St. Augustine of Hippo (sometimes called Aurelius Augustine after being confused with his contemporary Aurelius of Carthage) was one of the four godfathers of the Western Church, along with Ambrose,…
St. Ambrose of Milan began an intensive study of Christian theology under the tutelage of Roman Simplician priests. He then made the necessary arrangements for his family, shared his wealth…
Athanasius of Alexandria was born in 295, in Alexandria. He was made a citét in 312 and a deacon in 318, after which he became secretary to Patriarch Alexander. As…
Truly Anthony the Hermit was like a doctor given to Egypt by God; for who went to him in sorrow and also did not return rejoicing? So who came to…
There is no information about St. Cyprian's youthful years, nor about the schools he attended but considering his reputation at the age of 35 when he converted to Christianity, we…
During the persecution of Septimius Severus, when Leonidas died a martyr, Origen of Alexandria deeply desired to take the martyr's crown. Which would have happened if his mother had not…
Saint Irenaeus of Lyon was born in Asia Minor, in Smyrna or the vicinity of this city, around 0130 AD. At the beginning of his journey, he was a disciple…
Since the early centuries, there have been severe persecutions against Christians. The event with the Martyrdom of Polycarp took place in 156 AD. Before being martyred, he travels to Rome…
About Saint Justin Martyr the Philosopher we know that ,he was born of pagan parents, probably of Latin origin, he converted to Christianity before 132 and was martyred in Rome.…
Emperor Titus was born in a small town in the Sabine country, called Phalacrina, beyond Rate, on the 15th day of the December calendar, A.D. 0009. He was brought up…