The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Christian feast celebrated on 8 September, commemorating the birth of the woman who, according to the Christian faith, was chosen by God to become the mother of Jesus Christ. This birth, shrouded in mystery and piety, marks the beginning of a sacred story that will lead to the incarnation of God on Earth. Although the story of Mary's birth does not appear in the canonical Gospels, it is recounted in several apocryphal writings, in particular the Protoevangelium of James, a text that has profoundly influenced Christian tradition. Read more...

Saint Sara is a figure venerated mainly by Europe's gypsy communities, particularly in France and Spain.  Read more...

St. Philomena is a mysterious and venerated figure of the Catholic Church, whose life is surrounded by many legends and miracles. Read more...

Saint Cyprian, also known as Cyprian of Carthage, is one of the most influential figures of early Christianity. Born probably around 200 AD into a pagan family in Carthage, North Africa, Cyprian led a worldly life before his conversion to Christianity. Read more...

St Andrew, brother of Simon Peter, was one of Jesus' first disciples and one of the twelve apostles. Born in Bethsaida in Galilee, he was a fisherman by trade before responding to Christ's call. Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist when he first met Jesus. After hearing John's teaching about the Lamb of God, he was deeply moved and decided to follow Jesus. Read more...