May

8

Saint of the Day - Saint Acacius of Byzantium

May 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Died c. 303. Saint Acacius was a Cappadocian centurion in the Roman army stationed in Thrace, who was tortured and beheaded at Byzantium under Diocletian. Constantine the Great built a church in his honor.
In art, Saint Acacius is a centurion with a bunch of thorns. He may also be shown (1) in armor with a […]

May

8

The Apparition of St. Michael the Archangel

May 8, 2007 | 1 Comment

Today’s feast commemorates the appearance of the archangel Michael (meaning “Who is like God?̶ ;) on Mount Gargano near Manfredonia in southern Italy in the 6th century. In this apparition to the bishop of Siponto, the archangel requested that a church be built in his honor at the site. When the emperor Otho III reneged on […]