Saints Louis and Zélie Martin: The Married Saints Who Raised Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Saints Louis and Zélie Martin were a French Catholic married couple of the nineteenth century, the parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. They were canonized together on October 18, 2015. This article explains what is documented, what is uncertain and what belongs to family tradition.
Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom: The Princely Couple Honored as Models of Marriage
Saints Peter and Fevronia of Murom are Russian Orthodox saints honored as a model of Christian marriage. Their well-known story was written in the sixteenth century and mixes history with folklore. This article explains what is documented, what is uncertain and what belongs to tradition.
Saints Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia: The Martyr Husband and the Wife Who Strengthened Him
Saints Adrian and Natalia of Nicomedia are remembered as a married couple of the persecutions of the late third or early fourth century. Their veneration is ancient, but their long Acts contain much legend. This article explains what is known, what is tradition and why they are honored.