early Christianity in France
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June 2nd – Saint of the Day: Saints Pothinus, Blandina, and Companions, Martyrs of Lyons
Rome thought it could break them. It was wrong. ⚔️🔥 In A.D. 177, in Lyon, France, an elderly bishop, a young enslaved girl, a teenage boy, and dozens of ordinary Christians were dragged into one of the earliest brutal persecutions… Continue reading
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December 29th – Saint of the Day: Saint Trophimus of Arles, Bishop
He did not build a brand. He built the Church. ⛪🔥 Saint Trophimus of Arles was the first bishop of Arles, sent into a pagan Roman city when following Jesus could cost everything. No spotlight. No applause. Just preaching Christ,… Continue reading
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December 24th – Saint of the Day: Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux, Bishop
Saint Delphinus of Bordeaux was the kind of bishop every age prays for: bold in truth, gentle in charity, and unafraid to confront the confusion of his time. 🔥 He baptized Saint Paulinus of Nola, guided him into a life… Continue reading
Holy Manna! 