St. Joan Elizabeth Bichier des Ages was the foundress of the Daughters of the Cross. A priest drew up a rule of life for her and suggested that she found a community of nuns to continue the apostolate she already began with the poor. By 1811 A.D., there were already 25 nuns in the community. Between the years 1819-1825 A.D., 28 new convents and houses were founded in 12 dioceses of France. The Daughters of the Cross were part of the expansion of French religious congregations in the 19th century - congregations all dedicated to social service (died ca. 1838 A.D.).
St. Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars was the foundress of the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Aged. She first joined the Poor Clares in Spain, but was obliged to leave because of her poor health. Then years later, with Fr. Novoa, Teresa founded a community to care for the aged at Barbastro, Spain. After the community received papal approval in 1887 A.D., their Congregation expanded to other countries (died ca. 1897 A.D.).
St. Caesarius of Arles first entered the monastery at Lérins. When he got sick, he left and recuperated at Arles. His uncle was the bishop there. After three years in Arles and having recuperated well, his uncle passed away and Caesarius had to succeed him as bishop in 503 A.D. As bishop, St. Caesarius effected many reforms, fought Arianism, and preached well the gospel of Christ. Between 505-513 A.D., the political tensions in Arles caused Caesarius to be exiled. When the Frankish tribes also captured Arles in 536 A.D., St. Caesarius spent his last years at St. John's Convent, living an exemplary holy and charitable life (died ca. 543 A.D.).
St. Zephyrinus succeeded Pope St. Victor I in 199 A.D. Callistus was his deacon and adviser. Zephyrinus came into conflict with his deacon Callistus and with Hippolytus. This was the time in Church history when Monarchianism and small schisms were prevalent among Christians. St. Zephyrinus is listed in the Roman Martyrology (died ca. 217 A.D.).
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