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1. St Giles or Aegidius (640-710) hermit |
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Saint Giles or Aegidius (640-710) was a Christian hermit, originally from Athens, but associated with Provence in the south of France and the area around Marseilles. Many churches throughout Europe are dedicated to him and he is a patron for works of charity. He is also, partly at least, an inspiration behind the lay movement of prayer, inter-religious dialogue and charity called the Community of Sant'Egidio. Patrick Duffy gives some of the history.
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2. Blessed Frederick Ozanam (1813-53) founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society |
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Frederick died on 8th September, but as that is also the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we have brought him forward to the second. An accomplished linguist and Dante scholar, he also found time to care for the poor. The society he started has over a million members in 32 countries. Patrick Duffy tells his story.
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3. St Gregory the Great (540-604) monk and pope |
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Gregory was probably the most influential pope of the first millenium. Both a contemplative and a man of action, he established the papal states and sent missionaries to England. Along with Ambrose, Augustine and Jerome he is one of the four Fathers of the Western Church. Patrick Duffy tells his story.
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4. St MacNissi (died c. 514) monk and bishop |
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Along with St Patrick, he is the co-patron of the diocese of Down and Connor. Patrick Duffy tells what is known about him.
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5. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-97) founder of the Missionaries of Charity |
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Contrary to the regulation that no person should be beatified until five years after death, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa of Calcutta in 1999, just two years after her death. One of her chief critics, Christopher Hitchens, was interviewed for the process. Patrick Duffy tells the story.
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