The life of Saint Alexander, also known as Saint Alexander the Soldier or Saint Alexander of Jerusalem, is surrounded by legends and hagiographic accounts that have come down to us through the centuries. Although some details may vary from source to source, there are common elements that help to trace his journey. Read more...

Saint John Joseph of the Cross, also known as Giuseppe Maria Desa, was a leading figure in the Order of Discalced Carmelites and in eighteenth-century Christian spirituality. Born in 1654 on Ischia, an island off the coast of Naples, he embraced the religious life at a very early age, entering the novitiate of the Discalced Carmelites in Naples at the age of fifteen. Saint John Joseph of the Cross is also known as Giuseppe Maria Desa. Read more...

Saint Cunegonde, also known as Cunegonde of Luxembourg, is a remarkable figure in medieval history and Christian spirituality. Born around 975 into a noble Bavarian family, she became famous for her piety, charity and commitment to religious and social works. Read more...

St Hilary, also known as Hilary of Poitiers, is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, recognised for his crucial role in defending the Christian faith and developing Trinitarian theology. Born into a pagan family in the third century, Hilary converted to Christianity as an adult, after being deeply moved by the doctrine of the Trinity. Read more...

Saint Romain, an emblematic figure in monastic history and Christian spirituality, embodies the virtues of devotion, discipline and charity. Born in the 5th century in the region of Gaul, he is often referred to as Romain de Condat or Romain le Grand, to distinguish him from other saints of the same name. Read more...