Catholic saints

St. Agnes of Rome

St. Agnes of Rome, Is She a Modern Saint for Today?

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Catholic Saints for Young Girls and Teens

St. Agnes of Rome, a young girl about the age of 12 or 13 achieved martyrdom on January 21, 304. She is as much a modern saint for today as she ever was. Through the centuries, Christians have looked to this young woman as an example of uncommon virtue not only for her deep love […]

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Saint Theodosia of Constantinople

Why is Saint Theodosia of Constantinople Important Today?

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Catholic News Stories

Who is Saint Theodosia of Constantinople? Saint Theodosia of Constantinople gave her life in defense of a famed 400-year old bronze icon of Jesus Christ positioned above Constantinople’s Bronze Gates. The icon became a target when the the iconoclast ruler ordered it destroyed. Modern iconoclasm demands the prayers of St. Theodosia of Constantinople once again. […]

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