ST. POLYCARP

by | Jan 26, 2021 | Saints

JANUARY 26 is the traditional memorial of ST. POLYCARP, BISHOP OF SMYRNA (+156). Polycarp was a bishop in the city of Smyrna, an important trading city, across the Aegean Sea from Athens. But, before that, he was a follower of John. Since he was at least 86 years old...

ST. JULITTA

by | Jul 30, 2020 | Saints

JULY 30 was the traditional memorial of ST. JULITTA (+c. 303/4). Julitta was a rich lady who May my estate be ruined or given to strangers; may I lose my life, and may my body be cut to pieces, rather than that by the least impious word I should offend God that made...