Stephen the martyr
The apostles ordained seven men as deacons to distribute food and aid to poor people. Stephen was one of them. The religious leaders stoned him to death.
Athanasius of Alexandria
We Christians know that Jesus Christ is both fully human and fully divine. To deny his human nature, or deny his Divine nature, is a heresy.
Ambrose of Milan
Ambrose of Milan studied Scripture and theology. His preaching made a difference in the lives of people for Jesus Christ.
Metropolitan Cyril of Bulgaria
Metropolitan Cyril was an archbishop in the Orthodox Church in Bulgaria. And he is a great hero of the faith.
Francis Xavier
In a small kingdom between Spain and France, an aristocratic couple gave birth to Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta in 1506.
Augustine of Hippo
Augustine is one of the most important teachers and preachers in the 2,000-year history of the Christian faith.
Paul Miki
In 1597, the Christian faith became illegal in Japan. Thousands of Japanese Christians gave their lives as martyrs rather than renounce the Lord Jesus Christ.
Barnabas the Apostle
In the city of Antioch, large numbers of adults were coming to faith in Jesus Christ. The apostles sent a leader to guide their growth as disciples.
Charles Lwanga
In Uganda in 1886, Charles Lwanga led several men to faith in Jesus Christ. Then their king burnt Charles, nine Anglicans and twelve Catholics to death.
The Doctors of the Church
“Doctor of the Church” is an honorary title given to people who made the most significant contributions to Catholic theology or doctrine: