Saint Columba, also known by his Gaelic name Colmcille, is one of the most celebrated figures in early medieval Christianity, particularly in Ireland and Scotland. His life, legacy, and mission have left an enduring imprint on the religious, cultural, and historical landscape of the British Isles. T

Junípero Serra’s missions had a profound impact on the Native American communities. Serra believed it was his divine duty to convert indigenous peoples and save their souls, but the process involved significant cultural disruption. Native Americans were brought into the missions, whe

Junípero Serra (1713–1784) remains one of the most significant and controversial figures in the history of California and the Spanish colonial period in North America. As a Franciscan friar, Serra played a pivotal role in establishing the chain of missions along the California coast tha

Thomas Becket was quickly canonized as a saint by Pope Alexander III in 1173, less than three years after his death. His tomb in Canterbury Cathedral became a major pilgrimage site, immortalized in Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and other medieval literature. The murder had signifi