St. Fiacre Fiacra, Fiachrach, Fiaker, Fiacrius, Fiakrius, Fiacrio, Fevre ?-670, Ireland Memorial, August 30th (August 11th, 18th Anglican, 31st, September 1st) Patron of Vegetable Gardens St. Fiacre is the patron saint of gardeners, especially of those who grow vegetable and herbs. He was a loving 7th century Benedictine monk who was filled with that unique joy [...]

The Four Waters St. Teresa of Avila Theresa, of Jesus, The Roving Nun, The Teacher of Prayer 1515-1582, Spain Memorial, October 15th Patronage is extensive A doctor of the church; she is one of the Incorrupt whose body remains intact. St. Teresa of Avila was a Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic who was an affectionate [...]