ST. SIRICIUS, POPE,ST. LEONARD OF PORTO MAURIZIO, FRANCISCAN, ST. SYLVESTER, ABBOTT, FOUNDER OF SILVESTRINE-BENDECTINE

ST. SIRICIUS, POPE-

When Siricius became Pope in 384, he immediately established a good relationship with St Ambrose of Milan. He was moderate and balanced in his administration of the Church; and historically is one of the first Popes we see exercising the papal primacy.  Nov 26  

ST. LEONARD OF PORTO MAURIZIO, FRANCISCAN

 St Leonard of Porto Maurizio Leonard at one time felt certain distaste for mission work but, after his superiors laid this duty upon him, he understood it to be the Will of God, and he consecrated himself whole-heartedly to it, becoming one of the greatest missionaries and apostles in the history of the Church. Nov 26

ST. SYLVESTER, ABBOTT, FOUNDER OF SILVESTRINE-BENDECTINE

Saint Sylvester.Abbot was born in Rome toward the close of the third century. He was a young priest when the persecution of the Christians broke out under the tyrant Diocletian. Idols were erected at the corners of the streets, in the market-places,...Nov 26