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13 de jun. de 2024 · St. Catherine of Alexandria (died c. early 4th century, Alexandria, Egypt; feast day November 25) was one of the most popular early Christian martyrs and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (a group of Roman Catholic saints venerated for their power of intercession).
Hace 2 días · One story tells of Saint Catherine being confronted by fifty pagan philosophers seeking to convert her, but instead converting all of them to Christianity through her eloquence. Another legend claimed that Saint Catherine had been a student of Athanasius of Alexandria.
24 de jun. de 2024 · Catholics and other Christians around the world celebrate today, Nov. 25, the memorial of St. Catherine of Alexandria, a revered martyr of the fourth century. St. Catherine was the subject of...
25 de jun. de 2024 · Library of Alexandria, the most famous library of Classical antiquity. It formed part of the research institute at Alexandria in Egypt that is known as the Alexandrian Museum. The library was named after Alexander the Great, who initiated the collection of documents in 334 BCE.
28 de jun. de 2024 · Alexandria, once a vibrant hub of knowledge and culture, stands today as a testament to the impermanence of empires. This ancient city, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, rose to become a beacon of intellectual brilliance, attracting scholars and thinkers from across the known world.
18 de jun. de 2024 · Catherine the Great, empress of Russia (1762–96) who led her country into full participation in the political and cultural life of Europe. With her ministers she reorganized the administration and law of the Russian Empire and extended Russian territory, adding Crimea and much of Poland.
30 de jun. de 2024 · St. Apollonia of Alexandria. Feast Day: February 9 – CNA. St. Apollonia was a holy virgin who suffered martyrdom in Alexandria during a local uprising against the Christians in the early 3rd century. During festivities commemorating the founding of the Roman Empire, a mob began attacking Christians.
