We celebrate the memory of our Saints every year in order to receive strength, to renew ourselves in soul and to follow their example, to the degree that it is humanly possible, of course. They stand by us; they tolerate our weaknesses and intercede for our salvation. Imitating the Saints does not mean obligatorily imitating their martyrdom or their supernatural achievements, but their high ideals, their excellent behavior, and their sincere Christ-centered life style. With these we also will ascend to heaven, to concelebrate eternally with them who comprise our living models and our light-givers toward completion and deification ‘in Christ.’

– Biography