The Turks took Otranto, Italy in 1480. The men of the town were given the choice of conversion or beheading. Antonio Primaldi, a painter, lead 800 men who chose death over conversion.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Anthony Primaldi
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.