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Bishop of Heraclea or Citta Nuova in Italy He was a Venetian, and became bishop of Oderzo. When the Lombards invaded in 638, Magnus transferred his see to Citta Nuova.
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St. Padre Pio
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Sts. Joachim and Anne
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St. Michael the Archangel
Saint Michael the Archangel isn't a saint, but rather he is an angel, and the leader of all angels and of the army of God. This is what the title "Archangel" means, that he is above all the others in rank. St. Michael has four main responsibilities or offices, as we ... continue reading
St. Gabriel, the Archangel
St. Gabriel is an angel who serves as a messenger for God to certain people. He is one of the three archangels. Gabriel is mentioned in both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible. First, in the Old Testament, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his ... continue reading
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Robert Bellarmine, the saint who defended the Church with charity
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St. Robert Bellarmine, whose feast is celebrated Sept. 17 on the General Roman Calendar, was a Jesuit and a cardinal who used his incredible intellect to defend Catholic teaching, largely through responses to the Church's opponents in the aftermath of the Protestant ... continue reading
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