As couples across the world prepared for Valentine's Day in February 2025, a rumor cropped up on social media that St. Valentine is not only the patron saint of lovers, but also of beekeepers ...

The occasion honors St. Valentine, who is famously regarded as the patron saint of love. But he’s not the only one associated with affection and romance. There are several other saints who are ...

Today, the Salesians operate in over 130 countries. In 1923, Pope Pius XI declared Saint Francis de Sales the patron of Catholic writers. This decision stems from the creative methods Francis ...

The legendary life of St Dwynwen, however, is not exactly a typical tale of romance. St Dwynwen is celebrated today as the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and, less commonly, of sick animals. In life, ...

St. Anthony Abbot, painted by Francisco de Zurbaran. | Thekla Clark/GettyImages St. Anthony was born in Portugal in the late 12th century. He’s one of the patron saints of marriage, particularly ...

The feast, held on 10 February, honours honeybees and their role in healing. Saint Haralambos himself was believed to have treated his wounds with honey. Beekeepers, like Ralitsa Petkova ...

OMGoodness—It’s almost Valentine’s Day again. Although it’s promoted as a day of flowers, chocolates, kisses, fancy dinners, and romance, it is often a day of pressure and a set-up for ...

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This is a great honor, as the government's decision has finally resolved the critical issue of the Clergy in the Greek Diaspora,' said the Minister ...

In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink-and-red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly ...