Tag Archives: Hagiography

Saint Sylvester I, Pope of Rome (+ 335)

Posted on 2 May 2025 by admin

Saint Sylvester guided the Church of Rome during the pivotal era of Emperor Constantine. Ordained as Bishop of Rome in 314, he oversaw the construction of magnificent churches including Saint John Lateran and Old Saint Peter’s Basilica. Though not personally attending the First Council of Nicaea, he sent representatives and endorsed its decisions. Continue reading →

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Feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

Posted on 17 October 2024 by admin

October 18 Life of the Saint Saint Luke came from the city of Antioch, probably of a pagan family. From his youth he applied himself to seek after wisdom and to study the arts and sciences. He travelled all over

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The Repose of St. John the Theologian According to His Disciple Prochorus

Posted on 25 September 2024 by ABowe

The Translation of St. John the Theologian (Feast Day – September 26th) VersesStanding beside the beloved Word of the Father,Is he who was beloved more than all of the disciples.On the twenty sixth the child of thunder departed unto God.

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Tag Archives: Hagiography

Saint Sylvester I, Pope of Rome (+ 335)

Feast of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Luke

The Repose of St. John the Theologian According to His Disciple Prochorus

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