into an influential family. He initially served in the imperial court and made a career there. However, he gave up his public life and his possessions due to series of life events. He joined the Society of Jesus and was instrumental in spreading the Jesuits’ influence all over Europe.

He helped established the Jesuit College in Gandia which was made into a university. He was elected as head of the Jesuits at the age of 55. He focused on growing and spreading faith through the Society of Jesus in Europe. He was regarded as the second founder of the Jesuits. He passed away in 1572.

Sources:

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-francis-borgia

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Francis-Borgia

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Saint Denis

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Denis was one of the seven bishops that was sent to Gaul to convert people during the reign of emperor Decius. He was regarded as the first bishop of Paris. Little is known about his life but legend has it that Saint Denis was beheaded on Montmartre, which translates to “mountain of martyrs”. According to the legend, his corpse, which was decapitated, carried his head to the northeast of Paris. A basilica was built over his tomb at the beginning of the sixth century.

Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Denis

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-denis-and-companions

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Saint Pelagia

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The story of St. Pelagia has inspired various legends. There are two stories that are often confused together. One of it is a historical young Christian in Antioch who is celebrated as a virgin and martyr. According to the story, at 15 years old, she threw herself off the roof of a building rather than be offered as a sacrifice to the pagan gods during the persecution of Christians.

The other story is talks of another Pelagia known as “Pelagia the Penitent”, who was a famous actress in Antioch. Pelagia was renowned for being rich and being meticulous with her physical appearance. One day she went to hear the preach of the Bishop, St. Nonnus, and was so moved by his sermon that she wanted to be baptized. St. Nonnus agreed and baptized her. After that, she gave her wealth to aid the poor and left Antioch to live a life of poverty.

St. Pelagia is known as the patron saint of actresses.

Sources:

https://www.saintsfeastfamily.com/copy-of-st-pelagia-of-tarsus-oct-8

https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=811

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Saint Ignatius of Antioch

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Saint Hedwig

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Saint Teresa of Avila

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St. Callistus I

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Saint Edward the Confessor

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Blessed Carlo Acutis

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Saint Maria Soledad Torres Acosta

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St. Francis Borgia

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Saint Denis

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Saint Pelagia

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