NAMES – Their meaning and the Saints associated with them FEAST DAY - (June 15) Alice Alicia, Alisa, Alison, Alix, Alyce, Elissa, Elsie, Ilsa noble cheer Saint Alice entered a Cistercian convent when seven years old. The community was inspired by her humility. However, she contracted leprosy and suffered greatly. Her greatest consolation came from receiving the Holy Eucharist, and she experienced visions and ecstacies. FEAST DAY - Nov. 10 Leo Lee, Leigh, Lon, Leov, Lionel lion Saint Leo the Great was pope during fearsome times. Heathen armies were attacking the faithful in many places and Christians were spreading errors about the Faith. Yet, he led the Church wisely and courageously, refusing to fear any threat, any difficulty, or any army.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:11:48 +0000