martyr saint
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April 27th – Saint of the Day: Saint Simeon of Jerusalem, Bishop & Martyr
Most people know Saint James of Jerusalem. Almost no one talks about the man who came after him. ๐ Saint Simeon of Jerusalem was the second bishop of Jerusalem, a kinsman of the Lord, a shepherd of the early Church,… Continue reading
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April 19th – Saint of the Day: Saint Alphege of Canterbury, Archbishop, Monk & Martyr
What kind of man refuses to buy his own freedom because that money belongs to the poor? Saint Alphege did. ๐ He was an Archbishop of Canterbury, a monk, a shepherd of souls, and a martyr who chose faithfulness over… Continue reading

