Saints

There is little known of her life, and the information was have was received by private revelation from her. Philomena was martyred at about age 14 in the early days of the Church. She was removed fro the official Calendar of Saints in 1961 for lack of concrete evidence about her life. Some sources say she was born in AD 291 but there is no verification of this.

She lived and died during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian who ruled from 117 to 138 A.D. We do not have precise dates.

I taught in a Catholic school for 13 years and this sounds to me like someone looking for an easy way out for a school paper. I will not help you to cheat. I would suggest you do an Internet search on St. Francis of Assisi. There are tons of pages on his life and virtues. You can also visit the Patron Saints Index where they have information about nearly every saint that ever lived. Just GOOGLE it. Okay, I have given you a stating point. The rest is up to you.

Philip was one of the original twelve apostles and a close associate of Our Lord. He died a martyrs death and that is a "first class ticket" to heaven. He would have been proclaimed a saint by popular acclamation. There was no formal procedure in place for canonizations at the time he died.

Thomas More was the chancellor to King Henry VIII and refused to declare him as the head of the Church in England when Henry split from the Catholic Church. For that he was imprisoned. When he further refused to take an oath of allegiance to the king he was tried for treason and executed.

You will have to be more specific as there are a number of saints named Thecla. For most of them little information has survived about their lives.

No, Augustine was not gay. In fact, I find the very question as disgusting when referring to this brilliant theologian. Before converting to Catholicism, Augustine had a long term relationship with a woman to whom he was not married and had a son by her.

Sophia was the legendary mother of the virgin martyrs Faith, Hope, and Charity. Three days after the death of the daughters early in the second century, Sophia passed peacefully away while praying by their tomb. As her name means wisdom, and her offspring are named for virtues, some writers believer she is a personification of an allegory.

If Sophia actually existed she was declared a saint before the official canonization process was instituted in the 12th century. He would have been declared a saint to the bishop by those who knew him best and were familiar with his life and merits. The local bishop would them make the decision. Today only the pope can declare saints after years of study by the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints in the Vatican. The church does not create saints. Only God can do that. The Church "screens" candidates for sainthood to determine if they had a life worthy of emulation. In other words, do they make good role models. Also, the Church has to be assured that the person is actually in Heaven. That is the reason that today a number of miracles must be verified before a person can be declared a saint.

This question is impossible to answer because virtually nothing is know about this illusive person. It is highly likely that Sophia never existed as the stories about her based entirely on legend.

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Saint Phoebe is believed to have been born in the 1st century AD.

Saint Augustine is known for helping people to understand the concept of original sin, the nature of evil, and the need for grace in achieving salvation. He also emphasized the importance of humility and the pursuit of God as the ultimate goal of human existence.

No records survive showing either the date of birth or death.

Thomas Aquinas was born about the year 1225 at Roccasecca, Aquino, Naples, Italy.

Gawain's five virtues are generosity, courtesy, chastity, friendliness, and piety. These virtues are part of the chivalric code that knights were expected to uphold in the medieval period.

The 17th and 18th century in France (born in Reims, died in Saint-Yon, Rouen)

We have little record of the friends of Augustine. During his early years he had at least 2 concubines, names not given. When he finally abandoned his sinful life he was a close friend of St. Ambrose of Milan, who eventually baptized him.

Thomas Aquinas defined love as willing the good of the other person. He believed that love is an act of the will, centered on seeking what is best for others based on a recognition of their intrinsic value as human beings. Aquinas categorized love into several types, such as friendship, eros, and charity, each reflecting different aspects of the human experience of love.

Saint Thomas Aquinas was known as a philosopher and theologian who was a prominent figure in medieval Scholasticism. He is best known for his synthesis of Christian theology with the philosophy of Aristotle, as well as his monumental work "Summa Theologica."

St. Augustine was restless because he was on a spiritual quest to find meaning and purpose in his life. He struggled with questions about the nature of good and evil, the existence of God, and the reconciliation of his beliefs with his experiences. This inner turmoil led him to seek answers through various philosophical and religious teachings before ultimately converting to Christianity.

St. Augustine became a saint due to his significant contributions to Christian theology and philosophy, particularly his writings on sin, grace, and the nature of God. He also lived a life of personal reformation, moving from a self-indulgent lifestyle to become a devoted follower of Christ. His teachings and influence on the Church earned him recognition as a saint.

According to Saint Augustine, the purpose of war is to achieve peace and justice. He believed that war could be justified if it is waged to defend against aggression or tyranny, and if it is conducted with the intention of restoring order and protecting the innocent. Augustine emphasized the importance of just cause and proper authority in determining the legitimacy of war.

He was mainly influenced by his mother, St. Monica, and by the scriptures of St. Paul, one of the famous apostles of Jesus as well as St. Ambrose who baptized Augustine as a Christian.

St Augustine Of Hippo was heavily influenced by Manichaeism in his early years then Christian theology and scripture. In addition, Augustine was influenced by the works of Virgil (known for his teaching on language), Cicero ((known for his teaching on argument), and Aristotle (particularly his Rhetoric and Poetics).

St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron saint of:
* against sore eyes
* brewers
* printers
* theologians
* Bridgeport, Connecticut, diocese of
* Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
* Carpineto Romano, Italy
* Ida, Philippines, diocese of
* Isleta Indian Pueblo
* Kalamazoo, Michigan, diocese of
* Ponte Nizza, Italy
* Saint Augustine, Florida, city of
* Saint Augustine, Florida, diocese of
* Superior, Wisconsin, diocese of
* Tucson, Arizona, diocese of
* Valletta, Malta

1. Augustine of Hippo was a Roman African theologian and philosopher in the late Roman Empire.
2. He is known for his influential works, including "Confessions" and "City of God."
3. Augustine converted to Christianity and became a bishop in Hippo Regius, present-day Annaba, Algeria.
4. He played a significant role in the development of Christian theology.
5. Augustine's writings emphasized the importance of divine grace in salvation.
6. He is considered one of the most important figures in the Western Christian tradition.
7. Augustine's ideas on original sin and free will have had a lasting impact on Christian thought.
8. He is commemorated as a saint in various Christian traditions.
9. Augustine's intellectual legacy continues to shape theological discussions and debates.
10. His works remain widely studied and influential in Christian philosophy and theology.