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Saint Egwin

Saint Egwin was a Benedictine monk who became the bishop of Worcester, England. He seems to have had a good reputation─except with the clergy; they found his reforms a bit too strict. He was exonerated by Rome, however, and he continued to function as the diocesan bishop.

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December 30
Statue of Saint Jerome Emiliani

Saint Jerome Emiliani

February 9
An orphan at the age of 15, Saint Jerome Emiliani ran away from home and ran into some trouble. He ended up in prison where he had time to think. After a conversion, Saint Jerome studied for the priesthood and, ...
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Stained Glass window of Saint Josephine Bakhita

Saint Josephine Bakhita

February 8
Kidnapped at the age of nine and being too terrified to remember her name, Josephine acquired the name “Bakhit” which means “fortunate one.”
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Statue of Saint Colette

Saint Colette

February 7
Saint Colette is known as a reformer of the Order of Saint Clare. Known as the Colettine Poor Clares, these nuns follow a more primitive rule of Saint Clare and are known for their austerity.
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Martydom of Saint Paul Miki and Companions

Saint Paul Miki and Companions

February 6
A Jesuit Brother and native of Japan, Saint Paul Miki was crucified, along with 25 other Catholics, for preaching his belief in Jesus.
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Sketch of Saint Agatha

Saint Agatha

February 5
One of the four virgin martyrs celebrated in the Catholic calendar of saints, Saint Agatha was arrested during the persecution of Decius in 251. Tortured for her beauty and tempted to violate her chastity, Agatha was eventually martyred.
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Painting of Saint Joseph of Leonissa

Saint Joseph of Leonissa

February 4
Saint Joseph of Leonissa was known for his austerity of life and single-minded commitment to preaching. Arrested and warned to change his ways, Joseph returned to his former behavior and was re-arrested and condemned to die. He escaped, however, and ...
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