Saint Louis IX, whom, as king of France, an active faith, justice in governing, love for the poor, and steadfastness in adversity made illustrious, whether at home or in war waged in defense of Christians. Having entered into marriage, he had eleven children, whom he raised most excellently and devoutly. Indeed, in venerating the Cross, the Crown of Thorns, and the Sepulchre of the Lord, he expended his wealth, his strength, and his very life, until, stricken by plague, he died in camp near Tunis on the coast of North Africa.
Also, Saint Joseph Calasanz, priest, who, to instruct boys and young men in the love and wisdom of the Gospel, established free public schools and founded at Rome the Order of Clerics Regular of the Poor of the Mother of God of the Pious Schools (the Piarists).