Today is Saint Basil’s Day. Born into a family of Saints, St Basil the great earned his own title due to his compassion, theology and faith during the 4th century. Not only is he patron Saint of Cappadocia, he is also important to hospitals, educators and monks due to his charitable endeavours from building the first hospitals and orphanages to founding monasteries and organising famine relief. He is often depicted with a book or scroll to mirror his high-level of education a

Today, is the Feast of Saint James. As one of Jesus’ apostles, he spent his life in service before becoming a martyr in 44A.D. He is known for his pure faith and absolute trust in God. Not only is he patron Saint of Spain, he is also important to soldiers, veterinarians and pharmacists. A feast is held each year in honour of James the Great. His crest, the scallop shell, has become a symbol of pilgrimage and safe travel. Did you know that we stock a range of shell products at