Saint Obadiah, or Abdias in Hebrew, is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament. Although his book is the shortest in the Hebrew Bible, it carries a powerful message of divine justice and retribution. Obadiah is an enigmatic prophet whose life is poorly documented in Scripture and tradition. However, his writings and prophetic role offer profound teachings about God's sovereignty and the triumph of good over evil. Read more...

Saint Roman of Antioch, also known as Roman the Melodist or Roman the Singer, is one of the most significant figures in early Christian history. Born in the late fourth or early fifth century, he is famous for his role in the development of Christian hymnography, as well as for his life of piety, devotion and inspiration. Although some parts of his biography are shrouded in a veil of legend, his influence on Christian liturgy remains undeniable. Read more...

Saint Albert the Great, also known as Albertus Magnus, was born around 1200 in Lauingen, Germany. Considered one of the greatest scholars of the Middle Ages, he was a major figure in Christian theology and philosophy and greatly influenced the thinking of his time. His life and work bear witness to a brilliant and inquisitive mind, which sought to reconcile faith and reason, science and religion. Read more...

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Saint John Leonardi is an exemplary figure of sixteenth-century Catholicism, renowned for his profound spirituality, missionary zeal and contribution to the reform of the Church. Born at a time when the Catholic Church was going through numerous internal and external crises, John Leonardi devoted his life to evangelisation, the training of priests and the propagation of the faith. His foundation of the Congregation of the Clerics Regular of the Mother of God and his role in establishing the College for Foreign Missions show the extent of his commitment to the Church and his desire to see a genuine spiritual reform. Read more...