Martyrdom

Saint Quentin, a young Roman sent to Gaul in the 3rd century to spread the Gospel, died in Augusta Veromandum, present-day Saint-Quentin. His silent faithfulness became a...

Alexander of Jerusalem, bishop of the 3rd century, builder of a library and catechism school; martyred around 250. Model of the union between knowledge and charity.

Simon the Zealot, apostle converted from combat to universal love: from political resistance to the evangelical mission, witness of charity and martyrdom.

Evangelist-physician of Antioch, companion of Paul; feast day October 18 in the Roman rite; singer of mercy, symbolized by the winged ox. Author of the Gospel...