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Braulio (590-651) was born into a family of nobility, and he proved himself to be an excellent student at a college in Seville, Spain, that had been founded by St. Isidore. Isidore, who was teaching at the college, considered Braulio a friend rather than just a student. Braulio was ordained a priest and was promoted to Bishop of Saragossa

Euphrasia (382¬420) was raised by her uncle, Emperor Theodosius I, be¬cause her father had died when she was only 1 year old. The Emperor al¬so cared for Euphrasia’s

Sigfrid (d. 1045) was a priest from England who was sent to Norway because the Christian King Olaf Tryggvason wanted missionaries working in his country. Two other priests joined Sigfrid on this journey. After ministering in Norway for a time, the three priests also traveled to Sweden. Sigfrid was responsible for converting the

Mucian Mary Wiaux (1841-1917) was referred to by Pope John Paul II as “the light of Belgium and the glory of his congregation.” This statement was the opposite of some of the things the bishops of Mucian’s home country were saying. They believed his life had been plain and unremarkable. He was raised by very religious

Adrian (d. 710), who had been born in Africa, rose to the position of abbot of Nerida, near Naples, Italy. After the death of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope St. Vitalian wanted Adrian to become archbishop, but he said no. He said that St. Theodore should become archbishop, and Adrian agreed to be Theodore’s assistant

Sturmi (705-779) was cared for by St. Boniface