Saints

On 13 May 1917, three children were shepherding their little flock in the Cova da Iria, parish of Fatima, near the town of Vila Nova de Ourém, today the diocese of Leiria-Fatima. They were called: Lucia de Jesus, aged 10, and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto, aged 9 and 7. About midday, after praying the Rosary, they were amusing themselves building a little house of stones scattered arou... Read More

Martyr. Little is certainly known of the life of Saint Pancras. According to legend, he came from Phrygia and was martyred in Rome at the age of 14 during the persecution under Diocletian. His parents were said to be Roman citizens. His mother Cyriada died during childbirth, while his father Cleonius died when Pancras was eight years old. Pancras was entrusted to his uncle Dionysius' care. They ... Read More

St Matthias Apostle. Matthias was chosen by the apostles, to fill the place left vacant by Judas Iscariot. He was with them at Pentecost. According to legend he preached in Judea and then Cappadocia and near the Caspian Sea. Tradition also links him with Ethiopia. His history is sometimes confused with that of Matthew and Andrew. It is claimed that St Matthias the Apostle's remains are interred... Read More