Virgin martyr of the Seventh Century in what is now France who wished to become a nun. She was slain by a crazed suitor, who was immediately struck blind. His sight was restored after he knelt at her coffin to pray for forgiveness.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Maxellendis
- 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.
