Saint Cristóbal and 24 companions martyred in 1927 Mexico, faced anti-Catholic persecution. He forgave his executioners, prayed for unity, and died proclaiming innocence. The post Saint Cristóbal Magallanes and Companions appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444) was a Franciscan missionary, reformer, popular preacher, peacemaker, and is often called the Apostle of Italy. The post Saint Bernardine of Siena appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint Celestine V reigned a mere five months. The primary objective of his pontificate was to reform clergy. He abdicated on 13 December 1294, the last pope to do so until Pope Benedict XVI. The post Pope Saint Celestine V appeared first on uCatholic.

Pope Saint John I, born in Tuscany, confronted Arianism in Constantinople, martyred under Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths. The post Pope Saint John I appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Paschal Baylon (1540–1592), Spanish friar, renowned for ecstatic visions and devotion to the Eucharist, patron saint of Eucharistic congresses. The post Saint Paschal Baylon appeared first on uCatholic.

Irish missionary of the 6th century. Legendary for voyaging with monks in search of Terra Repromissionis, possibly discovering the New World. The post Saint Brendan appeared first on uCatholic.

Saint Isidore the Farmer (c. 1070 – 1130) was a Spanish saint revered for his kindness to the poor and animals. Patron of farmers and Madrid. The post Saint Isidore the Farmer appeared first on uCatholic.