The Church offers, in every age, in her Saints, Apostles, and Martyrs, brilliant examples of virtue, zeal, and heroic courage. While all are holy, there are sti

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the publi

One of the most beloved saints and martyrs from the earliest times of the Church, St. Cecilia still inspires many people today. This book, which is based on a s

Virgin martyrs make up one of the largest categories of medieval saints. To judge by their frequent appearances in art and literature, they also figure among th

Saint Cecilia is among the first female Christian saints, being born in the Roman Empire during the early 3rd century AD. This is the story of her life, the dis