Feast day · January 8
Saint Maximus, bishop of Pavia, served the Church in northern Italy during the fourth century. He led his flock with wisdom and defended the faith amidst the Arian controversy of his time. According to tradition, he suffered persecution under emperors hostile to Christianity. His steadfastness and holy life made him beloved among his people, eventually leading to his veneration as a saint.
Daily saints, readings and prayers — beautifully in your pocket.
St. Raffaella of the Sacred Heart, Virgin, Foundress of the Ancelle of the Sacred Heart
January 6
Raymond of Peñafort
January 7
Saint Lucian, martyr of Antioch
January 7
Saint Severinus of Noricum
January 8
St. Lawrence Justinian, first Patriarch of Venice
January 8
Saint Julian, martyr of Antioch
January 9
