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inquiries with Christian faith. His early life culminated in a dramatic conversion in 386, famously recounted in Confessions, when a child’s voice prompted

feudal tensions, shaping a youth of privilege amid crusading fervor. No exact date survives, but July 5 is traditionally assigned based on liturgical calendars;

atonement for her people, though verifiable sources focus on her documented conversion and philosophical contributions. Canonized in 1998 by Pope John Paul II

Hebrew, and Aramaic, he was a tentmaker by trade (*Acts 18:3*). Before his conversion, he persecuted Christians, notably approving Stephen’s stoning (*Acts

Francis’s vision but has sparked debate, notably over his 2023 WYD comments on conversion. Before his current role, Aguiar served as auxiliary bishop of the Patriarchate

(modern Italy), to a noble pagan family, as per her passio, though exact date and parents' names are unknown, with traditions suggesting a summer birth

early Church (*Acts 4:37*), joining the Jerusalem community before Paul’s conversion (AD 33–36). He vouched for Paul’s sincerity (*Acts 9:27*), bridging him

saint and penitent of the 4th or 5th century, celebrated for her dramatic conversion from a life of frivolity to one of asceticism and holiness. Born in Antioch

and emerging Christian influences during Ireland's conversion era under St. Patrick. The exact date remains unknown, with traditions suggesting a winter

may be limited. Nothing is definitely known of Saint Christopher's birth date, place, or early life, with traditions suggesting he was born in Canaan,

to power through military victories, becoming sole emperor by 324. His conversion to Christianity, influenced by a vision of the cross before the Battle

Church’s structure and missionary spirit. Saint Augustine of Canterbury’s birth date and place are unknown, though he was likely born in Italy, possibly Rome

ardinal/.  Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (1993). Libres para creer. La conversión según Bartolomé de las Casas en la Historia de las Indias. Lima: Pontificia

noting her noble status. No exact baptismal date survives due to clandestine practice, but her conversion in youth aligns with the 1784 introduction of

events include the Edict of Milan (313 AD) granting tolerance, Ambrose's conversion of Augustine (386 AD), and the Battle of Legnano (1176 AD) supported by

formal education, immersed in tribal customs and oral traditions. The exact date remains unknown, with estimates based on her kidnapping at age 7–8 around

parents, as recounted by Rufinus and confirmed in Ethiopian traditions; exact date unavailable, with birth inferred before 320 based on timeline. Baptized in

minority, shaped his ecumenical outlook and commitment to dialogue. His conversion marked a personal shift from Lutheranism to Catholic tradition. Arborelius

bishops based on mission records and conversions, without formal papal step in pre-conciliar era. No specific date; organic to Franciscan cultus. Beatified

skills evident in the polished Koine Greek of his writings. Prior to his conversion—date unknown—he likely practiced as a physician, possibly aboard ships, gaining