He did the same thing for St. Denis, whom the king had taken as a patron saint. At court, Eligius and his friend Dado lived a life that followed the Irish monastic rule, introduced into Gaul by St ...

Ireland's patron St. Patrick is a saint in name only and has never received the official title. While millions around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day every March 17, the sad fact is that ...

Every year on 1 March, Wales celebrates St David's Day - but how much do we actually know about the country's patron saint? Events across Wales today will celebrate the greatest figure in the ...

Pope Francis on Tuesday approved a decree to canonize Hernandez, making him Venezuela’s first saint. (AP Photo/Jacinto Oliveros) Devotees of folklore spiritual deity Maria Lionza visit the memorial ...

As every year on the same date, February 14, will be an occasion to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. The origins of this festival of love, which dates back at least to the medieval era ...

Selecting the right name for the baby boy is one special joy for the parents-elect. The name given will not only be in accordance with cultural or family beliefs but will also be an important part of ...