Saint Ambrose, also known as Ambrose of Milan, was one of the most eminent figures of the Church in the fourth century. Born around 340 AD in Trier, in what is now Germany, Ambrose came from a high-ranking family. His father was prefect of the Gauls, which ensured him a rich education and an enviable social position. Read more...

The life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Saint Nicholas, is surrounded by legends and miracles that have forged his popular image as a generous benefactor and protector of children. Saint Nicholas was born around 270 AD in Patara, a town in the region of Lycia, which is now part of modern Turkey. Read more...

The life of Saint Clement of Alexandria is marked by wisdom, scholarship and devotion. Born around the year 150 in the city of Alexandria, Clement became one of the most eminent intellectual and spiritual figures of ancient Christianity. Read more...

Saint Francis Xavier, born in 1506 in the Kingdom of Navarre (now Spain), was one of the most eminent figures of the early Society of Jesus and one of the most influential Christian missionaries of the 16th century. His extraordinary life was marked by a passionate dedication to evangelisation and a tireless quest to spread the Christian faith in Asia. Read more...

Saint Éloi, Bishop of Noyon, is an emblematic figure of the Catholic Church and Merovingian history, whose life and actions have left a lasting imprint over the centuries. Born around 588 into a modest family in Limousin, Éloi emerged as an exceptional personality, combining his artistic and technical skills with his religious devotion. Read more...