Cyril can be considered one of those people Athanasius referred to as "brothers, who mean what we mean and differ only about the word consubstantial," notwithstanding his lack of amity with the most notable orthodoxy defender against the Arians.
According to New Testament accounts, Saints Timothy and Titus were companions of Saint Paul the Apostle. Both were committed to preaching the gospel and suffered for it.
He dared obey the gospel of Matthew, particularly, chapter 19, verse 21, which said "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasures in heaven."
Tradition also credits Luke as the first person who painted icons of the Blessed Virgin Mary, making him not just the patron saint of doctors and surgeons but also of artists and painters.
On September 20, the Church honors Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, who passed away on September 16, 1846, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang and Companions, who died between 1839 and 1867.
Christians suffering in so many countries in the world, even today experiencing persecution, they should look up to him, draw strength and hope and courage from him
The life and example of this Dutch Carmelite, who wrote as if Catholic journalism could be a powerful form of Christian witness and evangelization, is welcome indeed.
