Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen were born in the year 330. They both made many selfless contributions, as priest and bishop respectively. They opposed and countered the countless heresies of that age. Their feast day is on January 2nd.

St Thomas Becket was made Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. He is the Patron saint of Roman Catholic secular clergy. His feast day is on 29th December.

The Holy Innocents or baby saints are the first martyrs of the church and they died before Jesus was born. They are the patrons of infants and unborn babies. Their feast day is on 28th December.

St John the Apostle was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. He was a beloved apostle of Jesus and the prophetic Book of Revelation is written by him. His feast day is on 27th December.

St Stephen is given the title of protomartyr as he is recognised as the first Christian martyr. He was fluent in Greek and was instrumental in bringing the gospel to the Greek-speaking Jews. He is the patron saint of bricklayers and stonemasons. His feast day is on 26th December.

St John of Kanty was from Poland. He was a Professor of philosophy, theology, and scripture at the University of Krakow. He is the patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. His feast day is on 23rd December.

St Peter of Canisius of Germany was only 19 years old when he obtained a Master's degree. He is the patron saint of Germany, the Catholic press, and catechism writers. His feast day is on 21st December.

St Dominic of Silos was a Spaniard and a Benedictine monk. He saved many African slaves. He is the patron saint of pregnant women, prisoners, and shepherds. His feast day is on 20th December.

St John of the Cross was a 16th-century Spanish Carmelite. He was a prolific writer and poet. He is the patron saint of contemplatives, mystics, and Spanish poets. His feast day is on 14th December.

St Damasus was a first-century Pope who was instrumental in bringing about the Latin Bible, known as the Vulgate, which is still used today. His feast day is on 11th December.