SAINT OF THE DAY JULY 17, ST. ALEXIUS, ST. MARCELLINA, VIRGIN, ST. LEO IV, POPE

ST. ALEXIUS

Several legends revolve around the figure of St Alexius. He is said to have lived as a beggar under a staircase of his own house, unrecognized by his family. After his death, his identity was discovered, and he was honoured as a saint.  

ST. MARCELLINA, VIRGIN, SISTER OF ST. AMBROSE, BISHOP

ST. LEO IV, POPE