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Saint Vincent de Paul was an Occitan French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor.I In 1601 he was ordained as a priest and became the chaplain at court for Henry 1V of France. He became the tutor for an aristocratic until he was accused of theft. He remained silent for 6 months until his innocence was proved. Conversion dated from this date. For the rest of his life he combined his working with the rich and fashionable and with looking after outcasts, the sick and poverty stricken, galley slaves and abandoned children. He founded the* Cgngregation of the Mission or the Vincentians. He was zealous in conducting retreats for clergy for when the local clergy’s .morals were flagging. He was a pioneer in seminary education. He founded the* Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent of Paul He was renown for his compassion, humility and generosity. He is the namesake of the Vincentian Family of organisations. Vincent was beatified in 1729 and canonized in 1737. In 1883 Pope Leo X11 named patron of all charitable societies. He is now venerated as a saint by both the Catholic Church and Anglican Communion. Note ‘occitan’ is a romance language spoken in Southern France Sources Wikipedia The Encyclopedia of Saints by Howard Loxton *Saints Over 150 Patron Saints for Today * editor Elizabeth Hallam

Stephen was an English born monk and abbot,he and one of the founders of the Cistercian Order. He is honored as a saint by the Catholic Church. He spent his youth at Sherborne Abbey in Dorset. He travelled to Scotland and France and went on a pilgrimage to Rome. Back in France he joined a monastery at Molesme in the Burgundy region. In 1098 Stephen, along with Robert and Alberic, left Moleme to found a new monastery at Citeaux. Robert was the first abbot but called back to Molsme by Pope urban II. Alberic for 9 years became the second abbot. On his death Stephen became the third abbot. To begin with it was difficult to get new members but when Bernard of Clairvauz joined with 30 companions it greatly improved. Together they spearheaded the order. In 1119 the order received the Charter of Charity an important document for the Cistercian Order- it established its unifying principles. The rapid growth in the 12th century were certainly due in some part to Stephen’s leadership. He insisted on simplicity in all aspects of monastic life. He was an accomplished scribe and one of his greatest achievements was the Harding Bible. Stephen was abbot for 23 years. He resigned in 1133 because he was going blind. He died on 28th March. 1134. Stephen Harding’s feast day is 26th January. Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

Saint Seraphim, born Prokhor Isidorovich Moshnin, is one of the most renowned Russian saints and is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion. He was the son of a builder. He studied hard as a boy and became a monk at Sarov near Moscow in 1779. The regime was austere. In 1780 he was bedridden for 3 years and was consoled by visions of the Blessed Virgin and the Apostles. On his recovery he built an altar of cypress wood for the infirmary chapel. Ordained priest in 1793. On the death of his abbot in 1794 he became a hermit . In 1804 attacked by brigands with his own axe and left to die. Recovered but left with a perpetual stoop and needing a stick. 1807 abbot died and he was offered the position. Refused and submitted himself to a ‘trial of silence’. In 1810 returned to the monastery and gave up his solitary life to devoted himself instead to the numerous visitors who came to see him and to the nuns of Diveiev.For the next 20 years he extended the monastic teachings of contemplation, theoria and self-denial to the layperson. He taught the purpose of the Christian life was to receive the Holy Spirit. Acquire the Spirit of Peace and thousands around you will be saved, his most popular quotation He died on the 14th January 1833. He was found dead in his cell, his clothes burnt by a candle which had fallen from his hand. in 1903, he was canonized by the Catholic Church, after some opposition He is generally considered the greatest of the 18th Century startsy (elders). Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

Serguis, baptized Bartholomew as child, moved from the Rostov principality with his parents and brothers Stefan and Peter when it fell into the hands of Ivan 1, and moved to Radonazh. After his parents died he went to Khotkovo, near Moscow, to join his elder brother Stefan who was a monk. He persuaded Stefan to find a more secluded place to live the ascetic life. Deep in the forest at Makovets Hill they decided to build a monastic cell and a church dedicated to honour the Trinity. Bartholomew became a monk, his hair was tonsured (centre shaved) and given the name Serguis. He spent over a year as a hermit in the forest. He was joined by other monks. He became their abbot and he was ordained into the priesthood. They all had to live by their own labour. More and more monks came. It became a posad - a settlement which grew into the town of Sergiev Posad and other villages… This started the history of the great Trinity -St. SergIus Lavra which is now the most venerated monastic house in Russia. During the reign of Dmitri Donskoi, his disciples started to spread his teaching across central and northern Russia. They settled in the most impractical places and founded numerous monasteries (40). Metropolitan Alexus, Metropolitan of Moscow, asked him to be his successor. He remained a simple monk rather than become a bishop. Sergius died in 1392 aged 78. He was canonized in 1448 or1452. He exerted the greatest influence of any personage on the Russian Orthodox Church. Together with Seraphim of Satov, he is one of the most highly venerated saints in Russia. ( See separate profile) Historian Serge Aleksandrovich Zenkovsky said that Sergius was one of the 4 who signified the Russian spiritual and cultural revival of the late 14th and early 15th century. ( The other 3 were Epiphanius the Wise, Stephen of Perm and Andrei Rublev (painter)) Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

