early Christian persecution
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February 23rd – Saint of the Day: Saint Polycarp of Smyrna, Bishop & Martyr
Saint Polycarp was out here living the kind of faith that makes comfort look weak. 🔥👑 This is a bishop from the earliest days of the Church, so close to the Apostles that Catholic tradition ties him to Saint John.… Continue reading
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January 24th – Saint of the Day: Saint Babylas of Antioch, Bishop & Martyr
Saint Babylas did not die with a sword in his hand. He died with chains on his wrists, and he wanted those chains buried with him. 🔗✝️ This is not soft Christianity. This is the kind of faith that makes… Continue reading
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January 5th – Saint of the Day: Pope Saint Telesphorus, Martyr
A pope before the Church had power. A shepherd before Christianity was safe. A martyr whose faith still speaks. 🔥✝️ Pope Saint Telesphorus lived when worship was risky and belief could cost everything. He helped shape the rhythm of Christian… Continue reading
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November 25th – Saint of the Day: Saint Peter of Alexandria, Patriarch & Martyr
Seal of the Martyrs. 🔥 Saint Peter of Alexandria was not a soft, comfortable saint. He led the Church through brutal persecution, balanced real mercy with real discipline for those who denied Christ, had a prophetic vision warning about Arius… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 