The life of Saint Patrick is shrouded in legends and hagiographic accounts that have shaped the image of this iconic Irish saint. Although some historical information is difficult to verify, there are common elements that allow us to trace his spiritual journey and his influence on the Christianisation of Ireland. Read more...

Sainte Colette, also known as Nicole de Corbie, is an emblematic figure of Franciscan spirituality and a patron saint venerated by many infertile couples. Her life is marked by deep religious devotion, miracles attributed to her intercession and a commitment to helping people in difficulty. Read more...

The life of Saint Lazarus, also known as Saint Lazarus of Aix or Saint Lazarus of Marseille, is shrouded in mystery and an aura of sanctity that has spanned the centuries. Although some information is open to interpretation and legends have sometimes been interwoven with his biography, there are common elements that enable us to trace his spiritual journey and his impact on the life of the Church. Read more...

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...