Turibuis Alfonso de Mogrovejo was Spanish Catholic priest who served as Archbishop of Lima from 1579 until his death (1606). As a child he was recognised as pious with a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. He fasted once a week and recited the rosary often. He entered the college of Valladold in 1550 where he studied Humanities.At the university of Salamanca he studied law where he became a university professor. At the behest of King Philip II he became Grand Inquisitor without no previous experience. In 1558 he was ordained into the priesthood and consecrated as an archbishop before setting off on his mission to Peru. An eminent and charismatic preacher he set about baptizing, catechising the indigenous people. Alone he covered every parish covering thousands of metres on foot. (Read* Vast territory*) He championed the indigenous people. He was seen as a champion of the rights of natives. He learned the local dialects and fought for their rights and liberties A staunch advocate for reform he set about restoring some order to the priests of his diocese by instituting new educational programmes in priestly training. King Philip II requested that Turbuis oversaw the Third Provincial Council from 1582/3, 1591 and 1601 - served as president- guiding rather than leading. In Pacasmayo he contracted a fever. He arrived at the St. Augustine convent in a critical condition Aged 67 he died. His final words were Lord into your hands I commit my spirit Luke ch 23 v 46. He was canonized in 1726. Turibuis’s feast day is 23rd March. Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

Vincent gained acclaim as a preacher, missionary and logician. He was named Vincent after Vincent Martyr, the patron saint of Valencia. He began classical studies aged 8. He studied theology and philosophy at 14. Aged 18 he entered the Order of Preachers - the Dominican Order. During his first year he was tempted to leave but through prayer and penance he overcame his trials. He successfully completed his probation year and advanced in his profession. For 3 years he solely read Sacred Scripture and eventually committed it to memory. In 1379 he was ordained a Catholic priest in Barcelona. He became a Master of Theology and was commissioned to deliver lectures on philosophy. Sent to Barcelona. Went to the University of Lleida and earned his doctorate in Theology. The Western Schism (1378-1417)divided the Catholic Church. With first two, then three claimants for the papacy. Vincent , with his brother - Boniface, General of the Carthusians, were involved and supported Cardinal de Luna. Cardinal de Luna was elected and took the name Benedict XIII. For 21 years he travelled through many European countries preaching the Gospel and converting many. Many biographers believe he could only speak Valencian but was endowed with the gift of tongues . His style has been described as ’ innovative’ His voice was strong and powerful, at times gentile, resonant and vibrant. He is said to be responsible for many Jews being converted to Catholicism. ( ReadConversion of Jews and controversy) Compromise of Caspe. He became involved, as a respected figure, to choose Aragon’s next king because there were 5 potential candidate… He voted for the Castilian prince Ferdinand of Castile who became the next king. On 28th June Vincent publicly proclaimed him as king. Vincent died on 5th April 1419 at Vannes in Brittany aged 69. Pope Callixtus III had him canonized on 3rd June 1455. Vincent’s Feast Day is 5th April. Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

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Saint Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta, was co-founder of the Society of Jesus and led first Christian mission to Japan. He was born at the castle of Xavier (Javier) in Navarre. He was a companion of Ignatius Loyola and was one of the first Jesuit priests to take vows of poverty and chastity at Montmartre, Paris in 1534. He led an extensive mission in Asia and was influential in evangelization work most notably in Portuguese India. For 7 years he worked among the Paravas in southern India. He went among the poor as a poor man himself, sleeping on the ground in a hut and eating mainly rice and just drinking water. He had immense success with the low-caste, almost non with the Brahmins. He was the first major Christian missionary to venture into Borneo, the Maluke Islands and Japan. He had less success than he had enjoyed in India due to language problems. In Japan he changed tactics - he smartened up his appearance and gained protection and the use of an empty Buddhist monastery. He was about to extend his mission to Ming China when he died, aged 48, on Shangchuan Island****. He had suffered extreme hardship, had worn himself out with ceaseless activity, yet enjoyed a high degree of union with God in prayer.** His vast correspondence survives so it is possible to authentic a study of his character. Francis Xavier is considered to be one of the greatest missionaries since Paul the Apostle in the New Testament. He was beatified by Pope Paul V on25th October 1619. Canonized by Pope Gregory XV on12th March 1622 Declared Patron of Foreign Missions by Pius XI in 1927 Feast Day 3rd December. *Society of Jesus * - separate notes Sources Wikipedia ( 17 pages) Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

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Saint Benardino was an italian Catholic priest and Franciscan missionary preacher in Italy. Most preachers before Benardino either read a prepared speech or recited a rhetorical oration Benardino preached directly to the public. He preached for 30 years all over Italy. His preaching, his book burning and his bonfires of the vanities established his reputation in his own lifetime. He was canonized y Pope Nicholas V in 1450. He referred to as ‘the Apostle of Italy’ for his efforts to revive the country’s Catholicism during the 15th century. Sources Wikipedia Oxford Dictionary of Saints by David Farmer

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He was ordained a priest when he took part in the council of Lyons in 1245. Thomas was appointed Bishop of Hereford on 14th June 1275. He became a trusted adviser to King Edward I. Even when differing from the king’s opinion he did not forfeit his favour. He was canonised in 1320 by Pope John XXII

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